Unlawful

While I was searching for this 1940s-era fountain pen to use in the Iron Photographer project, I discovered some of my old private detective licenses. In the same place, I found this key from one of my more dodgy cases.

It was probably unlawful to "liberate" the key too. But at least I didn't duplicate it.

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Lynn.... says:

awesome. just awesome.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Thirteen Letters Photography says:

So, you hid the contents of the safe deposit box to recover when the statute of limitations runs out?

Nice shot.

[Edited to correct a typo]
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

meeralee says:

Oh my god, look at your fresh face! So young, so optimistic!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

hylaury {away} says:

the composition is good. and i like that the items all seem to be in the same color range, almost making this seem like it's a b&w.

as for the unlawfulness, i think that whoever issued the key would be okay with you still having it if they ever saw this awesome photo featuring it!! great job!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

former.ly [deleted] says:

free the key and privacy - soft composition with touch of (assumed) nostalgia
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

phoebird says:

Ooh..I didn't know you were a PI...nice collage capture. I like the eversharp tag.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

t. bell says:

you do have an interesting past, greg. great photo of your photo, and items assembled. i feel like i could pick that key up off of the screen.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark ~ JerseyStyle Photography says:

Thanks for posting, Magnum! :-)

Nicely done. Very clever to obscure the birtdate as well.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

lemon hound says:

very nice.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

pam ullman says:

wonderful comp and tones. (yeah, clever to obscure the birthdate ... very detective-like!)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Mary Jane 2040 says:

There are far too many reasons to like this, it makes me smile that you included a pen.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Archer's Eye says:

Compelling narrative.
Private Dick. New Hampshire?
(december 9th explains everything)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

It'sGreg says:

Thanks everybody.

Meera - it was a wee bit alarming to see the difference between the photos on my first PI license and the last. There's an unfortunate Dorian Gray quality to them.

Holly - I'm afraid the folks who issued the key didn't issue it to me and they had no idea I had it. In the long run it probably worked out to their benefit, though in the short term they weren't very pleased.

Bella - I think I'd rather have an interesting future than an interesting past.

Mark & Pam - there were SO many things to obscure. If I'd obscured them all, there wouldn't be anything to see. I would have liked to include the weight, though, to prove to people that I was once a trim 145 pounds.

Rachel - the pen was the original point of the photo. I just got side-tracked by the old detective stuff. But I wasn't about to give up that pen. I may have to use it again for another IP photo.

Archer - 12/9 explains everything? How distressing. Do I dare ask what it explains (so I can obscure it in the future, if need be)?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

smalldogs says:

shut up. i can't believe that you're not bragging about that 24/7, man. that's a very cool past. you must havea some great stories.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jody9 says:

This one really made me grin. You were so adorable and innocent-looking, you probably got away with much more than you're letting on.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

natalia martinez says:

una fotografia un tanto extraña,tiene un ambiente policiaco de los años 70,muy guapa,el procesado genial
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Morela says:

this is great!
and guess what? I saw it on the front page of Explore!
Go Utata! :o)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

ronsho © says:

Wow stunning! Fantastic colours and composition!
an instant fave!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

RoniM says:

Interesting composition. Great light.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rt44man says:

Wow, that is one clever set up. Love the private detective and do not duplicate key all in one photo. Fantastic. Love it.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jody9 says:

You and Brittney on Explore's front page in one day....the donkey's finally waking up and getting some taste!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

pearson251 says:

Wonderful ..... Nicely laid out and captured .
Great Shot! Please join us at:
I Think this is Art !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

The Milkman's Daughter [deleted] says:

Oh cool, you were a Private Dick! Great shot, and that must have been dangerous but fun!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

the little sparrow says:

lovely composition, colours... all of it.
and intriguing anecdote accompanying the photograph as well!
(i saw this on explore :)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve-h - away until Jan 31st says:

Congrats - it's on explore p2
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

.LETE says:

nice idea...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Oceano Mare says:

I'm an adm in the group called The BIG ONE... and we'd love to have your photo in our group! You could maybe made it in explore with us!. Please add the tag *TheBigOne* (post 1 - comment/fave 3)* - thanks!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

phojus says:

Great IP
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Noel A. Tanner says:

Love the colors and texture the key looks like it weighs 1000lbs.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Congratulations! Your image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

It'sGreg says:

Thanks everybody for the rather startling response. I suppose this is evidence that crime does pay (not that I'm admitting to anything criminal, you understand; I'm talking rhetorically here).

And thanks for the invitations. I'm sorry to say, though, that I find it difficult enough to participate in the groups I already belong to...so I'm afraid I'll have to decline. But I very much appreciate the thought.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

goddess_spiral says:

Holy crap! You're smiling in a photo. :D

(It feels wrong to type the word "crap" under one of your photos.)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

It'sGreg says:

Rachael, they were giving me a license to go around and ask nosy questions of interesting people...and get paid for doing it. Bet your ass I was smiling.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Archer's Eye says:

Notorious, those Sagittarians!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

NottaGnome says:

12/9/1918? 12/9/1950? 12/9/1962? ;)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

TamnLu Productions says:

You were a PD in New Hampshire? I can't believe there's much to watch here, cheating moose perhaps?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tamelyn says:

I'm quite mesmerized by the way that key frames your face.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

Wow, what a stash, and what a photo!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

kaz_tripoli says:

Alas, not only have you inspired me to take my writing to the next level, I have just learned you have graced this fine state with your presence. I am still working in what I call the " wtf" field,..so I can't post my pic yet...but it gives me endless material for my writing, unfortunately my sense of humor has become more than slightly twisted as well....not always appreciated, or appropriate. I am enjoying your stream and your blog.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Lindsay Beyerstein says:

Great picture. I used your "Blog This" button to showcase it here, to accompany a post about a friend of mine who did some real-life amateur detective work and actually caught the guy. Thanks!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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