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21-MAY-2010 Cindi Smith

MEMORIES - STEAMING HATS

Fort Worth, TX

The first time I saw someone doing this was when I was with an old boyfriend about 22 years ago and he'd bought a new felt cowboy hat. He had the guy steam it for the shape he wanted. When I saw this man, I had to get a pic because it took me back. They do amazing things to shape cowboy hats using this method.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1/40s f/5.6 at 33.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time21-May-2010 13:59:16
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS Kiss X2
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length33 mm
Exposure Time1/40 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent800
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White Balance
Metering Mode (-1)
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1moremile30-May-2010 16:57
Nice image, Cindi Lou. How many hats did you wear that day? V.
Guest 28-May-2010 22:45
If y'wanna getta-head getta hat!
Guest 26-May-2010 03:56
Excellent capture, well composed, well exposed and well processed.
Chad Ramsey25-May-2010 03:35
Very cool capture! That seem looks like it would work to clear your sinuses too :D V
pkocinski24-May-2010 22:40
Mine was shaped that way too!
Paula Krugerud24-May-2010 15:21
This is fascinating to watch these cowboy hats being shaped...mine's hanging on the hat rack! :) Wonderful story and very cool photo!
an nguyen24-May-2010 14:27
Great atmosphere,
love the hat .
borisalex24-May-2010 09:18
Great find and so good shot, like only you do! V.
Mieke WA Minkjan24-May-2010 07:54
great composition of a worker in action V
carol j. phipps24-May-2010 02:04
Wow! I did not know this was done to shape the hats. FANTASTIC candid! V
Jola Dziubinska24-May-2010 00:31
Superb shot and story behind. Thanks for sharing.
Frank Brault23-May-2010 22:48
A marvelous candid photo that tells a story.
globalgadabout23-May-2010 19:28
formidable capture of this action moment...a sensible choice keeping the brim low to enhance protection from the elements...resonant expression from this Jon Voight lookalike..V
laine23-May-2010 19:17
It's a fine art...well captured, Cindi!!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)23-May-2010 18:30
Super shot Cindi, something I never would have thought happened to a hat....
LynnH23-May-2010 16:40
Good capture, Cindi! We are quite serious about our hats in Texas! V
Stephanie23-May-2010 15:56
My hubby has an authentic summer cowboy hat that we bought in San Anton. Thanks for the memories Cindi ~ I've never seen this done before. :) V
Ray :)23-May-2010 14:57
This picture reminds me that you live in a totally different place!!
franz23-May-2010 14:49
Chapeau à vapeur.BV Cindi.
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