These are NOT my husband's hunting binoculars...

356/365 - Our Daily Challenge - "Feminine":

Totally Texture Tuesdays

50 days of 50mm

 

No indeed....they are antique French opera glasses (circa 1901). I wish I knew more about their history. I found them a few years back in a flea market. I can imagine the elegant women who used them. It's a shame I did not have a pair of long white gloves for the shot. :(

 

Texture by Kim Klassen: Love (Soft light blend mode)

 

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Nikon D5000, 50mm

50 Days of 50mm: 4

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Uploaded on January 10, 2012
Taken on January 10, 2012