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Fascinating Vintage Photographs

vintage, photography, oddities, headless manVintage photos certainly can be reminiscent, entertaining, mesmerizing, or downright creepy.  Some are just so darned peculiar one can determine just what these people were thinking or what they were trying to express.  It all seems far to strange in this modern day or does it.  Nevertheless, it is extremely intriguing to take a glimpse into the past to see what people were up to.  I am making reference to the photography of the 1800’s. or early 1900’s. When cameras  were just developing and people were getting creative with this new and strange device. Very creative………Now here is a fun filled photo to send home to mom after your spring break.  She will be thrilled! Really do not know who, what or why this picture was taken but definitely up there on the strange and unusual list.

These photos were quite a process to make.  It required combing multiple negatives to produce just one image.  vintage, photography, oddities, headless couple

What was their fasciation with the headless., as there are just hundreds of these photos. Quite the sense of humor or quite the ghoulish fascination of the time.   Continue reading “Fascinating Vintage Photographs”

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Photographing False Spring and New Craft Ideas

The weather has been so beautiful here.  Very warm with days up to the 80’s.  Best part is none of the the nasty humidity.  These days are pure heaven. They occur every year and save my soul in January which, for me, is a very long month waiting for the days to grow longer and temperatures to permanently resume 95 and rising.

Proof Azaleas Blooming Jan/Feb 2017

My hands and feet actually stay warm during these periods.  No battle of sock layers, hooded sweatshirt, T-shirt, tank top, and a scarf around my neck.   This is while I’m inside.   Forget outside when it is cold.  People think I’m crazy….no I’m just freezing.  How did I ever survive back home Western Massachusetts.  Present residence is in SE Georgia with a palm tree in my backyard.  If I trip, I fall into Florida.  It does get cold down here just no ice, snow, or sub zero temperatures.  Never gets cold enough to kill the nasty gnats or fleas though.

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Walking With Nature

Walking with nature brings joy to one’s soul.  To be in the sunshine and hear the wind blow.  The cry of the birds as they soar through the sky or perch upon the earth resting their wings.  Watching them scurry along the ground in search of tasty morsels.   Just to be and to heal surrounded by the forcee and true beauty it presents.

The cacophony of the world subsides to nothing as you embrace the surroundings.  The worries and pressures of daily life melt away.  Even the physical aches and pains of the body subside and cease to cause worry.

For myself, the sea is Mother Nature’s tranquilizer.  Simply sit upon the sand, eyes closed and face tilted toward the sun above instantaneously relieves all tensions physical or mental.  Regenerate, recharge and revive my spirit just being in the presence of the sea and its creatures.

Breathe deeply taking salt air into the lungs.  Each cell is revived.  The brain is cleared of  pesky cobwebs and clutter. beach, boardwalk, ocean, relaxation An instant reset to entire system.  The only side effect of this tranquilizer is true comfort of a relaxed yet productive presence for the remainder of the day.

Going early in the morning or during evening hours has been the most pleasurable. The intense heat of the day never does anyone a favor other than a sunburn or heat exhaustion.  The early hours or later hours are the most serene.  You have the beach basically to yourself.  The greatest hours to take leisurely walks collecting shells for crafting, spotting driftwood, and mostly beach, sea oats, ocean, relaxationtaking photos without being bombed by all the people passing by.

Just gazing upon the power of the sea in every wave that pounds the shore is a reminder of the power we have within to create our lives. The sound of the waves crashing is music to my ears.  The squawk of  the gulls is the harmony. The sand between my toes and the water splashing on my legs.  A natural relaxant and free pedicure.  Never neglect to gaze out onto the sea’s vast expanse and you may see dolphins.  Early enough in the morning you will capture a gorgeous sunrise.

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Day 2 — Every Day is Different

Enjoying this lifestyle greatly.  Every day is different.  One day cleaning out the house preparing for my huge tag sale is top priority.  Downsizing from four bedroom and two full baths is top priority.  Little Dog and I just rattle around in here.  Way to big.  So, cleaning out closets, cupboards, dressers, the attic and putting lots and lots of stuff out.  We need very little.  Just my computer and craft supplies works for me.

Wake up the next day and hitting it hard and heaving in the craft room.  Working on Peter Rabbit right now and several children sets of plaster figurine, one set for the farm yard and another set for the princess and her castle.  Particularly fond of making things for children because then I can play with the toys!

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