Rescue Santa... the point of the game is...

[drh681]

<div>Resuce Santa from obscurity in your local thrift store.</div><div> </div><div>try to keep the price around a buck, some chips are OK, they are after all, &quot;Veteranos&quot;</div><div> </div><div>and we'll need some research on the various styles of Santa. Why does this one carry a lamp? that one a Fir Tree?</div><div> </div><div>I'm looking for Bisque(ceramic) or Resin versions:</div><div> </div><div>http://drh681.home.att.net/images/santa_0589_web.jpg</div><div> </div>

[BobF]

The different Santas are based on the different customs and practices of different countries around the world. The jolly, Coca-Cola style Santa is a North American invention. My dad was a woodcarver and I've got about a dozen or so different versions of Santa based on the folklore in different countries and at different times.<br><div></div>

[drh681]

<div>Well...</div><div>I showed you mine...</div><div> </div><div>:D</div>

[peirceman]

<div><div><br><blockquote><div><hr>drh681 wrote:<br><div>Well...</div><div>I showed you mine...</div><div> </div><div>:D</div><br><hr></div></blockquote><br><div></div></div>http://www.pbase.com/peirceman/image/90525678.jpg</div>

[drh681]

<div>cool.</div><div>that's what I'm looking for.</div><div>things like the white cloak trimmed in red.</div><div>maybe a bit about why you chose him or where he came from?</div><div> </div><div> </div>

[mik]

don, you can DQ this if you want. completely synthetic santa rescued from ignominy at wally world at retail price about 10 years ago. his sack is full of wood and reeds and such also a few gold ornaments, i suspect he was on his way to wicker furniture maker's home.<br><br><br><br>http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/mt421r/IMG_8341copy4web.jpg<br><div></div>

[peirceman]

<div></div><div><br></div><blockquote><div><hr>drh681 wrote:<br><div>cool.</div><div>that's what I'm looking for.</div><div>things like the white cloak trimmed in red.</div><div>maybe a bit about why you chose him or where he came from?</div><div><hr></div></div></blockquote><div>Have no idea about the origin of this Santa. Happened to be in a local thrift store a couple of years ago and found a set of four of these guys....</div><div> </div><div>http://www.pbase.com/peirceman/image/90571868.jpg<br></div><div></div>

[BobF]

<div></div>OK, here we go. Trying out a new toy so took a quick snap of this. These are the wooden Santas I have that my dad carved. ISO 100, 1/160, f5.6, flash -2/3 out of a Fong Lightshpere.<br><br>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2125403139_43b41c2067_o.jpg<br><br>It's a little difficult to get a sense of scale but the tallest one in the blue coat on the top row is about 9&quot; high. Can't really tell the detail in these either but it's there and it's incredible. He was known for how he did eyes.<br><div></div><br><br>Message Edited by BobF on <span class="date_text">12-20-2007</span> <span class="time_text">09:26 PM</span>

[Bwoods]

BobF, how do you like that lightsphere? I've been thinking about giving one a try the last few weeks.<br><br>I'm digging out my santas for this thread!<br><br>Bwoods

[drh681]

<div>very cool Bob.</div><div>What about the rest of you all?</div><div> </div><div>Can you spare a buck or two to ransom Santa from the dungeons of the Savation Army?</div><div>or Liberate him from Forced Labor in deadly mines of Good Will Industries?</div>

[BobF]

BW, I like the Lightsphere. I've had mine for about a year now. It does a pretty good job of enlarging and broadening the flash, reducing harsh shadows. It's not a panacea and isn't a replacement for studio lights like Fong would have you believe but it's probably the best speedlight modifier I've tried. <br><div></div>

[Bwoods]

Good, so you'd say it's worth the $39 I can get one for?<br><br>Bwoods

[BobF]

Well, it's all relative but yeah, I'd say it probably is. But you can't blame me if you don't like it. HA! <span>:cool:</span><span>:D</span><br><div></div>

[Bwoods]

Thanks, I won't hold you responsible so don't worry. I already planned on getting one, but seeing that you are pleased with yours only helps. Happy Christmas!<br><br>Bwoods