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Simpler Times Through Photography

Remembering simpler times through photography When most entertainment was unelectrified, Before the golden age of complex technology Little was known of intricate human psychology. When most entertainment was unelectrified, Families quickly congregated when someone died Little was known of intricate human psychology, Behaving ourselves was considered dignified. Families quickly congregated when someone died Much time was spent exploring family genealogy, Behaving ourselves was considered dignified Afront of the slightest sort demanded an apology. Much time was spent exploring family genealogy Only the most affluent could travel across the pond, Afront of the slightest sort demanded an apology Now we travel around the world and even beyond. Only the most affluent could travel across the pond Before the golden age of complex technology, Now we travel around the world and even beyond Remembering simpler times through photography. Written January 28, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/30/2022 2:03:00 AM

I would like to see more of this "Behaving ourselves was considered dignified." instead of bad behavior, so idiots feel satisfied.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/30/2022 8:43:00 AM

I certainly agree with your way of thinking on this, Caren.

Robert Gorelick

Date: 1/28/2022 3:02:00 PM

f-stops, fix baths, shutter speeds, and rolls of 35mm film. These are all great memories for me having been navy photographer in the 70's. Your poem sparked memories.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 5:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, Robert. I'm certain that was a most interesting time in your life.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/28/2022 1:14:00 PM

I think technology has taken away our interaction with our fellow humans. I remember going on holiday then sending off the spool to have the photos developed and then invite family members around to see them. Each photo had a story behind it now family just send loads of meaningless pics with no real meaning to them. Tom

Rico Leffanta
Date: 1/29/2022 10:01:00 AM

As a professional photographer, my gripe is outright theft! A woman recently wrote to me about stealing her boyfriend's photos which were on his webpage; I replied that if she looked at the info, she would see they were all my copyrighted photos lifted from my Apache site. There are more than two dozen sites claiming my photo of Yvette Yazzie is their photo!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 2:21:00 PM

Unfortunately, I think, Tom, that is so true. The ability to take uneventful shot on a cell phone have done much to devalue the importance of photos.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/28/2022 12:31:00 PM

Check out Tom Cunningham's profile photos to see how future generations will review historic photos . . . .Aloha!

Rico Leffanta
Date: 1/29/2022 9:55:00 AM

And quite well done, too, Tom! I do admire your ability to get the correct posture! You are a man of many talents! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 2:24:00 PM

I have no idea what this is about, but Tom appears to be a handsome, intelligent man of his times to me, Rico.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/28/2022 1:07:00 PM

Lol Rico, I put my hands up, a bit of trickery on my part.

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/28/2022 11:47:00 AM

Yes, Milton when we revisit those old photographs we see grace and dignity~something that has been diluted through technology, and a declining ethos in human behavior. Well done! :) Paulette

L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/28/2022 12:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful expressions on my poem, Paulette. I really appreciate you.