While decluttering my study recently, I came across the following photos taken by my late father more than 30 years ago and it reminded me of the influence he had on my life: he was a keen amateur photographer who did his own developing and printing (in the 1950s - our bathroom was "off limits" when the light bulb above the door was red, it meant he was processing film). He also converted a barrel vacuum cleaner into an enlarger - an amazing man!
I think Dad would have used his Olympus Pen SLR on this occasion.
(These shots have not been altered by me - other than a wee bit of cropping - and the results are as scanned and loaded into Picasa. Had I been more au fait with scanning resolutions, the results might have been sharper)
Now I know the origin of my habit of seeking out reflections!
(He was also a lover of travel - which passion he's also passed on to me!)
Linking up with James' Weekend Reflection
9 comments:
These photos turned out very well. A fitting tribute to your father!
These pictures are excellent – so clear and crisp, and thinking he took them 30 years ago I wonder what he would have done with the new cameras we have now. I have slides from 30 years ago but they are no way that good. He certainly had an eye for taking great photographs.
Obviously there's a photographic gene involved here. Some fine photos.
These are so sharp and beautiful! Easy to see why you're so proud of your dad!
Fantastic reflections. Colours are amazing. Have a lovely weekend.
Amazing photos of your father!
His photos are excellent. I would never have guessed that they were taken 30 years ago.
What lovely treasures - and memories'!
Lovely treasured photos Valerie, I think your father would be pleased with you sharing them with us.
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