Alamy 165 Posted March 3, 2015 Photographing Longevity - thoughts on the trend of contemporary photography depicting seniors. Read more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 3, 2015 Are selfies OK? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Ventura 3,977 Posted March 3, 2015 Are selfies OK? Love your humor John! I was thinking the same.....about me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Rooney 2,113 Posted March 3, 2015 All my contemporaries have either moved away, have become alienated from me, or died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) Are selfies OK? Love your humor John! I was thinking the same.....about me. Thanks. I guess I missed my calling. Welcome to the next big thing in the stock photo world: "Long-in-the-tooth-imo." Edited March 3, 2015 by John Mitchell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) All my contemporaries have either moved away, have become alienated from me, or died. Nonetheless, you're still around and snapping away, Edo. Definitely a timely blog post. In Canada, one in five people is over age 65 (at 66, I'm now in that group), and the proportion is expected to increase steadily. Many people are also postponing retirement to well beyond 65, perhaps indefinitely due to economic pressures. Edited March 3, 2015 by John Mitchell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MariaJ 324 Posted March 3, 2015 I was just admiring the agility of these seniors, who also walked an entire parade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Ventura 3,977 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Caught this scene in a small Italian town This one sold recently, taken in the Florida Keys Edited March 4, 2015 by Michael Ventura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olivier Parent 387 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Retirement… Well, could be: Playing lazy lizard on deserted sandy beaches. Reading books alone in public parks while some others are rushing to go to work. Having fun with grandchildren. Going to Heavy Metal festivals with favorite granddaughter… \m/ Olivier Edited March 4, 2015 by Olivier Parent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olivier Parent 387 Posted March 4, 2015 Oh, and though there are no seniors in these, when talking about longevity… Olivier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Davies 66 Posted March 4, 2015 Game of Bowls, or a quiet pint and a chat in the pub, that's the life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 769 Posted March 4, 2015 Elderly people often need a companion... ...or a wheelchair... ...or an ice cream Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 769 Posted March 4, 2015 Ah, old age Would it mean stop working and having plenty of time to relax and enjoy life or ............ would it mean still working your butt off 'cause you can't survive on your measly pension No and Yes, in that order. Alan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Morgan 868 Posted March 4, 2015 Or you have time to work on the Hot Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Rooney 2,113 Posted March 4, 2015 Some women in our local society work hard well into their old age. This is just one Asian senior who I see, all day, every day, collecting cans and bottles for their 5-cent deposit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 4, 2015 The last journey... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 4, 2015 Ah, old age Would it mean stop working and having plenty of time to relax and enjoy life or ............ would it mean still working your butt off 'cause you can't survive on your measly pension No and Yes, in that order. Alan True enough, but it is possible to combine the two -- i.e. work can be play. At least that's what I'm hoping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 769 Posted March 4, 2015 Ah, old age Would it mean stop working and having plenty of time to relax and enjoy life or ............ would it mean still working your butt off 'cause you can't survive on your measly pension No and Yes, in that order. True enough, but it is possible to combine the two -- i.e. work can be play. At least that's what I'm hoping. That's what I hoped too, but in reality it's becoming a chore that I would rather not have to do. Despite still enjoying my work there are so many other things I want to do as well. Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 6, 2015 Ah, old age Would it mean stop working and having plenty of time to relax and enjoy life or ............ would it mean still working your butt off 'cause you can't survive on your measly pension No and Yes, in that order. True enough, but it is possible to combine the two -- i.e. work can be play. At least that's what I'm hoping. That's what I hoped too, but in reality it's becoming a chore that I would rather not have to do. Despite still enjoying my work there are so many other things I want to do as well. Alan I hear you. You do look a wee bit stressed -- or at least pensive -- in your new avatar photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhandol 131 Posted March 6, 2015 Your never to old to play in the street! Parm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 769 Posted March 6, 2015 Despite still enjoying my work there are so many other things I want to do as well. I hear you. You do look a wee bit stressed -- or at least pensive -- in your new avatar photo. Definitely not stressed! That was an example of those other things I want to do - I was listening intently at a poetry evening. Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Mitchell 3,201 Posted March 7, 2015 Despite still enjoying my work there are so many other things I want to do as well. I hear you. You do look a wee bit stressed -- or at least pensive -- in your new avatar photo. Definitely not stressed! That was an example of those other things I want to do - I was listening intently at a poetry evening. Alan Aha! That explains it. I used to write a lot of poetry, even had some published. However, my muse abandoned me. Perhaps it will return in my later years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Gaffen 83 Posted March 7, 2015 I am lucky to be able to regularly photograph actors and actresses from the theatre, TV and film, some of whom have had a long career in the business and consequently come into the category of longevity. The image of Kate O'Mare is an example, although Kate is sadly no longer with us, she did have a very long and illustrious career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
