What would your fantasy press photo find be?????

[billyb]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

My tastes tend to lean more toward the esoteric and obscure than the big-name stars, so I would like to see something along the lines of Al Schacht and Nick Altrock clowning around before a World Series game. And since this one is falling into my lap, throw a HOFer or two in there that would normally price the photo out of "spending on myself" range. Just what are they doing in this photo, anyway?

Or, before Bob swiped my idea, I was also going to say a shot of Eddie Gaedel, only with him at bat just as the ball zips over the plate, and from an angle to also catch the expression of frustration on Bob Cain's face as he realizes he's thrown just a little high, again.

Or even better, how about a photo OF Charles Conlon taking his famous photo of Cobb sliding, from the perspective of the guy standing a few feet behind Conlon. Cobb is still caught coming in hard, dirt flying, but in the corner you see Conlon with his finger instinctively triggering the shutter on his camera.

Failing all that, just make it a sharp Bain photo of a slim, trim rookie-era Babe Ruth circa 1914. Any pose will do, just make sure it's one that Ben has never seen because when it goes to auction, I want to be able to pay off my house with the proceeds

Lance,
Al Schacht and Nick Altrock, great characters in a great era. I always enjoy photos of them.
Great idea, catching Conlon on film taking a famous photo. And still retaining all the content of the original photo, good one.
You know Ben is thinking right now, "what photo of a 1914 Ruth would I like?" It would be an interesting choice. But Lance, this is your fantasy, you would sell your fantasy?????

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by billyb

But Lance, this is your fantasy, you would sell your fantasy?????

Picking one really expensive photo that I could sell and buy lots of cheaper (but equally attractive) photos is really just my way of saying, "I would wish for a thousand wishes." Like I said, I like the oddball & unusual stuff, not necessarily the most expensive.

[71buc]

"Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common." Satchel Paige

I have always dreamed of owning an original of this Life magazine photo...it's just so cool and just so.... Satchel Paige I doubt I would ever find it under the circumstance described in this thread but we are talking fantasy aren't we?

[billyb]

Originally Posted by 71buc

"Ain’t no man can avoid being born average, but there ain’t no man got to be common." Satchel Paige

I have always dreamed of owning an original of this Life magazine photo...it's just so cool and just so.... Satchel Paige I doubt I would ever find it under the circumstance described in this thread but we are talking fantasy aren't we?

71 Buc
Yes, we are talking fantasy. Good choice.
Have you tried to contact Life to see where they store their Original photos or negatives. Maybe you can get a copy from them. That would make a great piece to put on a wall.

[71buc]

They do sell copies but I want an original. I have two nice Ruth images that I would trade for one in a heartbeat!

[billyb]

Originally Posted by 71buc

They do sell copies but I want an original. I have two nice Ruth images that I would trade for one in a heartbeat!

Good luck 17buc, maybe someone reading this can help you.