Random Photographs
October 5, 2014 § 10 Comments
Left with a treasure trove of film, photographs and newspaper clippings that have no dates or names I think about the thousands of digital photographs sitting in my own computer that need to be labeled. The task so daunting I keep putting it off. I guess the lesson learned from my own ancestors is take the time and do it.
I know what you mean. In German there’s a proverb that says, because of all the trees you don’t see the wood anymore…
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Love that! So apropos.
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🙂
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I know others facing such a dilemma have simply put the photos up on the web, asking for input – & it has worked too.
& wishing I could get a better look @ that shirt of Granpa’s …..
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I thought the same thing about the shirt too! He was so meticulous about everything that it is surprising he didn’t date and label more things. So frustrating!!! Your idea is great. 🙂
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Here’s the example I was thinking of…
http://www.coloradonewsday.com/news/regional/75328-unearthed-photo-slides-from-the-1950s-chart-the-romance-of-a-mystery-couple-but-who-were-they-how-one-photographer-unravelled-their-story.html
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Interesting!
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We always think we’ll get around to it one day don’t we . . . . but at least you have a fascinating set of photos to go through!
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Little and often..it’s the only way..but it’ll be worth it!! xxx
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You are right! Thank you for the needed reminder.
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