The monthly theme in my online photo group for April was 'Surprise', to be interpreted however we chose. I happened to sign up for a tutorial on creating composite images during the month and, rather than use the supplied mythical drama-type images (which weren't really my 'thing') I hit upon the idea of using an old family photo of my grandparents, originally at the seaside. So this is them making a surprise visit to Saltaire!
Grandma sadly died just before I was born, so I never knew her. My grandfather was at one time a coal miner, until ill-health forced him to quit, after which he became a coach driver. He was well-used to driving to England's beauty spots, though I doubt he ever came to Saltaire, which was a working mill and not a tourist attraction in those days. But I think they enjoyed their 'day out', judging by their smiles. I felt weirdly happy when I'd finished the image, as though I'd actually shown them round my neighbourhood.
Very creative and a beautiful interpretation
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!
ReplyDeleteI love that!
ReplyDeleteLovely Jenny, but the double yellow lines arrived in 1964.
ReplyDeleteYes, I know. The point was that they 'came to visit me' in the present.
DeleteWonderfully done.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea...and you have done a magnificent job of merging your grands with the present day background.
ReplyDeleteThey look so elegant, how neat to have that photo.
ReplyDeleteSuperb. I wouldn't know how to start.
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