Dad, Grandpa and Family 1985
The Family Cemetary.
My Dad died on Dec. 7, 2006...Pearl Harbor Day. He was in France during WW11. My Grandfather passed away in 1987.
My Father had a thing for photographing head stones of relatives. He was also known to photograph them in their caskets. He called himself a "Polaroider".
He even video taped a memorial ceremony for one of my Aunts with the video camera on auto-pilot afixed to a tripod raised as high as it could go. The camera ran out of tape in the middle and an audio signal went off making sure everyone knew. I had to get up and change the tape.
I made this photograph on an annual visit to the family burial place.
From the look on his face, he didn't like it very much that I trained my lens on them at that time... in that place. Oh, well.
I used my Nikon F2 with 35mm f/2.8 Nikkor lens on Tri-X 400 film.
I use a sponge (water dodging) technique for sepia and brown toning.
14 responses
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Mike Marcotte gave props (28 Dec 2008):
Really nice work Steve
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Lynn H gave props (30 Dec 2008):
Gosh, I'm enjoying all these old photos!
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Christopher Boles gave props (2 Jan 2009):
Great story Steve. Never knew what your dad looked like. I like the colors of this picture.
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Mayette Ignacio gave props (17 Jan 2009):
Great capture, and its al in the family..
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John Linton gave props (20 Jan 2009):
Wonderful capture.
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John Linton gave props (27 Jan 2009):
Isn't it about time for another upload?
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JOE FAILK said (16 Feb 2009):
Great shot! Good story. My dad died last year. he also served in WWII Africia and Europe! Never taked about it until he was in his seventies. Good work
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Nicolas Whittaker said (19 Mar 2009):
Intense image, and very interesting story.
The sepia treatment is very adequate.
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Clara b gave props (28 Mar 2009):
amazing candid shot. your story is so interesting..keep up the good work
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (14 Apr 2009):
This shot tells a detailed story, which you narrated very well with your essay. The technique is awesome. It brings out a very strong feeling of nostalgia. Your grandfather sounds like quite a guy.
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Pelham Grenville gave props (19 May 2009):
What a great portrait and perfect treament
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Karen England gave props (22 May 2009):
I agree with Judy..
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Phonesvanh Siharat gave props (30 Jun 2009):
great photo and story!
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (2 Jul 2009):
A beautiful capture and story, well done Steve.
