I was all set to dismiss this photo as a tiresome steam-punk jape. That's how jaded I am.
And I wanted to prove, to myself at least, that it was a fake.
Well, it seems my curiosity ended up getting the better of me this time, because this daguerrotype is very real, ca 1850. Portrait of a blind man holding a cat.
Now that was some tough cookie - I was ages thinking of an idea and it came after a few beers last night. Looking forward to seeing my friends' efforts in the group.
Happy writing my friends...I didn't make it all the way around last week...but this week I shall!
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DeleteShame you couldn't complete the rounds last week.
DeleteOh hahahah this was a fun one Tess! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI was all set to dismiss this photo as a tiresome steam-punk jape. That's how jaded I am.
ReplyDeleteAnd I wanted to prove, to myself at least, that it was a fake.
Well, it seems my curiosity ended up getting the better of me this time, because this daguerrotype is very real, ca 1850. Portrait of a blind man holding a cat.
well I'll be dmnd! Thanks for doing this research. Makes me wonder what HIS story was!
DeleteYes...it's a real tintype...and one of my favorites...
DeleteSo cool! Thanks Tess for bringing the history to this prompt ...again :)xx
ReplyDeleteI decided to assume it was from the 1960's for my drabble...
ReplyDeleteinteresting pic...reminds me of a guy i met over the holiday weekend....
ReplyDeleteafter long time writing a mag...enjoy everyone :-)
ReplyDeleteJust a 'quickie' this week, Tess.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the challenge on this one - put me in mind of a bloke I met in London, who was my sister's best mate at the time.
ReplyDeleteDone..it was another quickie and am so thankful for pictures that makes the ideas flow quickly!
ReplyDeletei couldnt do the last one .... was not in town.. and this time too it seems im a bit late ... but i hope you like it!! :)
ReplyDeleteGood early morning. Mine is up. Can't believe I missed so many weeks!
ReplyDeleteAn inspiring photograph, to be sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Narrator for pointing me your way and thanks for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh I like this hunk of a man, seriously. It's like peering into a love, sadly gone bye-bye.
ReplyDeleteThis time it took me 3 days to write for Sunday's prompt. It gave me some problems deciding what to write. Have a good write my freinds!
ReplyDeleteNow that was some tough cookie - I was ages thinking of an idea and it came after a few beers last night. Looking forward to seeing my friends' efforts in the group.
ReplyDeleteGreat prompt I look forward to reading everyone's interpretations..
ReplyDeleteMy computer has risen from the ashes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pleasure of your prompts.