Vintage Family Gathering: Dablin Family Photos

I bought these photos from an estate sale. The images seem to be focused on the Dablin family. The photo is a family gathering for a birthday.

The date on the back of the image is June 5, 1949.

The following names are also printed on the back:

L to R: Edgar B. Donaldson, Almond M. Jackson, Carl A. Burnham, Forest H. Bermp, John A. Dablin, John B. Coyle, John K. Dablin (his birthday), Marion L. Donaldson, Jessie J. Mann, Elizabeth J. Dablin, Ruth M. Coyle with John B. Coyle, Jr., and Ellen V. Dablin

Take at 4 Bishop Ave., Warcester

I copied the words down as best as I could read them.

What do you think? I think they are having fun.

Until next time…peace

Exploring Pukapuka: Insights from a 1958 Image

I purchased this image from an estate sale. I don’t have any factual information. I did a Google search. The results suggests this is Pukapuka, formerly Danger Island in the Pacific Ocean.

The AI overview suggests this is a image from 1958.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Happy First Day of Fall

The fall season is officially here! This is my favorite time of year.

The leaves are just beginning to change. I cannot wait to see all the beautiful colors.

Even though, Michigan is seeing above average temps, I love the cooler fall weather.

The migrating birds are spending a lot of time feasting before heading south.

Do you like fall? What is your favorite part?

Until next time…peace

Exploring a 1920s Wedding Photo from Bay City, MI

Here’s another photo that I am placing around the 1920s. I am assuming the couple just got married. And, they are now posing for their first photo as man and wife.

I believe this is a studio photo but I guess the location could be someone’s home.

The only identifying mark on the photo is the studio stamp. The photo was taking by Gorzycki in Bay City, Michigan. I think the other part reads: 2249 E. Grant Sts.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

Young Girl

I am assuming this young lady was photographed for communion. I am placing the photo around the 1920s.

The photo does not have any identifying marks. The only clue is the name of the studio: Frank Harper Studio at 7719 Harper Ave.

Many of the other photos from this lot were from the Detroit area. There is a Harper Ave in Detroit. But I can only guess that this was the place of the studio.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace

National Wildlife Day

Happy National Wildlife Day! I love watching and photographing the wildlife.

I am a firm believer…when these beautiful birds start to gather…summer is over.

I find nature peaceful and fascinating.

Ospreys are one of my favorite birds of prey to photograph.

Have a great day everyone!

Do you like wildlife? What is your favorite animal to see in the wild?

Until next time…peace

Soulful Eyes

I photographed this beautiful creature from a distance. She was just so still. I don’t know if she was ill or hurt. Or maybe she was just having a rest. But she just stared at me.

I wanted to walk up to her. But she was on private property. I didn’t dare cross over.

Until next time…peace

National Moon Day

“Let the moon teach you the art of being beautiful and lonely at the same time.” 

Anand Thakur

Today is National Mood Day! I love photographing the moon. The night offers a stillness that cannot be duplicated in the sunlight.

Have a wonderful day. When the sun finally sets this evening, say hello to the moon.

Until next time…peace

Celebration

The young girl on the right is proudly holding a doll. The dress of the doll looks handmade. I am wondering if this was a birthday gift or other celebration. All the children are dressed well which gives me the impression the day was a special occasion.

I am guessing the photo was taken in the late 1930s or early 1940s.

What do you think?

Until next time…peace