Happy World Photography Day!

Posted on by Rebecca C.

Since I was 11 years old, I have loved photography. My grandpa gave me his used 126 Film Camera. (This should provide insight into my age). The camera actually took a film cartridge. I thought it was amazing. I took, it everywhere with me. Of course, cameras have drastically changed. But I still enjoy my long love affair with photography.

Now, my photography falls into three categories: wildlife & nature, travel, and vintage photo restoration. I love lighthouses. As I travel around my state, I am hoping to photograph every lighthouse in Michigan.

I am the type of person who can watch wildlife all day and not get bored.

I am new at using some of the latest tools for photo restoration. I still have a lot to learn. But I love how the photos are transformed.

Keep taking photos!

Until next time…peace

Early 1940s Photo

Posted on by Rebecca C.

Like most of my photos, I do not have any information. From the style of her dress and shoes, I am placing this photo in the early 1940s. She appears to be posing by a flower bush. I wonder if her dress is for a special occasion?

Of course, I am only guessing.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Packing Up

Posted on by Rebecca C.

Here’s another photo from an estate sale Unfortunately, this image does not contain any written information.

The background shows rustic type cabins. There’s even deer heads sticking out over the entry ways. I would like to think they were on a vacation retreat. The hood is up which makes me think they are getting ready for the trip home. The gentleman was most likely checking all the fluid levels before traveling.

Google suggests the car is a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster. But I cannot confirm the details. If someone is a car buff, please let me know if the information is correct.

The car year does coincide with the photo era. I am placing the photo in the early 1950s.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Just a Boy and His Tent–1947

Posted on by Rebecca C.

This is another image from an estate sale. I was lucky with this photo. There’s a little information on the print.

If I am reading it correctly, it says. “Belden Burr Smith” with the year 1947.

I just love photo because he looks so happy to have a little tent.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Family Photo

Posted on by Rebecca C.

I purchased this photos from an auction sale. There’s no identifying marks on the back of the photo. The image is an antique cabinet card photograph by Frank J. Gorzycki. According to Google, he operated a photography studio in Detroit, Michigan.

The family is dressed in formal attire which was fashionable in the 1920s.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Farm Bureau Picnic-1951

Posted on by Rebecca C.

I bought this image as part of an auction sale. I love the fact this image has information written on the back. The downside…it’s hard to read.

The photo was taken in 1951 at a Farm Bureau Picnic. The gentlemen in the photo are: Walter Brewsinger (?), Frank Forshee, Art Kuhl, _____ Horning, Rha Arnold, & Don Johnson.

Of course, after starring at this photo, I wonder the flavor of pie.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Happy World Turtle Day

Posted on by Rebecca C.

Happy World Turtle Day, everyone!

I took this photo early in the Spring. The sun was finally out. The turtles were just enjoying their day.

I love watching and photographing turtles. (Of course, I love watching all wildlife).

This photo is from last summer. The water was low and covered with algae. But the turtles were out.

We are currently having a cold, rainy day here in Mid-Michigan. So I guess, I won’t be photographing any turtles today.

Turtle on the Maple River.

Have a great day! Stay safe this holiday weekend!

This is a Blanding’s Turtle, the first time I had ever seen one in the wild.

Until next time…peace

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on by Rebecca C.

I believe this is a mom and new baby. I think, the baby is a boy. But I am not 100% certain. It’s hard to tell sometimes in older photos.

I have a lot of photos of this family. I believe the timeframe is the 1940s.

What do you think?

Once again…Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there.

Until next time…peace