Fair Warning or to the Point - Maryland Country Roads - Some Things Just Don't Go Together No. 2
by Michael Mazaika
Title
Fair Warning or to the Point - Maryland Country Roads - Some Things Just Don't Go Together No. 2
Artist
Michael Mazaika
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Photograph
Description
A succinct, to the point, sign visible from Interstate-70 advertising a former diner located along Maryland Route 144 west of New Market, MD. Or is it? Image = Eat Coffee-1 Frame A1-A3 E-M C1 PSP-L1.
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May 27th, 2013
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Comments (51)
Antonis Meintanis
Wonderful work !! Great shot !! 👍 👌Best Wishes !👌fav👌
Michael Mazaika replied:
It was a hoot, Antonis. I’ve missed others but I’m glad that I got this shot. Thanks. - Mike
Wayne Moran
ha ha ha..
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Wayne. Very glad you enjoyed it. There’s plenty more out there if we keep looking. - Mike
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
But do they have waffles?
Michael Mazaika replied:
Good question, Barbie. I never checked and now it’s a bar / restaurant. Oops for Mike. - Mike
Tami Quigley
Very cool and wonderful presentation Michael! L/F
Michael Mazaika replied:
While it was still there I always looked for it as I was traveling along I- 70 near New Market, MD. Glad I stopped to capture one day before it disappeared. Thanks Tami. - Mike
Steve Taylor
I love this sign, Michael. Favourited and liked
Michael Mazaika replied:
Get a spoon, I think......maybe not, but it makes you wonder. Thank you, Steve. - Mike
Mary Machare
I love these retro neon signs and the way you processed this piece to give it an artistic flair! LF
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Mary. Sadly, this neat sign no longer exists. But, it is a reminder, yet again to me at least, that when I see anthing of interest to take the time to photograph it because tommorrow it may no longer be there. - Mike
Gary Richards
East coffee and drink your food! LOL Nice find and capture, Michael.
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Gary. Always fun to find these signs. The Burma Shave heritage lives on. - Mike
Debra Martz
I like my coffee strong but never to the point of eating! Lol. What a great find and presentation!
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Debra - but it does make you think, doesn't it. Glad you enjoyed this shot. - Mike
Kandy Hurley
Terrific collection of vintage signs and this does make me wonder how one eats coffee! Great find
Michael Mazaika replied:
Knife and spoon, knife and fork. Oyyyy, what ever happened to a simple sip. Thanks for stopping by, Kandy. I hope you enjoy this ongoing series. - Mike
Micah Offman
I love the neon lights, this is amazing!
Michael Mazaika replied:
After all these years, I still get a smile when I see this sign. Sadly, it's no longer with us for others to enjoy and ponder. I'm grateful for your kind encouragement. Thank you, Micah. - Mike
Linda Covino
congrats on your special feature
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thank you, Linda. I always smile (and still scratch my head) when I look at this image. I am grateful for your encouragement. - Mike
Rosalie Scanlon
Congratulations, your excellent work is a special feature on the home page of the Book Covers Group. Thanks for adding this image to the discussion "Images for a Cook Book Cover" http://fineartamerica.com/groups/book-covers-1-per-day.htm L/shared.
Michael Mazaika replied:
Thanks, Rosalie, for this feature and for administering our group. Thought this might be a good theme cover since there's a lot of excitement about visiting roadside eateries. - Mike
Roger Wedegis
I love your sense of humor! Awesome capture! L/F
Michael Mazaika replied:
Sadly, this sign is now gone. But, I'm always on the lookout for these head-scratchers. Hope it made you smile, Roger. - Mike
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
We welcome this amusing, popular and artistic shot to The 200 Club, a "rising star" photography group in which only a select few are featured. It is my pleasure to feature desirable art work like this. Congratulations on your well-deserved feature in our high activity group and elsewhere and on your hundreds of views.
Michael Mazaika replied:
Barbie, I'm very grateful for your featuring this fun shot. I hope it brought a smile. Thanks again. - Mike
Robert Bales
What a beautiful presentation and very nicely presented with good composition and light!! v/f/t