A friend recently sent me a link to a great collection of color travel photos from the 1930s and the 1940s. Photos are derived from the private kodachrome collection of Charles W Cushman.
It’s a fascinating collection of photos! You’ll be astonished at how much and how little has changed in three quarters of a century. Worth a look at this link.
Rethymno is a rare combination of history and modern-day luxury, with its multicultural old town, tropical beaches and exquisite Cretan cuisine.
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From two viewpoints above the picturesque town, Paul Heymont enjoys the scene
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
This ceremony re-enacts the custom of the royal court during the Joseon dynasty to ensure the security of the king and his court.
George G shares fond memories of visits to Europe’s many Christmas markets
Rapid City is best known for its proximity to Mt. Rushmore and the four presidents carved into it. But the City of Presidents also features a walk where you can encounter more than 40 Presidents who have been the United States’ Commander-in-Chief. The art is interesting and the walk is a lot of fun.
DrFumblefinger shares some early morning photos taken of an olive vendor in Marrakech’s Souk.
The beautiful Gothic Cathedral in Seville, Spain was built on the site of a mosque. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and well worth a visit when in Andalusia.
Thanks so much, DrF, for sharing these with us. I especially love the ones of San Francisco in 1940, where I can picture my teenaged father walking. And of Tucson, my own stomping grounds for many years. So many familiar places. Just fantastic.
Wow!
I missed this the first time around…and while the scenics are great, it is the touching close-ups and groups of “ordinary” people that are truly outstanding; they remind me of the work of Louis Hine and Beatrice Abbott…but in color.
Speaking of color…I’m also reminded of how much better early Kodachrome was at reds than at blues and greens…