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 beautiful picture and great editing job, Ritva. I also like the original better because it tells the story as it was meant to be.
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
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.
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.
That’s a very genuinely warm smile.
I did find a smile on my face as well Ritva, Seems like a jolly woman
I definitely prefer the black-and-white! There colour does not ‘interrupt’ but allows her real feelings to emerge . . .
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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.
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
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.
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.
That’s a very genuinely warm smile.
I did find a smile on my face as well Ritva, Seems like a jolly woman
I definitely prefer the black-and-white! There colour does not ‘interrupt’ but allows her real feelings to emerge . . .
What a lovely smile, Ritva!