Visit to the Barber Shop

Bonnie T. Barry

Visit to the Barber Shop

This small town barber shop has been in existence for almost sixty years; my father, 84 years young, is still at the helm, taking care of his clientele who prefer Daddy’s skills (and conversation) to the modern day, slick salons and spas. Here’s the old pro giving a trim to his great-grandson who was in town for the holidays.

Visiting Daddy’s barbershop is like a step back in time; it may not be full of fancy products or have fashionable decor, but it’s got character and the old gents who congregate there have interesting stories to tell and rich, abundant lives to share. I feel much more at home there than in the sleek salons.

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Visit to the Barber Shop by Bonnie T. Barry
Visit to the Barber Shop by Bonnie T. Barry
  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Awww, what a great image. Love all the “memories” and photos covering his walls as well.

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Sher! I appreciate your kind words. And I’m sure Daddy does, too.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Really very beautiful, I like these kind of photo’s!

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    I love photos which focus on family and traditional values. Glad you like it, too, Ellen.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    This is so special and hart warming. Beautiful and very special capture !!!!

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Sandra, glad you think this is heartwarming; I thought so, too.

  • jesika

    jesika

    Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
    jx

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks a bunch, Jesika! I thought this moment was pretty wonderful, too.

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    what pleasant memories this evokes! thanks for the excellent photo, and the memories, I tip my hat to your Father

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, John; you’re the kind of person who would appreciate something like this. I hope I’m still productive and active at 84 like Daddy is.

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    What a great moment to share and capture….. so sweet.
    does your daddy wear a tie each day to the shop?

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Kimmie, for viewing the photo and leaving nice words of encouragement. Daddy does indeed wear a tie and a starched, freshly ironed, white shirt daily to work. Mama keeps him looking spiffy. It’s the time-honored tradition of barbers, one they keep faithfully.

  • Yool

    Yool

    Oooo….that is so nice having this around great shot Bonnie well done !!!!

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Mariola, for taking the time to view the photo and to leave some kind words.

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Ohhhhh this brings back wonderful memories when my children were young!! What an awesome story and an outstanding capture and shot Bonnie!! :-))

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    I’m happy the old memories came flooding back, Deb. It’s always nice to revisit the past and savor what we gleaned from bygone eras.

  • Lensman2008

    Lensman2008

    Kinda takes me back to the old days of ‘short, back and sides’ (whether I wanted it or not).
    I have a few pics of shops like this that have stayed in a time warp.
    Hats off to your dad!!

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks so much, Lensman. As always, I appreciate your kind comments and the time you take to view new additions to my gallery. Hats off to you, too!

  • Chipper

    Chipper

    Oh Bonnie, take several thousand photos in there! You’ll always be glad you did!

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Chipper, for that great tip. You know, I never thought of taking lots of pictures there, but you’re right. There are treasures there that should be immortalized in pictures! I’ll make sure to go to Daddy’s shop very soon to photograph all the details there!

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    Some of those pictures look really old gorgeous, and the time on the clock, reflection in the mirror, brilliant shot alround xxxxxxxxxx

  • Bonnie T. Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    Thanks for your observations, Carlotta! Most of those pictures ARE really old! My father collects labels from sweet potato crates. Many of the growers were his customers who gave him pristine, unused labels from their inventory. Most of those brands are no longer even in existence so his collection is quite unique.

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Oh wow – yes, it could be another era! Great docu shot, Bonnie, and well done your dad!!!! ;o)

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Krys, for the kind words; I really appreciate your input.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wonderful image Bonnie

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Barry; you’re always a kind gentleman.

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    What a lovely story depicting capture! I bet this would also look lovely in sepia! WOW,...your dad certainly doesn’t look his 84 years! So nice to see he is still enjoying working! Lovely capture!!! :)

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Sandy, for the kind words! And thanks to your suggestion, I’ve posted another barber shop photo in sepia and I like the results. Your idea was a good one!

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Love the retro feel to this one

  • Bonnie T. Barry replied

    Thanks, Ken, I appreciate your kindness and encouragement.

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