A SMILE FOR WEDNESDAYS -- Grandpa and Me
posted by micki at 10/04/2006 08:59:00 AM
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
About Me
- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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My Silly Self Portrait from the summer of 2005
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Kodak T-Max ISO 100
Shutter Speed - Not Noted
Aperture Setting - Program Mode, just pressed the two second delay on the remote and let the camera do the work
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
My grandpa is the second on the left, but if you can’t tell that, then this post wasn’t worth making.
My grandpa died at the age of 56 when I was just seven years old. Surprisingly, I do have quite a good deal of memories left, all things considered. He was born of Romanian immigrants that had gone to Argentina to start a new life. At the age of two, his parents, one of his older brothers, and he came to America through Ellis Island…the only Pavelois to ever do so. I thought that was pretty cool when I discovered that a few years ago. They all changed names (something I also discovered…gotta love the internet) and settled in northeast Ohio. He served in the Army in WWII as a paratrooper and also spent time on submarines along the Egyptian coast, if I remember correctly from his letters home he wrote. He worked for Ford and loved to fix cars and fish. And drink beer…Blue Ribbon, I think. ;o)
When today’s picture was taken, he was in his early 30’s. I’ve had this picture hanging in my bedroom on a mirror or board for over ten years. It always made me smile, and then one day, about two months ago I walked by and saw my face in my grandpa’s. Isn’t that cool? That really made me smile! Over 30 years from the last time I saw him, and there he is again.
Took the self portrait over a year ago. I had just bought the little remote for my camera…that is a cool toy. Surprised I haven’t lost it yet.
Beautiful self-portrait. My camera refuses to do that. Makes a whirring noise...then runs away. Funny.
I like the composition of your self portrait lots. I must admit I love playing with my rmote gizmo as well ;-)
Awwww finally we get to see your pretty smiling self. Aaawww, who that looking so cool and happy and sexy? Yep it's Micki. LOL
We (Sinem & I) have always wondered what you looked like. :)
Finally we now know. Now i can't remember what the shot of your granpa looked like (dang)
Suby
I could tell right away who you were related to. Not to mention the camera hanging around his neck. You are beautiful Micki:)
Awesome Memories and info on your family history! I love old photo's like that! I have a old photo album from my dad. It is hand made from wood LOL.
My moms side Immigrated from Germany and they changed the pronunciation of their last name because no one in America could get it right LOL
you are right we have been hanging out at each other blogs for quite a while! that does make us old friends :-)
wow..almost indentical. Thats crazy! Cool idea with the comparison
Lovely set. I guess photography runs in the family. :-)
excellent self portrait; and brave - you'll never see my ugly mug displayed for the world to see!! mind you it helps if, like you, you're the slightest bit photogenic!
Thanks for showing up. :-)
I like your story about your grandpa. Memory demands a picture.
it's a beautiful story and a nice match. it is nice to see you micki :)
Nothing like a good self portrait to start off the day.
Very interesting history and a superb self portrait. Nice to see you Micki!
Anyone who says photographs don't have power has never seen something of themselves - their face, their situation, their world - reflected back in one. The power to connect across time, geography, belief and econmics is staggering. It's so nice to put a face to the name. Great post.
lovely shot...both of u and grandad...8.5/10
Brilliant! A great tribute to your grandpa. I'm told I look like my grandpa too, which is an honour to me.
Wonderful post indeed. It's really fun to look at old pictures.
I have great one of my dad in his Airforce uniform from when he served in WWII.
My husbands family also changed their name from Jakovich, but it was after WWII many years after his family came here.
Wonderful post, Micki. Beautiful self portrait! It's really nice to finally put a face with the name!
I like a lot the old shot of your grandpa... ,and it's nice to meet you here, in this fine selfportrait...
I'm glad to know you better Micki.
You're very pretty and smilling.
Your roots came from Europe .
The story of your GrandPa is great.
Thanks for answering to my yesterday's query.
Have a good night Micki
Mickey you are gorgeous your eyes sparkle!A cover girl smile!
Nice story about your grandad...OMG he died at my age!!
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! I never get tired of viewing old photos. Great portrait of yourself!! Pretty.
lovely self portrait:-) and yr grandpa must love photograph-he got the camera on his neck...:-)
great history(nice picture I love it) and beautiful self portrait Micki :)
now I try to make immigrants history like a your grandpa :)
Hi!!
Very well!
Great shot!
Ciao!
Excellent self portrait :) Also, nice to hear your grandpa's story !
A perfect match! :)
Lovely self portrait! It is interesting to see the faces of people you bump into on the Internet.
Great story, and great pics!
There is a certain charm in old photos in b&w, and real grain (not converted to b&w with added noise on photoshop!) of relatives and finding yourself in theirs.
Ignore Suby - I always knew what you looked like from another self-portrait you posted here a while back!
How nice to be able to make that connection - thanks for sharing a bit of his story.
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