Variation on a Theme
Flowers and Vintage Books...
Yesterday I went a bit mad with the camera and took 500
shots of a few flowers from my neighbour's garden (none in mine at the moment sadly...).
Rather than go mad and post them in one go,I'll split
them into different themes and posts.
I gave myself 2 hours and based the shots on flowers with
a stack of vintage books and postcards.
The postcard on view in these shots is one of my
favourites because of the beautiful script.
The other cards in the pile are gifts from
Private Quine of Shepherd's Bush, London, to his
wife and daughters Win and Doll.
They were all written from his his 7th London Regiment,
no 15 camp, le Havre in 1916.
When I actually turned them over and read this,
I found it very moving and touching. I wonder if he ever made it home to Win and Doll....
This little post is dedicated to the memory of them...
Oh so beautiful, Caroline! Just stunning, and I love the story behind the cards. I find your photos very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely thing to say Lauren-Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch elegant penmanship! Very romantic / dramatic styling. I wonder if prints out of our old emails will have the same effect in years to come!
ReplyDeleteMMm, yes, I think not!! just not quite the same are they!! :-)
Deletewow! These are absolutely extraordinary! Truly! You are so talented! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteGosh-thank you SO MUCH sweety! :-)x
DeleteYou are becoming quite the photographer! Love the close ups from straight above...
ReplyDelete(PS thanks for including me in your blogroll!!!)
My absolute pleasure Ursula-where else could I possibly go to remind me to get cracking for Evie and Gabriel-but you'll be able to see that in September! xx
DeleteThe story behind the postcards is so touching, all the pics are beautiful Caroline especially love the overhead shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you Catherine:-)
DeleteI'm beginning to be very grateful to your neighbours as they supply no end of beautiful plants for your lovely lovely pictures x
ReplyDelete!!! You're so right! And thank you lovely xx
DeleteAs always, I love your attention to details and the thoughtful stories behind your stylings!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Igor! :-)
DeleteWhoa, these are beautiful! I hope you showed your neighbor what masterpieces their flowers turned into! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a million Amanda!! :-)Yes I did!! :-)
DeleteDear Caroline,
ReplyDeletethis photos are so wonderful and romantic!
Wish you a nice day,
Yvonne
Thank you so much Yvonne! Finally we have some sun like you!! Enjoy your weekend :-)
DeleteThese are so grew Caroline! The emotion you feel towards Private Quine's letters really come through the images. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks a million Holly-yes the postcards are so simple but so touching... Have a lovely weekend! :-)
DeleteYes, rather love the whole story, the neighbours, those intimate postcards, your styling and great photography. Team efforts are always best!
ReplyDeleteGreat post lovely x
Thank you Miss T! xx
DeleteI love this series of photos - beautiful! Visiting from BYW2.0
ReplyDeleteThank you Cathy! :-)
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