Mirrored image of the Centennial Bridge

Mirrored image of the Centennial Bridge
One frosty and very still morning in November, 2010, Centennial Bridge, Miramichi, NB, Canada

About Me

My photo
Miramichi, NB, Canada
Spiritual,fun loving,hard working

Followers

Hay Island, Neguac, New Brunswick, Canada

Hay Island, Neguac, New Brunswick, Canada
Reflections in the water

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Black man with white child and dog

This aptly called, "Black man with white child and dog" ca. 1890 from George Eastman House Collection.  The picture intrigues me, what an odd combination.  The dog in this picture is way bigger than the child.  The black man is very well dressed, the child seems comfortable with him, what can the story behind this picture be?  Care to take any guesses??  Be sure to visit http://sepiasaturday.blogspot.com/ for many more interesting contributions this week and every week.
Posted by at
Labels: ,

10 comments:

  1. Bob ScotneyMay 27, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I suspect the dog was brown or had dark red curly hair. A contrast in shades perhaps?

    ReplyDelete
  2. Brett PayneMay 27, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Yes, an intriguing portrait. My guess is that he's a servant of some sort, but who knows.

    ReplyDelete
  3. tonyMay 27, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Yes,They Are Both Her Servants Me Thinks.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Little NellMay 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Intriguing indeed. Perhaps there is no link at all and it’s just the photographer’s whim.

    ReplyDelete
  5. PostcardyMay 27, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    It's an intriguing photo, but I don't know what the story could be.

    ReplyDelete
  6. MuseSwingsMay 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    A lovely photo! My first thought - and way out in left field - is that the child has an ailment and the man is in charge of making sure the child is safe. But, the child looks healthy and content as do the man and the dog - perhaps it's just a photo of two beings that the child loves. Or the man loves. or the dog loves.

    ReplyDelete
  7. KristinMay 28, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    They both have the same expression - man and child.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Mike BrubakerMay 29, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Another candidate for the "picture in search of a story" contest. The photographer was proud of this one.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Christine H.May 29, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    It's a beautiful and interesting photo, but I wouldn't have a guess as to what the story is.

    ReplyDelete
  10. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Interesting photo, I've not seen another like it.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Blog Archive