The Koster style boat Stormen (Storm) photographed by A. Clason in 1919 on the western coast of Sweden. My colorization of the original image in the SCIF.se archive. She had just been a winner in a local regatta.
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Saturday, 30 January 2021
Monday, 25 January 2021
Portrait of a Samoan girl
Portrait of a Samoan girl (1890 - 1910). My restoration and colorization of the original image by Thomas Andrew in the Museum of New Zealand archive. The girl is wearing an elaborate traditional Lavalava (also known as an 'ie, short for 'ie lavalava, an article of daily clothing traditionally worn by Polynesians and other Oceanic peoples) made of Polynesian barkcloth.