As often happens when I’m looking for photos for Carmi’s Thematic Photographic, I start out looking for something specific and stumble across what is even better than I had planned.
Such is the case with my “watery” photos. I didn’t even know I had these, they were hidden amongst a bunch of pictures I recently scanned of a University of Utah Math Department picnic.
Don’t ask me who they are, I have no idea. Were they with the Math Department? Or were they just hanging out at the park and I just happened to capture them? I can tell you this: the youngest ones are easily in their late 30’s now.
These were taken in 1978 with my first Nikon. I shot almost entirely in black & white, since the darkroom my father built in the basement was not equipped for color.
Will there ever be a time when kids are no longer enticed to shed their shoes, roll up their pants and play in the water? I hope not, even in my fifties I can’t resist it.
One thing I can resist, though, is putting my lips on the water fountain. Ick.
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6 comments:
Yeah, but that SHOT of the little girl drinking is fantastic!
Well done.
My writers' game with this photo theme will be up tomorrow morning. Drop by and play along. :)
Kids take to water like ducks. I've almost forgotten what B&W photos looked like; mine were never, ever as good as these.
Gee did you ever do a grand shoot for a day at the park, and who knows they may be out there now with their own children! As for playing in the water...you are so right...it's a forever thing. At lunch today I watched a gent who had to be nearly ninety playing along the shoreline.....just enjoying life!
Max these are great shots. The black and white enhances them somehow. They are a reminder of a time past and yet, as you say, children will always delight in these simple pleasures. (I’m with you re the water fountain!)
Wonderful shots! Kids and water are so fun :)
These are SUCH great shots - I haven't liked any b&w photos so much in a long time. Kids, water - fantastic.
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