Von Stronheim....Bar Exam

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F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Thu, Oct 5, 2006 12:51 PM Since Otto isn't about to be showing off the new photos of his bar, I, in all modesty, of course, will post the images for him. Had a grand time shooting His Tiki'dem and the delightful Baby Doe in their Alameda CA home Tiki bar. Would you believe that Baby Doe has never done a pinup shoot? A CRIME!!! I volunteer to correct this mongo oversight... http://www.lafterhall.com/otto_von_stronheim.html Watch your back! Jim Ferreira Livermore CA http://www.lafterhall.com/intro.html
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Thu, Oct 5, 2006 12:57 PM Cool, A Shag painting with them in it. I like the way this bar is set up. Clean , composed, and great mugs. Its cool too how all the mugs are in one put and arranged nicely.
B Benehune Member Joined: Mar 22, 2005 Posts: 248	B Benehune Posted posted on Thu, Oct 5, 2006 2:10 PM Wow, those are great pictures! They really do Otto's bar justice. I agree, the arrangement of the bar is perfect and the red walls make everything pop. I am very jealous.
BB Bora Boris Mr. Unreasonable Boogie Wonderland Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 2616	BB Bora Boris Posted posted on Thu, Oct 5, 2006 6:56 PM That is so great. I would never want to leave.
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Fri, Oct 6, 2006 7:35 AM On 2006-10-05 12:51, filmnoirphotos wrote: Since Otto isn't about to be showing off the new photos of his bar, I, in all modesty, of course, will post the images for him. Had a grand time shooting His Tiki'dem and the delightful Baby Doe in their Alameda CA home Tiki bar. Would you believe that Baby Doe has never done a pinup shoot? A CRIME!!! I volunteer to correct this mongo oversight... http://www.lafterhall.com/otto_von_stronheim.html Ughhhhh! Just noticed I have Otto's last name spelling wrong.....must be the miles can't be the years.... The web address has now been corrected to: http://www.lafterhall.com/otto_von_stroheim.html Sorry for the confusion......my usual state. Jim
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Fri, Oct 6, 2006 9:22 AM I'm amazed by that home tiki bar, everything is perfect. And what great pictures, excellent quality. You really are a great photographer.
S Sophista-tiki Tiki Socialite Seattle WA Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 1899	S Sophista-tiki Posted posted on Fri, Oct 6, 2006 9:23 AM OOOOHHHHH, I spy a piece of my art on the wall Dawn
MM Molokai Mike Member the birthplace of the Mai Tai Joined: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 513	MM Molokai Mike Posted posted on Fri, Oct 6, 2006 11:21 AM Amazing photos as always, fimnoirphotos. You truly are a master of the lens. And I concur...Baby Doe is one hot Mama!! Get this gal in a pin up calendar quick!!
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Fri, Oct 6, 2006 8:08 PM And on the subject of home Tiki bars, have a look at the Tiki shack, well, some of the interior, belonging to writer/author Eddie Muller, also of Alameda. This little shack is to die for. The photos are for an article in Alameda magazine about Eddie's annual SF Film Noir film festival. http://www.lafterhall.com/eddie_muller.html Watch your back! Jim http://www.lafterhall.com/intro.html [ Edited by: filmnoirphotos 2006-10-06 20:09 ]
F foamy Tiki Socialite The Land of Pleasant Living Joined: Jun 15, 2004 Posts: 597	F foamy Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 5:51 AM That last photo in Otto's shoot, the red one, is absolutely killer. The rest of your work is great, but that red one has it all. I like it alot.
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 7:28 AM I know Eddie Muller from his annual San Fran & Egyptian Hollywood Film Noir fests. He wrote "Dark City", which is one of the best books about film ever. The guy is an amazing novelist as well. Jimminy Christmnas, I had no idea he had a '40s tiki bar at his house. Has Otto been there?... Baby Doe is great, but if a party is on, gimme that bartender and we need 6 Missionary's Downfalls for Mr. Sinatra's table.
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 10:36 AM The Tiki bar shoots have been both challenging and a great deal of fun. Thanks for the thumbs up on my work. Working out lighting that shows off the bar while maintaining much of the low light ambiance is quite challenging, but thus far, most rewarding. And, of course, working with folks such as Otto, Baby Doe, Eddie Muller, and, Michael and Martin over at Forbidden Island has been a Tiki delight. Did I mention the infamous Will the Thrill....didn't think so. And then there is Monica Tiki Goddess......oh, my... Anyway, I would be up for doing shoots at other San Francisco bay area home Tiki Bars. Only cost you a gin & tonic ....or two. New to Tiki'dem but having some kind of good time now! Jim Livermore CA
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7283	G GROG Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 1:32 PM Hey Filmnoirphotos, Nice photos, dude. GROG knows a guy who looks EXACTLY like a young Frank Sinatra.He would be PERFECT for your film noir photos. If interested, let GROG know and GROG get you his contact info.
R rodeotiki Member calgary Joined: Jan 21, 2004 Posts: 1513	R rodeotiki Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 2:08 PM Just went all through your sit Jim. Amazing work!!
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 7:08 PM On 2006-10-08 13:32, GROG wrote: Hey Filmnoirphotos, Nice photos, dude. GROG knows a guy who looks EXACTLY like a young Frank Sinatra.He would be PERFECT for your film noir photos. If interested, let GROG know and GROG get you his contact info. Exceedingly cool! If he's up for playing the part, I'm up for a shoot. GROG, send contact information, please. Good GROG. Watch your back! Jim
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Sun, Oct 8, 2006 7:09 PM On 2006-10-08 14:08, rodeotiki wrote: Just went all through your sit Jim. Amazing work!! Thanks. It's been amazing fun! Watch your back! Jim
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Mon, Oct 9, 2006 11:16 AM Good stuff. Hopefully you'll help us all raise the bar a bit on our own photographic offerings, as well.
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 2:54 PM I can't believe how great Baby Doe looks after having two babies! Oh, the bar looks good too.
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5993	T tikiskip Posted posted on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 8:06 PM Your B&W photos are just the best. That kind of lighting is hard to get right.
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 9:47 PM Beautiful place...and (respectfully) the wife, too. Great lighting choices.
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Fri, Oct 20, 2006 11:23 PM Otto looks so STIFF! Doe is going with the Flow..........
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 8:52 AM Totally Incredible Pictures!!!!! Jim has done a spectacular job capturing Otto's "grotto." The lighting is superb!! The bar looks great and Baby Doe looks even better!!! :) Cheers and Mahalo, Jeff
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 9:40 AM Nice Pix! Nice bar! Handsome couple!
U Ukulare Member Canton, Michigan Joined: Aug 29, 2004 Posts: 47	U Ukulare Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 12:51 PM I am pea-green with envy. Beautiful bar. Gorgeous art. Great mugs. LOTSA booze. Make mine a Zombie please, Otto!
T TikiLaLe Member Largo, Floriduh Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 891	T TikiLaLe Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 6:59 PM Let's do a 'reshoot' with a smiling Otto !!!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 7:56 PM Otto is just bieng Otto. No smile is more old time phoho
T TikiLaLe Member Largo, Floriduh Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 891	T TikiLaLe Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 8:29 PM No 'smile' = old !!! Tomorow I'll stand in the front of my Tiki bar and have the misses take unsmile picture... Reason I won't be smiling it will be 89 freaking degress with 70% humidity !!!! So this Sunday 9/22/06 post pics of yourself standing next to your tiki bar not smiling !!!! Look Old Feel Young Good night and good picture taking !!!!
T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sat, Oct 21, 2006 8:32 PM no smiles and use the brown not black/white filters too.
F filmnoirphotos Member San Francisco Bay Area Joined: Sep 14, 2006 Posts: 9	F filmnoirphotos Posted posted on Sun, Oct 22, 2006 6:17 PM On 2006-10-21 18:59, TikiLaLe wrote: Let's do a 'reshoot' with a smiling Otto !!! Uh,....Otto was smiling. Watch your back! Jim
O Otto Grand Member (3 years) NorCal Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 1000	O Otto Posted posted on Thu, Oct 26, 2006 10:19 PM I was smiling at first but the exposures were long and it is hard to hold a smile. I thought Jim and I agreed that a non-smiley photo would result in a better "look" for the shoot. Leaning more toward Bogart than Buffet!
CS chisel slinger Member columbus,ohio Joined: Feb 23, 2004 Posts: 263	CS chisel slinger Posted posted on Fri, Oct 27, 2006 1:59 AM I loves me some otto, smiles or not. the lounge is stellar. otto helped peak my interest in tiki with tiki news. long live your kingdom and it's heirs. and brother, that baby doe is still a baby doll.... jimmy.

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