Snap Shot

By skinner_jennifer

Sat, 23 Feb 2019
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Nostalgic wisps

of former days

as bobbing boats

flock like sheep,

 

photo flash left

blemish colours

happy accident

bathed in red,

 

many individuals

strolled this beach

felt grains of sand

beneath their feet,

 

Or sailed away from

Lyme Regis moorings

thirst for adventure –

a chance to escape,

 

Never did I notice at the time

audience of hills and trees

wrap around this ample bay

welcoming us on that breezy day.

 

 

Photos my own.

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

bobbling boats like sheep. yes. I can see that jenny. 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

It's nice when a photo, though dim, and clarity probably never as clear in those days' photos, but when any photo is enough to trigger the memory and imagination to the details of feel of the sand and the views. Even to realise what you didn't notice at thet time and age or fhe scenery. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for reading and commenting Jack.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

Lyme Regis is such a wonderful place to visit, unspoilt beauty. I remember so well that trip and would love to go again, well maybe this year if finances allow.

You are right about photos triggering a memory and it is strange how I never noticed the hills and trees when we went there.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, always appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Nolan on

It is best to scan all the old photos right away because they lose their quality. I took some some photos in the lake district in 1983 they came out quite well. Better than yours if I may say, it was just a kodak instamatic camera as very very basic equiment.

Thanks Jennifer for the nostalic trip! & Nolan

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Nolan,

most of my photos have been taken on kodak from way back. I don't take photos anymore, can't get on with all the technology, but if I do happen to take a photo it's usually on a disposable camera.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for reading, always appreciated.

Jenny.