Happy SUNday!

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable day and most importantly, staying safe. We’re entering the final stages of a kitchen and dining room refresh and paint is finally hitting the recently barren walls. We decided on a Sherwin-Williams paint color called Smoky Blue (SW 7604) in a matte finish and we couldn’t be happier with the color and the changes it made in the rooms.

The pantry cabinet is from Ikea, LVT floor from Mannington and labor by yours truly.

This recruiting poster painting is by the famous American artist James Montgomery Flagg ca. 1918. Shown here as a matted giclee print.

An old built-in pantry was removed to make way for the more functional Ikea cabinet.

Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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Happy SUNday – Pisa, 1986

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021Chris and Carol 1 Comment

Men in matching caps.

Canon F-1 with FD80-200mm f/4 on Kodachrome 25. The light was fading fast and ASA 25 doesn’t work well when hand held during telephoto photography.

Happy SUNday! – 1973

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The Mets won this game over the Oakland Athletics 6-1 but lost the series. The game was played October 17, 1973.

Happy SUNday! – Flickr Panda

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The Flickr Panda out and about.

Happy SUNday! – Classic Truck

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

1951 model GMC truck. Centre Street, downtown Historic District, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida.

My focus was on the ‘GMC’.
Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros B&W film.
Fuji Photo Film Fujica GW690 medium format camera with Fujinon 90mm f3.5 lens.

Happy SUNday! – Classic Cars

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021Chris and Carol 4 Comments

A couple of classic cars taken in June 1958 somewhere in Connecticut (maybe Hartford).

My wife’s Uncle Bill’s car – a Ford? Reader Jim Grey says it’s a Dodge and I agree. Maybe a 1958 Royal Lancer? The paint scheme is pretty gaudy – a “saddle” two-tone, which had the roof and all of the body below the belt-line trim as one color and the body above the belt-line trim as another.

My father-in-law’s Frank’s car – a Chevy Impala.

They built them big and heavy back then and to think they were considered coupes (two doors). Dual antennas too! Have a great day!

Happy SUNday! – Father’s Day

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

My dad (Paul) on a pony around 1919 or so. Why I like this picture so much is that it was taken near where he grew up in Brooklyn. His dad was a delivery man for Borden’s Milk and drove a horse drawn wagon to make his deliveries. My dad grew up around horses and while in the CCC during the Great Depression was responsible for taking care of the horses they used while on site.

My family together for our annual family vacation. Lindsay, me, Carol, and Timothy.

Happy SUNday! – found boxes!

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Not that they were lost, just the pics (more like hidden from myself). Sadly most of these items including the gorgeous Canon AE-1 Program have been passed on to other collectors (sold). But collections are meant to be dynamic and that’s most of the fun. Chasing down those items you’ve always wanted for your favorite cameras.

This was an awesome camera and super fun to use! If you’re chasing a Canon AE-1 don’t overlook this better version of the original – it even gives the A-1 a run for the money.

Bits and bobs from my Yashica collection over the years.

Happy SUNday! – In the drive-thru with “GEE SUS”

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Only in Florida does GEE SUS have to wait to place his order.

Happy SUNday! – weekend project, finished

May 30, 2021May 30, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

…hiding the garbage and recycle bins (and other junk).

The only thing left to do is to let it weather for just a bit before staining it with some cedar tinted wood stain (just like the fence further back). I’m sure the neighbors will appreciate not seeing my bins from the street. Now to do something about the driveway!

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