The way it was and still is . . .
Some of you may have seen an earlier post of my 84 year old father cutting my 5 year old grandson’s hair. Sandy Stewart gave me the idea to add this image (a different shot) in sepia tones. I also added the diffuse glow filter to give the image a “look back in time” feel to it. Thanks, Sandy, for your suggestion; it was a good one!
My father, a WWII veteran who survived the sinking of the Yorktown in the South Pacific, has been cutting hair since post war days. He has a collection of sweet potato labels which are scattered throughout his shop and a ton of other memorabilia on the walls. If you View Larger, you’ll see to Daddy’s left a photo of him cutting my son’s hair. My son, who is now 33 years old, was probably about the same age as my grandson in that picture. When Daddy showed my son the finished haircut by producing a little hand held mirror, Tom always put his hands over his eyes. He was too shy to see his cute little self up close like that! I love the way the generations are documented here and the way Paw Paw Taylor, as my son and grandson call him, is shown still working and still enjoying it in his golden years of life.
Hope you like this image, “The way it was and still is . . .”
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Angie Seiffert
My mom’s shop looks like that… she’s had her own shop for thirty something years. She’s had to raise prices over the years so a haircut now costs 11$. there is no sweet potatoes though. A very nice capture, and lovely photo treatement.
bamagirl38
Oh this is just PRECIOUS ! I absolutely love it Bonnie !!! What a treasured piece this is !
jesika
Precious indeed. Your daddy looks so happy to be continuing a family tradition. A wonderful, wonderful moment to treasure.
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Joyce Dickens,...
Bonnie I love this image and I really love what you have written; grinning from ear to ear my friend!
Sandy Stewart
Oh Bonnie,......I LOVE IT!!!!! A real old time feel to this!!! :)
Molly O'Bryon-...
My dad is 56 and still goes to the same barber once a week. I did a shoot of him a couple of years ago. I love the way you framed it with the b/w
Cora Wandel
My goodness, what a wonderful story of your father, and an equally wonderful photo. Your love and admiration for your father comes through. Beautiful. – Cora
pat oubridge
This is beautiful Bonnie
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
I loved the first one that you uploaded and this one done in sepia tone is awesome too Bonnie!! And a wonderful tribute to your dad!! :-)) A special photo to treasure always!!
Christopher E...
this is Wonderful!!! and you must give it to your dad to hang below the other photo on the wall. made me flashback alittle, but wow you have outdid yourself on this. excellent job bonnie, i am sure your father would be honored to have this
lefty1
remember those days well, Saturday morning at the local barbershop! Many worldly problems were solved there! Fantastic, my friend!
loramae
Fantastic Image…One to cherish! :O)
Lensman2008
A couple of pics for your dad, son and grandson to look back on in years to come.
Stephen Thomas
This photo looks like a Norman Rockwell painting! Great photo!
Cecil Fuselier
Bonnie..this is MAGNIFICENT…helps us touch a simpler time in life…how innocent is this setting!!!!...love it
Cora Wandel
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Anne-Marie & Cora
Lesley Hill
Memorable!
karenuk1969
Wonderful photo, great story too.
Kimberly Palmer
Now you’ve got to get this photo on the wall! Maybe right under neath Tom’s pic. =)
so cute, and great treatment Bon Bon!
TomBaumker
Great shot ! A real precious moment I am sure. I love the B&W perfect Hugs Tom
Joanne Bradley
Excellent classic feel to this shot! And what a wonderful way to remember. Congrats for the ImageWriting feature!
amarica
Well done…Congratulations on being featured in the ImageWriting group!!!
urmysunshine 29 days ago
AWEsome, WELL done; love this shot!~