ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-03-07 17:58 в ответ romaway4
I only have my file copy (Il Ritratto Giovanile - 1996) left. All the rest I sold (for peanuts!) to Broad Street Books in NJ. abebooks.com also has them; all at greatly inflated prices.
I only have my file copy (Il Ritratto Giovanile - 1996) left. All the rest I sold (for peanuts!) to Broad Street Books in NJ. abebooks.com also has them; all at greatly inflated prices.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-11-23 15:52 в ответ romaway4
I just found another copy of my 1996 book (I only have 3 left). Go to my website at "madaiostudios.com" to correspond with me.
I just found another copy of my 1996 book (I only have 3 left). Go to my website at "madaiostudios.com" to correspond with me.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 18:56
Beautiful little boy jumping off the scogliera (rocks; and occasionally posing) at Serapo in Gaeta where I must've taken 100's of photos of kids (including 20 year old Daniela in 1996) for a period of 30 years. Unfortunately I never got his name so he never got these photos - anyone know him?
Beautiful little boy jumping off the scogliera (rocks; and occasionally posing) at Serapo in Gaeta where I must've taken 100's of photos of kids (including 20 year old Daniela in 1996) for a period of 30 years. Unfortunately I never got his name so he never got these photos - anyone know him?
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-08 19:42
Gianni was the grandson of my landlord in Gaeta. My apartment at Via Genova No.1 was 1/4 mile from Serapo. This was in early Spring, before the beach got crowded.
Gianni was the grandson of my landlord in Gaeta. My apartment at Via Genova No.1 was 1/4 mile from Serapo. This was in early Spring, before the beach got crowded.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-27 01:46 в ответ jansavik
Adorable kid; I haven't seen him since 1979 however.
Adorable kid; I haven't seen him since 1979 however.
jansavik 🇬🇧 2021-01-27 01:53 в ответ ducman4988
Awwww well you cant meet everyone again you ever took a photo of. LOL
Awwww well you cant meet everyone again you ever took a photo of. LOL
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:28
Teresa the cutie. Super-cute mid-teenies girl. This is the only good photo I got of her. Nowadays I would've taken many more.
Teresa the cutie. Super-cute mid-teenies girl. This is the only good photo I got of her. Nowadays I would've taken many more.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-11-23 15:43
...dalla scogliera, a Serapo. I must've taken a thousand photos of kids (up to and including Daniela "la bella" in '96) on this rock face, jumping into the water.
...dalla scogliera, a Serapo. I must've taken a thousand photos of kids (up to and including Daniela "la bella" in '96) on this rock face, jumping into the water.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-02-13 15:26
Carlo was from "Gaeta Elena". There are plenty of photos in that album also.
Carlo was from "Gaeta Elena". There are plenty of photos in that album also.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-21 20:16
Quirino Burzi's kid brother, on the beach at Serapo. (I thought I had posted this before?)
Quirino Burzi's kid brother, on the beach at Serapo. (I thought I had posted this before?)
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-01-16 06:11
Same spot I photographed numerous kids, young women, over a 30 year period.
Same spot I photographed numerous kids, young women, over a 30 year period.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-02-20 04:39 в ответ israelmarginal
Pretty young girl - she hasn't changed much in her early 50's. That's her Mom behind her.
Pretty young girl - she hasn't changed much in her early 50's. That's her Mom behind her.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-06 05:25 в ответ gustav94
I took a LOT of photos of Carlo in 1974 and 1976. Good old days.
I took a LOT of photos of Carlo in 1974 and 1976. Good old days.
alice1985 🇧🇷 2021-04-13 04:17
Elas estão corretamente vestidas para a praia na suas idades. Sem a parte de cima do biquíni.
Elas estão corretamente vestidas para a praia na suas idades. Sem a parte de cima do biquíni.
tacs61 🇵🇹 2021-04-13 06:17
sim claro, tens razao, eu também gosto de ver...mas vai dizer isso aos pais das crianças dos nossos dias...ficariam furiosos..que tempos estes cara
sim claro, tens razao, eu também gosto de ver...mas vai dizer isso aos pais das crianças dos nossos dias...ficariam furiosos..que tempos estes cara
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-13 23:38 в ответ tacs61
The situation now is very impossible. I would like to go back in time 30 or 40 years.
The situation now is very impossible. I would like to go back in time 30 or 40 years.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-06-15 20:14 в ответ luana1985
I don't think the situation will every improve, as long as people are making money from the situation.
I don't think the situation will every improve, as long as people are making money from the situation.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-31 20:31
OK, this time it's not Carlo (or Claudia, or Michela...) climbing up the scogliera...IT'S MAURIZIO! Always some cute kid or another.
OK, this time it's not Carlo (or Claudia, or Michela...) climbing up the scogliera...IT'S MAURIZIO! Always some cute kid or another.
juni78ukr 🇺🇦 2021-02-01 14:32
Really enjoyed your works because of beauty and innocence of youth. Bring much happiness and hope that all is not lost in this world. However it is really disgusting that so many perverts are lurking here. Even few surviving comments totally enrage me.
Really enjoyed your works because of beauty and innocence of youth. Bring much happiness and hope that all is not lost in this world. However it is really disgusting that so many perverts are lurking here. Even few surviving comments totally enrage me.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-02-03 21:08 в ответ juni78ukr
Thank you for your comments. Photography was my passion of mine for 40 years; now I'm at an age when I want to leave it back as a legacy to the world. I have a website at: madaiostudios.com. I try to delete some of the comments, but I don't have the time to go through all of them.
Thank you for your comments. Photography was my passion of mine for 40 years; now I'm at an age when I want to leave it back as a legacy to the world. I have a website at: madaiostudios.com. I try to delete some of the comments, but I don't have the time to go through all of them.
dorincourt 🇳🇱 2021-05-15 09:56
This kid has a charming smile. And I love the way he is looking at you with confidence while he's taking his t-shirt off. Quite naturally.
This kid has a charming smile. And I love the way he is looking at you with confidence while he's taking his t-shirt off. Quite naturally.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-05-15 14:42 в ответ dorincourt
Grandson of my landlord. There's a little bit of exhibitionist in every Italian kid (at least before the current hysteria started).
Grandson of my landlord. There's a little bit of exhibitionist in every Italian kid (at least before the current hysteria started).
dorincourt 🇳🇱 2021-05-16 17:31 в ответ ducman4988
Most kids are somewhat exhibitionist when they have the freedom to be themselves. Perhaps itlalian kids are just a bit more extrovert.
Most kids are somewhat exhibitionist when they have the freedom to be themselves. Perhaps itlalian kids are just a bit more extrovert.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-03-18 19:08 в ответ imgsfanboy
Yeah right. Actually I think she looks like the conqueror in this one.
Yeah right. Actually I think she looks like the conqueror in this one.
jansavik 🇬🇧 2021-01-27 01:54 в ответ ducman4988
I can tell form all the wonderful photos you took LOL
I can tell form all the wonderful photos you took LOL
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-27 01:48 в ответ jansavik
Grazie. [Talk with you domani, heading back to the house for dinner]
Grazie. [Talk with you domani, heading back to the house for dinner]
jansavik 🇬🇧 2021-01-27 01:34
Love the little Denim Shorts with the white leather belt. SUPER cute ....
Love the little Denim Shorts with the white leather belt. SUPER cute ....
littledude1 🇺🇸 2022-01-22 20:52 в ответ jansavik
Kind of reminds me of myself when I was a kid with those shorts on going to the beach or the pool especially going through and after puberty. Mom got me a swimsuit once and I grew an erection in them when I was 13 and almost done going through the puberty thing when I saw this very cute boy I never saw before, I felt so embarrassed because one of the other boys that I was with that day said look at Jason with that boner in his swimsuit. After that it had to be jeans cutoffs.That day nobody ever knew I was looking at boys because I found out I was gay earlier that summer. They thought I was looking at the girls
Kind of reminds me of myself when I was a kid with those shorts on going to the beach or the pool especially going through and after puberty. Mom got me a swimsuit once and I grew an erection in them when I was 13 and almost done going through the puberty thing when I saw this very cute boy I never saw before, I felt so embarrassed because one of the other boys that I was with that day said look at Jason with that boner in his swimsuit. After that it had to be jeans cutoffs.That day nobody ever knew I was looking at boys because I found out I was gay earlier that summer. They thought I was looking at the girls
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-15 06:47
Massimiliano Giusto - Leader of the Pack. At the Stabilimento of Serapo.
Massimiliano Giusto - Leader of the Pack. At the Stabilimento of Serapo.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-06-09 00:16 в ответ revolyob1-16
his look means "why are you still taking my picture?"
his look means "why are you still taking my picture?"
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-06-09 00:17 в ответ revolyob1-16
Tiny bathing suits in the 70's - nothing unusual.
Tiny bathing suits in the 70's - nothing unusual.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-07-22 22:20 в ответ annah4
Yes she is. Unfortunately I never got her name - but she was a friend of Agnese, another girl in this album who went to the same beach-house. It's called "bellezza italiana".
Yes she is. Unfortunately I never got her name - but she was a friend of Agnese, another girl in this album who went to the same beach-house. It's called "bellezza italiana".
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-15 06:49
Teen girls playing "Flipper", at the Stabilimento Militare. Precursor to video games.
Teen girls playing "Flipper", at the Stabilimento Militare. Precursor to video games.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-24 23:36
Brigida, in her early 30's, with son. This posting is just to show how the Brigida of 15 grew up to be a young mother.
Brigida, in her early 30's, with son. This posting is just to show how the Brigida of 15 grew up to be a young mother.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-06-09 00:18 в ответ revolyob1-16
Melted mine. He's the nephew of one of the local priests, who eventually left the priesthood to get married - GOOD FOR HIM!
Melted mine. He's the nephew of one of the local priests, who eventually left the priesthood to get married - GOOD FOR HIM!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-14 00:20 в ответ tr4vels.photo
Yes, un bel ragazzino. Nephew of the priest, Don Gizzi, at the "Oratorio Salesiano" in Gaeta.
Yes, un bel ragazzino. Nephew of the priest, Don Gizzi, at the "Oratorio Salesiano" in Gaeta.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-24 00:19
Had this posted in the 90's album. Sister of Giulio Gizzi, niece of Don Arcangelo Gizzi. Passed away at 29 years old.
Had this posted in the 90's album. Sister of Giulio Gizzi, niece of Don Arcangelo Gizzi. Passed away at 29 years old.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-07-13 03:45 в ответ byronsyman
I heard she had some skin disease, but I haven't been able to contact the family in the last 10 years.
I heard she had some skin disease, but I haven't been able to contact the family in the last 10 years.
gustav94 🇬🇧 2023-09-06 03:13 в ответ ducman4988
At least some happier moments in her short life will live on in your photos and be known to many people.
At least some happier moments in her short life will live on in your photos and be known to many people.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-06 05:26 в ответ gustav94
It's always shocking when someone young passes away.
It's always shocking when someone young passes away.
gustav94 🇬🇧 2023-09-08 02:02 в ответ ducman4988
It is shocking and painful to hear about a life cut short but when I look at the faces of beautiful, smiling children I sometimes lament all the different ways in which their lives can go badly wrong as adults.
It is shocking and painful to hear about a life cut short but when I look at the faces of beautiful, smiling children I sometimes lament all the different ways in which their lives can go badly wrong as adults.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-07-22 18:49
This is the family of Don Gizzi (sister, Mom, nieces and nephew) - who left the priesthood and got married about 20 years ago. The two kids to the right, Antonella and Giulio, are the only ones still alive. Time marches on!
This is the family of Don Gizzi (sister, Mom, nieces and nephew) - who left the priesthood and got married about 20 years ago. The two kids to the right, Antonella and Giulio, are the only ones still alive. Time marches on!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-11-13 19:23 в ответ deliriumtremens
I've been trying to find her name through an old friend of mine in Gaeta. Those two girls never got the photos.
I've been trying to find her name through an old friend of mine in Gaeta. Those two girls never got the photos.
revolyob1-16 🇬🇧 2023-06-08 01:59
There is something about the guy at fore of the pic, but i cant quite put my finger on it, its a sort of sneer rather than a smile.
There is something about the guy at fore of the pic, but i cant quite put my finger on it, its a sort of sneer rather than a smile.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-02-04 17:25 в ответ truelove69
Beautiful little girl, at the "Capitaneria di Gaeta". Never got her name, she never got these photos.
Beautiful little girl, at the "Capitaneria di Gaeta". Never got her name, she never got these photos.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:25
One of the girls got modest (I'd already taken several photos of them) and put on her dress right before this photo. This is at the harbormaster (capitaneria) in old Gaeta (Gaeta Vecchia) where most of the locals went swimming.
One of the girls got modest (I'd already taken several photos of them) and put on her dress right before this photo. This is at the harbormaster (capitaneria) in old Gaeta (Gaeta Vecchia) where most of the locals went swimming.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:20
My beauties from Gaeta, negative scanned in 2014. The negative scans tend to be more detailed and lower contrast than the print scans (as in the first photo of this album). These kids were simple and unspoiled. This was a typical scene in Europe until the bible-belt loonies got into their body shaming campaign.
My beauties from Gaeta, negative scanned in 2014. The negative scans tend to be more detailed and lower contrast than the print scans (as in the first photo of this album). These kids were simple and unspoiled. This was a typical scene in Europe until the bible-belt loonies got into their body shaming campaign.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-15 06:53
At the scogliera of Serapo. At this time my photographic technique was really quite evolved, so I think of it as fairly recent. However, it was 41 YEARS AGO! So this little boy of 13-14 is now over 60 years old!
At the scogliera of Serapo. At this time my photographic technique was really quite evolved, so I think of it as fairly recent. However, it was 41 YEARS AGO! So this little boy of 13-14 is now over 60 years old!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:22
Two beautiful little boys (maybe 12-13) diving off the rocks (scogliera) on the main beach, Serapo, at Gaeta. I took a ton of photos of them, but I never got their names. So, unfortunately, they never got these photos.
Two beautiful little boys (maybe 12-13) diving off the rocks (scogliera) on the main beach, Serapo, at Gaeta. I took a ton of photos of them, but I never got their names. So, unfortunately, they never got these photos.
lulutza 🇷🇴 2021-02-27 06:44
you have more of him and his buddy? please post them all, they are an amazing series !
you have more of him and his buddy? please post them all, they are an amazing series !
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-02-27 19:26 в ответ lulutza
I've already posted quite a few of these 2 cute kids - they're in the middle of this album.
I've already posted quite a few of these 2 cute kids - they're in the middle of this album.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-24 23:35
On the "scogliera" at Serapo. Typical (for that time) 18 - 14 year old couple. Nowadays they would be arrested.
On the "scogliera" at Serapo. Typical (for that time) 18 - 14 year old couple. Nowadays they would be arrested.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-20 19:07
Not pretty, not ugly, just an average Southern Italian girl. She was just standing there looking at some boys (probably one was her brother) diving off the rocks in the other direction. I thought she was nice enough looking to take one photo (I didn't think her brother's photos came out that good), then I went on to other business. Can you imagine if I took the same photo nowadays! The sirens would be blaring and the carabinieri would be on me in a heartbeat.
Not pretty, not ugly, just an average Southern Italian girl. She was just standing there looking at some boys (probably one was her brother) diving off the rocks in the other direction. I thought she was nice enough looking to take one photo (I didn't think her brother's photos came out that good), then I went on to other business. Can you imagine if I took the same photo nowadays! The sirens would be blaring and the carabinieri would be on me in a heartbeat.
deliriumtremens 🇧🇪 2021-01-21 00:26
I’m sorry but I have to disagree... I think she is damn pretty. But then again... beauty is in the eye of the beholder
I’m sorry but I have to disagree... I think she is damn pretty. But then again... beauty is in the eye of the beholder
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-21 03:33 в ответ deliriumtremens
Yes, it is. She was pleasant, but not pretty in my eyes.
Yes, it is. She was pleasant, but not pretty in my eyes.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-10-08 23:32
Could only find one more of this handsome boy (maybe 13). Too bad I never got his name also to send him the photos.
Could only find one more of this handsome boy (maybe 13). Too bad I never got his name also to send him the photos.
dorincourt 🇳🇱 2021-05-15 10:04
What a smile. The kids seemed to be so friendly and independent at that time (as I was myself).
What a smile. The kids seemed to be so friendly and independent at that time (as I was myself).
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-05-15 14:44 в ответ dorincourt
Times have changed quite a bit. I was well-known also.
Times have changed quite a bit. I was well-known also.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-05-15 14:43 в ответ dorincourt
I didn't know her name until about 5 years ago - friends from Gaeta on FB.
I didn't know her name until about 5 years ago - friends from Gaeta on FB.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-07-11 01:34
OK, so these bambini gaetani are: Paolo in front, Bruno next, Sabrina and Patrizia. Palmina is to the right in back.
OK, so these bambini gaetani are: Paolo in front, Bruno next, Sabrina and Patrizia. Palmina is to the right in back.
goodkidsswallow 🇳🇱 2021-01-31 10:03
Sabrina's one of my favorites. That smile is so genuine and natural, and she's just so beautiful
Sabrina's one of my favorites. That smile is so genuine and natural, and she's just so beautiful
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-31 17:51 в ответ goodkidsswallow
Every girl I've known named Sabrina has been fantastic. (Including Audrey Hepburn in that movie)
Every girl I've known named Sabrina has been fantastic. (Including Audrey Hepburn in that movie)
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-02-07 02:18 в ответ lulutza
Just one of the kids jumping off the rocks that day at the beach of Serapo. I found out his name 40 years later from friends on FB.
Just one of the kids jumping off the rocks that day at the beach of Serapo. I found out his name 40 years later from friends on FB.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-12-06 02:15 в ответ lulutza
There are more photos of him 2 pages back. This was taken 41 years ago when I lived in Gaeta. I don't think I talked to him.
There are more photos of him 2 pages back. This was taken 41 years ago when I lived in Gaeta. I don't think I talked to him.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-03-06 23:17
Same rock face (scogliera) where I took all the other kid pix, but this time on the other side.
Same rock face (scogliera) where I took all the other kid pix, but this time on the other side.
dorincourt 🇳🇱 2021-05-15 10:21
Unnecessary bikini top for this charming child. You captured a very graceful posture.
Unnecessary bikini top for this charming child. You captured a very graceful posture.
byronsyman 🇺🇸 2023-07-12 04:49 в ответ peachkid
I can tell it is girl because the rear end are more round than boys and the style of swim wear. I have 3 sisters, 4 female cousins and 3 daughters.
I can tell it is girl because the rear end are more round than boys and the style of swim wear. I have 3 sisters, 4 female cousins and 3 daughters.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-05 22:18
I guess after 44 years they've finally finished the construction behind his Mom's apartment?
I guess after 44 years they've finally finished the construction behind his Mom's apartment?
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-07 15:15 в ответ ducman4988
Actually, I met his brother in Gaeta this year (1923). Their Mom passed away several years ago. The world never stops turning.
Actually, I met his brother in Gaeta this year (1923). Their Mom passed away several years ago. The world never stops turning.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-02-03 00:08
Taken on board the "Nave Caiattas", a restaurant ship, where I worked as a waiter while attending L'Universita' di Napoli
Taken on board the "Nave Caiattas", a restaurant ship, where I worked as a waiter while attending L'Universita' di Napoli
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-20 19:11
Anna Maria, I took her photo in 1974 during her first communi0n that was published by the Penn Stater alumni magazine (1977?) - see the next frame. She's not pretty, but she has a certain feminine charm that was worthy of being photographed. I didn't know her name for 40 years until I inquired among friends on FB in 2014. I hope she grew up to have a happy and successful life.
Anna Maria, I took her photo in 1974 during her first communi0n that was published by the Penn Stater alumni magazine (1977?) - see the next frame. She's not pretty, but she has a certain feminine charm that was worthy of being photographed. I didn't know her name for 40 years until I inquired among friends on FB in 2014. I hope she grew up to have a happy and successful life.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-20 19:11 в ответ ducman4988
In fact, I didn't even realize I had this "follow-up" photo until I found the negative yesterday!
In fact, I didn't even realize I had this "follow-up" photo until I found the negative yesterday!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-01-20 19:12 в ответ ducman4988
She's probably had 10 bambini and nipotini by now.
She's probably had 10 bambini and nipotini by now.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-07 15:06 в ответ sammy-hartland
Thanks. I contacted him once in the last 10 years (he was working at Virginia Beach). He said a girl he knew saw these old photos and said he was "cute" when he was a kid. I don't know what he looks like now.
Thanks. I contacted him once in the last 10 years (he was working at Virginia Beach). He said a girl he knew saw these old photos and said he was "cute" when he was a kid. I don't know what he looks like now.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:09
This REALLY LOOKS like the girls from Southern Italy almost half a century ago!! Simpler times.
This REALLY LOOKS like the girls from Southern Italy almost half a century ago!! Simpler times.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2020-02-04 17:11
The girl on the left, Anna Maria Sagliaocco, was featured in a First Communi0n photo in the Penn Stater Alumni magazine in 1977. I didn't know her name until 2014, when I contacted her on FB.
The girl on the left, Anna Maria Sagliaocco, was featured in a First Communi0n photo in the Penn Stater Alumni magazine in 1977. I didn't know her name until 2014, when I contacted her on FB.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-02-03 00:09
Taken at the Catholic Church on the hill in Gaeta where I used to attend every Sunday(?)
Taken at the Catholic Church on the hill in Gaeta where I used to attend every Sunday(?)
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-02-03 21:36
Soccer team playing on Serapo beach. Some of them I knew from church groups. It doesn't seem like 44 years ago!
Soccer team playing on Serapo beach. Some of them I knew from church groups. It doesn't seem like 44 years ago!