Old gun collection

[karmalized]

I was walking through Parqueo de la Paz in Costa Rica, and came across this old gun collection. Let me know what you think.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2717/4072405127_6b2de44a47_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/4072404995_42c4a7c585_o.jpg

I shot these with a Canon T1i and my 18-55mm IS lens, on a tripod, and got to say, I am not too happy about the sharpness.

[RadAL]

they will buff out

[Farva187]

they are Aks so they will work, just need trigger group, bolt and piston. bet you 500 bucks i can get one to run :)

PS nice picture :)

[Semmonka]

Lot of AKs and Im also sure one of them will still work.
They are not accurate rifles but robust for sure
Maybe heavier pp for #1 would work even better

[Cyclop]

^^^ Agree, look like a old grouping of variant AK-47 semi-auto/automatic rifles.

[karmalized]

Thanks for letting me know what you think. My PP work is still my weakest area, so will work on that, but thanks for the compliments.

[jetcode]

For me the image is symbolic. I am not a gun hugger (poking fun at tree hugger) like my hunter friends but I see this image in a futuristic sense should mankind ever decide that violence isn't necessary for a quality life.

[Stickman]

For me the image is symbolic. I am not a gun hugger (poking fun at tree hugger) like my hunter friends but I see this image in a futuristic sense should mankind ever decide that violence isn't necessary for a quality life.

At that time, freedom will be dead, and the weak will be oppressed by those who crave and hold power.

I see the image as the death of many things, including the pointless waste of life when countries were afraid to man up and protect others.

[karmalized]

Jetcode and Stickman, it is great to hear how two different "visions" could come from the same images. As a bit of history, Costa Rica disbanded their military back in 1949. I got this from wikipedia:

"Costa Rica was the first country to formally abolish military forces. The constitution has forbidden a standing military since 1949. Seat of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the United Nations' University for Peace."

So I think the display I took pictures of, was in recognition of that. It is a very peaceful country, but have to admit,it relies heavily on political allies that do have very large standing militaries (aka the US).

[thebishopp]

...but have to admit,it relies heavily on political allies that do have very large standing militaries (aka the US).

Aye, and there's the rub.

As far as the photos go, I think you got some good base shots for playing with your PP techniques.