Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: scan

A scan from a print of an old colour slide that I took sometime in 1966/67, showing part of the Old Fort in Doha, Qatar (Middle East). Wish I had more (and better!) photos from our six months' stay in Doha, from the end of 1966 to the beginning of 1967. I don't have a lot of photos taken during that time, but thankfully have enough to bring back some memories. This city and the desert outside it, was where I learned to drive, in a little red Mini : ) I still have more photos taken in Doha that I need to post as soon as possible - time is running out for this project.

Another in a series of old photos taken in Doha, Qatar (Middle East) from 1966-1967. This is a scan of a print made from a colour slide that had been taken on 17 February 1967. Takes me a while to get rid of all the tiny white flecks that you tend to get when you look closely at a scan of an old print, lol - hard on the eyes, too, so I only edit one photo at a time, but it is worth the effort. I feel we were so lucky to live here for six months (and a few years later, 1972-1978, near Muscat, Oman, for six years) at a time when life was very simple and the true culture of the people was untouched. (Note - I don't know exactly where this old street was, so I have just located Doha in general on my map).

Rustaq (or Rostaq) was once the capital of Oman. Rustaq fort, built four centuries prior to the dawn of Islam in Oman, is an imposing structure built on three levels, containing separate houses, an armoury, a mosque and four towers. My photo was taken in 1977 - in more recent times, the fort has been renovated. I'm glad I had the chance to see it in its original condition, but renovations were necessary to keep it standing.

Another in a series of old photos taken in Doha, Qatar (Middle East) from 1966-1967. This is a scan of a print made from a colour slide that had been taken in December 1966. Takes me a while to get rid of all the tiny white flecks that you tend to get when you look closely at a scan of an old print, lol - hard on the eyes, too, so I only edit one photo at a time, but it is worth the effort. I feel we were so lucky to live here for six months (and a few years later, 1972-1978, near Muscat, Oman, for six years) at a time when life was very simple and the true culture of the people was untouched. (Note - I don't know exactly what part of the old seafront this was taken, so I have just located Doha in general on my map). Link to a YouTube video (6 mins. 22secs) about the New Museum, by the Qatar Museums Authority QMA: youtu.be/MOaw4lYLtOk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sorry, if you happen to look at this image - really is very blurry and does unpleasant things to your eyes. I didn't realize that it was quite this bad, when I was scanning and editing it in the wee hours of this morning. I wanted to scan it to send to my oldest daughter, especially, as she is doing an online course on World War II. This image shows my Father (1907-1976) wearing his Home Guard uniform, in Birmingham, England.

This photo (an image on a thin piece of metal) was amongst the old family photos that were shipped over to me from England about three months ago. I wish I knew who these people were - has to be from my father's side of the family. Maybe I'll be able to find out one day. I just think this is such a sweet photo. If I'm correct, the following information would apply to this image. My original photo has been cut to about 8 cm x almost 7 cm and has obviously been cut roughly and unevenly. "Tintypes were a cheap format photograph (about three English pence) where the image is formed on a thin sheet of lacquered iron. The image is dark and the surface can look quite mottled and imperfect or have an orange peel look if you reflect the light on to it. The metal is usually cut out quite roughly as if cut by hand without a guideline, using metal shears. The size varies but 9cm x 6cm (same as the print of a CDV) is typical, but it can be as large as 25cm x 10cm. They were first produced in 1852 and the American and English Patent was granted in 1856 - probably the earliest date one would expect to find. They were popular because they were strong and could be carried in a pocket, especially during the American Civil War period (1860s), and could be cut up to fit in lockets and jewellery. The image was in reverse, and only one unique photograph was made. It was not as popular in Europe as in America but there are English tintypes from the late 1850s, many in the 1880s and even as late as the 1930s, where they finally became the end of the pier photo or perhaps taken at fairgrounds." www.cartes.freeuk.com/time/date.htm

A colour tinted photo of my paternal Grandmother in her garden in England. My brother (who spent so many years doing the most amazing family history research, which I am now blessed with owning!) had written the address on the back of this old photo plus the date of c. 1937. I then had the bright idea to go to Google Maps, do a street view and, though I couldn't tell which of two or three houses it was, I knew I was looking at my Grandparents old home. It was a very strange feeling! To finish off, I did a Print Screen, showing the aerial view of the area plus a street level view. Fun to have. If I remember correctly, the only (or certainly the main) time I remember seeing my Grandparents was when we stayed with them (at a different address, in Bourne, Lincolnshire) for about six months when I was about 12 years old, while my Dad was away looking for a job. Address in the photo: 9 Baker's Lane, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, England, c. 1937. Alice Gladwell Bassindale (born 1876). Between Between October 1900 and December 1900 in Middlesex, she married Albert Elijah Bassindale (Timber Merchant), my paternal Grandfather, at Grays Thurrock, Essex. Their children were Alice Mary Bassindale (known as Mollie, my Auntie Mollie 1904-1967), Tom Carden (my father 1907-1976), Vera Gladwell (1911-?), and Nora Margaret (1915-?). Information on Alice Gladwell Bassindale taken from 1891, 1901 and 1911 Census: 3 April 1881 49 Victoria Road, St. Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire Census 5 April 1891 Walsall Road, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire Census 31 March 1901 8 Rock Terrace, All Saints with St. Peter, Stamford, Lincolnshire Census 2 April 1911 49 Queen Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire

This photo did not scan well, to put it mildly - will have to see if taking a photo of this old photo of my parents works better! This was one of many photos that were in an album that had been given to my father by the company from which he was retiring. One of the many albums that were shipped over to me two or three months ago. My father was Tom Carden Bassindale (1907-1976) and my mother was Vera Kathleen Bassindale (nee Neal).

Hope those of you who do celebrate Halloween (in one form or another) have a really fun and SAFE weekend. Here in Calgary, we couldn't ask for more perfect weather for all the tiny witches and goblins (and Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber look-alikes, ha) to invade the neighbourhoods : ) Keep an eye open if you are driving tomorrow evening - some of these little guys can't see too well through their masks and costumes. Stay safe! New neighbours moved in today - their dog hasn't stopped barking through the adjoining wall and it's driving me nuts!!! There is only so long that I can stand having my music or TV blaring to drown the sound .... : )

A very old photo, taken from high up along the Shell camp, looking out over the Shell elementary school, over the narrow ridge of mountains to the Gulf of Oman. This is where we lived for six years, in pretty much the hottest place on earth, LOL!

A fine example of Omani architecture along the Muttrah Corniche. Scanned from an old print taken in March 1977.