Sunday, March 1, 2015

CDP Theme Day.. Ageing.



For as long as I can remember I have always loved old photographs, black & white and sepia preferably. A moment in time captured when people and places never age, remaining as they were when young and new. I particularly love images from 1920 - 1950. Did you know that the first 'selfie' was taken in 1839 and the word selfie was officially entered into the Oxford Dictionary in 2013, I find that a little disconcerting :) The lady in the photograph above is my Mum.. she remained in my eyes, and everyone who knew her, as beautiful until the day she passed away. True beauty, inside and out, never ages. Happy Sunday, take care and stay safe..

Posted by PerthDailyPhoto at 12:17 AM

60 comments:

  1. CloudiaMarch 1, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Women like Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, and your mum, are a preoccupation of mine as I try to age the best way.....


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  2. William KendallMarch 1, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    A wonderful portrait, Grace!

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  3. Sylvia KMarch 1, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    What a beautiful woman your Mum was!!! Thank you for sharing this!! Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend, Grace!!

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  4. Bill MMarch 1, 2015 at 1:09 AM

    Very nice Grace.
    Have a great Sunday.

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  5. StuartMarch 1, 2015 at 1:21 AM

    That's the great thing about photos... one doesn't age. A terrific remembrance, Grace.

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  6. SRQMarch 1, 2015 at 2:04 AM

    Lovely photo to share. I agree about selflies. ((sigh)) I've always taken selfies -- by setting a timer on the camera and dashing like a crazy person into position and then hoping the pic turns out as planned. Interestingly, as smart phone selfies have increased, I've stopped taking self-timed pics. Have a good weekend!

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  7. RedPatMarch 1, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    A lovely choice for the theme, Grace. Your Mum was a beauty!

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  8. Gemma WisemanMarch 1, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    There is a radiance in your Mum's face that is so appealing.

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  9. JimMarch 1, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    Wonderful theme day post.

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  10. JackMarch 1, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    She is indeed a beauty, Grace. It runs in the family.

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  11. NormaMarch 1, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    An elegant portrait of a lovely lady, Grace

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  12. AnonymousMarch 1, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    It is lovely photo and what luxuriant hair.

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  13. Taken For GrantedMarch 1, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    Grace, that's a great photo of your Mum.

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  14. RandyMarch 1, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful photograph.

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  15. UnknownMarch 1, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    beautiful :) and very special :)

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  16. DentonMarch 1, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    wonderful tribute to your mother .. a beauty (smile)

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  17. Jane Hards PhotographyMarch 1, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    It's a lovely keepsake. As much as I use the net for work photography wise, a printed photograph a treasured memory is priceless. She was indeed a beautiful lady.

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  18. Bob CroweMarch 1, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    She radiates charm and serenity. Hold her in your mind that way.

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  19. paulMarch 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    A fine contribution, and interesting info.

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  20. KayMarch 1, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    That photo is a treasure and your sentiments are perfect. A great choice for today's theme.

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  21. SharonMarch 1, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Oh Grace, what a perfect entry for today. And, the photo so reminds me of photos of my mom. What a beautiful lady!

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  22. Geoff WilkinsonMarch 1, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Grace a very touching story, we restore a lot of old photographs in our Gallery. They hold so many stories, emotions and feelings for the people who bring them in. They are so important...

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  23. Gerald (SK14)March 1, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    great photo Grace - love it

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  24. MalyssMarch 1, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    As we say in France , "Une belle personne" !
    Have a nice sunday !

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  25. JulieMarch 1, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    I thought that might have been your mother, Grace. It is a wonderful portrait to have, and hand down to your children.

    I was talking to my grand-daughter in my parlour this afternoon when she asked me to tell her about the paintings that I have on the wall, nodding to one in particular. I had to tell her that it was not actually a painting, but a hessian sack that MY grandfather used to take to the markets with him when he went by horse and sulky to buy pellets for his chooks. Then I had to explain that being MY grandfather meant that he was her great-great-grandfather. This was more than Alannah could process ...

    Thank you for contributing the aged photograph of your mother to our Theme Day.

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  26. EG CameraGirlMarch 1, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    Lovely photo of your Mum, Grace! It sounds like you have many happy memories of her.

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  27. BergsonMarch 1, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    portrait is more beautiful when it's the portrait of his mother

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  28. biebkriebelsMarch 1, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    What a pretty portrait of your mother Grace, she sure was a beauty!

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  29. UnknownMarch 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Lovely post, Grace. Your Mum was really beautiful!

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  30. AimeecakesMarch 1, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Nanna was incredibly beautiful, both inside and out - This is lovely Mum xxx

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  31. BirdmanMarch 1, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Your selection today really hits home. I have a similar portrait of my Mom up in my office. I'll have to stop and hold it in my hands today.

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  32. CraigMarch 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    She does look very beautiful Grace. What a lovely memento to cherish.

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  33. CraigMarch 1, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    She does look very beautiful Grace. What a lovely memento to cherish.

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  34. magiceyeMarch 1, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Beautiful indeed!!

    Lovely take!!

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  35. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)March 1, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    beautiful picture. nice to bring back memories of your mom.

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  36. Luis GomezMarch 1, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    Beautiful post!

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  37. cieldequimperMarch 1, 2015 at 11:09 PM

    Oh Grace, what a pretty Mum!

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  38. LoisMarch 1, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Your mother is beautiful Grace. I just love her hair! I have a similar picture of my own mother which I treasure.

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  39. VPMarch 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    A beautiful portrait and a lovely tribute!

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  40. DinaMarch 2, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Heart warming. Your mom looks like the old photos of my mom.

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  41. Chrissy BrandMarch 2, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    I like b&w photos of people too- what a stylish and warm looking woman your mother was, Grace.

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  42. AdullamiteMarch 2, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    You lucky lass.

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  43. LOLfromPasaMarch 2, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    Wonderful idea for theme day. Your Mum looks lovely.

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  44. AnonymousMarch 2, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    A beautiful and moving portrait

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  45. Χριστίνα ΠεταλωτήMarch 2, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful lady!

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  46. Bob CroweMarch 2, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Charming, loving, tender. What a perfect choice.

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  47. Frances Macaulay FordeMarch 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    So true, Gracie... your lovely mum - beautiful inside and out, always!

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  48. LindaMarch 2, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    So pretty!

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  49. CarraolMarch 2, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful choice, as your Mum. An instant forever!

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  50. DianneMarch 2, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    A heart touching photo of your beautiful Mum.

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  51. Joan ElizabethMarch 2, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    There are lovely photos of my Mum in that era too. It was all colour when I was young so nothing quite as flattering.

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  52. Janey and Co.March 2, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    So pretty. I know how you must miss her.

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  53. This is BelgiumMarch 3, 2015 at 12:11 AM

    Perfect for the theme day
    me too, I love old photos
    great idea to bring them back to live through blogging

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  54. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    She was a beautiful woman, Grace, and how you must miss her. I have a photo of my dad that was taken when he was 18 and it reminds me of him daily.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  55. Rob SiemannMarch 3, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    Very moving. My own mum is turning 84 soon, she is still as strong as a horse

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  56. KarlMarch 3, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Beautiful portrait of a lovely lady !
    Great choice, Grace !

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  57. KateMarch 3, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Unfortunately my computer has failed to open the photo, but I'll be back so I can see your Mum's portrait.

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  58. Pat TillettMarch 4, 2015 at 3:44 PM

    I love old family photos. This is a nice one. Lots of memories there.

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  59. Stefan JanssonMarch 5, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    I'm with Jack here Grace.

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  60. Iris FlaviaMarch 11, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Oh, Grace, what can I say. You not only look a lot like your Mum, you are, inside and out, beautiful! I enjoyed the times with you (and Pat!) immensly, thanks again so much. You are lovingly and clever, and teasingly funny just at the right occasions!
    At times we miss our Mums real bad, right? But that´s how they live on.

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