The other day, clearing out the loft, I came across an old case that had presumably been in my late husband’s family. Very little in it, except for a couple of old books in very poor condition. One a bible, and one a book of common prayer. Inside the bible were notes about the owners, apparently dating from the 18th century. Great photo opportunity, I thought!
So yesterday I set to…. it will be work in progress, as I haven’t worked out the lighting to my satisfaction yet.
But here’s a Black & White first attempt, where I deliberately used a shallow depth of field to move the eye to the top of the page:
Old book
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Ooooo…what a find!
This is going to be so much fun!
Well, it’ll certainly have me thinking! 🙂
Excellent idea. Look at all that cursive writing. You know it was their best penmanship used there.
Absolutely! And there are a few ink splodges, so that would be commensurate with ink pens!
While it would be a shame to rip out pages, as a last resort, framing some of the pages with history might be cool.
Well, once I’ve taken the photos I want, I might just do that….I am downsizing, so don’t want great heavy books! Thanks for the idea… 🙂
Such a wonderful find and ample photo ops too. I really like your attempt. It did take me directly to the top of the page. 🙂
Thanks, Cee – seems like it was a good start!
What a lovely old book to discover Sue. And so well suited to this B+W photo too.
Best wishes, Pete.
It was rather astonishing… I would love to know the story, but won’t now….
Ah, you used a shallow depth of field so that I can’t read from your book 😉 A very nice photo, Sue. There is something poetic about it. It could be used as a card.
Thanks, Paula…but there’s more to be done with this I feel. 🙂
🙂 I feel like that with most of my photos.
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That’s fantastic. I can see A new project evolving for you. The black and white treatment suir
ts the material very well I think.
Thanks, Suzanne – a new project seems likely!
It’s crazy but I’m awake at 4 am having a cuppa and reading blogs on the tablet. I will answer your comments properly tomorrow. Take care. 🙂
Oh, crumbs…hope you get back to sleep…I was awake a
yep – some idiot did some crazy late night driving outside my house that woke me up. A cuppa and a few good blog posts and I settled down again. Thanks for your good wishes.
Oh, yeah! Can’t wait to see how this evolves!
Might be interesting!
Interesting, Sue, and an intriguing photo. 🙂 Have you been widowed for a lot of years?
It was an intriguing find… As to the other question, not many… I’ll not be specific on the blog, drop you an e-mail 🙂
Sorry, Sue- didn’t mean to be intrusive. I should know better. What’s private is private. I’m sorry. Foot in mouth, as usual. 😦
Oh, gosh, Jo…don’t apologise,,,I’m sending that e-mail
Got it, Sue, and thank you 🙂
Sue I found myself leaning into the computer to try to read the image. The angle you have chosen literally drew me into the photo. Did you find any treasures in the sentences?
No, not really, but I haven’t looked too closely yet….it’s mostly a roll call of that family as far as I can see…..
it’s so very beautiful.
Thanks, Gavin… But I feel there’s a way to go yet (never satisfied, me)
Always a treasure, a voice from the past. And you’ve photographed it lovingly.
Thanks, Meg…plenty more to come from this!
Good!
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A moment in time captured so beautifully.
A lane to the land of the dead….. Thanks for your comment 🙂
What a lovely find, Sue! Love your B&W image. 🙂
Thanks, Sylvia…the first of many?? ☺️
Smashing picture Sue!
I still think it could be improved on!
What a lovely find and a great introductory shot of it.
Thanks, Lynne… I’m looking forward to trying to get some good shots!
Love this shot, Sue. The tones and lighting are beautiful.
Many thanks, Jane! But it’s not quite how I wanted – my own worst critic 🙂
I know the feeling…
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oh I love dusty old tomes!! Great image Sue!
Dusty old tome it certainly is! Glad you like this image, more to come (I hope – possibly today as it’s a dull old day here)
All old books are surrounded by an aura of mystery. Once opened, I became excited at the though of all people that have enjoyed its reading. Where they will be? What has happened to them?
Absolutely! I am always curious…
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I sure hope your week has been spectacular so far.
Many thanks, Cee! Hope you’ve had a good week so far – mine has been much better than last week 🙂
Mine on the surface looks routine and humdrum….but I’m in a fabulous mood which makes this week a really good one. 🙂
Excellent! So what has helped create the fabulous mood?
I think getting more time outside and doing more qigong work. My body is constantly healing and I am actually feel the energy move as I do qigong. For the longest time I only noticed a difference when Master Liu worked on me and now am healthy enough to add to my own healing.
Excellent! Well done 🙂
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