Yes, indeed….it was a real joy to see my Granddad on RedBubbles home page. Who would have thought it? It wasn’t until last week that I found the ‘Out of the Past’ group, and I thought….’Heck…I have heaps of old photographs. I wonder if they might interest folk?’
How I wish that I could have found lots of my Granddad’s work….but having emigrated to Australia well after he had died…Mum and Dad only kept photographer pertaining to us as a family. What a shame….
When I was doing my diploma, I had occasion to do some screen printing that was taken from old photo’s. I asked my Dad if I could borrow some of his old stuff and of course, he was only too pleased to help me.
When I looked at the image ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ and turned it over…I was overjoyed to find notes that Granddad had written about it. It was a very strange feeling reading his words….it made me feel quite close to him….and realised that I had gained some of my ability from him.
I’m so delighted that others have enjoyed looking at his work. When you consider that it was taken such a long time ago, I think the composition is quite remarkable and quietly sensitive. He evidently took a long while setting the shot up…I’m so proud that his work can still be appreciated.
Irene Burdell, 5 months ago
Congrats for getting on the home page.
I have loads of old photo’s really old ones and the problem is they never put on them who they were and there is nobody left in the family who can tell me . It is such a pity .I think it is a really good idea to write on the back for future reference.
Christine Wilson, 5 months ago
Yes I loved that old photo and it inspired me to start looking at some of the ones I have a lot of B&W from the 1930 but I need to scan so thats another job.
Chris Willis in reply to Christine Wilson’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for your comment, Christine….yes…it’s a big job scanning. I took ages going through all mum and dad’s old photo’s and fixing up the ones that were fixable :-) Good fun though. Just need a lot of time.
Chris Willis in reply to Irene Burdell’s comment, 5 months ago
Hi again, Irene….thanks for the comment….ywe indeed….any info about the photos is good. I know that some of my parents old photos have people in them I don’t have a clue about. I suppose that most of them I do know. Anyway, I’m stoked that Granddad got on the front page….can’t take any credit for it really other than mending the damage :-)
lacitrouille, 5 months ago
I was glad to see your grandfather’s photo on the front page. Just proving how good a photographer he was! It’s quite a beautiful photo Chris.
Susan Epps Oliver, 5 months ago
Many congratulations, Chris !
Chris Willis in reply to Susan Epps Oliver’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks for that Susan….I was very pleased :-)