I love the lorry. It reminds me of a similar old jeep that sat wheelless and abandoned up our farm road all through my childhood. It had been used to deliver milk to Canadian troops during the war – and my aunt ended up marrying one of them and spending the rest of her life on the other side of the Atlantic. Associations; that’s what it’s all about. The pictures these images conjure in our minds are so individual. Thanks for the memories.
What a marvelous story about your aunt’s romance and marriage! You’re right about photographs evoking individual images, memories, and ideas for each of us. I think that’s what is so intriguing about sharing photos.
Thanks Auntyuta, these were all taken in and around Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’ve written several posts about this trip, each one sports the header image with the sombrero. It’s the dry, desert southwestern part of the United States. This area is high elevation: 6,000-7,000 feet in the valleys, the mountains reaching to the sky from there. The artist, Georgia O’Keefe, lived and painted in this area. Several famous photographers have documented the land and its people in iconic images: Edward Weston, Ansel Adams,and Paul Strand, to name a few. http://www.newmexico.gov/
Thanks for the link, Linda. I finally got around to looking up a bit about New Mexico. I am always interested in the history of places. I found this:
“The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division identifies and protects New Mexico’s cultural resources, including its archaeological sites, architectural and engineering achievements, cultural landscapes and diverse heritage. We help communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. . . .”
I can see how it would be a fascinating place for Americans to visit. Alas, I am a bit far away from it plus I am already at such an advanced age! Some commentators mentioned what an awful feeling it is when you are always the youngest in a group of old people. But on the other hand I also think that it is important for old people to have younger friends. Often friends who are my age or older are not in a position for instance to go with me on outings. That younger people always offer me their seat on public transport really shows how old I am, doesn’t it? 🙂
I know just how you feel Auntyuta. I read about so many fascinating places (like your magnificent country) but I wonder if I will have the time to visit even a handful of them.
I agree with you 100% about older people surrounding themselves with younger people. It is really a must. I learned this from watching my mother who had a large cadre of young friends who adored her. When she was ill, it was those young people who came to visit, who had the energy and wherewithall to take her out for drives, etc.
I have yet to reconcile my age. People I think of as older or burdened with a load or a child in arms, will stand in a doorway waiting for me to pass through. I stand in the same doorway, wondering what the heck they are waiting for! Silly me.;-}
Charles, you are too kind. Actually, I’m not sure my images would hold up to the printing process. Everything looks better in the digital realm. Printing, matting, and framing are extremely expensive to do and require knowledge far more advanced than what I own. I really do this more for my own fulfillment. My reward is when people like you appreciate my efforts. Thank you! 😉
Love the sepia tones you’ve given these for that contemporaneous feel. Can’t see much there older than me, except for that range of mountains behind the pick-up. They might be a bit older than me.
Well, maybe not THAT old. People don’t get up to offer me a seat on a bus yet, but I’m getting to the stage where I’m nearly always the oldest person at the party. Perhaps I should hang out in places where I’m the youngest person at the party more.
Honestly, that IS a good idea. My mom had tons of young friends. When she was ill and in need of friends, they were there for her, as opposed to her friends from the past who were either gone or in worse shape than she. I also need to accumulate younger friends. I’m still often the youngster in the group…and that’s a scary sight!
I confess, Sybil, I paid more attention to my camera than to the descriptions of my subjects. But this was taken at the Martinez Hacienda, a very old ranch, now museum. I assume one was used for grinding and the other for scrubbing. Sorry I’m so light on facts.
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Linda, of all the pictures, the first is one is priceless. So, many captions could be written. Thanks for sharing, BTG
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Thanks, btg. I realize I was pretty light on details. I’ve just been swamped lately. Tried to let the images caption themselves.
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I love the lorry. It reminds me of a similar old jeep that sat wheelless and abandoned up our farm road all through my childhood. It had been used to deliver milk to Canadian troops during the war – and my aunt ended up marrying one of them and spending the rest of her life on the other side of the Atlantic. Associations; that’s what it’s all about. The pictures these images conjure in our minds are so individual. Thanks for the memories.
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What a marvelous story about your aunt’s romance and marriage! You’re right about photographs evoking individual images, memories, and ideas for each of us. I think that’s what is so intriguing about sharing photos.
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Nice old stuff. I remember some of it.
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Hopefully your housekeeping implements are a little more modern! ;-}
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Great stuff, Linda. What can you tell us about the place where you took all these pictures?
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Thanks Auntyuta, these were all taken in and around Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’ve written several posts about this trip, each one sports the header image with the sombrero. It’s the dry, desert southwestern part of the United States. This area is high elevation: 6,000-7,000 feet in the valleys, the mountains reaching to the sky from there. The artist, Georgia O’Keefe, lived and painted in this area. Several famous photographers have documented the land and its people in iconic images: Edward Weston, Ansel Adams,and Paul Strand, to name a few. http://www.newmexico.gov/
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Thanks for the link, Linda. I finally got around to looking up a bit about New Mexico. I am always interested in the history of places. I found this:
“The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division identifies and protects New Mexico’s cultural resources, including its archaeological sites, architectural and engineering achievements, cultural landscapes and diverse heritage. We help communities identify, evaluate, preserve, and revitalize their historic, archaeological, and cultural resources. . . .”
I can see how it would be a fascinating place for Americans to visit. Alas, I am a bit far away from it plus I am already at such an advanced age! Some commentators mentioned what an awful feeling it is when you are always the youngest in a group of old people. But on the other hand I also think that it is important for old people to have younger friends. Often friends who are my age or older are not in a position for instance to go with me on outings. That younger people always offer me their seat on public transport really shows how old I am, doesn’t it? 🙂
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I know just how you feel Auntyuta. I read about so many fascinating places (like your magnificent country) but I wonder if I will have the time to visit even a handful of them.
I agree with you 100% about older people surrounding themselves with younger people. It is really a must. I learned this from watching my mother who had a large cadre of young friends who adored her. When she was ill, it was those young people who came to visit, who had the energy and wherewithall to take her out for drives, etc.
I have yet to reconcile my age. People I think of as older or burdened with a load or a child in arms, will stand in a doorway waiting for me to pass through. I stand in the same doorway, wondering what the heck they are waiting for! Silly me.;-}
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Is that the makings of an old saddle (the tree sans leather ) or the way it was? My favourite, along with the 3 log ends.
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I believe it is an old Mexican style saddle that could be used either for riding or for packing. Thanks for your encouragement.
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These photos are dripping with texture. I’d love to see your work — enlarged, framed, and on display. Have you thought about it?
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Charles, you are too kind. Actually, I’m not sure my images would hold up to the printing process. Everything looks better in the digital realm. Printing, matting, and framing are extremely expensive to do and require knowledge far more advanced than what I own. I really do this more for my own fulfillment. My reward is when people like you appreciate my efforts. Thank you! 😉
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Love the sepia tones you’ve given these for that contemporaneous feel. Can’t see much there older than me, except for that range of mountains behind the pick-up. They might be a bit older than me.
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Ach, Bryan, you are not THAT old! Some of these objects date back to the early 1800’s, if not earlier. 😉
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Well, maybe not THAT old. People don’t get up to offer me a seat on a bus yet, but I’m getting to the stage where I’m nearly always the oldest person at the party. Perhaps I should hang out in places where I’m the youngest person at the party more.
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Honestly, that IS a good idea. My mom had tons of young friends. When she was ill and in need of friends, they were there for her, as opposed to her friends from the past who were either gone or in worse shape than she. I also need to accumulate younger friends. I’m still often the youngster in the group…and that’s a scary sight!
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Lovin’ the sepia!
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Thanks, John. It really seems to work for this subject matter.
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Do you know what the right two items in the first shot are ?
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I confess, Sybil, I paid more attention to my camera than to the descriptions of my subjects. But this was taken at the Martinez Hacienda, a very old ranch, now museum. I assume one was used for grinding and the other for scrubbing. Sorry I’m so light on facts.
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Your photos are so beautiful! I just love looking at them.
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Thank you, Kathy, you make my heart sing.
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You truly have a gift for photography!!
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That’s very kind…and helps after a day of banging my head against MS Windows 8.1 upgrade! Have a wonderful evening.
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_Very good photos of decay
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Thanks for visiting and commenting Taphian.
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Yummy pics!!
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Thank you Frances.
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