Faded but Still Vibrant

[CC]

From the Archive: Faded but Still Vibrant Old National Geographic photos that you might find interesting.
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/archive-6/?hp


I think number 13 might be of special interest to Blue_in_AK and make us all thankful for digital.

[Mira]

1. These are stark and beautiful, seeing them is a special treat.

Who can go on a four year honeymoon LOL

thank you CC - great find - # 13 made me laugh with your caption.

[blueraven95]

2. these are great

thanks, CC!


To me, there is something so sad about photographs locked up in a vault, away from where they can be seen...I know it keeps them safe, but still... It's nice to see these.


How are you, btw? Haven't seen you in awhile. :hi:

[CC]

3. I'm around. Just been busy.

I lost my old computer and now have a new one. Spend a lot of computer time hunting up old programs and installing after I figure out what I really miss. Also working on wedding pics from my nephew's wedding and putting together a book for them. Since it is my gift to them I get to do whatever I want so having fun with it. Next I start tearing apart rooms to fix them up in this house. I am over a year behind on it. sigh

:hi:

On the vault, it is a shame they have to hide them but I am so glad they did. Now that we have digital they can be scanned and shown while still preserving them. I love old photos and the glimpse into our past they provide. It breaks my heart when I see yard sales or estate sales and all the family photos are there being sold like junk.

[Blue_In_AK]

4. Indeed.

I am ALWAYS grateful for digital. I wouldn't even be taking pictures if I had had to buy all that film.

[alfredo]

5. Very nice. Here's some good black and white from the NYT

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/25/arts/design/25frank.html?_r=1&th&emc=th