Does anyone know the significance of the white patch on the sleeve of the officer leading the parade (2nd photo).
I started to scan the second tray of color slides. I spent a few minutes cleaning each of them up. It seems they are a mix of Russia, Normandy and being home. Always interested in hearing your feedback.
That is a shame.......but it does add a special reverence to the photos not knowing these gents names..........just a few men who have found themselves in the generation marked for death.......
Last of the second tray. I probably have over 3K personnel photographs in my collection but these color slides have really mesmerized me when viewing. Not sure if it is just me but it truly adds a different perspective.
The ordinariness of these photos is what makes them stand out. Most of these soldiers were just men; they had wives, sweethearts, families, and plans for the future. Unfortunately, their leadership and some of their mates were evil. Their cause was corrupt, although they didn't understand that.
I started scanning the next tray of colored slides. Again I am spending minimal time "cleaning" up the photo. Some interesting shots by the unknown photographer.
The German WW2 Armies did history a real favour by allowing/encouraging personal cameras to be carried. Pretty sure verboten for British blokes (if not too rigorously enforced), but thinking about it I don't know who was allowed cameras, or when, in other forces. Were American servicemen technically allowed to take a camera? Seems to be the same somewhat smaller amount of personal unofficial but actually in-service pictures for them as for the UK.
This is the last tray of one of the towers. I must admit as I am scanning this group I almost feel like I am looking at someone's vacations pictures. Whoever was taking the pictures did not have a shortage of film.
The last small group wraps up the color slides. There still about 25 more but they are mostly duplicates and scenery. I still have three towers that are filled with B&W slides and I have posted some that were mixed in with the first group. They also seem very interesting and always interested in feedback.
I thought I would continue to scan and post the B&W slides. Hopefully there still is an interest even though they are not color. I did some quick enhancements with the lighting,