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Joining in the fun idea that Pareen started where members post an old picture of themselves circa 1970s.
This one was taken in my early days of photography around 1974. I used my brother's Pentax Spotmatic S1a and it was mounted on a tripod. Self-timer shot in the back garden of my parents council house in Wisewood. I developed the film. The jumper was knitted by my mum, the iron milk bottle holder on the wall was made by my mum, I was made by my mum.
I thought I was cool with the five shilling shades. Looking back now makes me appreciate the private yacht, Ferrari, helicopter and penthouse apartment in Manton.
| Title: | Me in 1975 |
| Username: | 
Pete |
| Uploaded: | 11 Jan 2008 - 9:33 PM |
| Camera: | Pentax S1a |
| Lens: | 55mm |
| Recording media: | Ilford FP3 or 4 bulk roll |
| Tags: | Black & white, Pareen70, Peter bargh, Portraits / people |
| Votes: | 69 |
 | Variant - Tests |
Comments
Nice one Pete... think you should have turned around and put those glasses in the bin though. Oh so nice to see a proper bin again
I haven't had the guts to put mine up yet
Dave
Definitely points for the write-up 
Thanks for sharing this photo of you in your cool shades.
Anne
Quote: I thought I was cool with the five shilling shades. Looking back now makes me appreciate the private yacht, Ferrari, helicopter and penthouse apartment in Manton
you forgot to mention the hair 
God bless pareen! You have a very nicely home-knitted look, thanks for sharing in the general silliness.
Moira
This has been a fine challenge, and a wonderful look into the past. I like this, the homey and grittiness of it.
Cool shades Pete Nice hair too.
I was about 6 months old id say when this was taken, must look for a suitable pic to post.
Gary
Just bought that jumper from Oxfam and it is the prize for this weeks Monday Night Challenge - should get a few having a go this week then??.
Takes me back a bit this photo pete - wisewood - it is still there mate, as is your old house.
Glynn
nahh sorry its not 100% you should have cloned that speck of fluff out on your arm, fluff anyone... dust... anyone....
This is becoming infectious! 'spose I'll have to dig out a 'Me in 73' or 'I was alive in 75' oldie now. Cool shades Pete, not too sure about the chequered Colorama back drop though!
Andrew
HAH! me and another epz'r were talking about doing something like this the other day
Hmmm the 70s ouch this could be rough...denim suits and bad hair.
You were some cool dude in those days Pete.
Dig the crazy hair style.
Hilary
thanks all
Quote: Where's the large version...?
keeping well away from here
Quote: Is that a wig?
It wasn't but I saved it and now use it at weekends.
gotta love those shades, radical!! I guess we all owe a thanks to your Mum too
ooh 'get you' looking all mean & moody...
great pic to have & self portrait to boot!
cool
right am off to dig out a 70's pic now lol
Very cool Pete, Strange how we all thought that we looked good. You should see my upload.
Malcolm
brilliant
bet those shades would still look good today
is the whole site good looking? I think so
thanks for joining in
it has been such fun
pareen x
please let me know if I miss any
I am trying to look at them all
I must say I didn't expect such a response
p.s. you look like Jamie Oliver
I think you look more like Jon Bon Jovi!!!
He tends not to wear knitted jumpers tho' (and has a bit more cash, methinks!)
I remember me ma having a towel like that too...but n the flip side wouldnt you trade the yacht and ferrari to be able to still flip your hair in the wonderful "do" hehehe! Great Photo..!!!
That's the sort of picture that gets top awards nowadays
Love the shades - guess it's up into the loft to see what I can find.
Merl
PS. would have been nice to see all these golden oldies in one place, like on the chellenges.
Pete, you look so cool that there that you could fart ice cubes!!!
Quote: n the flip side wouldnt you trade the yacht and ferrari to be able to still flip your hair in the wonderful "do"
Don't think there's much of a trade in value for completed Airfix kits
cool dude pic indeed, great that you joined in, love the shades too and that terse look you have
Dianna
:-]
Walter, a fellow Yank recently posted one of himself in '73, it's a hoot !.... I've got one I can do from that era ~~ fun idea...
Quote: Is that a wig?
It wasn't but I saved it and now use it at weekends.
Best come back I've read in a while.
Cool pic too.
Excellent shot and bags of attitude sitting there by the dustbin and under the laundry
Reminds me more of a young Kevin Bacon
Tim
Pete, you're being modest. Surely this was taken by Patrick Lichfield?
Too scared to dig out a younger shot of myself as I was (still not) as COOL as the dude here.
When exactly did moms stop knitting all the jumpers.As for the ironwork ...thats a new one on me.
Nice one.
Keith
LOL, love the sentiments, both you, jumper and the milk bottle holder-made by your Mum!...jojo
I love this shot, Pete. Pareen really started a fun thread.
By the way -- you asked if we would be interested in a new category on ePhotozine for vintage/historical photos. I LOVE looking at stuff like that.
However, there already are so many sources for viewing historical photos that maybe a better idea is just to provide the links to vintage photos and generally restrict the ePz postings (with rare exceptions) to photos shot by members.
I'll start the ball rolling. Here is a link from the US Library of Congress. They are moving a lot of their best stuff to FLICKr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/
-=\Walter
PS I really like ePhotozine. Thanks for all your hard work.
Nice one, my Mum could knit but never did, she couldn't cut hair but she tried!!! you should see my school photos, but you wont!! lol
Don't really know why we still have them to tell you the truth???
Great looking at all you lot though
Glen
You've hardly changed at all Pete.
All the very best
Dougie
oh ... pure joy ... this has made my day .. you da man .. .. and funnily enough this is trendy in modern malaysia ... you could be a pin-up here ...brill ...
just noticed this one, welcome to the silly time 70's club, must admit had a bit of a chuckle at this.... funny how you didnt worry in those days what was in the background .. well done
Sue
great! I remember my mum knitting polo necks for me as well!
cool shades dude!
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