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A picture blog dedicated to the art of vintage and historic photography.

I urge followers and re-bloggers to not only look, but to research and read the history of these photos and photographers. You will learn a lot from them.

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  1. “God’s Home Movies”Photograph by Jerry Uelsmann, 1963 

    “God’s Home Movies”
    Photograph by Jerry Uelsmann, 1963 

    Posted: 24/Feb/13
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    Notes: 6

  2. Self portrait for French VoguePhotograph by Sylvie Guillem, February 2004

    Self portrait for French Vogue
    Photograph by Sylvie Guillem, February 2004

    Posted: 24/Feb/13

    Notes: 24

  3. Nurses at Roosevelt HospitalPhotograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, New York, 1937

    Nurses at Roosevelt Hospital
    Photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt, New York, 1937

    Posted: 16/Feb/13

    Notes: 9

  4. Hello to the new followers and photography enthusiasts!

    I’ve been on a long break but I promise will not be slacking anymore. More beautiful photos to share! Please feel free to write, suggest, or question the blog or photos. Have a splendid weekend.

    Cheers!

    Posted: 15/Feb/13
  5. vogue: The first tights appear in Vogue, ushering in a new era for the working woman.Photograph by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1963Click here for more “Vogue Firsts”

    vogue:


    The first tights appear in Vogue, ushering in a new era for the working woman.
    Photograph by Irving Penn, Vogue, August 1963
    Click here for more “Vogue Firsts”

    Posted: 05/Sep/12
    High Res

    Notes: 2320

    Reblogged from: vogue
  6. missjazzage: Children imitate Dizzy Gillespie’s cheeksPhotograph by Milt Hinton, Nice, France, 1981

    missjazzage:

    Children imitate Dizzy Gillespie’s cheeks
    Photograph by Milt Hinton, Nice, France, 1981

    Posted: 08/Aug/12
    High Res

    Notes: 6452

    Reblogged from: mariettecolet
  7. Nelson MandelaPhotograph by Yousuf Karsh, Ontario, Canada, November 1990

    Nelson Mandela
    Photograph by Yousuf Karsh, Ontario, Canada, November 1990

    Posted: 30/Jul/12

    Notes: 6

  8. Thank you

    On July 26, this blog became a year old. Since the beginning, I hope that I have attracted or introduced an appreciation and a new perspective to photography. It is an art form that that has always fascinated me, and I love sharing it with others.

    Thank you to my followers and anyone who has enjoyed looking at even one photograph. Please do not hesitate to ask a question, submit a photo, or offer criticism or suggestions for the year ahead.

    Cheers!

    Posted: 28/Jul/12

    Notes: 1

  9. Natalie Wood at her homePhotograph by Curt Gunther, Bel Air, 1966 

    Natalie Wood at her home
    Photograph by Curt Gunther, Bel Air, 1966 

    Posted: 12/Jul/12

    Notes: 6

  10. ruineshumaines: The Beatles Pillow FightPhotography by Harry Benson, George V Hotel, Paris, January 1964

    ruineshumaines:

    The Beatles Pillow Fight
    Photography by Harry Benson, George V Hotel, Paris, January 1964

    Posted: 28/Jun/12
    High Res

    Notes: 668

    Reblogged from: ruineshumaines