There is nothing in this world quite like the joy of a small child. Hop on the way back machine for a journey to Clark Park, West Phila. in 1970.
I must say, my timing was perfect with this shot. The sheer joy on that little girl’s face puts a smile on mine. I knew I had this photo somewhere in my archives and found it the other day among a small stack of prints I made in my wet darkroom days. I’ve searched high and low and cannot find the negative. This digital image was scanned from a 5 X 7 print.
So, instead of wishing I had the negative, I made the best image I could from a print that’s probably a bit too contrasty. Quit complaining John. You found the image and that’s all that counts. Enjoy.
I know that feeling of looking and looking for an old photo. I have no negatives of any of them…just boxes of OLD photographs. This one is precious and the scanning did very well. I would love to see her now in that same location and at her present age. I wonder if you would catch that wonderful haleness and glee on her face now. Genie
Great photo. You have an incredible archive, John. I can’t wait to see what other gems you have buried in it.
Like Genie, I too was wondering “Where is she now?”
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You’re right, this does bring a smile! This is great stop action, too.
I think you did a great job with this. I’m smiling myself after seeing that joyful shot.
It’s really awesome! Love her happy face 🙂
Even her hair looks like it’s “in action”. Another wonderful b/w photo. What do you think you could get with a negative that you couldn’t with a scan, John?
She’s so cute! I think we’re all wondering where she is now.
I like the ‘contrasty’ in photos – as you have probably noticed! In this one I feel it goes with the action!
You caught that one at just the right moment. With the shutter delay on modern digital compacts you would probably have missed it. Good old 35mm cameras!
I would not smile if I were swinging like that. Interesting how times and age change pleasures!
Esther
Don’t fret this fantastic photo! It’s a little bit of history and I love it…
such a joyful photo. Love it.
Beautiful old photography.
Regards!
What a great shot! She looks delighted.