This joyful woman smiling while holding a plate of food in a vintage black and white photo is my husband’s late aunt. He found this photo while looking at old stuff at his father’s house. I think the expression is so real, that when I see this photo I end up smiling too.I did some edits on this on – and turned into color. The expression is still joyful, but for me the mood it great in the original shot.
8 thoughts on “Vintage Joy: A Timeless Smile Captured”
What a lovely smile, Ritva!
I definitely prefer the black-and-white! There colour does not ‘interrupt’ but allows her real feelings to emerge . . .
I did find a smile on my face as well Ritva, Seems like a jolly woman
That’s a very genuinely warm smile.
I had no idea you could convert b/w to colour. It makes for an interesting shot, but I prefer the original in all its authenticity.
She is smiling with her entire face–I love this. A true, joyful smile. You did great with the color editing, Ritva. A fabulous photo.
First, your right of course, you look at this lady and you cannot help yourself, your own smile beams too. Second, I know, of course, you can convert colour to black and white, but I’d no idea the reverse was possible. ‘Though I think the original is best, the second is very interesting. Thanks Ritva! Great post!!! pp
What a beautiful picture and great editing job, Ritva. I also like the original better because it tells the story as it was meant to be.
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What a lovely smile, Ritva!
I definitely prefer the black-and-white! There colour does not ‘interrupt’ but allows her real feelings to emerge . . .
I did find a smile on my face as well Ritva, Seems like a jolly woman
That’s a very genuinely warm smile.
I had no idea you could convert b/w to colour. It makes for an interesting shot, but I prefer the original in all its authenticity.
She is smiling with her entire face–I love this. A true, joyful smile. You did great with the color editing, Ritva. A fabulous photo.
First, your right of course, you look at this lady and you cannot help yourself, your own smile beams too. Second, I know, of course, you can convert colour to black and white, but I’d no idea the reverse was possible. ‘Though I think the original is best, the second is very interesting. Thanks Ritva! Great post!!! pp
What a beautiful picture and great editing job, Ritva. I also like the original better because it tells the story as it was meant to be.