A Lost Feather: in time, 11.7.11

11.11.2011

On Monday morning I woke up with the sun.

Inspired by the latest Chevy commercial on tv, I decided to get dressed, make some coffee and head out with my camera and a small photo album.

I drove all over Montauk for 2 hours capturing past memories in the form of old photographs, against an expansion of their original backdrops. It was such a nice feeling to stand in the places I know I've been and recapture bits of those memories. We're constantly passing places we've been, or places our loved ones once stood, but we don't often give it much thought. I was very comforted by the thought that, although I was standing in these spots quite alone, I was once there with my family.

This will definitely be an on going project.
I'm looking forward to any future travels that bring me to places I've been. (and of course places that I haven't been so that I can make new memories to photograph and remember in the future.)

(in case you're thinking "she was inspired by a car commercial??" you must watch it. Please. It really is quite beautiful and full of American pride.)

Dad and I at Kirk Beach; 1986

Mom, Marissa, and I at Gosman's Dock; 1990

Mom, Marissa and I by the jetty at Gosmans; 1990

Our hot pink kayak, Marissa and I outside of "Bird on the roof"; 2000

35 comments:

GentriNovember 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM
I absolutely love these pictures! I need to see if I have anything I can do this w. LOVE! And I'm off to watch that car commercial. I'll admit I have geared up from a commercial or two.
GentriNovember 11, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Wait, the old person commercial?? Haha!
UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 1:16 AM
Ths is such a spectacular project! I want to try it so badly now!
beinaNovember 11, 2011 at 2:32 AM
FANTASTIC!!!!!!
AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM
amazing post! so original!!! :)

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rebeccaNovember 11, 2011 at 3:46 AM
Wow, this is beautiful.
And so inspiring - I am tempted to give it a go too. Thanks for sharing! x
anneliseNovember 11, 2011 at 4:40 AM
You need to submit these! http://dearphotograph.com/

I've always been tempted to do this, you may have just inspired me to give it a go.
AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM
I love these so much! They make me think of dearphotograph.com too :)
KateNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 AM
I would love to be able to do this with all my old photographs... perhaps when I head home for the holidays I'll give it a try.
Bailey SchneiderNovember 11, 2011 at 9:20 AM
It reminds me of the website www.dearphotograph.com
I've been wanting to try this too. So awesome x
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde
KatieNovember 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM
this is so cool! going to watch the tv ad now..

Katie x
ChrissyNovember 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Wow, this is amazing! Wonderful! xxx
KatieNovember 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM
just had to come back & say - great commercial too! sharing it on my facebook :)

Katie x
Lo.November 11, 2011 at 10:23 AM
These are so beautiful, well done on creating such gorgeous double photographs!
Lissa ChandlerNovember 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I love this. Like, a ridiculous amount.
GeorgiaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM
that is so cool! really awesome idea...
-Georgia
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UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM
these are GREAT! I need to do this. So fun!!
erin e flynnNovember 11, 2011 at 11:21 AM
hey! there's a flickr group for this! (not sure which came first, the flickr group or the commercial)
http://www.flickr.com/groups/lookingintothepast/

you should totally post your stuff! i want to to this, but i've been too lazy. maybe i need to grab some photos from my mom's and just do it!
Danielle NelsonNovember 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM
This is the greatest idea!!! I can not believe how perfectly you lined them up. Great Post!!!

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his little ladyNovember 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM
seriously so fabulous girl! even better than the commercial ;)
and in response to your post, i adore my little baby. he's a wired hair miniature dachshund! gotta love those little guys!
xo TJ
LibbyNovember 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM
that is so cool!
MarissaNovember 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM
oommmggg this is the coolest thing ever!!! WOW!! i see georgie even made the pictures hahaha... i miss you, and montauk, and gosman's and beach etc. can't wait to come home soon!!
AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Wow, this is such a fantastic idea! I would love to give this a go with some of my own family photos. The pictures you took are beautiful.

Katie x
Lost Cabin VintageNovember 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Oh these are just wonderful! I love how you've done these photos!
AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Loved this!! xox
Taylor MorganNovember 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM
this is AMAZING! I love this idea! great job!
Laura NelsonNovember 13, 2011 at 2:16 AM
that commercial was so inspiring and made me want the car haha, I loved it and I love this post so so so so so much! haha, it's beautiful and brilliant, I want more and I want to do them too! :) Love love love it! :)
AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM
This post is brilliant! I LOVE the way you brought the past and the present together :)
JanetteNovember 15, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Oh yes! Sooo lovely! Gonna look through my pictures!
jessicaNovember 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM
This is amazing, I love how you combined the past & present pictures. I feel like I could stare at these for hours because it's just creative genius.
two birdsNovember 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM
i love love love this! what a great way to recreate beautiful moments!
Michelle (michabella)November 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Those are so awesome!!!
My-cliffnotesNovember 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM
What a fun idea, love it.

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kylieNovember 28, 2011 at 12:10 AM
ohhhh i just love this, what a great idea.
UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 8:59 AM
These are amazing! I would love to try it for myself :)