BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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TIMELY TOYS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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With most of us homebound, it struck me how much kids used to enjoy playing with toys like these. They just needed a bit of space and imagination. Nothing fancy, no screens in sight. I took the photo at a fair last year. I didn’t adjust the colour, the toys are a bit garish but that was part of their attraction.

Toys - 2

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  1. bayphotosbydonna
    May 2, 2020 at 10:22 pm

    I see toys I know, oh my! They were certainly made much better back in the day. I like your photo in both color and B&W!

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  2. Camie
    May 2, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    This takes me back to my great grandmother’s home and the old fashioned toys I loved to play with as a young girl. Tinker toys, etc. Great photos!

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  3. denisebushphoto
    May 2, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    I think the subject works best in color. I too see some that look familiar. I saved my son’s Matchbox cars … only $2? Thought they might be worth something one day!

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  4. Eliza Waters
    May 2, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Nice shot, Belinda. Another one that would make a good jigsaw puzzle. 🙂

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  5. Reed Andariese
    May 2, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    Nice Belinda! Quite a collection!

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  6. wordsfromanneli
    May 2, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    No kidding. Garish was the way! I remember those days.

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  7. sandyjwhite
    May 2, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    A trip down memory lane for me, Belinda.

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  8. John
    May 2, 2020 at 11:07 am

    Wonderful photo, Belinda! Today’s ‘toys’ make children overweight. Go outside and play, children!

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  9. circadianreflections
    May 2, 2020 at 10:55 am

    Ooh, there are a lot good ones there!

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  10. Daniel Perron
    May 2, 2020 at 10:27 am

    Vintage toys and collector’s items, especially the double cassette deck. Could have been at one of our garage sales, haha. Nice photo! Lots of colours.

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  11. The Possible Ks
    May 2, 2020 at 9:20 am

    You mention how “garish” the colours are yet that is part of the attraction. I sense that we have entered a “drab” period colour-wise in the last few years. When I used to go shopping pre-lockdown, I became aware that most of the clothing, particularly for men was subdued. The colours almost looked washout. I’m wondering whether there is a social commentary there, don’t stand out, don’t draw attention to yourself. Grey had become the most popular colour for walls. Etc. I hope this doesn’t catch on in nature!

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  12. krikitarts
    May 2, 2020 at 5:56 am

    Quite a sentimental journey back in time here. I see many old friends from several past chapters. Wonderful!

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  13. Anne
    May 2, 2020 at 1:18 am

    My six-year-old grandson has a formidable collection of little cars and both he and his sister play endlessly with Lego. I am happy to see pictures of them playing in mud – perhaps they are too young to be glued to screens just yet. My older grandchildren derive a lot of fun from their screens: one (in Norway) plays a computer game with her friend in Canada (when their time zones overlap conveniently enough)!

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