I cheated a bit today by sharing two photos.
That’s my mom in St. John’s, May 1968.
The other is her older brother Jack and his son Paul in 1950’s Grates Cove, NL.
“Each photograph is a story captured in a single moment.” – M. Lopez
I cheated a bit today by sharing two photos.
That’s my mom in St. John’s, May 1968.
The other is her older brother Jack and his son Paul in 1950’s Grates Cove, NL.
“Each photograph is a story captured in a single moment.” – M. Lopez
Lovely photos, Jennifer – and it’s not really cheating…just one big photo! Your mother has a beautiful smile and a twinkle in her eye…her nephew looks like he’s squirming to edge away. A wonderful quote and that is the magic of photos, stories within every single one! 😀
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Exactly, Annika! The magic of photos becomes even more magical when we can look back into the past as if we are there with them. ❤
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I LOVE looking at ‘old’ photos, always thinking that when the photo was taken, the subject was very much ‘in the moment’ then, and it was very real. Seeing that photo of your cute mom really took me back to the time of fashion and decorating in the 60s.
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I guess that’s why they call it “capturing a shot”, because you catch a moment in time forever. Thanks, Pam. 🙂
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I love these “snaps” – they definitely tell a story. We had a kitchen very similar to the one your mom is in – brings back memories. Good to see that Honey Combs were popular back then too! Your uncle looks like he’s ready to take his son somewhere special. I like how your cousin’s hands are in his pockets!
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The styles from the sixties were very universal I suppose, especially here in North America.
As another commenter mentioned, old photos can certainly be a source of inspiration for writing stories. It does look like Uncle Jack was going somewhere special with the way he is dressed. Reminds me of the way they looked in the movies from the fifties. 🙂
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So true! I enjoy reading the “shorts” people post inspired by a photo prompt. Pictures like these can suggest great stories!
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Great photos. They do generate so my ideas for stories. I love the expression and stance of your cousin with his dad’s hand on his head. 🙂
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To me, he looks a little bit reluctant to be posing. 😊 Too cute. Thanks, Diana!
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I look at older photos and always wonder what’s going through their heads at that moment.
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I’ve done the same. In the case of my mother’s photo, though, I wonder about the photographer. Was it Dad? Did he think she looked particularly pretty that morning? In those days, when the mood struck, you couldn’t just pull out your phone – you had to hope there was still some film in the camera!
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Aw…your mother looks so happy with her coffee and Honeycombs! Great photos, Jennifer. ❤
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Not to contradict, but that would be tea, as she never liked coffee, and the Honeycombs belonged to us kids. But yes, she was very happy! Thanks, Jill. ❤️
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What lovely images. There’s a real spark in those faces.
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I think so too, Susan, but then I’m biased. Thanks!
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Not cheating at all sharing great photos that mean something to you is what I see
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You’ve got that right. Thanks, Joanne.
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That’s not cheating, Jennifer. That’s thinking outside the box. Love old photos like that.
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Thanks, Jacqui. Old photos make me so nostalgic!
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Takes me back. I know these pictures mean a lot to you.
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Yes, especially since cousin Paul is the only one still with us.
I was thinking after how it probably wasn’t necessary to supply dates. Most of us could guess the year by the clothing, hairstyles, etc.
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Was there a house in Nfld without those curtains?!
Great snaps!
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I think I was feeling nostalgic after all the sixties music from last night. 🙂
About the curtains: not much selection back then, or there was a wonderful sale on somewhere!
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