Thirty Years Gone . . . by auntietk
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Another shot from the pottery section at Wight's Nursery in Lynnwood, Washington
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As a middle-aged sort of girl, let me tell you that it almost pains me to post this image. I love the composition, but the colors make me wince. It's difficult for me to believe that the 70s retro fad is still with us. I remember being in high school in the mid-1970s, and having a "50s Day" when we were supposed to dress up in twinsets, poodle skirts, bobby socks, and saddle oxfords. At the time, I thought, "The 70s will never come back - there's nothing going on to BRING back!" I was wrong about fax machines, too. Don't ask me for trendy predictions!
I did some postwork here, but didn't change any colors. Believe me: I never would have created these colors on purpose! I may have bumped the contrast a tiny bit, but this really is what it appears to be. Burnt Orange and Avocado Green pottery. Sends a shiver down my spine just to think of it!
Comments (47)
JeffG7BRJ
I agree with cosine, they do have that, British Museum Egyptian feel to them. A technically correct shot of something that would never see the inside of my house. Unless of course it was worth a million. Auntietk I think you are very brave. lol Thanks for sharing(I think) Bravo!!!!!
rainbows
I must be very odd, Tara!! I love the rich colours on this shot.. A super work.. I like it very much :-) Hugs. Diane.
trishabadblood
This one looks as if it should be framed and hanging on my wall.. so beautiful the colors and textures... well done...
Janiss
Oh Tara, such MARVELOUS abstract with sublim colors... I adore and take!;-)
mark.spooner
Excellent colour, textur and composition.
awjay
i like it...its my type of image my friend
MrsLubner
Along the lines of Goodoleboy, I also remember the fashions in the 50s. I was young but in 1959 or 1960 I was aching for a poodle skirt like the other girls. My mother vetoed it. I was chubby and she thought I'd look like a Dunkin Donut with feet and arms if I wore one. The 70s... I was glad I wasn't a teenager for long in the 70s... I hated the fabric, I hated the colors, and I hated the disco stuff. I did enjoy the 60s though and always felt as if I was a part of a great movement (no jokes...LOL) in our society that changed the way we all looked at things. And the fashions were great...minis and maxis and crops and baggies and hot pants and bell bottoms... We had it ALL! oh...Stunning abstract. What a great vision you have of things ... :-)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Love this compo!
Chipka
SUPERB!!!!! This is a striking, richly colored composition, well worth multiple viewings!
NekhbetSun
Well, it's a mighty fine image and I enjoyed your retro ruminations Tara !!! ~ Hugs ~
Ionel
It is a beautiful image! Great composition and textures!!!
cmolsen2002
This was well worth opening, just for your narrative! The details you have captured are great, and incidentally, I went back to school one September, to find our classroom had been painted, with two walls avocado and two walls orange! It was a fright!
lizzibell
Great shot...
bebert
original shot !!
Denger
The 1970s pushed the limits of many social morés; the limits of good taste being foremost among them. Yet, taken out of their original context, many '70s artifacts still seem to retain an intrinsic beauty all their own. Excellent photo and commentary! FIVE STARS
nikolais
we never cherish what we have. we should be grateful that our subconscious does... thank you for this soft nostalgy and the wonderful capture.
HannaK
Amazing shot - colors and composition