ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-12 18:01 in reply to brillig
Did I ever reply to you? You might find: pigtailsinpaint.org interesting. I've contributed to them before.
Did I ever reply to you? You might find: pigtailsinpaint.org interesting. I've contributed to them before.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-10-31 00:30 in reply to 2megan
OK, but I'm very busy. When I have some free time.
OK, but I'm very busy. When I have some free time.
vegascandids ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-30 00:03
Just post your pictures. No one is going to read all that bullshit in your intro
Just post your pictures. No one is going to read all that bullshit in your intro
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-30 07:48 in reply to vegascandids
I could really care less what you want - my photos, my account, my rules. If you don't like it go somewhere else. Too bad I can't block you like on Flickr.
I could really care less what you want - my photos, my account, my rules. If you don't like it go somewhere else. Too bad I can't block you like on Flickr.
israelmarginal ๐จ๐ฑ 2022-08-14 20:54 in reply to vegascandids
How can someone be so stupid and rude?
How can someone be so stupid and rude?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-16 02:41 in reply to israelmarginal
There are quite a few out there. My two laptops have gone belly-up, that's why it's taking me so long to respond. I have to go to the library to get on the internet.
There are quite a few out there. My two laptops have gone belly-up, that's why it's taking me so long to respond. I have to go to the library to get on the internet.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-02-12 20:40 in reply to notyrbussiness
I wish I'd gotten them the photos - too late now!
I wish I'd gotten them the photos - too late now!
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-08 00:18 in reply to ducman4988
must be brothers and sisiter and she is really a beauty.
must be brothers and sisiter and she is really a beauty.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:27
Beautiful young hispanic girl swimming down near the docks in Canarsie NY with her two younger brothers. Now you can't go swimming there anymore, and I'd probably be shot for taking these semi-candid pictures. Times change, and not always for the better. I never got their names.
Beautiful young hispanic girl swimming down near the docks in Canarsie NY with her two younger brothers. Now you can't go swimming there anymore, and I'd probably be shot for taking these semi-candid pictures. Times change, and not always for the better. I never got their names.
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-08 00:20 in reply to ducman4988
you did gooe with these pics, thank you for the share.
you did gooe with these pics, thank you for the share.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 06:11 in reply to ppaulws73
You're welcome. I think this is the first one of the series I scanned about 10 years ago. I didn't have a scanner at the time, and I used one at CVS.
You're welcome. I think this is the first one of the series I scanned about 10 years ago. I didn't have a scanner at the time, and I used one at CVS.
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 19:18 in reply to ducman4988
Well it did a good job but you did the hard part, you took the picture.
Well it did a good job but you did the hard part, you took the picture.
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-08 00:19
the wife and I love that bikini on her and she does justice to it and to her shape.
the wife and I love that bikini on her and she does justice to it and to her shape.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 06:10 in reply to ppaulws73
I hadn't scanned this photo for 40 years. Finally got around to it.
I hadn't scanned this photo for 40 years. Finally got around to it.
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-08 00:21
now that is a cute body on her and you did justice taking this pic of her she looks very proud.
now that is a cute body on her and you did justice taking this pic of her she looks very proud.
ppaulws73 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 19:19 in reply to ducman4988
Oh! yes she really is and seems to have personality as this it shows here.
Oh! yes she really is and seems to have personality as this it shows here.
gustav94 ๐ฌ๐ง 2023-12-07 19:15
This is a really wonderful album invoking so many memories that make those days seems much warmer and more exciting than today. Thanks for sharing your brilliant work.
This is a really wonderful album invoking so many memories that make those days seems much warmer and more exciting than today. Thanks for sharing your brilliant work.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-12-10 06:03 in reply to gustav94
I don't think we'll ever go back; people are too cynical and jaded now.
I don't think we'll ever go back; people are too cynical and jaded now.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-10 03:37
Series of photos of 3 little girls fooling around at the public pool in Centereach, Long Island. One is the daughter of one of my former friends when I was living in that area. This one is Laura, it took me 43 years to find out her name - something that's important for me for closure in my life.
Series of photos of 3 little girls fooling around at the public pool in Centereach, Long Island. One is the daughter of one of my former friends when I was living in that area. This one is Laura, it took me 43 years to find out her name - something that's important for me for closure in my life.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-20 18:17 in reply to boyhq
Yes he is; cutest of the kids there that day.
Yes he is; cutest of the kids there that day.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:52
Looks like he just realized that white briefs become see through when they get wet
Looks like he just realized that white briefs become see through when they get wet
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:02 in reply to ducman4988
So, he never realized it, or just didn't care? lol
So, he never realized it, or just didn't care? lol
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:24
I didn't know much Carmine, just that he was a cute 14-year-old Italian kid down crabbing at Coney Island. I took these 1969 photos when I was just inducted in the USN down at the Brooklyn Navy Yard waiting for my deployment overseas. This was taken with a Mamiya C330.
I didn't know much Carmine, just that he was a cute 14-year-old Italian kid down crabbing at Coney Island. I took these 1969 photos when I was just inducted in the USN down at the Brooklyn Navy Yard waiting for my deployment overseas. This was taken with a Mamiya C330.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-10-31 07:28 in reply to ducman4988
I bet he broke some hearts. The name ADONIS comes to mind. :)
I bet he broke some hearts. The name ADONIS comes to mind. :)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-10-31 19:56 in reply to jansavik
Super-cute kid! He's probably a grandfather now. It was so easy taking candid pix of kids at that time.
Super-cute kid! He's probably a grandfather now. It was so easy taking candid pix of kids at that time.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-11-02 00:18 in reply to ducman4988
It is so wonderful that you can look back on photos like this and remember them so vividly , as if they were taken just a few days ago. I often look back at my photos and the memory just rushes back instantly.
It is so wonderful that you can look back on photos like this and remember them so vividly , as if they were taken just a few days ago. I often look back at my photos and the memory just rushes back instantly.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-11-02 21:40 in reply to jansavik
I still do have a very good memory; and you're right, when I see a photo from the past, the memories flood me.
I still do have a very good memory; and you're right, when I see a photo from the past, the memories flood me.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-15 01:18 in reply to alstarr31
Thank you - super cute kid; was 14 years old 50 years ago. - seems like yesterday for an old-timer like me. I was in the US Navy, Brooklyn Navy Yard, waiting to get transferred to my 1st assignment in Italy. I went down to Brooklyn several times, taking pictures of the kids there while I was waiting to get transferred. You'll see a lot of photos posted from that time and that location.
Thank you - super cute kid; was 14 years old 50 years ago. - seems like yesterday for an old-timer like me. I was in the US Navy, Brooklyn Navy Yard, waiting to get transferred to my 1st assignment in Italy. I went down to Brooklyn several times, taking pictures of the kids there while I was waiting to get transferred. You'll see a lot of photos posted from that time and that location.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-13 18:04
Pretending to snort - she's about 12 here. She DID have drug problems later in life. I recently saw her (she's in her 50's now) at her parent's home, she has a husband and no more problems. Like Forrest Gump said: "life is like a box of chocolates..."
Pretending to snort - she's about 12 here. She DID have drug problems later in life. I recently saw her (she's in her 50's now) at her parent's home, she has a husband and no more problems. Like Forrest Gump said: "life is like a box of chocolates..."
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-02-05 07:49 in reply to msofiagomez
Cute little girl. My friend's daughter. He just passed away, and she's in her 50's. Time marches on.
Cute little girl. My friend's daughter. He just passed away, and she's in her 50's. Time marches on.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-09 07:55
I took my friend's daughter, Tina (left), and two of her friends (Amy & Laura) to the public pool at Centereach Long Island for the day. These are the 3 little monsters.
I took my friend's daughter, Tina (left), and two of her friends (Amy & Laura) to the public pool at Centereach Long Island for the day. These are the 3 little monsters.
manabout50 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-28 16:37
what amazes me of all the so so many pics you have taken how much detail you can remember about each one...my memorys not that good.....
what amazes me of all the so so many pics you have taken how much detail you can remember about each one...my memorys not that good.....
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-28 16:36 in reply to manabout50
Some of it I wrote down, some of it I remember them personally.
Some of it I wrote down, some of it I remember them personally.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-28 16:37 in reply to manabout50
I didn't remember Tina's friends names until I saw her (grown-up) 2 years ago and she told me.
I didn't remember Tina's friends names until I saw her (grown-up) 2 years ago and she told me.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-13 06:33
More of the 3 little monsters at the public pool in Centereach.
More of the 3 little monsters at the public pool in Centereach.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-17 05:01
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ะขะพ ะปะธ ัะผััะฐะตััั,ัะพ ะปะธ ัะฐััะตััะปัั,ััะพ ะตะณะพ ัะฝะธะผะฐัั ะฝะฐ ะบะฐะผะตัั...
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-17 18:54 in reply to alstarr31
I believe he was just embarassed from all the photos I was taking.
I believe he was just embarassed from all the photos I was taking.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-10-11 04:11 in reply to davemonson
I took a lot of photos to get to that point.
I took a lot of photos to get to that point.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-11-16 23:05 in reply to littlechaser
I believe one of this series got published.
I believe one of this series got published.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-12 07:36
My Mom was still in the house in Syosset, NY; and I just graduated from college, on my way to a tour of duty in the US Navy. My years in Italy (both in and out of the Navy) soon followed.
My Mom was still in the house in Syosset, NY; and I just graduated from college, on my way to a tour of duty in the US Navy. My years in Italy (both in and out of the Navy) soon followed.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:00
Many of the people in that area were of Portuguese descent - Jackie and his sister were.
Many of the people in that area were of Portuguese descent - Jackie and his sister were.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-17 05:02
.....ะฟะพัะพะผั ััะพ ะผั ะฟะธะปะพัั,ะฝะตะฑะพ ะฝะฐั ัะพะดะธะผัะน ะดะพะผ....ัะฝัะน ะฒะพะทะดัั ะพะฟะปะฐะฒะฐัะตะปั....:-))))))))
.....ะฟะพัะพะผั ััะพ ะผั ะฟะธะปะพัั,ะฝะตะฑะพ ะฝะฐั ัะพะดะธะผัะน ะดะพะผ....ัะฝัะน ะฒะพะทะดัั ะพะฟะปะฐะฒะฐัะตะปั....:-))))))))
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-17 05:05
ะะฐะบะพะน ะบัะฐัะธะฒะพะต,ะพัะบัััะพะต ะปะธัะพ!ะะฐะบะธะต ะณะปะฐะทะฐ!!!!!
ะะฐะบะพะน ะบัะฐัะธะฒะพะต,ะพัะบัััะพะต ะปะธัะพ!ะะฐะบะธะต ะณะปะฐะทะฐ!!!!!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-18 00:49 in reply to alstarr31
Occhi bellissimi, questo bimbo greco-americano.
Occhi bellissimi, questo bimbo greco-americano.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-21 20:52
College girl handing out leaflets near Borough Hall in NYC. OK, so college girls are just a slightly bigger version of "cute kid" for me. So, SUE ME!
College girl handing out leaflets near Borough Hall in NYC. OK, so college girls are just a slightly bigger version of "cute kid" for me. So, SUE ME!
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-11-02 00:15 in reply to ducman4988
OH GOSH !!!!! NOW YOU MADE ME FEEL OLD !!! AHAHAHAHAHA
OH GOSH !!!!! NOW YOU MADE ME FEEL OLD !!! AHAHAHAHAHA
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-11-02 21:40 in reply to jansavik
Well, in the 70's I was young. Not anymore.
Well, in the 70's I was young. Not anymore.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-12 20:56 in reply to camolam
That's about this boy's age. I think he was of Portugeuse descent (a lot in that area).
That's about this boy's age. I think he was of Portugeuse descent (a lot in that area).
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-21 20:49
College girl handing out leaflets near Borough Hall in NYC. Ok, so the cute college girl just noticed the photographer!
College girl handing out leaflets near Borough Hall in NYC. Ok, so the cute college girl just noticed the photographer!
deafmonkey ๐ท๐ด 2023-12-14 00:22
Very cute she is ... have more of her? She's got a lovely body, especially her bottom
Very cute she is ... have more of her? She's got a lovely body, especially her bottom
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:06
Eddie supervising me while I was working the front desk at the York YMCA. Eddie was on the York Y diving team, and there are photos of him there also.
Eddie supervising me while I was working the front desk at the York YMCA. Eddie was on the York Y diving team, and there are photos of him there also.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-27 02:18
John was one of my students at the York Vo-Tech School when I taught there in 1978. He also lived local to the York Y on Newberry St, where this photo was taken.
John was one of my students at the York Vo-Tech School when I taught there in 1978. He also lived local to the York Y on Newberry St, where this photo was taken.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:54
Was this after a shower? So you saw him in a locker room or something?
Was this after a shower? So you saw him in a locker room or something?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:59 in reply to dangerwillrob
He was just getting out of the pool at the YMCA. I was substitute teaching at 9th grade in the local Vo- Tech, John was one of my students (a LONG time ago).
He was just getting out of the pool at the YMCA. I was substitute teaching at 9th grade in the local Vo- Tech, John was one of my students (a LONG time ago).
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:05 in reply to ducman4988
Ah ok, so you didn't see him in the locker room?
Ah ok, so you didn't see him in the locker room?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:23 in reply to dangerwillrob
I may have later when I went to change; but, no, that's not where we knew each other.
I may have later when I went to change; but, no, that's not where we knew each other.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-29 21:50 in reply to ducman4988
Were boys pretty open in the locker room? Or were they shy when you were there?
Were boys pretty open in the locker room? Or were they shy when you were there?
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-29 23:03 in reply to ducman4988
If I ever acted shy in the locker room my dad would tell me to stop being weird lol
If I ever acted shy in the locker room my dad would tell me to stop being weird lol
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-20 02:15 in reply to zlotyfanfeet
...thinking back; it was SO EASY to take beautiful photos of kids back in those days.
...thinking back; it was SO EASY to take beautiful photos of kids back in those days.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-12 07:47
Two little local munchkins playing on the street right outside the York YMCA on Newberry Street. This series was published in my 1996 book.
Two little local munchkins playing on the street right outside the York YMCA on Newberry Street. This series was published in my 1996 book.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-05-06 15:04
Gone are the days when you could casually take photos of kids playing.
Gone are the days when you could casually take photos of kids playing.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:04
Betsy and her little brother used to come down to the York Y all the time to go swimming. Local kids, didn't have much, simpler times. This was the last time I saw this little girl.
Betsy and her little brother used to come down to the York Y all the time to go swimming. Local kids, didn't have much, simpler times. This was the last time I saw this little girl.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:56
It's funny, hearing about her taking her brother to the pool reminds me of when my older cousin would take me and my little brother to the pool. She always made us go into the locker room with her. She said she wanted to keep an eye on us.
It's funny, hearing about her taking her brother to the pool reminds me of when my older cousin would take me and my little brother to the pool. She always made us go into the locker room with her. She said she wanted to keep an eye on us.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:00 in reply to dangerwillrob
Cute story; things were so much simpler back then.
Cute story; things were so much simpler back then.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:00 in reply to ducman4988
Yes they were, it is a fond memory of mine, made me more confident. Would love to tell you the story sometime.
Yes they were, it is a fond memory of mine, made me more confident. Would love to tell you the story sometime.
zlotyfanfeet ๐ฌ๐ต 2021-06-20 02:10
now you quitly know me, you will easily understand that i love her pose so much!
now you quitly know me, you will easily understand that i love her pose so much!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-08 17:41
This one made it to my 1996 book. Local kid taken in front of the York (PA) YMCA on Newberry St.
This one made it to my 1996 book. Local kid taken in front of the York (PA) YMCA on Newberry St.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-12 08:16
Cute little Randy, one of the kids from a class I was teaching at York Vo-Tech in York, PA. This was at my Mom's rental apartment in Whitestone, NY. My Mom and sister had just moved out of our family home in Syosset, NY after more than 20 years. My sister soon moved to Roslyn NY and got married. My Mom moved to Douglaston NY where she lived until she passed in 2007.
Cute little Randy, one of the kids from a class I was teaching at York Vo-Tech in York, PA. This was at my Mom's rental apartment in Whitestone, NY. My Mom and sister had just moved out of our family home in Syosset, NY after more than 20 years. My sister soon moved to Roslyn NY and got married. My Mom moved to Douglaston NY where she lived until she passed in 2007.
jazz-sax ๐ท๐บ 2022-08-09 09:48 in reply to ducman4988
do you know something about Randy? How he is now?
do you know something about Randy? How he is now?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 23:39 in reply to jazz-sax
I haven't heard from him since I stopped teaching HS in the 80's.
I haven't heard from him since I stopped teaching HS in the 80's.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:17
The spontaneity of taking a photo of a young girl (maybe 18-19) working as a waitress in Gaithersburg, MD. This world doesn't exist anymore.
The spontaneity of taking a photo of a young girl (maybe 18-19) working as a waitress in Gaithersburg, MD. This world doesn't exist anymore.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:07
Daughter of my boss, Todd Dieterly (I forgot her first name), at work in Cetrom Engineering of Gaithersburg. Yes, this was posed.
Daughter of my boss, Todd Dieterly (I forgot her first name), at work in Cetrom Engineering of Gaithersburg. Yes, this was posed.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-04 06:47
Young girl collecting "something" for charity on the streets of Lacrosse, WI. I thought she was cute, stopped, and took a few pictures. THAT WAS IT! ...can't do that anymore.
Young girl collecting "something" for charity on the streets of Lacrosse, WI. I thought she was cute, stopped, and took a few pictures. THAT WAS IT! ...can't do that anymore.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:25
Muscles. I went to Syrcause with some friends of mine from York PA. We stopped by someone's house, there were some very animated kids there, including this little boy who was eating breakfast in his underwear. Simpler times.
Muscles. I went to Syrcause with some friends of mine from York PA. We stopped by someone's house, there were some very animated kids there, including this little boy who was eating breakfast in his underwear. Simpler times.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-22 17:27
He didn't care that you were taking pics of him in his briefs?
He didn't care that you were taking pics of him in his briefs?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-22 19:20 in reply to dangerwillrob
Well, at that time (1978), people weren't that uptight about everything like they are nowadays. He was just a bunch of kids running around their house.
Well, at that time (1978), people weren't that uptight about everything like they are nowadays. He was just a bunch of kids running around their house.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 02:38
2 early teen girls acting goofy while having their picture taken. I was at the motel in Lacrosse when I was doing some engineering work for a company in York, PA.
2 early teen girls acting goofy while having their picture taken. I was at the motel in Lacrosse when I was doing some engineering work for a company in York, PA.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-15 18:05
Kids never cease to fascinate me - boys, girls, teens, even very young adults - they're all cute in their own way.
Kids never cease to fascinate me - boys, girls, teens, even very young adults - they're all cute in their own way.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:59
Cute teenie (maybe 18) making her way through college in New Hope PA by giving rides to tourists.
Cute teenie (maybe 18) making her way through college in New Hope PA by giving rides to tourists.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:04 in reply to ducman4988
Did she seem to notice or care that he was in tighty whities?
Did she seem to notice or care that he was in tighty whities?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 06:07 in reply to dangerwillrob
People were much less caring about that at that time. I remember where I grew up - Syosset NY - the neighbor kids, both boys and girls, would run around their house naked a lot of time. People just weren't that concerned about that at that time.
People were much less caring about that at that time. I remember where I grew up - Syosset NY - the neighbor kids, both boys and girls, would run around their house naked a lot of time. People just weren't that concerned about that at that time.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-29 21:50 in reply to ducman4988
Well, if that is the case, she probably doesn't really care he is in briefs. I wonder if he ever ran around naked at home
Well, if that is the case, she probably doesn't really care he is in briefs. I wonder if he ever ran around naked at home
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-29 23:04 in reply to ducman4988
Well, at least he was polite enough to put on a brief, and not make a guest uncomfortable by being naked in front of you
Well, at least he was polite enough to put on a brief, and not make a guest uncomfortable by being naked in front of you
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 01:46
Another "pool shark" at the motel indoor swimming pool in Lacrosse WI. This was 45 years ago, I was staying at that motel while working at a local company. I took a camera down to the pool and took some photos of the kids playing there. Think I can do that nowadays?
Another "pool shark" at the motel indoor swimming pool in Lacrosse WI. This was 45 years ago, I was staying at that motel while working at a local company. I took a camera down to the pool and took some photos of the kids playing there. Think I can do that nowadays?
bx9966 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:58
No somebody would complain or call the police. 45 years ago I was 16 . When I was 18 I knew a 13 year old girl who liked me. We hung out and nobody said anything early 80s a different time.
No somebody would complain or call the police. 45 years ago I was 16 . When I was 18 I knew a 13 year old girl who liked me. We hung out and nobody said anything early 80s a different time.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 05:58 in reply to bx9966
So many years ago - have we gone forward or gone backwards?
So many years ago - have we gone forward or gone backwards?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-22 05:51
I was in Ontario both in the summer and winter, working as a start-up engineer for York-Shipley out of York PA. Of course I always had a camera with me.
I was in Ontario both in the summer and winter, working as a start-up engineer for York-Shipley out of York PA. Of course I always had a camera with me.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-12 23:26
2 teen (college age) horse-and-buggy drivers giving rides to the tourists in New Hope PA.
2 teen (college age) horse-and-buggy drivers giving rides to the tourists in New Hope PA.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-13 08:08
CPC - Community Progress Counsel. I was a (one) summer counselor for the CPC, which provided programs for children of migrant workers.
CPC - Community Progress Counsel. I was a (one) summer counselor for the CPC, which provided programs for children of migrant workers.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-08 20:19
Daughter of my boss at Cetrom Engineering in Gaithersburg, Pat Ochoa. Taken on commission with a Mamiya 645
Daughter of my boss at Cetrom Engineering in Gaithersburg, Pat Ochoa. Taken on commission with a Mamiya 645
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-13 08:10
The two teen daughters of a fellow member of the Art League of Germantown. This was at their home in Gaithersburg, MD.
The two teen daughters of a fellow member of the Art League of Germantown. This was at their home in Gaithersburg, MD.
zlotyfanfeet ๐ฌ๐ต 2021-06-20 02:14
already told how beautiful is this girl! and remember you answered that yu get only one or two pics of this black cute princess
already told how beautiful is this girl! and remember you answered that yu get only one or two pics of this black cute princess
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-20 02:18 in reply to zlotyfanfeet
I think I have 5 total. She was the daughter of a co-worker in the office in Gaithersburg MD. She unexpectedly showed up, and I just happened to have my Mamiya 645 camera with me. What luck!
I think I have 5 total. She was the daughter of a co-worker in the office in Gaithersburg MD. She unexpectedly showed up, and I just happened to have my Mamiya 645 camera with me. What luck!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-01-17 00:51 in reply to zlotylovingfeet
I agree, she is SO SWEET. How many times have you come and gone from imgsrc?
I agree, she is SO SWEET. How many times have you come and gone from imgsrc?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-15 06:04
Mia, 15-year-old daughter of a co-worker of mine at CETROM Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. Taken with a Mamiya 645 Pro. She's SUCH A CUTE KID!
Mia, 15-year-old daughter of a co-worker of mine at CETROM Engineering in Gaithersburg, MD. Taken with a Mamiya 645 Pro. She's SUCH A CUTE KID!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-08 01:14
Series of photos (taken on commission) of two adorable Indian-American (not to be confused with American-Indian) teens in Germantown MD. Mom was a member of the Art League of Germantown, like me. Gitiga (right, I think) is 15, Kriti (left, I think) is 19.
Series of photos (taken on commission) of two adorable Indian-American (not to be confused with American-Indian) teens in Germantown MD. Mom was a member of the Art League of Germantown, like me. Gitiga (right, I think) is 15, Kriti (left, I think) is 19.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-26 05:26 in reply to taylorscout2
Yes, she is. Ms. Suite was really sweet!
Yes, she is. Ms. Suite was really sweet!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-20 21:32
Former friend's two "little girls" again - this time in their early 20's. Towson, MD.
Former friend's two "little girls" again - this time in their early 20's. Towson, MD.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-02-13 02:27
Boy, I sure took a lot of photos of this kid. At her Mom's home in Gaithersburg, MD
Boy, I sure took a lot of photos of this kid. At her Mom's home in Gaithersburg, MD
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-12-28 01:35
These two little girls (19 and 15) were SO CUTE. Daughters of a colleague of mine at the Germantown (MD) Art Club.
These two little girls (19 and 15) were SO CUTE. Daughters of a colleague of mine at the Germantown (MD) Art Club.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-29 02:00
Tom's little girls, at 19 and 15. Taken at their home in Monkton MD. Of course now he's a mortal enemy because I took cute pix of his kids.
Tom's little girls, at 19 and 15. Taken at their home in Monkton MD. Of course now he's a mortal enemy because I took cute pix of his kids.
lostroiro ๐จ๐ฆ 2020-06-26 22:36 in reply to ducman4988
Sounds like Tom's got a real stick up his arse...
Sounds like Tom's got a real stick up his arse...
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-06-27 06:29 in reply to lostroiro
Yes, he is. Typical right-wing engineer. We had other issues (not with the girls), but I don't want to get into it.
Yes, he is. Typical right-wing engineer. We had other issues (not with the girls), but I don't want to get into it.
lostroiro ๐จ๐ฆ 2020-06-27 15:53 in reply to ducman4988
Of course, there's no need to dwell on hurts from the past... just relish in the good parts of it, like what you so wonderfully capture in these photos :-)
Of course, there's no need to dwell on hurts from the past... just relish in the good parts of it, like what you so wonderfully capture in these photos :-)
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-24 23:48
Did all boys eat their breakfast in tighty whities back then? I thought that was just us 80's and 90's kids lol
Did all boys eat their breakfast in tighty whities back then? I thought that was just us 80's and 90's kids lol
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-12 00:54
Do you plan to upload more for this series? I love the quality and how candid they are! It gives me a feeling of nostalgia and fills me with happy memories. Please keep up to amazing work!!
Do you plan to upload more for this series? I love the quality and how candid they are! It gives me a feeling of nostalgia and fills me with happy memories. Please keep up to amazing work!!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-12 02:45 in reply to dangerwillrob
Thank you for your compliments. I have a few more it's difficult to find the negatives at this point.
Thank you for your compliments. I have a few more it's difficult to find the negatives at this point.
dangerwillrob ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-13 03:42 in reply to ducman4988
You are very welcome, and I hope to see some of the others of the boys in their tighty whities. I love seeing them just being candid and totally nonchalant
You are very welcome, and I hope to see some of the others of the boys in their tighty whities. I love seeing them just being candid and totally nonchalant
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-13 03:42 in reply to dangerwillrob
That's how relaxed it was back at that time.
That's how relaxed it was back at that time.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-12 23:19
Not with the swim team, so I've posted them in this "misc." USA kids album.
Not with the swim team, so I've posted them in this "misc." USA kids album.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-12 07:38
Julia Oster, at a family 90th birthday party for my Aunt Lucy in Georgia. Julia graduated from college and is grad school.
Julia Oster, at a family 90th birthday party for my Aunt Lucy in Georgia. Julia graduated from college and is grad school.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-04-27 00:18
The last ones of my niece, Julia, and her father, and her friend, at home in Alpharetta, GA
The last ones of my niece, Julia, and her father, and her friend, at home in Alpharetta, GA
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-08 20:24
Teen stripper at Jimmy's Bar in Madison AL. This was taken at her friend's home in Ardmore TN. She may have been legal, but for me she still a "kid". This was to be one of the photos in a new book I was planning on young strippers; before the Gestapo got to me and shut me down.
Teen stripper at Jimmy's Bar in Madison AL. This was taken at her friend's home in Ardmore TN. She may have been legal, but for me she still a "kid". This was to be one of the photos in a new book I was planning on young strippers; before the Gestapo got to me and shut me down.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-08 17:28
Cute young girl posing at a biker rally at Sonics restaurant in Madison AL. I have a whole bunch of these in the YL album. At this age (late teens), they're somewhere between "cute kid" and "pretty young woman" for me.
Cute young girl posing at a biker rally at Sonics restaurant in Madison AL. I have a whole bunch of these in the YL album. At this age (late teens), they're somewhere between "cute kid" and "pretty young woman" for me.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-09 01:03 in reply to deliriumtremens
Yeah, she was about the cutest of those "barely legals".
Yeah, she was about the cutest of those "barely legals".
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-09 01:05 in reply to deliriumtremens
I suppose she epitomizes the term "Southern Belle".
I suppose she epitomizes the term "Southern Belle".
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-11 23:15 in reply to deliriumtremens
I'll post more of this little cutie both in both the "kids" album and YL album (still can't figure whether an 18-19 year old is a kid or adult). I've been very busy lately trying to keep from going bankrupt and taking care of a very sick Sister.
I'll post more of this little cutie both in both the "kids" album and YL album (still can't figure whether an 18-19 year old is a kid or adult). I've been very busy lately trying to keep from going bankrupt and taking care of a very sick Sister.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-05 02:41
16-year-old girl in first modelling session at Big Springs Park in Huntsville AL
16-year-old girl in first modelling session at Big Springs Park in Huntsville AL
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-16 18:10
Local girl, I took these at the home of one of my co-workers at Shearer & Associates in Huntsville, AL Her beauty as a child will be preserved forever.
Local girl, I took these at the home of one of my co-workers at Shearer & Associates in Huntsville, AL Her beauty as a child will be preserved forever.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-08 17:27
Cute girl working at a restaurant in Lynchburg, where I went with the Tennesse Valley Sportbike Club on my Ducati.
Cute girl working at a restaurant in Lynchburg, where I went with the Tennesse Valley Sportbike Club on my Ducati.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:52
Introductory photo for my 1976 - 1977 photo show, called "Kids on Kamera", at the Penn State University main campus and various coordinating campuses (or was it 1977-78?). This was before it became illegal to take candid photos of kids.
Introductory photo for my 1976 - 1977 photo show, called "Kids on Kamera", at the Penn State University main campus and various coordinating campuses (or was it 1977-78?). This was before it became illegal to take candid photos of kids.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:53
[See next image for clarification] The tweedy look and sepia tone are real, because that's how I printed it back in the old chemical days.
[See next image for clarification] The tweedy look and sepia tone are real, because that's how I printed it back in the old chemical days.
tomintulum ๐ฒ๐ฝ 2019-02-28 01:46
I like the way you used contrast to make what would be an ordinary photograph extraordinary.
I like the way you used contrast to make what would be an ordinary photograph extraordinary.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-03-01 20:15 in reply to tomintulum
Solarization, back in my chemical photogaphy days. Mid-way through developing, you expose it to white light, then finish the developing. I think there's now a digital way to do it, but I haven't tried it. This photo ended up in my 1977 photo-show at Penn State.
Solarization, back in my chemical photogaphy days. Mid-way through developing, you expose it to white light, then finish the developing. I think there's now a digital way to do it, but I haven't tried it. This photo ended up in my 1977 photo-show at Penn State.
tomintulum ๐ฒ๐ฝ 2019-03-01 21:07 in reply to ducman4988
Interesting, I didn't recognize that in this photograph. I also used solarization for a dramatic effect while printing select photographs.
Interesting, I didn't recognize that in this photograph. I also used solarization for a dramatic effect while printing select photographs.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-03-02 00:47 in reply to tomintulum
I didn't go all the way on this print. I printed about 5, with varying degrees of solarization.
I didn't go all the way on this print. I printed about 5, with varying degrees of solarization.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-19 05:04
My friend's sons at home in Moorestown NJ, playing on their ??? Cute kids when they were little, adulthood has not been kind to them.
My friend's sons at home in Moorestown NJ, playing on their ??? Cute kids when they were little, adulthood has not been kind to them.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-17 05:04
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ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-18 00:40 in reply to alstarr31
This was truly a typical scene in New York a long time ago.
This was truly a typical scene in New York a long time ago.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-10-31 07:21
What a classic piece of street photography. A wonderful shot and great look back at the history of new York. Shots like this belong in the Magnum Collection :)
What a classic piece of street photography. A wonderful shot and great look back at the history of new York. Shots like this belong in the Magnum Collection :)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-10-31 19:50 in reply to jansavik
Thank you - I AGREE! But at this point in my life, there's too much "water under the bridge", and it's close to impossible to get any recognition. Another factor is no-one cares about photojournalism anymore, especially photos taken in the USA.
Thank you - I AGREE! But at this point in my life, there's too much "water under the bridge", and it's close to impossible to get any recognition. Another factor is no-one cares about photojournalism anymore, especially photos taken in the USA.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-11-02 00:14 in reply to ducman4988
Yes i understand. It is so sad though that photos like this and the Photographer dont get the recognition they deserve. I am honoured though to be one of the few that do get to see it and recognise it for the wonderful photo it is :)
Yes i understand. It is so sad though that photos like this and the Photographer dont get the recognition they deserve. I am honoured though to be one of the few that do get to see it and recognise it for the wonderful photo it is :)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-11-02 21:37 in reply to jansavik
I appreciate your comments. Imgsrc is very defective and oftentimes I can't reply to comments through this site. If that is so, you can find my actual email address at: madaiostudios.com
I appreciate your comments. Imgsrc is very defective and oftentimes I can't reply to comments through this site. If that is so, you can find my actual email address at: madaiostudios.com
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-08-30 01:19 in reply to stardate5100
I just got into the US Navy at the time, I was walking from the town of Jacksonville to the port where my ship was docked; and I just happened to walk by this boy and was able to take the very characteristic photo.
I just got into the US Navy at the time, I was walking from the town of Jacksonville to the port where my ship was docked; and I just happened to walk by this boy and was able to take the very characteristic photo.
jazz-sax ๐ท๐บ 2022-08-09 10:00
what has changed since then? I mean, can a photographer shoot unfamiliar children on the street?
what has changed since then? I mean, can a photographer shoot unfamiliar children on the street?
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-10-31 07:23
Another wonderful shot. you are such a great street photographer. Reminds me a lot of some of the street shots by Vivian Meier .
Another wonderful shot. you are such a great street photographer. Reminds me a lot of some of the street shots by Vivian Meier .
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2020-11-02 00:15 in reply to ducman4988
I can see why it got published too. AWESOME shot :) Did you get any more published ?
I can see why it got published too. AWESOME shot :) Did you get any more published ?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-11-02 21:39 in reply to jansavik
I had a 4 page write-up in the "Penn Stater" alumni magazine in the 70's. I've had a few photo shows since then, and have been published sporadically.
I had a 4 page write-up in the "Penn Stater" alumni magazine in the 70's. I've had a few photo shows since then, and have been published sporadically.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-25 01:57 in reply to whatashame2
Simpler times: she was walking by with her boyfriend, I asked her to sit down so I can take a photo - and she did without any fuss. Can you imagine being able to do that now?
Simpler times: she was walking by with her boyfriend, I asked her to sit down so I can take a photo - and she did without any fuss. Can you imagine being able to do that now?
whatashame2 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-25 22:13 in reply to ducman4988
not today, freedom has gone, being free to appreciate beauty now comes with a price which is very sad.
not today, freedom has gone, being free to appreciate beauty now comes with a price which is very sad.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-26 00:18 in reply to whatashame2
I think in the current climate people have gone totally insane.
I think in the current climate people have gone totally insane.
whatashame2 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-27 23:44 in reply to ducman4988
I would agree, fear of what others think has replaced love of beautiful things.
I would agree, fear of what others think has replaced love of beautiful things.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-07-16 20:41 in reply to bongoy
No, unfortunately this is the only one I had of this pretty little teenie. This was the only time I saw her.
No, unfortunately this is the only one I had of this pretty little teenie. This was the only time I saw her.
stardate5100 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 03:41
Did you send her a copy of the photo? That would have been a good reward for her willingness and beauty.
Did you send her a copy of the photo? That would have been a good reward for her willingness and beauty.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-09 23:12 in reply to stardate5100
Unfortunately No. I never got her address.
Unfortunately No. I never got her address.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-12-28 00:14
At home in Morehead City, NC. Enid K's "big" brother, at 12 years old.
At home in Morehead City, NC. Enid K's "big" brother, at 12 years old.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-08-26 18:36 in reply to uruguayosorete
Thank you. I appreciate yours also. Where do you find all those photos. These are all photos I took many years ago.
Thank you. I appreciate yours also. Where do you find all those photos. These are all photos I took many years ago.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-26 18:51 in reply to likemature
Thank you. Beautiful young girl - amazing how at that time you can always walk around and find things like that!
Thank you. Beautiful young girl - amazing how at that time you can always walk around and find things like that!
kimmiespapa ๐บ๐ธ 2020-10-26 21:28 in reply to ducman4988
I don't comment often, but always enjoy your sets. Love the beauty & innocence of young boys & girls!!
I don't comment often, but always enjoy your sets. Love the beauty & innocence of young boys & girls!!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-10-26 23:58 in reply to kimmiespapa
Always my passion; hope I left a favorable mark in the world. I'm now looking for any photo I've taken in the past 50 years that I never printed or scanned before but is worthy of showing to others, like this one.
Always my passion; hope I left a favorable mark in the world. I'm now looking for any photo I've taken in the past 50 years that I never printed or scanned before but is worthy of showing to others, like this one.
zlotyfanfeet ๐ฌ๐ต 2021-06-20 02:27
and thank you very much to take time to answer me, your albums deserves thousands and thousands coms!
and thank you very much to take time to answer me, your albums deserves thousands and thousands coms!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-20 03:51 in reply to zlotyfanfeet
Enid Kay, left, I took photos of from 1977 to 1984.
Enid Kay, left, I took photos of from 1977 to 1984.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-01-10 05:21
19-year-old Army Specialist (I forgot her name after all these years). We were in Korea for an US Army exercise with the South Korean army. [Like I've said, I can't decide whether a 19-year-old should be in a "kid" album or a "young lady" album.
19-year-old Army Specialist (I forgot her name after all these years). We were in Korea for an US Army exercise with the South Korean army. [Like I've said, I can't decide whether a 19-year-old should be in a "kid" album or a "young lady" album.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-01-10 05:22
19-year-old Army Specialist (I forgot her name after all these years). We were in Korea for an US Army exercise with the South Korean army. [Like I've said, I can't decide whether a 19-year-old should be in a "kid" album or a "young lady" album.
19-year-old Army Specialist (I forgot her name after all these years). We were in Korea for an US Army exercise with the South Korean army. [Like I've said, I can't decide whether a 19-year-old should be in a "kid" album or a "young lady" album.