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This was a bracketed shot blended in PS and then converted in Silver EFEX. I then took it to Texture Effects for textures, light leaks, duotoning, border, cracks and scratches etc. Then back to PS for some basic adjustments
Flagler Museum, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
© Flagler Museum and Raoul Pop. Available for licensing and purchase only through special permission from Flagler Museum.
….These two toddler rockers are my wife's and mine from a time long ago, when we started walking and talking. lol
* Canon EOS M50
* Canon FL 55mm f/1.2 lens
* Fotasy FD/FL-EOSM lens adapter
Myself and James - two long exposures averaged in Photoshop
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Large front porches, such as this one, hold such rich memories. Whether it was the distinct voices of relatives, the creaking of the rocking chair, the jostling of the chain on the porch swing, or the slamming of the screen door. This one section of the house seemed to be one of the most remembered and visited areas of the house.
Notice the size of the oak tree in the background. It's about as wide as the porch swing.
Comments welcome.
Location: the Mitchell's homestead, near Hope, Arkansas.
Photo # IM3_5361h4.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.
Bud: It was a cold a snowy day here and since this nice U.K. Postal carrier had personally delivered this Christmas Card from Growler, I had invited him in to warm up and offered him milk and cookies before he heads back to the U.K. The card was signed by everyone at the Growler household! Thanks guys! :)
U.K. Postal Carrier: Thanks Bud for this treat. Jake was nice enough to cover for me while I delivered this to you.
Bud: You're welcome and we hope to see you again.
I've been passing this shed on my way to CAYA meetings and have been wanting to capture it and today I carried my a6000 w 50mm.
A deserted porch at Carter Hill Farm. I love the contrast of the colors of these chairs with the gray of winter.
my kids never fall asleep randomly. I was shocked to find her napping here at my mom's house like this.
Kim is an inspiration of mine! she helped me along the way with constructive criticism on my images and is a true flickr friend. this shot is a tribute to her " come and sit with me" www.flickr.com/photos/emtbkim/3301553872/
she has been away from flickr for a while and is now back hopefully we will see many more of her awesome images, check out her photo stream here : www.flickr.com/photos/emtbkim/
the above image was taken about a year ago at the visitors center in Lynchburg Tn at the Jack Daniels Distillery
The postcard above is an original antique postcard titled "Making up his list". It was copyrighted in 1910 by the Colonial Art Pub. Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., and published by F.G. Henry & Co., N.Y..
Colonial Art Pub. Co. and F.G. Henry & Co. were known for publishing various postcards, including humorous, romantic, and holiday-themed real photo postcards (RPPCs) during the early 1900s. The image of Santa is part of a series produced around that time.
The postcard, titled "Making up his list", presents a charming, sepia-toned photograph of a man in a Victorian-style Father Christmas costume. He is captured in a natural, candid pose, seated comfortably in a rocking chair next to a mantelpiece adorned with a garland. A prominent feature in his left hand is a pipe, from which he appears to be taking a break from writing in a large book to enjoy a smoke. This inclusion of a pipe is characteristic of early 20th-century depictions of Santa Claus. He holds a pencil in his right hand, poised to continue his important work of listing names in the ledger resting on his lap. The scene includes festive garland decorations around a fireplace mantle with a clock in the background.
These cards were popular as real photo postcards (RPPCs) during the Edwardian period and were produced by companies such as the Tavarone Art Co. and published by F.G. Thayer.
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The Pipe's Symbolism:
Reflection and Wisdom: In European and, later, American society, pipe smoking was frequently associated with intellectuals, writers, and thinkers, symbolizing contemplation and wisdom. Characters like Sherlock Holmes reinforced this idea.
A Familiar Image: The image of Santa with a pipe was popularized in part by Thomas Nast's illustrations and the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (or A Visit from St. Nicholas), which describes St. Nick holding a "stump of a pipe... tight in his teeth" with the "smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath".
Nostalgia: For many, the image of Santa with a pipe evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
Evolving Image: In more recent times, often due to health concerns, the pipe has frequently been removed from modern illustrations and children's books to avoid promoting smoking.
In 1910, children's Christmas gifts were simpler and often included practical items alongside toys. Based on letters to Santa published in newspapers of the time, here are some common items requested:
For Boys:
Sleds and outdoor items
Toy trains
Roller skates
A rocking horse
Simple tools like a box of tools or a pop gun
Money boxes (banks)
For Girls:
Dolls and doll buggies/prams
A set of dishes
Art supplies like a box of paints
Storybooks
Tricycles
Common Stocking Stuffers:
Beyond toys, all children often received special treats in their stockings:
Fresh oranges and apples (considered a rare and exciting treat at the time)
Nuts
Candy
Practical clothing items like mittens, gloves, or high-top shoes
Many children also used their letters to ask Santa to "not forget the orphans and the poor people," showing a strong sense of community and empathy at the time.
NOW you Know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen,?
~Comet, and Cupid and Donner, and Blitzen
But Do You Recall? "Rockwoods Rowdy Rockin Reindeer" Of ALL"
BELIEVE ME THEY CAN ROCK YOUR NOGGIN GOOD!~
BTW! dont you love my artisitc abilities too-! ha ha
Wishing EveryOne A Happy First Week Of Decemember
....."tu vuoi che pensi dunque al ritorno voce che cadi blanda dal cielo!
Ma bello è questo poco di giorno che mi traluce come da un velo.
Lo so che è l'ora, lo so che è tardi, ma un poco ancora lascia che guardi....!
"L'ora di Barga" di Giovanni Pascoli
So, technically the Pina is a "toddler" since she toddles around and never ever crawls, right? But NO.. she's not even quite 10 months, she can't, she's not allowed to. She's my baby and she needs to keep being a baby and not this little person that walks around the house dancing and calling out momma and knocking on doors and hugging dolls and stuffed animals and screaming and snatching things from her sister.
Yah, it's too much. She's growing too fast.
She has a few words including her sister's name, Mom, Dada. She copies just about everything we do. Favorite things to do. Walk around the house with towels over her head, you know, because walking at 9 months isn't enough. Fine and all until she walks into things. Seems to understand what goes where and how. Socks, she tries to put them on her feet, hairbrushes, hair scrunches go to the head.
Here we are in lockdown again. ' However am I going to get my Christmas shopping done' thought Granny Bear. 'I know, this year I can knit a gift for all of my family'. Granny Bear sat back in her rocking chair, needles clicking, and dreamed of a white Christmas sitting by her fireside.