My favorite is the one in '38 with his camera. I can see a bit of creativity there with that hint of a mischievous smile, and that fabulous curly hair.
Intriguing that as a child he looked very serious but as he got older his expression grew more humorous as if he came to appreciate the funny side of life.
You can see the child in the man,and the adult in the child it's good to see how we stay the same in so many ways throughout our lives. Hope he's a happy man, seems it.
It looks like your Great Uncle Harold has lived a pretty awesome life. I love the old photos. They just seem to have more integrity and character to them than the digital photos we have today. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice and touching tribute, Leah. I feel as if I somehow know him...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the one in '38 with his camera. I can see a bit of creativity there with that hint of a mischievous smile, and that fabulous curly hair.
ReplyDeleteThat second photo gave me chills. I felt like a ghost story could be built around it.
ReplyDeleteIs that one of those novelty bow ties that squirts water?
ReplyDeleteBecause I want one.
Now, that, is a photographic journey. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing that as a child he looked very serious but as he got older his expression grew more humorous as if he came to appreciate the funny side of life.
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the shot in 1928 where he's holding a camera - what a great face. And the bar mitzvah shot!
ReplyDeleteWow! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteA picture says a 1000 words and a photo album is a wealth of living.
ReplyDeletei like the one with the camera and the very last is a picture of a man at peace with the world
ReplyDeleteYou can see the child in the man,and the adult in the child it's good to see how we stay the same in so many ways throughout our lives. Hope he's a happy man, seems it.
ReplyDeleteAww they're all great. He definitely has a wicked 'twinkle' in his eye.
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ReplyDeleteFantastic! Thank you! Like Willow, I think the self-portrait is the best of the bunch.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat progression through his life. He has a good smile.
ReplyDeleteaw harold...
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful smile....
love, love, love the third picture and the self-portrait with camera
what a great sequence
ReplyDeletewhat great hair!
I like the group photo, and the camera picture - and how lovely to see him in his old full-colour age too
Oh, how to wrap up someones life in a few essential photos... nice! -J
ReplyDeleteThey don't need any words.Wonderful pictures!Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteI like his twinkly smile.
ReplyDeleteI love how you've done this! No words necessary—each picture is so evocative and tells such a story.
ReplyDeleteI think I see a bit of Tillie in you, Leah.
The last photo is a grand one. You must be so happy to have it.
(I have one featuring someone on a horse too - must dig it out.)
Kat
how very cool. love the one of him and his camera...the look on his face...
ReplyDeleteHey, are your ears ringing? I'm talking about you over at my blog!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. There are thousands of words in this post.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures of him with his camera and his books.
ReplyDeletelove uncle harold's smile!
ReplyDeleteThe smile in '38 says, "I'm not that altar boy in the previous photo."
ReplyDeleteNice chronology.
A lifetime in photies, perfect... So eloquently done.
ReplyDeleteI really like old photos.
ReplyDeleteI love old pictures...the texture, the black and white colors...the stories behind them :)
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It looks like your Great Uncle Harold has lived a pretty awesome life. I love the old photos. They just seem to have more integrity and character to them than the digital photos we have today. Thanks for sharing.
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