Sunday, July 17, 2011

The Old Underwood

My Grandpa had an old Underwood typewriter like this one, in fact I still have it and have used it on occasion, back in the days before computers I would type on it. Loved it when grandpa would let me sit at his big roll top desk and pretend I could type. This old one was found on a photo expedition and was discarded in an old shed on the property where we were shooting the old cars and buildings.  Funny how objects can stir memories for us. When I get grandpa's typewriter out to use it for photos it takes me back in time to when I was a little girl. Grandpa died when I was about 6, I think, and I don't have a lot of memories of him but this is one of them and the old desk and his dog that was always by his side.

This one was edited for Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday, I used two layers of aurora, one of granny's cupboard and Feb. magic to add a bit of a border. Check out The Cafe`
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17 comments:

  1. DymphieJuly 18, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    aren't memories and typewriters wonderful? Thanks for telling your story. The photo is and processing are great.

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  2. CedarJuly 18, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Oh, I love this! It is really beautiful and memories are what photography is all about!

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  3. KiaJuly 19, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Ciao, over from Kim's.
    I love what you did with Kim's texture, so lovely! :) Such a charming typewriter and story.

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  4. PatchworkJuly 19, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    We were all anxious to share our typewriter finds... Yours was very interesting too. Beautiful texturing and compo. Happy Tues.

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  5. Evelyn ~ Indigo Beach ArtJuly 19, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    A superb shot and lovely texture work!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    i love what you wrote! i like to hear the back stories behind photos... love the picture!

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  7. LindaJuly 19, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Really pretty use of this texture!! :)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Wonderful story, Pat! Your choices of textures only adds to the authenticity of this great shot. I can't believe you FOUND one of these!!! So happy that you also have your Grandfather's typewriter...very special!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Lovin' that typewriter and story!

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  10. The Artful DivaJuly 19, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Like you photo a lot! Your grandfather's typewriter is great. I have a vintage Remington portable that I love!

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  11. KathleenJuly 19, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is a beautiful shot, and the story adds layers of meaning. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    you aged the image so beautifully!

    my most vivid memory of my grandpa was his cigars. he always had one in his mouth!

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  13. Jill OdiceJuly 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I love anything old, and these old typewriters are just perfect subject matter for using Kim's textures! beautiful work as always Pat.
    OXOXO Your biggest fan in the Mojave...Jill

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  14. KathyJuly 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love the old typewriter and the texture just added that vintage feel. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    OMG...What a gorgeous typewriter....perfect treasure and love how you processed this with Kim's textures. *swoon!*

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  16. Geri July 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Love this!

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  17. Charlotte WilsonJuly 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Pat, this is lovely with the Aurora texture. I really liked your post on memories of your grandpa. Very sweet.

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