Grandfather

I love this handsome, kind looking, older gentleman. He has a sanguine face and a gentle smile. There are some remnants of sadness in his eyes, as he has seen his fair share of trouble throughout his long life. However, he always pulled through it with a renewed sense of optimism and hope for the future.

This small photobooth photo comes from the USA and probably dates to the mid 1950s.

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John said: March 11, 20172:54 PM

Great photo, I like your analysis. 💕

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 11, 20175:03 PM
  
  Ta Johnny! ❌
  
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wbamwine said: March 11, 20179:08 PM

luv the face can see trying to suppress a big smile. Very jolly it shows

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oglach said: March 11, 201710:05 PM

I do miss those looks on the old ones’ faces. Great photo.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 12, 20172:37 PM
  
  If you mean those of older relatives who have died, I agree, Mr O. I still miss my grandparents.
  
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john todaro said: March 11, 201710:49 PM

Seems like a guy with some really good stories but you’d have to coax them out.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 12, 20172:38 PM
  
  I bet he’d be easily warmed up with a bit of fermented lubrication.😊
  
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  - john todaro said: March 12, 201711:52 PM
    
    I’ll bet!
    
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Quinn said: March 12, 20172:28 AM

Look at those laughter lines. I feel like he’s a man who’s lived life with a great sense of humour, trying to see the best of every situation..

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 12, 20172:41 PM
  
  I’m glad you can see that in him Quinn. I think he would be everyone’s favourite grandfather figure!
  
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ClyCam Images said: March 12, 201710:03 AM

Hi! I’m so touched and excited that you’ve explored my simple blog and liked so many of my photos. You’ve inspired me…You’re obviously so very talented
Thank you so much.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 12, 20173:59 PM
  
  Goodness, you don’t need to thank me! It was such fun! Keep up the great work. 🌷❤
  
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  - ClyCam Images said: March 13, 20171:49 AM
    
    I will, tks.
    
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Ashley Lily Scarlett said: March 12, 20176:55 PM

He’s lovely.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 13, 20171:00 PM
  
  I agree, Ashley!
  
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Richard Overy said: March 13, 201712:41 AM

Wonderful portrait and composition Katherine, full of character : )

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 13, 20172:26 PM
  
  Thanks Richard. I was so glad when it arrived, when I thought it lost for ever!
  
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tedstrutz said: March 13, 20172:07 AM

He looks confident, or maybe, bemused and not sure what pose to strike.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 13, 20172:28 PM
  
  I bet he was an awesome grandpa just like you Ted.
  
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bluebrightly said: March 17, 20172:40 AM

Wonderful, wonderful face.

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- Photobooth Journal said: March 18, 20173:46 PM
  
  I agree! 😊
  
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moorezart said: March 28, 20179:36 AM

Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.

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