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26-JAN-2002

The spinmeisters

Sony Cybershot
1/60s f/5.0 at 20.8mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time26-Jan-2002 15:09:49
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length20.8 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias0.33
White Balancedaylight (1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Qualitynormal (2)
Exposure Programshutter priority (4)
Focus Distance1.210 m

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tomr-photos31-May-2025 00:44
UPM's? (Unidentified Potato Men)
Michael J. Parkinson08-Feb-2011 01:44
Hi John below is a fine example of masterful spinmeistering. Thought you might enjoy.
Horse Thief Remus Reid, about to swing
From TPS:
Judy Wallman, a professional genealogy researcher here in southern California, was doing some personal work on her own family tree. She discovered that Harry Reid’s great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889. Both Judy and Harry Reid share this common ancestor.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows in Montana territory.
On the back of the picture Judy obtained during her research is this inscription: ‘Remus Reid, horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1885, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer si x times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889.’
So Judy recently e-mailed Congressman Harry Reid for information about their great-great uncle.
Believe it or not, Harry Reid’s staff sent back the following biographical sketch for her genealogy research:
‘Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.’
NOW THAT is how it’s done folks! That’s real SPIN.
Love the image.
Jason Anderson10-Jul-2007 22:08
Spot on, although I didn't know they could defy gravity. Figures!
Dan Chusid30-Mar-2005 06:05
Wow! Definitely different!
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