I like your photos, and after reading your story about this estate sale, I think you have managed to divert your possible emotional attachment to the subjects of your photos. One of the many 'therapeutic' qualities of photography, one I didn't think much of previously. The obvious age of the objects also helps to make the viewer 'feel' them, if the viewer is open to that (I have a bit of the same feeling for old things, especially when there's a recognizable personal aspect to them). I like your honest accounts of what happens in your life, always refreshing to read!
Yes! It absolutely felt like their lives were proudly displayed. It was hard to not want to buy all their nostalgia, I can tell you that.
I completely understand. I cried in an antique mall a few weeks ago when I saw a huge photo album crammed full of photos and other personal effects from the 1920s and 30s. I almost coughed up the $45, but realized I was only going to buy it to try and track down distant relatives who may not even care about.
Estate Sales are fascinating. They are time capsules of a family or someone’s life. Good story.
Time capsule is the perfect description. Glad you enjoyed the read!
What an amazing piece Liza, lovely photos too.
Thank you for sharing
I'll be subbing, also glad to have found you.
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Do have a great read and and lovely day As we grow together here
Thanks for the kind words. I will check out yours, asap!
Great. Would love your thoughts. And try connecting back when you do
I like your photos, and after reading your story about this estate sale, I think you have managed to divert your possible emotional attachment to the subjects of your photos. One of the many 'therapeutic' qualities of photography, one I didn't think much of previously. The obvious age of the objects also helps to make the viewer 'feel' them, if the viewer is open to that (I have a bit of the same feeling for old things, especially when there's a recognizable personal aspect to them). I like your honest accounts of what happens in your life, always refreshing to read!
Thank you, Vincent. I didn’t go in intending to make photos, so I honestly agree with your “therapeutic” assessment here. As always, glad you’re here!
Looks like the couple were my kind of people. So crazy all that was up for sale.
Same! Made me wish I’d known them. I desperately wanted to bring so much of that home, but I restrained.
It’s amazing what you found in that house. It reveals so much.
I imagine most of our houses can tell our stories to a certain extent, but this felt intentional.
Wow! That second house was like a mini museum.
I’ve been known to cry at estate sales. The life left behind is just too much for me sometimes.
Yes! It absolutely felt like their lives were proudly displayed. It was hard to not want to buy all their nostalgia, I can tell you that.
I completely understand. I cried in an antique mall a few weeks ago when I saw a huge photo album crammed full of photos and other personal effects from the 1920s and 30s. I almost coughed up the $45, but realized I was only going to buy it to try and track down distant relatives who may not even care about.