Grampa's Dancing Long Johns

sunchaser

Grampa's Dancing Long Johns

Now, here is a good story….I was out photographing some old buildings on a rustic Norwegian farm one sunny spring morning and my eye caught these old wool long johns flying in the wind on the clothesline. I stopped in my tracks…fascinated by the sight. All I could think of was how they looked like they were dancing with joy – happy to finally be set free out in the fresh spring air.

It took me a lot of convincing to talk the elderly farm wife into letting me take this shot. She was horrified at the thought, but graciously accepted my creative eccentricity in the end, shaking her head and mumbling all the while. .....They look like they are on a backdrop, but that is the blue sky…..really!

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Grampa's Dancing Long Johns by sunchaser
Grampa's Dancing Long Johns by sunchaser
  • niggle

    niggle

    Scary stuff

  • sunchaser replied

    Yes, frightening!

  • puddles

    puddles

    They are dancing! I love it! :)

  • sunchaser replied

    Just happy to be out in the fresh air, I guess!!!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Great photo brings back memories. My grandfather used to wear long johns like these.

  • sunchaser replied

    Hopefully they were a bit…um, cleaner???

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Ha Ha I have to ask, this is what they look like AFTER a wash????

    LOL Fabulous shot.

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    Hee! Hee! My daughter asked the same thing!!!! You should see the socks hanging next to them! :-)
    PS; For some reason this is my very favorite shot I have taken. Can’t explain it…certainly not the best but it always makes me smile!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Well this certainly is an original contribution to the Rusty Crusty and Falling to Bits group!!! A fun image.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Rosalie!

  • midzing

    midzing

    love this!!! great image!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks, midzing!

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    mmmmmm very nice!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you!

  • lex7

    lex7

    That is awsome… I didn’t think anyone really wore those things anymore… great shot.

  • sunchaser replied

    HeHe! Only in Norway!

  • margo

    margo

    Maybe they are some poor old guy’s security blanket? Great shot and good story with it. Thanks for sharing this one.

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    You should have seen the old farmer that they belonged to…..he was pretty crusty himself! :-)

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Hmmm, i think i’m going to have nightmares! LOL

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    Sorry Craig, Just thought I’d share! :-) I actually helped this old farmer deliver triplet lambs one day when his arm was broken! What an experience! Got pictures of that too!

  • studiofascino

    studiofascino

    what a find! great shot!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks!

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    great shot and most vivid imagination…..lol

  • sunchaser replied

    My imagination…that is what keeps me sane!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Oh my goodness…I love this. Ha.
    Raggedy hole and all!

  • sunchaser replied

    Yes, Birgitta, pretty hliarious, aren’t they?

  • Andy Smylie

    Andy Smylie

    Wonderful image – made me laugh. Worthy of your persistence with the farmwife.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Andy! She probably still remembers me for that! I am sure she would be appalled if she knew they were available for the whole world to look at now!

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    love the story here….great imagination

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you Botticcelli! :-)

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    Fantastic shot…i love it!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Jen!

  • Ashley Ng

    Ashley Ng

    Love your stories!

  • sunchaser replied

    Well, thank you Ashley!

  • Firedrake

    Firedrake

    Hilarious. I think grandpa needs to retire those ones!

  • sunchaser replied

    Yes, they were pretty gross!

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    congrats on your win in Simply The Best group!!

  • sunchaser replied

    How awesome! Thanks!

  • Crowmanic

    Crowmanic

    Great concept/capture (I think?) ... but I can’t get pass how gross those friggin’ undies are!! is that the front or backside …

  • sunchaser replied

    Sorry to say, Crowmanac, it is the frontside! Ewww!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    i love it!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you Isa!

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Congrats on the challenge win… You know I have some ot these…lol… Hubby bought me a red pair…

  • sunchaser replied

    Hopefully you wash yours with a little stronger soap then this pair has seen!

  • BigD

    BigD

    That’s a funny story and congratulations on making front page. BigD

  • sunchaser replied

    Sweet! I am happy it was with this photo!

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    awesome shot, and excellent control of SS and lighting, Congrats for feature on home page! 1/25/09

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you Chris. I am honored to be there!

  • ildilazar

    ildilazar

    Great image but this underclothing is worn a bit :o) Congrats on your home page feature!

  • sunchaser replied

    Yes, it is time for them to be retired! Thanks!

  • (-(-_(-_-  (O_o)  -_-)_-)-)

    (-(-_(-_- (O_...

    Ahh , I was wondering where I left them ;))

  • sunchaser replied

    Eww, Urban..and I thought you were a bit more fastidious! I’ll have them mailed to you. :-)

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is just to good to be true, lol. No wonder the poor wife was horrified. This is priceless for sure and well done on being featured on the home page. It is well deserved :-))

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Sylvia. I am just glad that someone else enjoys my warped sense of beauty!

  • Geri Bragg

    Geri Bragg

    cute shot :)

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you Geri!

  • Chelsea Shoesmith

    Chelsea Shoesmith

    haha hilarious i love it :)

  • sunchaser replied

    There are funny, aren’t they!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Congradulations on your challenge win. Great idea.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Mary. I guess I was just fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.

  • Mark Mitrofaniuk

    Mark Mitrofaniuk

    Nice photo, not so nice long johns!

  • sunchaser replied

    HeHe. They have seen better days….

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    I’m stunned… Great Shot :)

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Mark. Glad you liked it!

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Ha! This is great! Wonderful photo!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Joan. :-)

  • Glitter

    Glitter

    sweet!!!
    I mean.. not the pants but the photo ;-)
    well done!
    congrats on your feature at the homepage of RB!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Glitter…no…they were not so sweet., but very photogenic!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Congratulations on having this featured on RB’s homepage!

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you Cora!

  • metronomad

    metronomad

    hmm what a catch! ;) congrats on the feature.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you kindly!

  • ApeArt

    ApeArt

    Good shot, they look a bit yellow round the groin…lol

  • sunchaser replied

    Could use a bit of bleach, eh?

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    fun image. Congratulations on the home page.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Jing!

  • Liz Beaton

    Liz Beaton

    lmao ew dirty long johns! I bet the person is embarass they’re posted online

  • sunchaser replied

    Well, they didn’t have internet out there of the farm, so hopefully they will be spared the embarrassment.

  • DREAM CATCHER Kyrah B. HALE

    DREAM CATCHER ...

    That is a great photo .. That is a great capture.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Kyrah!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    They’re so dirty but you’re right, they look happy and as though they are dancing! A great capture that looks wonderful on the homepage.

  • sunchaser replied

    The blue sky makes the photo, I think!

  • ArtBee

    ArtBee

    Congratulations! Looks like grampa could use a new pair!

  • sunchaser replied

    I could have bought him a pair, but didn’t want to add insult to injury….

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    So very funny,maybe “Dirty Dancing” or “Ragtime” would be apt titles for it,congrats!!!

  • sunchaser replied

    I can hardly stand to think of him actualy IN them!

  • jinney

    jinney

    ah-ha…got too love it!
    Gorgious shot!
    Priceless!
    -jinney

  • sunchaser replied

    Thank you dear!

  • ecureuil

    ecureuil

    I think the story frames the picture beautifully – for me, it’s the story that adds the magic to the image.

  • sunchaser replied

    Glad you enjoyed the story. It was comical trying to convince her to let me take the shot….

  • girlinthestars

    girlinthestars

    funny picture. i would have never thought to take it. i hope he can get a new pair soon … or perhaps a dash of bleach…!

  • sunchaser replied

    Oh, I couldn’t resist when I saw them dancing like that!

  • Bevellee

    Bevellee

    What a wonderful find and execution of the subject….was she sure she washed them LOL…

  • sunchaser replied

    HaHa! She certainly THOUGHT she had!

  • Neil Boucher

    Neil Boucher

    on WINNING the Simply The Best Best The Best Empty Object challenge. Sorry I’m a bit late with notifications. I will send you a bubblemail shortly.

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks Neil! I appreciate it! :-)

  • Cora Wandel
  • sunchaser replied

    Wow! Awesome! Thanks Cora!

  • TickerGirl

    TickerGirl

    Love this shot! :))

  • sunchaser replied

    Thanks TickerGirl. Glad you enjoyed it!

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