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Old 11-10-2013, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott Garner View Post
Great photo, Ben!
I have to admit that I just kept studying the base when I first looked at it.
Correct or not, I came to the conclusion that the base was covered with dirt for one of two reasons:

1) Cobber was asked to do a photo shoot of him sliding (attacking) 3rd base with his signature slide and he had done several takes for the photographer to get exactly the right photo composition.

2) Dirt was piled on the base to hold it in place when Cobb shredded it for the shoot.

Any thoughts??
Funny.. I thought the same thing as it relates to your number 1... I do not think 2 is true as how much weight would it even bring? That is not going to hold down enough. I studied the base like a mo fo too... interesting as it appears to be the focus of the photo(sliding area) hence the title on back?? It appears the photographer literally was showcasing his slide technique.
It is just such a cool photo and am really happy with it. It is one of those photos I keep on looking at.
Vintage fatheads would rule btw...
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