She's leaving Home

bdazzled
She's leaving Home by bdazzled
She's leaving Home by bdazzled
  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Kira, another great image, well done.
    David xx

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you very much David – much appreciated :o)
    ♥Kira

  • John44

    John44

    Lovely ..I like how you created this old style
    Mange hilsener
    John

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you very much John – - and he speaks Danish too ;o)
    ♥Kira

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    I love this Kira. Youth fortifies us to some extent, infusing us with wild optimism, an unshakable belief in the inevitability of our future success, beliefs in an almost divine providence, and yet to leave the comforts and security of home at 18 to pursue a career in acting, especially in the early decades of the 20th Century when “acting” generall, and especially for women of the time, was often confused, and cruelly so, with other, less wholesome pursuits. To work on the stage, even in Shakespearean productions was the kiss of death for those who aspired to move within a different, typically higher ‘class’. So those that did were fiercely independent, self-confidant, often impervious to the barbs of others, and very courageous. I love the size of the suitcase with which she transports her belongings. It can’t hold much, but perhaps in 18 years she’d not had the wherewithal to acquire much. So much going on in this elegant, nostalgic, social statement image, wonderfully captured and composed. Classic.

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you Kevin for taking the time to write such an insightful comment. But I would expect nothing less from you.
    It was nothing as high brow as Shakespeare. But she could have done worse. Started as a flapper in the chorus line – married the director of the travelling Theatre Company and they did Vaudeville for about 30 years all over Denmark during the Summer – living like gypsies in a wagon. I wont bore you with any more history – but they had a colorful life.
    ♥Kira

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    On the contrary, I’m not bored, I’m fascinated and filled with respect and admiration. My reference to Shakespeare was clumsily put. I meant that EVEN Shakespearean productions did not absolve the actors or insulate them from the snobbish stereotypes prevalent in those times. I imagined her in a career much as you describe. Although not a life for everyone, it seems a life I would have found to be fulfilling, entertaining, interesting, and at the end of the day – worthwhile. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful story

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you Kevin – you are so kind. On page 8 in my portfolio you can see a couple of more pictures of them and the flappers. And I plan on a portrait of my uncle who was one of those men who had a real talent for living – he was a character !!

  • RabbitHeart

    RabbitHeart

    How wonderful Kira! It’s fantastic that you have these pictures, and can share the stories of your family :)

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you Ursula – I’m glad you enjoyed it. I know I’m lucky to have a lot of old photos of my family – and I treasure these mementos :o))

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    WOW, Love old stuff like this. There used to be shops where you could go into, and you would find old photos, They have disappeared now. Great photo Kira.

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you for the lovely comment Ric – I’m lucky to have heaps of old photos of my family and ancestors – the quality varies of course – they don’t all make pictures of interest for others.

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    I love this image my friend – and how you have presented it.

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you very much Sharon – that makes me happy :o))

  • toriyule

    toriyule

    great image

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you Tori for the fav and nice comment – much appreciated :o)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very nicely done!

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you kindly Ellen :o)

  • paulakerr

    paulakerr

    Oh my! what a wonderful, warm, fantastic moment in your history. I love this very emotive and enchanting pic so very much!

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you for the fav and your lovely comment Paula
    - it is greatly appreciated :o))

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    Congrats Family Member

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you very much for this feature too
    - you know you should have this banner as a promotion banner saying “Proud member of – - – -“

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    This is excellent work, Kira

  • bdazzled replied

    Thank you very much Prasad for the fav and your kind comment
    - it is greatly appreciated :o)

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