ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-18 01:01 in reply to imgsfanboy
I agree; I've never had a problem appreciating the beauty of both and girls (although earlier it was more boys and later it's been more girls)
I agree; I've never had a problem appreciating the beauty of both and girls (although earlier it was more boys and later it's been more girls)
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 04:23 in reply to ducman4988
I miss the 80s, and boy-gods like him.
I miss the 80s, and boy-gods like him.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 01:38 in reply to sammy-hartland
I honestly don't remember how I remembered his name!! 37 years ago - I must've written it down somewhere.
I honestly don't remember how I remembered his name!! 37 years ago - I must've written it down somewhere.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-04-09 23:30 in reply to lincol
Before the body-shaming craze of this century.
Before the body-shaming craze of this century.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-04-11 05:02 in reply to tr4vels.photo
Agree, I believe there's several of him in this album. This was at the pool in Nor-gwyn (North Wales) PA. It doesn't seem like 42 years ago.
Agree, I believe there's several of him in this album. This was at the pool in Nor-gwyn (North Wales) PA. It doesn't seem like 42 years ago.
hayrobin ๐บ๐ธ 2024-01-18 15:56
I really love this one... the look on her face, the posture of her body... very nice capture. She looks deep in thought.
I really love this one... the look on her face, the posture of her body... very nice capture. She looks deep in thought.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-17 21:20 in reply to imgsfanboy
I took almost entirely B & W at that time; especially 'cause I could develop them myself. Before (see Gaeta 70's early) I took quite a few color slides (because of the poor quality of color negs); but then when that got too difficult for me, I waited until the 90's when negative color got much better
I took almost entirely B & W at that time; especially 'cause I could develop them myself. Before (see Gaeta 70's early) I took quite a few color slides (because of the poor quality of color negs); but then when that got too difficult for me, I waited until the 90's when negative color got much better
imgsfanboy ๐ช๐ธ 2020-03-17 23:42 in reply to ducman4988
I love your boys in B&W, but it is not for children but also for your good photos.
I love your boys in B&W, but it is not for children but also for your good photos.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-18 01:07 in reply to imgsfanboy
My favorite subject was always beautiful child photos, and B & W allowed me to concentrate more on the subject; and is generally considered more artistic.
My favorite subject was always beautiful child photos, and B & W allowed me to concentrate more on the subject; and is generally considered more artistic.
imgsfanboy ๐ช๐ธ 2020-03-18 23:45 in reply to ducman4988
The B&W gray contrast seems to give more relief and, paradoxically, more reality, I suppose
The B&W gray contrast seems to give more relief and, paradoxically, more reality, I suppose
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-19 00:40 in reply to imgsfanboy
Go ahead and correspond more. Your opinions on more photos in my albums are welcome.
Go ahead and correspond more. Your opinions on more photos in my albums are welcome.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-03-21 17:08 in reply to mattock
Thank you. It's been a lifetime of taking beautiful photos of the young - something that can't be done anymore.
Thank you. It's been a lifetime of taking beautiful photos of the young - something that can't be done anymore.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-13 02:04
Fascinating little girl, that's why I kept on taking her photo. She was the smallest member of her 13-14 yr-old girls relay team. From WAC (Wilmington Aquatic Club).
Fascinating little girl, that's why I kept on taking her photo. She was the smallest member of her 13-14 yr-old girls relay team. From WAC (Wilmington Aquatic Club).
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-29 18:19
Cute little girl, kept taking her photo and she finally noticed. She was the smallest member of her 13-14 year old girl's relay team. From Wilmington Aquatic Club. I'm sure she's changed a lot in the last 30 years
Cute little girl, kept taking her photo and she finally noticed. She was the smallest member of her 13-14 year old girl's relay team. From Wilmington Aquatic Club. I'm sure she's changed a lot in the last 30 years
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-13 02:05
...finally went back to negatives I'd scanned years ago but never got around to "cleaning" them up and making them ready to post.
...finally went back to negatives I'd scanned years ago but never got around to "cleaning" them up and making them ready to post.
hayrobin ๐บ๐ธ 2024-01-18 16:02
Great photography... These all from the 80's - 90's mean they were 35 mil? Printed and then scanned... I was in yearbook in 90-92... loved capturing, developing, and printing... didn't do any after high school, but sure loved it and got pretty decent at it.
Great photography... These all from the 80's - 90's mean they were 35 mil? Printed and then scanned... I was in yearbook in 90-92... loved capturing, developing, and printing... didn't do any after high school, but sure loved it and got pretty decent at it.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-02-20 07:12 in reply to hayrobin
Yes, it was all on 35mm (I did some 6 x 6, but not often). Usually a Canon A-1 or F1 at that time with a moderate zoom. Usually Ilford XP2 or FP4. I started doing more color in the 90's with Fuji NPS. I did all the processing of Black and White. Later on (after 2000), I started scanning everything; and from 2015 on I switched to a Nikon DSLR, but haven't done much kids sports since then. I guess I'd call myself retired now.
Yes, it was all on 35mm (I did some 6 x 6, but not often). Usually a Canon A-1 or F1 at that time with a moderate zoom. Usually Ilford XP2 or FP4. I started doing more color in the 90's with Fuji NPS. I did all the processing of Black and White. Later on (after 2000), I started scanning everything; and from 2015 on I switched to a Nikon DSLR, but haven't done much kids sports since then. I guess I'd call myself retired now.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-17 23:06
Very nice. I wonder if these aquatic clubs are still in existence? Seems to me that far fewer young people are interested in the sport, nowadays. That certainly goes around here.
Very nice. I wonder if these aquatic clubs are still in existence? Seems to me that far fewer young people are interested in the sport, nowadays. That certainly goes around here.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 07:15 in reply to sammy-hartland
I haven't really been involved with them since 2005. I think you're right, I haven't heard much about them. I know the Millersville club (where these were taken) has been closed.
I haven't really been involved with them since 2005. I think you're right, I haven't heard much about them. I know the Millersville club (where these were taken) has been closed.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-24 02:17 in reply to ducman4988
It's so sad to hear about so many great things being closed, because young people have no ambition.
It's so sad to hear about so many great things being closed, because young people have no ambition.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-26 23:04 in reply to sammy-hartland
We're overprotecting them to sterility.
We're overprotecting them to sterility.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-02-20 07:03
I took a lot of photos of this little boy at every Junior Olympics, never got his name!
I took a lot of photos of this little boy at every Junior Olympics, never got his name!
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2024-02-20 07:04 in reply to ducman4988
More than 30 years ago, do you think you can photos of a child you don't know nowadays?
More than 30 years ago, do you think you can photos of a child you don't know nowadays?
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 07:16 in reply to sammy-hartland
I got a lot of photos of these 2 little cuties, and I didn't even know them.
I got a lot of photos of these 2 little cuties, and I didn't even know them.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-18 00:32
All the little imps (both boys and girls) were SO SWEET - I miss those years.
All the little imps (both boys and girls) were SO SWEET - I miss those years.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-23 02:13
So yummy. You'd be hard pressed to find a boy in modern-day America who would sport one of those awesome Speedos.
So yummy. You'd be hard pressed to find a boy in modern-day America who would sport one of those awesome Speedos.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-25 00:11 in reply to sammy-hartland
I assume those types of "speedos" can no longer be seen.
I assume those types of "speedos" can no longer be seen.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-26 22:19 in reply to ducman4988
Oh, they still make them, and SOME boys continue to wear them, but the majority now wear those ugly, thigh-length suits.
Oh, they still make them, and SOME boys continue to wear them, but the majority now wear those ugly, thigh-length suits.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-27 17:39 in reply to sammy-hartland
Heaven forbid they show too much skin.
Heaven forbid they show too much skin.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-28 00:20 in reply to ducman4988
There's no such thing as "too much skin!"
There's no such thing as "too much skin!"
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2020-07-14 01:17
I wasn't much into swimmer equipment at that time, just into taking the perfect beautiful photo
I wasn't much into swimmer equipment at that time, just into taking the perfect beautiful photo
evenflow99 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-27 01:20
Back when boys wore Real Speedos, not those silly uncomforatable leg constricting 'jammers' they wear nowadays. :-(
Back when boys wore Real Speedos, not those silly uncomforatable leg constricting 'jammers' they wear nowadays. :-(
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-28 20:51 in reply to evenflow99
It took me awhile to post this one; I didn't think it was as good as the other ones.
It took me awhile to post this one; I didn't think it was as good as the other ones.
mexicankids_4 ๐ฒ๐ฝ 2019-09-26 12:14
excellent photos, do not take more pictures, you have a very good eye to find the most beautiful
excellent photos, do not take more pictures, you have a very good eye to find the most beautiful
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-28 21:02 in reply to masongray
It took me awhile to post the latest scans.
It took me awhile to post the latest scans.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2021-12-30 22:57
I think he was from the West Shore Y, but I'm not sure - so I'm posting it here.
I think he was from the West Shore Y, but I'm not sure - so I'm posting it here.
masongray ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-17 07:04
Well thanks for posting him, he looks amazing and seems to be happy to be photographed.
Well thanks for posting him, he looks amazing and seems to be happy to be photographed.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2022-06-27 06:47
At the Nor-Gwynn pool in Eastern PA. (I thought I had posted this one already).
At the Nor-Gwynn pool in Eastern PA. (I thought I had posted this one already).
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-09-18 07:17 in reply to sammy-hartland
Such a common sight back at that time. I had no info on this, but I think I took it in the 80's.
Such a common sight back at that time. I had no info on this, but I think I took it in the 80's.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-16 05:29 in reply to ducman4988
Definitely from the 80s, judging by the hairstyles.
Definitely from the 80s, judging by the hairstyles.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-21 01:35 in reply to ducman4988
I wanted to mention how nice their little bodies and posteriors were, but I didn't want to get in trouble, so I won't.
I wanted to mention how nice their little bodies and posteriors were, but I didn't want to get in trouble, so I won't.
ducman4988 ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-22 02:41 in reply to sammy-hartland
Gee, we're still living. I want to scan and post more, but I'm absolutely involved with trying to generate more income to pay outstanding debts. So, I haven't been successful focusing on the photography part.
Gee, we're still living. I want to scan and post more, but I'm absolutely involved with trying to generate more income to pay outstanding debts. So, I haven't been successful focusing on the photography part.
sammy-hartland ๐บ๐ธ 2023-10-23 01:28 in reply to ducman4988
Certainly still living, but living as if I'm waiting for the axe to fall. Tends to keep me from other pursuits.
Certainly still living, but living as if I'm waiting for the axe to fall. Tends to keep me from other pursuits.
