The Key by Andrew Brown
Andrew Brown

The Key by

I remember watching my father use this typewriter when I was a kid and marvelling at it as it banged and dinged away. It’s a beautiful masterpiece of craftsmanship and history.

Camera – Canon 350D
Lens – EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (1x macro magnification)
Focal length – 100mm
Exposure – Aperture Priority
Aperture – f/2.8
Shutter – 4 seconds
ISO – 100
Tripod and cable release

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© Andrew Brown

Urban and Architecture
Panorama
Landscape
Portraiture
Macro

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About Andrew Brown

I am a Melbourne based photographer drawn to the urban landscape, street photography and the lines and repetition found in architecture. For more about Andrew Brown Photography visit the website and blog. I drop the occasional tweet on Twitter @ABrownPhoto so follow along.

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Tags

abstract, imperial, key, letter, macro mechanical, memories, purple, technology, typewriter

Comments

  • Susan Zohn
    Susan Zohnalmost 5 years ago

    Very nice shot Andew. Gives me a nostalgic feeling. Oh you got the S in focus so you must have been thinking of me when you shot it! haha. Just joking, but it’s a lovely photo and reminds me of visiting my grandmother’s home. Classic shot.

  • Samantha Nance (Nee Rule)
    Samantha Nance...almost 5 years ago

    Now that brings back memories….fond ones
    Great work Andrew!
    I likie
    Sam

  • Kitsmumma
    Kitsmummaalmost 5 years ago

    That window sure gives off beautiful light Andrew! This makes me go: sssssssss llllllllllll fffffffff jjjjjjjjj. and Susan got it wrong, I know you were thinking of me when you shot this!! hehehe (that was a joke!) Wonderful work!

  • Andrew Brown
    Andrew Brownalmost 5 years ago

    Hi Susan, thanks for your kind comments as always – I’m sure I must have been thinking of you when I focused in on the S

  • Andrew Brown
    Andrew Brownalmost 5 years ago

    Thanks for your comment Sammigirl and for adding to your fav’s!! Thanks – I’m sure I must have been thinking of you when I focused in on the S

  • Jenny Haskey
    Jenny Haskeyalmost 5 years ago

    Ok so I don’t have an S in my name so I know you weren’t thinking about me – but heh I wont hold that against you – this is still a cracking shot!!

  • Andrew Brown
    Andrew Brownalmost 5 years ago

    Thanks for your great comments Sylvia. Always to kind! It is great light and I’m sure I must have been thinking of you when I focused in on the S

  • Jeff  Burns
    Jeff Burnsalmost 5 years ago

    Fantastic shot. This is a great idea.

  • Kitsmumma
    Kitsmummaalmost 5 years ago

    That’s hysterical!

  • Andrew Brown
    Andrew Brownalmost 5 years ago

    Thanks so much for your comment Jenny. Next time I check out the J.