His and Hers
by Julie Dant
Title
His and Hers
Artist
Julie Dant
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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While visiting an old log cabin settlement which has been preserved, this inviting scene presented itself to me. It reminded me strongly of my great grandparents who used to sit in front of the "grate", as she called the fireplace, settled into their rocking chairs, where he would smoke his pipe and blow the smoke out of the side of his mouth every once in awhile...and she would raise her head and turn head slightly towards him, and breathe in the second-hand smoke with her eyes closed. I can see it clearly to this day, the peaceful look on both of their faces. Contentment. At that time, they'd been married for over 60 years.
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November 18th, 2012
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Comments (13)
Lonnie Anderson
What a wonderful, poignant, scene !!!
Julie Dant replied:
Thank you very much Lonnie! There is just something inviting about old empty rocking chairs. 😉
Veikko Suikkanen
Lovely b&w work Julie!
Julie Dant replied:
Hi Veikko...thank you for looking at my gallery and letting me know you enjoyed this one. It is one of my personal favorites, too. ;)
Jeff Swanson
Julie, I really like this old rustic shot. Makes me want to kick my feet up and take a seat on that porch. Great image. Voted.
Julie Dant replied:
Hey Jeff! Thanks for your fine comments! That's always the way I feel with these old rustic shots! ;0)
Susan Duda
This image reminds me of my Grandparents on their back porch. I am drawn to this shot for much the same reason that you took it. Great composition, tone and texture. Thanks for sharing. Fav,
Julie Dant replied:
Yes. I am also drawn to it because it reminds me of my great Grandparent's back porch. All my nostalgic work stems from my childhood visits to their old farm. The house was exactly as it would have been in the first decade of the 20th century. The only modern convenience was electricity. All other things were done as the pioneers did them. I feel sooo fortunate to have been able to experience it! ;0) Thank you !
Stuart Harrison
I think of long gone family with this image......I smile to myself 'Long gone but not forgotten'. Now that's what Art is supposed to do! v/fav
Julie Dant replied:
Stuart, I am reminded even more strongly of how kind and thorough you are in your comments...always so well thought-out. Thank you so much for knowing just how to make a fellow artist feel wonderful about their work. ;0)
Asuncion Purnell
What a nice pic, and the composition and nostalgia from the B&W pics!
Julie Dant replied:
Thank you very much, Asuncion!! I do appreciate you looking at and commenting upon so many of my works!!! ;0))
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