sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:49
As you know. I won't vote for the photos, only because I don't want to spoil the upvotes. Maurizio is classic and gorgeous. Exactly what I would have been smitten by in 1976, when I was 16.
As you know. I won't vote for the photos, only because I don't want to spoil the upvotes. Maurizio is classic and gorgeous. Exactly what I would have been smitten by in 1976, when I was 16.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:21 in reply to sammy-hartland
This one is one of the best I took of Maurizio - not only as far as beauty, but also as far as photographic composition.
This one is one of the best I took of Maurizio - not only as far as beauty, but also as far as photographic composition.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:24 in reply to sammy-hartland
In fact, the reflection from the rocks lightened up the shadowy areas, an effect I always looked for. His last name is Leotta, and he became an accountant.
In fact, the reflection from the rocks lightened up the shadowy areas, an effect I always looked for. His last name is Leotta, and he became an accountant.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:27 in reply to sammy-hartland
In fact, YOU'VE CONVINCED ME. I'm going to make this my album lead photo!
In fact, YOU'VE CONVINCED ME. I'm going to make this my album lead photo!
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-24 02:02 in reply to ducman4988
The composition is just as good as the subject's beauty. Good choice.
The composition is just as good as the subject's beauty. Good choice.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-04-24 17:18
Carlo pointing out something or other, while swimming at the pleasure boat harbor near Porto Salvo. This kid was TOO CUTE, and it took me 45 years to find the negatives.
Carlo pointing out something or other, while swimming at the pleasure boat harbor near Porto Salvo. This kid was TOO CUTE, and it took me 45 years to find the negatives.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:14 in reply to sammy-hartland
Absolutely beautiful little boy. I had posted several photos of him before from prints I made 30 years ago. Then I went back through the negatives and found some more; this was one of them. I looked for him (grown-up) when I went to back to Gaeta early this year, couldn't find him.
Absolutely beautiful little boy. I had posted several photos of him before from prints I made 30 years ago. Then I went back through the negatives and found some more; this was one of them. I looked for him (grown-up) when I went to back to Gaeta early this year, couldn't find him.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-24 02:08 in reply to ducman4988
I wonder if they also look back, and think about how gorgeous they were, and how simple and marvellous their lives were?
I wonder if they also look back, and think about how gorgeous they were, and how simple and marvellous their lives were?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-26 22:43 in reply to sammy-hartland
In Italy, most of them remember me from their old photos - and the reception(s) are good. Not so in the USA, the land of internet-based conspiracy plots
In Italy, most of them remember me from their old photos - and the reception(s) are good. Not so in the USA, the land of internet-based conspiracy plots
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-09-26 16:53
Armando, a beautifully preserved Ektachrome slide of a beautiful child. Armando Mancini passed away in his 20's.
Armando, a beautifully preserved Ektachrome slide of a beautiful child. Armando Mancini passed away in his 20's.
atestis ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-04 20:58
Your photos are truly extraordinary! The world was more simple and beautiful back then.
Your photos are truly extraordinary! The world was more simple and beautiful back then.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-05 01:53 in reply to atestis
Yes, it definitely was. I haven't been able to figure out the world as it currently is; that's why I keep on going back to my beautiful child photography.
Yes, it definitely was. I haven't been able to figure out the world as it currently is; that's why I keep on going back to my beautiful child photography.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-01-08 19:33
Armando passed away about 10 years after I took this photo. Scanned from a 40 year old Ektachrome slide. He was a beautiful little boy.
Armando passed away about 10 years after I took this photo. Scanned from a 40 year old Ektachrome slide. He was a beautiful little boy.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-13 22:33 in reply to alstarr31
Very much occur. I'm going to import the Armando photos from my "Bambini di Gaeta - 70's" album to here since Armando was from that area of Gaeta.
Very much occur. I'm going to import the Armando photos from my "Bambini di Gaeta - 70's" album to here since Armando was from that area of Gaeta.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-14 09:43 in reply to ducman4988
Eh,if they were of a large resolution,I'd make photo picture of them with your permission,of course!
Eh,if they were of a large resolution,I'd make photo picture of them with your permission,of course!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-15 01:21 in reply to alstarr31
How do I give you large resolution through imgsrc.ru? I knew how to do it in Flickr, but not here.
How do I give you large resolution through imgsrc.ru? I knew how to do it in Flickr, but not here.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-15 07:25
Oh,you are registered in Flicker,if possible your nickname is there and your permition to copy photos.Thank you.
Oh,you are registered in Flicker,if possible your nickname is there and your permition to copy photos.Thank you.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-15 20:20 in reply to alstarr31
I was there for years, then they decided to delete me for the same photos. I'm not going back - and in fact I'm exploring the possibility of a civil action. I'm still there with another account under a pseudo-name, but I'm just observing and not posting much. I have a website at madaiostudios.com.
I was there for years, then they decided to delete me for the same photos. I'm not going back - and in fact I'm exploring the possibility of a civil action. I'm still there with another account under a pseudo-name, but I'm just observing and not posting much. I have a website at madaiostudios.com.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-04 14:06 in reply to alstarr31
I'm back on Flickr, under morteaifascisti2015. The password for this album is "mergellina86".
I'm back on Flickr, under morteaifascisti2015. The password for this album is "mergellina86".
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-15 21:51
It is a pitty!I was removed from some sites.I don't published anything on Flicker and I'll probably not.
It is a pitty!I was removed from some sites.I don't published anything on Flicker and I'll probably not.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-05-25 02:18 in reply to thevvitch
Yeah, very definitely a good-looking youngster
Yeah, very definitely a good-looking youngster
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-27 01:57
OMG What is with the vote button count. Im so sorry i voted and the count went from 46 to 1 .
OMG What is with the vote button count. Im so sorry i voted and the count went from 46 to 1 .
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-27 21:58 in reply to jansavik
I don't know what's going on. It happened to several other posters before; now it seems it's happening only to me. Complaining to the idiots controlling imgsrc is useless - they won't do anything. Sometimes the votes get accumulated on the first photo in the album. However, I can't find out where all the votes went to in THIS album.
I don't know what's going on. It happened to several other posters before; now it seems it's happening only to me. Complaining to the idiots controlling imgsrc is useless - they won't do anything. Sometimes the votes get accumulated on the first photo in the album. However, I can't find out where all the votes went to in THIS album.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 00:47 in reply to ducman4988
Its certainly strange and HIGHLY annoying. I am scared now to vote in case i remove all your counts. Just consider me as voted in EVERY PHOTO LOL
Its certainly strange and HIGHLY annoying. I am scared now to vote in case i remove all your counts. Just consider me as voted in EVERY PHOTO LOL
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-28 02:16 in reply to jansavik
OK, I will. Maybe try it out on something that only has 2 votes. These idiots in imgsrc really don't care.
OK, I will. Maybe try it out on something that only has 2 votes. These idiots in imgsrc really don't care.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 02:58 in reply to ducman4988
No they dont. They certainly dont seem interested in the slightest about improving the site. Its had the SAME features and SAME look for years.
No they dont. They certainly dont seem interested in the slightest about improving the site. Its had the SAME features and SAME look for years.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:36 in reply to jansavik
That has happened to me too many times, so I just stopped voting. I clicked a thumbs-up, and 400 votes disappeared once.
That has happened to me too many times, so I just stopped voting. I clicked a thumbs-up, and 400 votes disappeared once.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-13 04:17 in reply to tr4vels.photo
Yes, they are. It was SO MUCH FUN, spending half he summer taking photos of this group of ragazzini in Gaeta Elena.
Yes, they are. It was SO MUCH FUN, spending half he summer taking photos of this group of ragazzini in Gaeta Elena.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:45
The boy on the left is absolutely stunning. I can't imagine what it must have been like to see such scenery on a daily basis.
The boy on the left is absolutely stunning. I can't imagine what it must have been like to see such scenery on a daily basis.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:19 in reply to sammy-hartland
I thought so too. I also have some color negatives which he's in, but they've faded so bad over the years I haven't even bothered scanning them.
I thought so too. I also have some color negatives which he's in, but they've faded so bad over the years I haven't even bothered scanning them.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-24 02:04 in reply to ducman4988
I'm sure that you can tweak the faded colour at some point?
I'm sure that you can tweak the faded colour at some point?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-26 22:42 in reply to sammy-hartland
I think the color negs have gone beyond the point of no return.
I think the color negs have gone beyond the point of no return.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-29 17:02 in reply to sammy-hartland
It's amazing how far off the color has gotten. I preserved the slides with something called "Permafilm" in the 1970's, which seemed to work well. Amazing how technology has changed over the years.
It's amazing how far off the color has gotten. I preserved the slides with something called "Permafilm" in the 1970's, which seemed to work well. Amazing how technology has changed over the years.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:20 in reply to sammy-hartland
CARLO!!! What a beautiful child. This one was scanned only 2 years ago.
CARLO!!! What a beautiful child. This one was scanned only 2 years ago.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-24 07:11
ะฅะฐั ะฐั ะฐ,ัะปะฐะดะบะฐั ััะพะธัะฐ!ะะฐัะฐะฝั ะฟัะพััะพ ััะดะพ!
ะฅะฐั ะฐั ะฐ,ัะปะฐะดะบะฐั ััะพะธัะฐ!ะะฐัะฐะฝั ะฟัะพััะพ ััะดะพ!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-25 02:10 in reply to alstarr31
The two on the left and right are brothers. Antonio and Armando Mancini
The two on the left and right are brothers. Antonio and Armando Mancini
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-25 03:56 in reply to ducman4988
It is wonderful.You are remember all boys
It is wonderful.You are remember all boys
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 00:49 in reply to ducman4988
You would definitely not think this was taken in the 70s. Its a wonderfully fresh image. Testimony to your great skill :) :)
You would definitely not think this was taken in the 70s. Its a wonderfully fresh image. Testimony to your great skill :) :)
radiatorobert ๐ฐ๐ช 2021-07-10 22:26
People ..great set... thanks for pw.. jealous people cause lots of pain...
People ..great set... thanks for pw.. jealous people cause lots of pain...
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-07-10 22:49 in reply to radiatorobert
Cute group of buddies! There are many problems taking photos of kids nowadays.
Cute group of buddies! There are many problems taking photos of kids nowadays.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-12 23:48 in reply to alstarr31
Concur - questo ragazzino e' molto bello. Very much Southern Italian.
Concur - questo ragazzino e' molto bello. Very much Southern Italian.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-02-13 03:00 in reply to peachkid
Looks like it. I didn't scan this 1976 photo until 2016 (40 years)
Looks like it. I didn't scan this 1976 photo until 2016 (40 years)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-25 15:25
My favorite portrait of Erasmo. A simple photo of an Italian child sitting at the water's edge in a Southern Italian city - something seen for eons and eons. Amazing how these types of photos have gotten so politicized nowadays.
My favorite portrait of Erasmo. A simple photo of an Italian child sitting at the water's edge in a Southern Italian city - something seen for eons and eons. Amazing how these types of photos have gotten so politicized nowadays.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-01-18 19:09 in reply to mexicankids_4
Thanks. There are a lot of photos of him in this album.
Thanks. There are a lot of photos of him in this album.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-17 21:12 in reply to alexander160297
Dispenseme, pero tengo lo que tengo!
Dispenseme, pero tengo lo que tengo!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-03-01 01:21
One more of Maurizio Leotta as an itsy-bitsy in Gaeta Elena, the future accountant.
One more of Maurizio Leotta as an itsy-bitsy in Gaeta Elena, the future accountant.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-02-13 03:00 in reply to peachkid
I agree. I didn't know his name until 2014 (I asked friends on FB).
I agree. I didn't know his name until 2014 (I asked friends on FB).
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-12 23:47 in reply to alstarr31
You know what, I was never too sure what they were looking for; just that they were cute kids worthy of many photos. I think they were fishing for "cozze" (google it). I got in touch with all of them on FB in 2014 and they got the photos then. A lot of the residents of Gaeta stay in that city, beautiful place to live, I wish I'd never left.
You know what, I was never too sure what they were looking for; just that they were cute kids worthy of many photos. I think they were fishing for "cozze" (google it). I got in touch with all of them on FB in 2014 and they got the photos then. A lot of the residents of Gaeta stay in that city, beautiful place to live, I wish I'd never left.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-13 06:40 in reply to ducman4988
Memories -tender feelings will become stronger than you live long!You are doing a wonderful job!Well done!
Memories -tender feelings will become stronger than you live long!You are doing a wonderful job!Well done!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-11 23:27 in reply to denisbe20
I spent the whole summer taking photos of these cute little "ragazzini" swimming and fishing off the "scogliera" in Gaeta Elena. Then I went back to the USA to find work.
I spent the whole summer taking photos of these cute little "ragazzini" swimming and fishing off the "scogliera" in Gaeta Elena. Then I went back to the USA to find work.
alstarr31 ๐ท๐บ 2019-01-24 07:10
ะัะพััะพ ะฒะตะปะธะบะพะปะตะฟะฝะพ!ะงัะดะตัะฝัะน ัะฝะธะผะพะบ!
ะัะพััะพ ะฒะตะปะธะบะพะปะตะฟะฝะพ!ะงัะดะตัะฝัะน ัะฝะธะผะพะบ!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-01-25 02:08 in reply to alstarr31
Thank you for your comments. This photo was going to be the cover photo of a second book by me, but the book never got published.
Thank you for your comments. This photo was going to be the cover photo of a second book by me, but the book never got published.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-27 22:00 in reply to jansavik
I still have the proof; but in this climate it's not going anywhere. Also, the publisher (he also did my "girlie" book in 1996) ran off to Brazil.
I still have the proof; but in this climate it's not going anywhere. Also, the publisher (he also did my "girlie" book in 1996) ran off to Brazil.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 00:52 in reply to ducman4988
Do you have a digital proof ? :) hint hint hint LOL. But alas you are right , in the present politically correct climate no publisher would accept it. Such a shame :(
Do you have a digital proof ? :) hint hint hint LOL. But alas you are right , in the present politically correct climate no publisher would accept it. Such a shame :(
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-28 02:18 in reply to jansavik
I think I digitized (i.e.; scanned) most of the images in the proof. I forget, do I have your email (dementia is creeping up)?
I think I digitized (i.e.; scanned) most of the images in the proof. I forget, do I have your email (dementia is creeping up)?
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 03:00 in reply to ducman4988
OOOOOO :) :) :) Ill send you an email so you have it again :) :)
OOOOOO :) :) :) Ill send you an email so you have it again :) :)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-18 23:48
Not a high quality photo, but I like the pose; so I've posted it anyway. Another photo i didn't know I had for 44 years. Maurizio grew up to be an accountant!
Not a high quality photo, but I like the pose; so I've posted it anyway. Another photo i didn't know I had for 44 years. Maurizio grew up to be an accountant!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-11 14:56
Do boys always have to show their muscles when a camera is pointed their way? Still, an enjoyable reaction.
Do boys always have to show their muscles when a camera is pointed their way? Still, an enjoyable reaction.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-02-09 16:41 in reply to peachkid
Italian kids (and Europeans in general) were never afraid of showing closeness. That doesn't mean anything actually happened.
Italian kids (and Europeans in general) were never afraid of showing closeness. That doesn't mean anything actually happened.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-12-11 06:47 in reply to lulutza
Erasmo to the left, Antonio (?) to the right. One of the many local kids swimming in the harbor in Gaeta Elena in 1976. There are many photos of them throughout this album.
Erasmo to the left, Antonio (?) to the right. One of the many local kids swimming in the harbor in Gaeta Elena in 1976. There are many photos of them throughout this album.
lulutza ๐ท๐ด 2020-12-12 00:52
have you spoken to him?One of those kids was making a funny face at the camera haha
have you spoken to him?One of those kids was making a funny face at the camera haha
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-12-12 02:36 in reply to lulutza
I probably did; probably nothing important. I was there for 6 weeks that summer, so they were probably getting used to me.
I probably did; probably nothing important. I was there for 6 weeks that summer, so they were probably getting used to me.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-01-18 19:12 in reply to mexicankids_4
Yes he is. Very much southern Italian
Yes he is. Very much southern Italian
mexicankids_4 ๐ฒ๐ฝ 2020-01-21 11:52 in reply to ducman4988
Did you manage to take nudes at that time? at that time the nudity was seen as something more natural, than it is seen now, I imagine that there must also be many nude photos there,
Did you manage to take nudes at that time? at that time the nudity was seen as something more natural, than it is seen now, I imagine that there must also be many nude photos there,
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-01-21 18:51
In Italy, yes. There are a few discreet ones in "Napoli..." (PW: mergellina86), but it's VERY dangerous to do that kind of thing nowadays, unless you're in the far east.
In Italy, yes. There are a few discreet ones in "Napoli..." (PW: mergellina86), but it's VERY dangerous to do that kind of thing nowadays, unless you're in the far east.
proudman21 ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-06-22 15:21
...is it a speck on the negative or... is something falling out of his nose?
...is it a speck on the negative or... is something falling out of his nose?
proudman21 ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-06-22 12:04
Nice picture. I'm trying to imagine the fun these guys had in the summer of '76...It was a summer of extreme heat!
Nice picture. I'm trying to imagine the fun these guys had in the summer of '76...It was a summer of extreme heat!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-22 14:43 in reply to proudman21
The only thing I remember from that Summer is a lot of wet kids in Gaeta Elena.
The only thing I remember from that Summer is a lot of wet kids in Gaeta Elena.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-22 15:21 in reply to proudman21
imgsrc deleted my "Bambini di Europa" album. I'm going to repost the photos, but in a different format. Is "Les Enfants del'Europe" correct. In the meantime I'm going to password protect almost everything (same PW as before). I have enemies out there, I just don't know when or where they'll attack.
imgsrc deleted my "Bambini di Europa" album. I'm going to repost the photos, but in a different format. Is "Les Enfants del'Europe" correct. In the meantime I'm going to password protect almost everything (same PW as before). I have enemies out there, I just don't know when or where they'll attack.
proudman21 ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-06-22 15:39 in reply to ducman4988
I'll suggest ' Enfants d'Europe'. I can't believe you have enemies who don't appreciate your work! How far have we sunk into ridiculous ideas about pictures of children and young adults...It makes me sad and full of shame about today's society... Don't be discouraged by idiots and keep up your fine work!
I'll suggest ' Enfants d'Europe'. I can't believe you have enemies who don't appreciate your work! How far have we sunk into ridiculous ideas about pictures of children and young adults...It makes me sad and full of shame about today's society... Don't be discouraged by idiots and keep up your fine work!
jansavik ๐ธ๐ช 2021-06-25 02:35 in reply to ducman4988
Such a shame it was taken down. I bet they gave no explanation either ?. I would definitely PW more of the albums , you should not have to , but as you say there are FANATICS out there who quiver at such sights.
Such a shame it was taken down. I bet they gave no explanation either ?. I would definitely PW more of the albums , you should not have to , but as you say there are FANATICS out there who quiver at such sights.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-25 04:37 in reply to jansavik
No explanation except for their standard that they post in their FAQ's. You're right, and I'm PW protecting more and more of my albums. I had a very strange comment (NOT pornographic) on one of my photos in the Hampden album, and I believe it was the same person who had been giving me trouble last year. Right after that imgsrc deleted the "Bambini di Europa" album.
No explanation except for their standard that they post in their FAQ's. You're right, and I'm PW protecting more and more of my albums. I had a very strange comment (NOT pornographic) on one of my photos in the Hampden album, and I believe it was the same person who had been giving me trouble last year. Right after that imgsrc deleted the "Bambini di Europa" album.
jansavik ๐ธ๐ช 2021-06-25 02:33 in reply to proudman21
It was one of the HOTTEST Summers all over Europe. It was the great European Drought. I remember us having no drinking water for days and having to cue up at a stand pipe or water tank. I think i spent that entire Summer in just my pants or swimsuit LOL
It was one of the HOTTEST Summers all over Europe. It was the great European Drought. I remember us having no drinking water for days and having to cue up at a stand pipe or water tank. I think i spent that entire Summer in just my pants or swimsuit LOL
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-06-25 04:35 in reply to jansavik
I don't remember that - but I was only in Europe for 3 weeks. Then I went back to the USA and found another job.
I don't remember that - but I was only in Europe for 3 weeks. Then I went back to the USA and found another job.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-11-14 04:40
Cute little teenie - swimming/working down at Gaeta Elena. It took me 48 years to find the negative and scan it. I bet he never realized his photo would appear on the internet so many years later. Taken with a Mamiya C330 camera.
Cute little teenie - swimming/working down at Gaeta Elena. It took me 48 years to find the negative and scan it. I bet he never realized his photo would appear on the internet so many years later. Taken with a Mamiya C330 camera.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-03 02:35
Giacomino didn't change much in 2 years. That's the US Sixthfleet Flagship behind, not too sure - maybe the Albany.
Giacomino didn't change much in 2 years. That's the US Sixthfleet Flagship behind, not too sure - maybe the Albany.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-04 18:39
2 teen boys and an old man, just passing a typical lazy afternoon in Gaeta Elena in 1973. Now the teen boys are close to the age of the old man in this photo - life goes on. Taken with a Mamiya C330, and just scanned in 2019.
2 teen boys and an old man, just passing a typical lazy afternoon in Gaeta Elena in 1973. Now the teen boys are close to the age of the old man in this photo - life goes on. Taken with a Mamiya C330, and just scanned in 2019.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2019-09-29 18:06
Published in the "Penn Stater" alumni magazine in 1977. This was before it was illegal to take "street" photos of children.
Published in the "Penn Stater" alumni magazine in 1977. This was before it was illegal to take "street" photos of children.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-02-17 17:39
The ship in the background is the USS Albany, the one that came after mine. I had been discharged from active duty at that time; but I stayed on to attend the L'Universita' di Napoli (and take a lot of photos). This was taken with a Mamiya C330. The boy I didn't know, but the kids were always jumping into the sea from that point.
The ship in the background is the USS Albany, the one that came after mine. I had been discharged from active duty at that time; but I stayed on to attend the L'Universita' di Napoli (and take a lot of photos). This was taken with a Mamiya C330. The boy I didn't know, but the kids were always jumping into the sea from that point.
qazzzz ๐ธ๐ช 2022-01-25 19:13
a beautiful boy. brutal but not much. physically well developed. the underpants are teasingly pulled up. a photo with a good composition with a ship in the background. the photo looks natural, not staged. this is always an advantage. a talented photographer.
a beautiful boy. brutal but not much. physically well developed. the underpants are teasingly pulled up. a photo with a good composition with a ship in the background. the photo looks natural, not staged. this is always an advantage. a talented photographer.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-01-26 18:50 in reply to qazzzz
Thank you. This is a typical Southern Italian boy, doing his usual boyhood activities. I haven't browsed your website for quite awhile...how is it going? I know you had a lot of photos of your son, ะะฐะฒะตะป(?), which were excellent. However, I always thought you should take a few more photos of your daughters.
Thank you. This is a typical Southern Italian boy, doing his usual boyhood activities. I haven't browsed your website for quite awhile...how is it going? I know you had a lot of photos of your son, ะะฐะฒะตะป(?), which were excellent. However, I always thought you should take a few more photos of your daughters.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-18 00:21
Ragazzo lavorando al porto. Taken with a Mamiya C330 camera 47 years ago, and just recently scanned. A typical scene of a young boy working at the fishing port in Gaeta. Child labor laws didn't exist at that time.
Ragazzo lavorando al porto. Taken with a Mamiya C330 camera 47 years ago, and just recently scanned. A typical scene of a young boy working at the fishing port in Gaeta. Child labor laws didn't exist at that time.
radiatorobert ๐ฐ๐ช 2021-07-10 22:27
They never had a problem working...having fun doing it..you capture it well....
They never had a problem working...having fun doing it..you capture it well....
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-07-10 22:50 in reply to radiatorobert
This is a VERY classic scene of old Italy. I was lucky my subjects were so interesting.
This is a VERY classic scene of old Italy. I was lucky my subjects were so interesting.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-27 22:02 in reply to jansavik
Giovanni (right) was in my "Penn Stater" article, somewhere on this page.
Giovanni (right) was in my "Penn Stater" article, somewhere on this page.
jansavik ๐ฌ๐ง 2021-01-28 00:53 in reply to ducman4988
I will take a look. Hes super handsome ๐๐
I will take a look. Hes super handsome ๐๐
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-05 20:22 in reply to maugly
There was another photo of him that was published many years ago. It's in this album.
There was another photo of him that was published many years ago. It's in this album.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-07 14:48
Taken with Leica IIIf. There's Maurizio Leotta (in many other photos) to the left.
Taken with Leica IIIf. There's Maurizio Leotta (in many other photos) to the left.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-03 20:03 in reply to lulutza
Fishing for cozze. One of the many local kids who went down to the port looking for things to cook that night. Typical of Italy at that time.
Fishing for cozze. One of the many local kids who went down to the port looking for things to cook that night. Typical of Italy at that time.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-03 20:16 in reply to lulutza
I probably have a few more somewhere; but I didn't concentrate solely on him.
I probably have a few more somewhere; but I didn't concentrate solely on him.
lulutza ๐ท๐ด 2021-01-03 11:41
another freediver ? looks like he was happy to have his photo taken
another freediver ? looks like he was happy to have his photo taken
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-03 20:08 in reply to lulutza
That's right. Well, I was well-known at the time for taking photos of the local kids in their natural habitat. That's the old part of the city of Gaeta (Gaeta Vecchia) behind him. They loved "hamming" it up for the camera. I didn't know I had this photo until I started scouring through all my old negatives.
That's right. Well, I was well-known at the time for taking photos of the local kids in their natural habitat. That's the old part of the city of Gaeta (Gaeta Vecchia) behind him. They loved "hamming" it up for the camera. I didn't know I had this photo until I started scouring through all my old negatives.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-18 23:50
Gee, another photo of Carlo - what a surprise! The lazy enjoyable days of childhood, 40 - 50 years ago. Are those days gone forever?
Gee, another photo of Carlo - what a surprise! The lazy enjoyable days of childhood, 40 - 50 years ago. Are those days gone forever?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-18 01:59
Took this in '74, scanned it in 2013, finally figured out I took it in Gaeta Elena a week ago, so I just moved it to this album. I wish I knew his name because I took a bunch of photos of him, and his friend Carlo.
Took this in '74, scanned it in 2013, finally figured out I took it in Gaeta Elena a week ago, so I just moved it to this album. I wish I knew his name because I took a bunch of photos of him, and his friend Carlo.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-19 20:58
Another day, another photo of Carlo. Isn't it a pleasure seeing kids enjoy themselves during the summertime without adults monitoring their every move! No wonder there are so many suicides and dropouts nowadays.
Another day, another photo of Carlo. Isn't it a pleasure seeing kids enjoy themselves during the summertime without adults monitoring their every move! No wonder there are so many suicides and dropouts nowadays.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-25 00:33
2 more photos of this child; Carlos' friend (I wish I remembered his name!)
2 more photos of this child; Carlos' friend (I wish I remembered his name!)
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-03-10 22:27
Handsome little boy jumping into the sea down at one of Gaeta's many ports. An activity boys have done since time immemorial. I never got his name.
Handsome little boy jumping into the sea down at one of Gaeta's many ports. An activity boys have done since time immemorial. I never got his name.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-18 23:41
I don't remember what this cute kid's name was (Carlo's friend), but I SURE TOOK A LOT OF PHOTOS OF HIM.
I don't remember what this cute kid's name was (Carlo's friend), but I SURE TOOK A LOT OF PHOTOS OF HIM.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-07-10 22:53 in reply to radiatorobert
Italian kids loved having their photos taken...at that time!
Italian kids loved having their photos taken...at that time!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-11 14:45
Same boy who was swimming in his underwear in previously posted photos. Taken from Gaeta Elena, that's Gaeta Vecchia in the background. The church of San Francesco is in the middle upper section. That's Maurizio Leotta to the right. All grown now, they can look back to when they were little kiddies.
Same boy who was swimming in his underwear in previously posted photos. Taken from Gaeta Elena, that's Gaeta Vecchia in the background. The church of San Francesco is in the middle upper section. That's Maurizio Leotta to the right. All grown now, they can look back to when they were little kiddies.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-04 20:25
I had this posted in the Gaeta...70's album, then I found out I actually took it in Porto Salvo, so I moved it. (I'm so nitpicky).
I had this posted in the Gaeta...70's album, then I found out I actually took it in Porto Salvo, so I moved it. (I'm so nitpicky).
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-15 14:48 in reply to dorincourt
This was taken down at Porto Salvo, western end of Gaeta. I took a lot of photos there that day. He's also in the photo two down (with his sister?)
This was taken down at Porto Salvo, western end of Gaeta. I took a lot of photos there that day. He's also in the photo two down (with his sister?)
dorincourt ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-05-16 17:36 in reply to ducman4988
Thank you for taking time to give all those details. Nostalgia is behind all of your pictures and I think it's really nice.
Thank you for taking time to give all those details. Nostalgia is behind all of your pictures and I think it's really nice.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-04 03:08
Salvatore was from Gaeta Elena, but here he is on the schoolyard in front of my "palazzo" (apartment building); so I'm posting this in both albums. Taken with a Canon FTb on Ektachrome slide film.
Salvatore was from Gaeta Elena, but here he is on the schoolyard in front of my "palazzo" (apartment building); so I'm posting this in both albums. Taken with a Canon FTb on Ektachrome slide film.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-05 21:01
Amazing how I hadn't done anything with these photos for 46 years!
Amazing how I hadn't done anything with these photos for 46 years!
lapaboy ๐ฉ๐ช 2021-01-06 18:19
Nice fishermen - Are these photos taken in Gaeta Elena or Porto Salvo?
Nice fishermen - Are these photos taken in Gaeta Elena or Porto Salvo?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-06 22:24 in reply to lapaboy
Porto Salvo, which is at the far West end of Gaeta Elena.
Porto Salvo, which is at the far West end of Gaeta Elena.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-04-22 22:52 in reply to tr4vels.photo
This is an accurate portrayal of the way these kids grew up working around the fishing boats.
This is an accurate portrayal of the way these kids grew up working around the fishing boats.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-07-31 00:29
...found a few more I'd taken that hot Summer of 1976 in Gaeta Elena
...found a few more I'd taken that hot Summer of 1976 in Gaeta Elena
proudman21 ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-07-31 12:46 in reply to ducman4988
I found the boys in other photos, but was a little confused about Giacomo and Giacomino, I thought they were 2 different guys at first...
I found the boys in other photos, but was a little confused about Giacomo and Giacomino, I thought they were 2 different guys at first...
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-07-31 19:28 in reply to proudman21
I think sometimes I shortened Giacomino to Giacomo (same thing, but shorter version) when I didn't have enough space in the title. There are A LOT of photos of him and Erasmo throughout this album.
I think sometimes I shortened Giacomino to Giacomo (same thing, but shorter version) when I didn't have enough space in the title. There are A LOT of photos of him and Erasmo throughout this album.
proudman21 ๐ณ๐ฑ 2021-08-01 13:07 in reply to ducman4988
Yes, I took a good look at this entire album and I must confess that I saw some of the photos FOR THE FIRST TIME! (shame shame...) or I paid less attention to it then. I will definitely make up for this loss, because your bambini are worth admiring... !
Yes, I took a good look at this entire album and I must confess that I saw some of the photos FOR THE FIRST TIME! (shame shame...) or I paid less attention to it then. I will definitely make up for this loss, because your bambini are worth admiring... !
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-08-01 16:07 in reply to proudman21
Buona fortuna! I'm sure you will enjoy the adventure.
Buona fortuna! I'm sure you will enjoy the adventure.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-05-11 14:49
The old man who's caressing the little GIRL - I'm his age now. He's obviously long gone after 41 years. The kids now have children and grandchildren of their own. I was in my early thirties at that time. Like the "generation of leaves" we're born, become children, young adults, middle age, grow old and die; and are replaced by a new "generation of leaves". Such is life!
The old man who's caressing the little GIRL - I'm his age now. He's obviously long gone after 41 years. The kids now have children and grandchildren of their own. I was in my early thirties at that time. Like the "generation of leaves" we're born, become children, young adults, middle age, grow old and die; and are replaced by a new "generation of leaves". Such is life!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-04-18 00:25
Same group of boys, all teens here, who were swimming down at Gaeta Elena when I was taking photos 3 and 5 years previously. Walking along the beach in Serapo. Antonio Mancini is to the left.
Same group of boys, all teens here, who were swimming down at Gaeta Elena when I was taking photos 3 and 5 years previously. Walking along the beach in Serapo. Antonio Mancini is to the left.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-01-18 23:42
Father and son (OBVIOUSLY). This was at a port at the end of Corso Cavour, right on the edge of Gaeta Elena.
Father and son (OBVIOUSLY). This was at a port at the end of Corso Cavour, right on the edge of Gaeta Elena.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-10 16:24
Half a century ago - very typical scene of kids working on the fishing boats.
Half a century ago - very typical scene of kids working on the fishing boats.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:43
When boys weren't afraid of work. I never was, at that age.
When boys weren't afraid of work. I never was, at that age.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:44
Great friendship capture! I wish I'd had someone taking similar photos of me and my friends at that age.
Great friendship capture! I wish I'd had someone taking similar photos of me and my friends at that age.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:18 in reply to sammy-hartland
52 years ago - I wish I'd gotten them the photos
52 years ago - I wish I'd gotten them the photos
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:15 in reply to sammy-hartland
Even after 49 years and a distance of 3000 miles, I still feel they're worth many hugs and kisses.
Even after 49 years and a distance of 3000 miles, I still feel they're worth many hugs and kisses.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-19 07:15
Working at her Mom's Lavanderia. Guess who that laundry bag belongs to!
Working at her Mom's Lavanderia. Guess who that laundry bag belongs to!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-19 00:16 in reply to sammy-hartland
You got that right. Penn Stater ALL THE WAY!
You got that right. Penn Stater ALL THE WAY!
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:38
Simple, innocent days of summer. I can remember mine so clearly.
Simple, innocent days of summer. I can remember mine so clearly.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-02-23 01:51 in reply to sammy-hartland
It took me 3 months to find this comment because they don't notify me when it comes in. He's climbing up the lighthouse at Porto Salvo.
It took me 3 months to find this comment because they don't notify me when it comes in. He's climbing up the lighthouse at Porto Salvo.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2024-03-22 03:37 in reply to ducman4988
I loathe this site. I only come by to see your stuff. It STILL sets off my ant-virus warnings with each click.
I loathe this site. I only come by to see your stuff. It STILL sets off my ant-virus warnings with each click.