Kodachrome

Kodachrome

Song lyrics by Paul Simon
(turn your sound on if you care to listen along with this post)

(The following photographs were taken by me with a digital Nikon.)


"Kodachrome"
"You give us those nice bright colors"


"You give us the greens of summers"


"Makes you think all the worlds a sunny day...oh yeah!"


"I got a Nikon camera, I love to take a photograph"

(stock photo)

(stock photo)
"So mama, don't take my Kodachrome away"

Celebrating 75 years

Becca

Comments

~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Great photos! And the song....I know it by heart! My hubby thinks that Coneheads is a classic and that song is one of the best parts of the movie! heehee! ♥
August 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Lemon Lane Studio said…
What gorgeous photos. Such diverse scenes but each is striking in it's own way. Okay, let's talk books. One author, one book...what would you recommend. I need to broaden my horizon. Patty
August 19, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Catherine said…
Love it! Such a good song ~ and what terrific photos!

Happy Day!
xo Catherine
August 20, 2010 at 4:18 AM
ain't for city gals said…
Ah yes, I remember those days! And I just had a thought that there are probably kids right now that would not even know what we are talking about...YIKES!!
August 20, 2010 at 7:16 AM
Daydream Living said…
Hi Becca!

Thank you so much for visiting! I love this whole blogging thing! You live in Las Vegas? I've been there ones, very hot! Lovely to meet you, have a good weekend!

Maureen
xx
August 20, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Unknown said…
Oh, these photographs are wonderful. I love this song, and when I heard that it was difficult to get this film, this song went through my mind. Your photography is stunning. So nice to meet you.
Karen
August 20, 2010 at 12:03 PM
erin's art and gardens said…
fun post...i love paul simon! thanks for visiting my blog and nice to meet you too!
erin
August 20, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Garden Cats + Crafts said…
Hello dear Becca,
thanks for stopping by at my blog. Such a wonderful blog you have. Georgeous photos. And... I love the song from Paul Simon very much ;-).
xoxo Birgit
August 20, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Sugar Lump Studios said…
what a fantastic blog post! Love this song...and your photos are just gorgeous! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
August 21, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Pamela said…
Beautiful photos Becca! I love the one of the beach...being such a beach girl!!
Have a great weekend!
Pamela xo
August 21, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Anonymous said…
Hello I am Leyla and I stumbled upon your place...beautiful blog you have here. I am looking forward to visiting again. I like Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel too!
August 21, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Unknown said…
Very cool pictures my friend.. You are to clever with your music. Love it!
August 21, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Stampindamour said…
These photos are gorgeous!!!! I think you've just inspired me to ask Santa for a Digital SLR for Xmas. :)

-pamela
August 21, 2010 at 1:10 PM
lilylovekin said…
This post is so much fun!! And the photos are gorgeous also.
August 21, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Anonymous said…
Great post!

I have a friend who used to shoot with film. She STILL dislikes the results she gets with digital.

DI
August 21, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Brenda Pruitt said…
I so remember that song! Love the photos!
Brenda
August 22, 2010 at 3:28 PM
.Trudi Sissons said…
You had me singing along - what a great post and WHAT A GREAT CAMERA!!!! You give me the green of envy this summer day heh - a heh!!
August 22, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said…
I love this song! Your pictures are so pretty. I know I've said this before but you really are a very talented photographer. I was just getting caught up on some of your last posts. I love the pictures of your Mason jar with flowers.
August 22, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Kat Ibáñez said…
Hi Becca! Saw your comment on Catherine and Banjo´s blog, your photos are so full of beauty, love the light and the richness of colours they have!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!
August 22, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Justine said…
thanks for visiting my blog, I am new to all of this so love it when people join and comment. Your photos are wonderful, do you just scan them onto your computer after you get them developed? the challenges are all great, I got a couple of them off Ashley Sick's blog, I see you have her button, it's all good fun and challenging.
August 22, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Becca~these photos are stunning~ and I love the one with you holding the camera!
August 23, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Susan Houseman said…
Absolutely love the tulips. Thanks for taking these beautiful pictures and sharing.
August 25, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Jillayne said…
I was just explaining that song to one of my kids a couple of weeks ago - I love it! What a terrific post Becca!
August 28, 2010 at 12:12 AM
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