What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Short Balding Guy]

Eric, I've always wondered, how do you keep your hats free from the pine sap?

Good question sir. Pine trees secrete resin as a defense to close wounds from insects or other forces. I choose the end of branches with an abundance of the new growth needles that are typically free of sap. Limbs show more wounds and should be avoided. As in the case of todays pic, our Blue Spruce new growth can be seen by the very brilliant blue-green colored tips. They provide a cool color that can be "tone" filled to contrast the hats felt. When I take a pic against the pine trees the saturation of color adds a lot to the size of the pic (density of color).

I know you are a photo-tog sir and I hope I answered your query.

Best, Eric -

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Good question sir. Pine trees secrete resin as a defense to close wounds from insects or other forces. I choose the end of branches with an abundance of the new growth needles that are typically free of sap. Limbs show more wounds and should be avoided. As in the case of todays pic, our Blue Spruce new growth can be seen by the very brilliant blue-green colored tips. They provide a cool color that can be "tone" filled to contrast the hats felt. When I take a pic against the pine trees the saturation of color adds a lot to the size of the pic (density of color).

I know you are a photo-tog sir and I hope I answered your query.

Best, Eric -

THAT was very informative. I love the color saturation in your pics when you use the pines as your backdrop. Thanks for the info!!


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[Alive'n'Amplified]

Beautiful, David. Very nice!

Thanks, Harv! Always a pleasure to share my work!!

 

[Michael A]

Great outfit!

Thanks hato. I felt good wearing it and that is my current mark of success.

Michael

 

[Michael R.]

Hey folks!
Just got back from a day trip inland where it hit 95° (F. for you non-U.S. people) so this Homero Ortega Cuenca was the choice for the occasion.

Have a great day!

Great Cuenca Panama (Van Halen) MOE ! And for non-US friends 0C = 32F , do the Math ... HOT ! 63 or so C , Rock On Moe !

 

[Trenchfriend]

I see, we are all so nice and well sun-protected. The kids could learn from us.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

That hat is majestic, Joao!! Very nice!!!

Thank you A'n'A

 

[InsolentPuppy]

Today it's my new Plantation from Optimo.

 

[scottyrocks]

Winfield Cover Co., San Francisco.

 

[DJH]

Very nice indeed, IP.

Disney Milan for me this fine morning.

 

[hatsRme]

Gorgeous lid there, InsolentP!!

Looks like you'll be nice and warm today, ScottyR. Lovely leather, Lad!!

David... THAT's IT again. A Lounge FAVORITE!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Garden work early this morning. The 50'F weather has me enjoying a felt Gannon fedora.

Best, Eric -

 

[Wesslyn]

Beautiful day. Stetson Sovereign stingy for today.

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Great start today, guys! Nice straws, leather, and felts. I especially like the Gannon, Eric. Smooth color. Moss green?


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[hatsRme]

Good question sir. Pine trees secrete resin as a defense to close wounds from insects or other forces. I choose the end of branches with an abundance of the new growth needles that are typically free of sap. Limbs show more wounds and should be avoided. As in the case of todays pic, our Blue Spruce new growth can be seen by the very brilliant blue-green colored tips. They provide a cool color that can be "tone" filled to contrast the hats felt. When I take a pic against the pine trees the saturation of color adds a lot to the size of the pic (density of color).

I know you are a photo-tog sir and I hope I answered your query.

Best, Eric -

Also tree pitch-related... We have Spruce and/or Pine trees around both our home and office parking areas, so pitch is a problem on the vehicles. Waterless hand cleaner (Purell, etc.) removes the pitch quite effortlessly without disturbing the paint or wax!! I don't know how this would work on felt, but I'm confident about straw. Or just keep it in mind for the car.

 

[Eliesti]

I wasn't going to post anything today since I wear the same hats all the time but since everyone seems to be wearing green...

BGCD

 

[hatsRme]

Green is GOOD, Eliesti!!!

Speaking of wearing the SAME hat, here again is my PHD by Art Fawcett paja toquilla. They told me to back off on the blue tones, but...


In DERBY LINE, Vermont this week at the lovely Derby Line Inn and Restaurant, located on the 45th parallel, exactly halfway between the north pole and the equator. They need a hat check, though.

And should I have been wearing my new-to-me Mallory DERBY, in Derby?!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Winfield Cover Co., San Francisco.

That thing must be heavy.

 

[RJR]

Today it's my new Plantation from Optimo.

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Very nice.

 

[RJR]

More green,Strat in sage hemp.