jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-03-24 22:22 в ответ ducman4988
I'm sad that I've only found your profile now. Dude, this is awesome! The work you've gone though and the efforts and patience to save and scan from the original negatives. All I can say is wow and thank you! This effort is worth a lot more attention than it's received and I'm not even at the point of talking about your amazing photography skills. Thank you so much for sharing this work with us!
I'm sad that I've only found your profile now. Dude, this is awesome! The work you've gone though and the efforts and patience to save and scan from the original negatives. All I can say is wow and thank you! This effort is worth a lot more attention than it's received and I'm not even at the point of talking about your amazing photography skills. Thank you so much for sharing this work with us!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-03-25 01:50 в ответ jessdubiak
You're welcome; I appreciate your comments. I also have a website at: madaiostudios.com. I also published a book in 1996 (Il Ritratto Giovanile). Because my photography is mostly kids (including college age girls whom for me are still "kids"), I've had a lot of legal problems, but I keep fighting. I haven't taken any meaningful photography in the last ten years, so this photography is now my legacy at 73 years old.
You're welcome; I appreciate your comments. I also have a website at: madaiostudios.com. I also published a book in 1996 (Il Ritratto Giovanile). Because my photography is mostly kids (including college age girls whom for me are still "kids"), I've had a lot of legal problems, but I keep fighting. I haven't taken any meaningful photography in the last ten years, so this photography is now my legacy at 73 years old.
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-04-04 22:11 в ответ ducman4988
The appreciate is all mine, and you're most welcome! I could comment on each but don't want to spam you, lol. I'm so sorry to hear of your legal problems. Prudish society has not done us any favors and in my opinion at least is not doing the youth of today any help either. I'm glad I have found this part of your legacy and still have many albums to look through and appreciate!
The appreciate is all mine, and you're most welcome! I could comment on each but don't want to spam you, lol. I'm so sorry to hear of your legal problems. Prudish society has not done us any favors and in my opinion at least is not doing the youth of today any help either. I'm glad I have found this part of your legacy and still have many albums to look through and appreciate!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-05 02:07 в ответ jessdubiak
Did I ever give you the PW for my other albums. (Nothing unique about them, I just had an old enemy from Gaeta giving me a hard time)
Did I ever give you the PW for my other albums. (Nothing unique about them, I just had an old enemy from Gaeta giving me a hard time)
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-04-05 05:40 в ответ ducman4988
You hadn't no. But if it is the same for all your albums I did find it in the comments on another few images. I have not visited all albums yet, but if any are different I would love to have it!
You hadn't no. But if it is the same for all your albums I did find it in the comments on another few images. I have not visited all albums yet, but if any are different I would love to have it!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-05 05:51 в ответ jessdubiak
It's the same for all PW protected albums. You've reminded me though to go back and see where I've left my PW out in the open.
It's the same for all PW protected albums. You've reminded me though to go back and see where I've left my PW out in the open.
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-04-05 06:04 в ответ ducman4988
I started at the oldest album and am working my way up. I've found it 3 or 4 times in comments already. I can't recall which sorry! And yes, very beautiful!
I started at the oldest album and am working my way up. I've found it 3 or 4 times in comments already. I can't recall which sorry! And yes, very beautiful!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-05 05:53 в ответ jessdubiak
Every time I see this photo I always think "What a beautiful child!"
Every time I see this photo I always think "What a beautiful child!"
klaushinze2 🇷🇴 2023-08-04 15:40
I am overwhelmed, what great shots. And such an adorable boy. His face, his laugh in many of the pictures and his stunning beautiful slim body - Perfect doesn't even come close.
I am overwhelmed, what great shots. And such an adorable boy. His face, his laugh in many of the pictures and his stunning beautiful slim body - Perfect doesn't even come close.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-08-05 02:52 в ответ klaushinze2
Thank you. I probably took my best "boy-photos" of Lino - 49 YEARS AGO!
Thank you. I probably took my best "boy-photos" of Lino - 49 YEARS AGO!
klaushinze2 🇷🇴 2023-08-05 10:18 в ответ ducman4988
Did Lino actually oh see these photos, did you keep in touch with him? Because he is now almost 60 and would certainly be happy about such great pictures of himself.
Did Lino actually oh see these photos, did you keep in touch with him? Because he is now almost 60 and would certainly be happy about such great pictures of himself.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-08-05 21:43 в ответ klaushinze2
He only saw a few photos when I last saw him in 1976. However, I haven't seen him since then. He was such a beautiful child!! (but of course, I think ALL Italian kids are beautiful).
He only saw a few photos when I last saw him in 1976. However, I haven't seen him since then. He was such a beautiful child!! (but of course, I think ALL Italian kids are beautiful).
littledude1 🇺🇸 2022-01-22 20:05
Looking at most of these photos, mot of the boys look very much like the boys of today, I mean with the hairstyles. Reminds me of photos my dad had as well. Nice album.
Looking at most of these photos, mot of the boys look very much like the boys of today, I mean with the hairstyles. Reminds me of photos my dad had as well. Nice album.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-01-23 06:20 в ответ littledude1
Thank you. Yeah, this was my favorite in this album.
Thank you. Yeah, this was my favorite in this album.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-08-01 22:54 в ответ fotografo80
Grazie "fotografo80". Peccato che non so dove stanno adesso.
Grazie "fotografo80". Peccato che non so dove stanno adesso.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-07-18 01:43 в ответ jackinlad16
I couldn't have taken a bad photo of him if I tried.
I couldn't have taken a bad photo of him if I tried.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-03 06:07 в ответ peachkid
Yes indeed. Every photo I took of Lino came out almost perfect.
Yes indeed. Every photo I took of Lino came out almost perfect.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2018-12-17 02:10 в ответ daddyshark
Good analogy; but definitely more fit and bronzed.
Good analogy; but definitely more fit and bronzed.
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-03-24 22:24 в ответ ducman4988
And a beautiful photo from a skilled photographer. You chose an amazing model here. Love his tan!
And a beautiful photo from a skilled photographer. You chose an amazing model here. Love his tan!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-03-25 01:52 в ответ jessdubiak
Lino IL BELLO!!! I would have to say he was the best of my boys models - and this was still 46 years ago!!
Lino IL BELLO!!! I would have to say he was the best of my boys models - and this was still 46 years ago!!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-03-25 01:53 в ответ jessdubiak
I'll have to take a look at your photos tomorrow; no time right now.
I'll have to take a look at your photos tomorrow; no time right now.
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-04-04 22:05 в ответ ducman4988
My photos are nothing in comparison to these. I haven't posted in some time due to some issues in posting. But every once in awhile I find great art like yours I can slowly enjoy! It is amazing, 46 years, yet it looks like it could have been yesterday. Other than the suit, and the odd haircut, the beauty of youth is timeless. You capture and share that so generously! I am in awe :)
My photos are nothing in comparison to these. I haven't posted in some time due to some issues in posting. But every once in awhile I find great art like yours I can slowly enjoy! It is amazing, 46 years, yet it looks like it could have been yesterday. Other than the suit, and the odd haircut, the beauty of youth is timeless. You capture and share that so generously! I am in awe :)
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-04-05 02:03 в ответ jessdubiak
It was a task I was very dedicated to. When you find a beautiful person (boy, girl, teen...), it's very hard to NOT capture their beauty and ignore the task at hand.
It was a task I was very dedicated to. When you find a beautiful person (boy, girl, teen...), it's very hard to NOT capture their beauty and ignore the task at hand.
jessdubiak 🇨🇦 2021-04-05 05:37 в ответ ducman4988
You must have been very distracted. :lol: I usually am. Though I don't have the courage to photograph - only admire. I should also clarify when I said odd haircut, I did not mean Lino here has an odd haircut! On the contrary, I love his hair. I was referring generally to hairstyles of previous decades which you no longer see and how without them or a suit to match it could be today, 1950, or 1800!
You must have been very distracted. :lol: I usually am. Though I don't have the courage to photograph - only admire. I should also clarify when I said odd haircut, I did not mean Lino here has an odd haircut! On the contrary, I love his hair. I was referring generally to hairstyles of previous decades which you no longer see and how without them or a suit to match it could be today, 1950, or 1800!
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2021-07-22 00:35 в ответ charlene-h
Yes, he is. Probably the most beautiful of all the kids I took photos of in the 70's.
Yes, he is. Probably the most beautiful of all the kids I took photos of in the 70's.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2018-12-15 19:32 в ответ alstarr31
Lino (I think it was an abbreviation of Paulino), was the most beautiful little boy I ever took a photo of.
Lino (I think it was an abbreviation of Paulino), was the most beautiful little boy I ever took a photo of.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-08-26 13:55 в ответ davemonson
It was at the bottom of the stack. I finally updated the album after two years. I'm always finding new photos in my archives (but only a few at a time).
It was at the bottom of the stack. I finally updated the album after two years. I'm always finding new photos in my archives (but only a few at a time).
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-08-26 13:56 в ответ davemonson
That's Lino. I guess I should translate this: Soccer (calcio) without a ball.
That's Lino. I guess I should translate this: Soccer (calcio) without a ball.
tomintulum 🇲🇽 2019-01-08 20:02
In the 70's we didn't have much choice for colorful suits like this, mostly just solid colors. I would only wear black for many years.
In the 70's we didn't have much choice for colorful suits like this, mostly just solid colors. I would only wear black for many years.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-01-08 23:05 в ответ tomintulum
Ragazzino italiano! (that's why their suits were so colorful)
Ragazzino italiano! (that's why their suits were so colorful)
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-12-06 19:34 в ответ deliriumtremens
Yes, she is. At that time, I was concentrating more on Lino than her; but that situation has changed over the years. I should've taken many more photos of her.
Yes, she is. At that time, I was concentrating more on Lino than her; but that situation has changed over the years. I should've taken many more photos of her.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-01-08 23:06 в ответ tomintulum
I never thought as much of this as my other shots, but since other people like it, I've posted it anyway. I think I never liked the tonality.
I never thought as much of this as my other shots, but since other people like it, I've posted it anyway. I think I never liked the tonality.
tomintulum 🇲🇽 2019-01-09 02:33
The boy's skin tone doesn't seem to fit at all with the background which has comparatively greater contrast. Perhaps when you printed the photograph you did this intentionally?
The boy's skin tone doesn't seem to fit at all with the background which has comparatively greater contrast. Perhaps when you printed the photograph you did this intentionally?
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-01-09 02:36
I did do some adjustments in Adobe PS to bring down the contrast - it worked somewhat with him, not so much the background which was much higher contrast.
I did do some adjustments in Adobe PS to bring down the contrast - it worked somewhat with him, not so much the background which was much higher contrast.
ehfnbyj 🇷🇺 2018-12-24 01:55
Красивый мальчишка! Я понимаю, что это ретро фото. Интересно, что с этим мальчиком стало? Handsome boy! I understand that this is a retro photo. I wonder what happened to that boy.
Красивый мальчишка! Я понимаю, что это ретро фото. Интересно, что с этим мальчиком стало? Handsome boy! I understand that this is a retro photo. I wonder what happened to that boy.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2018-12-24 05:21 в ответ ehfnbyj
I wish I knew. Unfortunately I haven't seen him since 1976. I understand that his family moved. Beautiful little boy.
I wish I knew. Unfortunately I haven't seen him since 1976. I understand that his family moved. Beautiful little boy.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2023-09-04 08:11 в ответ peachkid
Have you tried getting a subscription to imgsrc? I'm wondering if it's worth the money.
Have you tried getting a subscription to imgsrc? I'm wondering if it's worth the money.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2019-07-18 01:36 в ответ jackinlad16
Probably the most beautiful of all the boys I took in the 1970's
Probably the most beautiful of all the boys I took in the 1970's
charlene-h 🇩🇪 2021-07-23 00:40 в ответ ducman4988
Sometimes to the better sometimes not. I like these small fitting trunks.
Sometimes to the better sometimes not. I like these small fitting trunks.
ducman4988 🇺🇸 2022-01-05 22:21 в ответ davemonson
All the same beautiful child, just at different stages. I made some attempts to find him, as a grown-up, when I was last in Gaeta in 2002 - NO LUCK!
All the same beautiful child, just at different stages. I made some attempts to find him, as a grown-up, when I was last in Gaeta in 2002 - NO LUCK!