We had had some heavy rains, which inundated my porch floor. After the water receded, I heard there was going to be more heavy rains. My porch, as well as my neighbor’s porch above me, have a right angle gutter that drains down a pipe beside our porches. The water goes down a drainage pipe … More A Hungry Young Squirrel| joyful2beeblogs
Beginning in 1979, Camilo José Vergara has been returning year after year to take photographs of Fern Street in Camden, New Jersey. We’ve shared more from his project to create a visual archaeology of the USA with his pictures of Vyse Street in New York City’s South Bronx and 65 East 125th Street in Harlem. Now … Continue reading "The View West Along Fern Street Camden, New Jersey – 1979-2019" The post The View West Along Fern Street Camden, New Jersey – 1979-2019 appeared first o...| Flashbak
Peter Campbell (1937-2011), who took these photos of 1960s London, was first and foremost a typographer, and only occasionally worked as a photographer in a professional capacity. His longest-standing professional association was with the London Review of Books, for which he was the resident designer from its founding in 1979 until his death in … Continue reading "London in the 1960s" The post London in the 1960s appeared first on Flashbak.| Flashbak
“Some photos become instantly ‘iconic’ and this sums up the 80s for me. The zenith of pop culture captured in a frame.” – David Koppel on being at London’s The Limelight nightclub In 1985, around 100 years after the Welsh Presbyterian church opened on Shaftesbury Avenue, just off Cambridge Circus, the place hosted … Continue reading "Star Spotting At The Limelight Nightclub in the 1980s" The post Star Spotting At The Limelight Nightclub in the 1980s appeared first on Flash...| Flashbak
“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly. One must also have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. ” – Hans Christian Anderson This week was a rollercoaster because both of my kids got sick. Nothing serious thankfully, just back to school crud. But we still managed to squeeze in some time magnet fishing – something my … Continue reading Photos of the Week: September 27→| Surprised By Joy
“The morning steals upon the night, Melting the darkness.” – William Shakespeare I once told my neighbor that my kids were doing Aikido camp. She thought I said, “IKEA” camp and was surprised there was such a thing to learn to put together flat pack furniture. We had a good laugh. But this past weekend, … Continue reading Photos of the Week: September 20→| Surprised By Joy
Is it time to start pulling out your fall clothes? Since Fall began on September 22 here are some photos of the beauty of changing leaves that I have collected over the past few years to help you t…| joyful2beeblogs
Jack Falat worked as a New Jersey Bell Telephone installer based in Passaic, New Jersey throughout the 1970s. A dedicated photographer, he took pictures around New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Jack has submitted a number of his terrific pictures on 1970s NYC, and the captions are his. As ever, let’s imagine the … Continue reading "Wildly Wonderful 1970s New York City" The post Wildly Wonderful 1970s New York City appeared first on Flashbak.| Flashbak
“Stop staring at mountains. Climb them instead, yes, it’s a harder process but it will lead you to a better view.” – unknown Last weekend we visited some friends in Leavenworth, Washington where we had a great time riding skateboards and horses. And I was able to take them rock climbing at the place where … Continue reading Photos of the Week: September 13→| Surprised By Joy
“When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.” – A.A. Milne We visited our local zoo this past weekend. Here’s…| Surprised By Joy
bon-mot From Leaves of Grass (1855)| inkdroid
A camera sits on my bookshelf- heavy, leather-bound and silent for decades. Once owned by my great-grandfather, S.M Faruque- a man I never knew. Not his voice, nor his demeanor, nor the quiet rituals of his day. And yet, I have come to see fragments of the world as he once did; through the twin lenses of his Rolleiflex camera. The post Through His Lens: S.M Faruque’s Film camera appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
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“Believe with all of your heart that you will do what you were made to do.” – Orson Swett Marden Mr. D’s 6th birthday fun The ready position Time to jump…and bloom Coo…| Surprised By Joy
Explore the compelling story of Ng Hock On, a Chinese merchant in the U.S., navigating the challenges of the Chinese Exclusion Act.| Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files
This week marks eighty years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6th, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9th, 1945). We would like to reflect back on previous Unwritten Record posts that highlight records documenting the destruction. In the weeks following the surrender of Nazi Germany, President Harry S. Truman would make the decision on how … Continue reading Link Roundup: The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki| The Unwritten Record
Smartphone cameras have only gotten more phenomenal in this digitalization era. There are many companies adding more lenses, beefing up photo resolution, and integrating photo storage options that keep you snapping without fear of filling your camera roll. If you use an Instagram account then Continue Reading The post Tips For Taking Great Pictures appeared first on NepalBuzz.| NepalBuzz
By Alice Millard, Archivist Figure 1 Tommie (L) and Betty (R) planning a road trip, 1958. (AM 1768/2/2/3/86) In May 2023, we were delighted to take in the archive of two Worthing women, Myra ‘Tommi…| West Sussex Record Office
Happy Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week! This week was established by the Chesapeake Bay Commission in 2016, and formally designates nine days each June to celebrate the history and natural beauty of the nation’s largest estuary. This year, Chesapeake Bay Appreciation Week is June 7 to 15, and focuses on the protectors and wonders of the bay.| The Unwritten Record
For an overview of Military Personnel Photographs, please see our website This post was written in collaboration with Heather Sulier, Archives Specialist. The Still Picture Branch has multiple inde…| The Unwritten Record
This weekend marked the 60th anniversary of the Gemini III mission, which took place on March 23, 1965. The flight, while being one of many that would eventually lead to Neil Armstrong’s famous fir…| The Unwritten Record
Back to Still Eating Oranges update #4 Already, 2017 has been an incredible year for Still Eating...| still eating oranges
One of my four favorite seasons each year is winter. (Yes, for various reasons, I love each one.) I’ve seen them all from South Carolina to western, mountainous and eastern North Carolina; s…| joyful2beeblogs
Explore how home movies, captured on video, can preserve family history and provide a fascinating window into the past.| Hagenbuch Family
Take your Cricut Maker engraving to the next level by learning to engrave photos. Full details in new ebook from CleverSomeday.| Clever Someday
In March 1908, Mar Hing was about to go to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, to get married. James Shea and Frank Jobson, both residents of Seattle for more than five years, swore in an affidavit…| Chinese Exclusion Act Case Files
A gallery of photographs of people behind the screen at ABC The post Supporting actors appeared first on THIS IS ABC WEEKEND from Transdiffusion.| THIS IS ABC WEEKEND from Transdiffusion
If you haven’t visited Walt Disney World in the last few years due to the CO-VID pandemic or the concerns about the Disney-Florida woke clash, there have been a number of major completions of rides and attractions. Did they live … Continue reading →| floridatraveler
There are a few things that I can guarantee you if you visit or stay at Walt Disney World: it will be expensive and that includes the food at the hotels and at the parks. I can also assure you … Continue reading →| floridatraveler
How cool is this VW van converted into an ATM? I personally love it although I didn’t partake of the service that it offers. This hippie VW ATM was doling out cash at the recent Saturna Island Lamb BBQ at Winter Cove. Check out the solar panel on the roof!| Gulf Islands National Park, British Columbia
These best places to see wild horses in the US are ideal for your summer vacation or next bucket list travel destination! Stunning views!| I Heart Horses