Sometimes I get photos or negatives that I just wish I knew the story behind the image. This photo is one of them.
Yes, the image reveals men working. But I would love to know where the photo was taken. From viewing the style of clothing, the area seems to be in a warmer climate.
I have other questions too. What were they building? What are they carrying that is so heavy?
Tell me what you think of the photo. Do you have any ideas?
Until next time…peace
Yes, I am one of those weird people who stare at photos for long periods. I know, I do not know their story. I wish I did. I find each old photo fascinating. To me, the picture is a glimpse back in time, a lost moment, a lost memory.
Of course, I am only guessing the woman in this particular photo is the mother to the two children. The photo does not provide clues to their location. I can tell they are near a cement wall. They seem to be dressed more formally, which makes me think they are attending church or a wedding.
The negative was in horrible condition. If you look closely at the photo, you can still see scratches and errors. But I cleaned it up to the best of my ability without losing the image details. From the style of negative, I am assuming the photo was taken around the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Let me know what you think about the photo.
Until next time…peace
The photo features a family standing on the steps in front of a house. Generally, I would like to think the photo was taken for a special occasion, a holiday or a wedding. But often family photos were taken on a day of a funeral.
I do not have any information about this family. My guess…well I am assuming the two men and the women standing in the background are all brothers and sisters. They do resemble one another. Of course, the other woman standing in the front row is holding the one man’s hand. Considering the era of the photo, I would guess they are man and wife.
By the style of clothing, I would date the photo around the late 1940s.
Let me know what you think.
Until next time…peace
Unfortunately, I do not have much information on these photos. I did purchase them in a lot at an estate sale in St. Johns, Michigan. These four men look to be having a fun-filled day at the lake.
I love the wooden boat. The superior craftsmanship makes the boat unique to me. The four men seem to be enjoying themselves as they head out on to the lake. I wish I knew what lake. I am assuming the lake is inland not one of the Great Lakes. I don’t know if they would take a wooden boat out on one of the Great Lakes. Of course, I am only guessing, I really do not know if they were fishing here in Michigan.
Posing with the daily catch, the men seem to be completely satisfied with the results. From the men’s attire, I am guessing these photos are from the late 1950s or early 1960s. If someone can give me a better timeline, I would love your input.
Back at the campfire, enjoying their meal. They appear to be cooking the fish with a can of beans. The tin can is sitting right by the fire. On the ground by the man squatting down, there is a small container of seasoning. I personally do not eat much meat, but the meal he is preparing does look tasty.
Another thing I like about the camp set up, everything on the table is reusable. There is no plastic or disposable items except for the tin can. I can see regular mugs, a thermos, and plates. As a person who loves nature, I feel we should all participate in this type of camping today.
Well, I would like to know your input on these photos. Tell me what you see.
Until next time…peace
I have zero information about this photo.
Here are my observations:
Tell me what you think? What do you see when you view the photo? Any ideas?
Until next time…peace
The man on the left shows up in a lot of these negatives that I am digitalizing right now. I am assuming the photos originally belonged to him.
Like the other photos, I do not have any background information. I can tell the images are from an Army base. But I do not know any other data.
If you happen to notice something familiar, please share your findings in the comments.
Until next time…peace
I do not have any information about this photo. The picture is from a box of negatives I purchased off eBay. The seller did not have any data on the images.
In my opinion, the men in the photo look related. The two men in the front could be father and son. Of course, with all my old photos, I am just guessing. Do you see the resemblance between the men?
I wonder if they were just posing for a group photo. Or perhaps, they were cutting the tree down for a specific use.
What do you think?
Until next time…peace
With all my old photos, my view is simply guesswork. I am assuming this photo is a market. I could be wrong. I would love to hear your thoughts.
In the right lower corner, I can see produce on a table or stand. Many markets sell fruits. I can see watermelons and potatoes. I cannot tell if the other is small baked bread or yams. Below the stand, there are baskets with other items.
In the foreground, there is another stand with a number 1437. I am guessing this is a booth number for selling produce. I believe this stand has potatoes too.
My other observations:
What are your observations? Did I miss anything?
Until next time…peace
Does anyone recognize the zoo in these photos? I am curious to know if the zoo is still open today.
I believe the photos are from the 1960s.
The photographer apparently enjoyed watching the bears. There were several photos of the bears.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday. Do you have a favorite zoo or wildlife sanctuary?
Until next time…peace
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The little girl looks so proud to be posing with her dress and hair bow. I wonder if she was wearing the dress for a special occasion.
I love the old books in the background. When I enlarge the photo, I can see that one book has English on the binding. The other has words from a foreign language. I think the words are German, but I am not positive.
On the top of the bookshelf, I view a brass plane on one side of the old clock and a ship on the other. I wonder if someone in the household likes to travel.
In the kitchen area on the decorative ledge, I can see small figurines. The cow is the most noticeable. But the others in the background look like they are in pairs. I am guessing they are salt and pepper shakers.
Do you notice anything that I missed?
Until next time…peace
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