Pictures from the 70's and 80's ...

When I look back at some of the photos that are in my possession, I can't help but to laugh a little.

There are the clothing choices.  This I do understand is something that can't be helped.  There will always be trends that we will laugh at later on.

My older Sister and Dad don't look too bad, but check out my green/orange plaid suit ... yikes!

Then there is this ...

Dad LOVED this shirt.  When I think of what my Dad wore in the 70's this ranks up there as being something I saw him wear a lot.  It had a strange sort of design and was satin .... oooooh la la!  

Can't tell you why no one seemed to notice how VERY CROOKED that photo is above my Mom's bun.  Oh yes, "the bun".  For a solid 10 years I think my Mom wore her hair the same exact way.

Now we can move to the 80's ...

"Okay everyone ... let's take a picture.  Gerry pick up the dog! Eileen grab that lovely vase! Thomas primp that feathered hair!  Elaine and Heleen smile and don't move!  OKAY EVERYONE" ... snap! 

BEAUTIFUL!  A perfectly posed family picture from 1982.

I think what was missing from some of the photos back in those decades were  both lack of spontaneity ... too many posed shots, and failure to notice the background. 

 

For example ...

"Grandma where are you?"  Between the flowers on the table, the floral curtains, the hanging flower pot, and my dear sweet Grandma dressed in YES, a flower dress ... SHE IS LOST!

I know that many people can drag out photos like these.  I take comfort in knowing that I am not alone.  Hopefully when my girls scan through their photo DVD's ('cause I rarely print these days), they will hopefully not make fun of Mom and Dad's photo taking skills.

Who am I kidding?  They'll find something to critique!