Tag Archives: Family History

Scanning Old B&W Negatives: Tips and Techniques

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Family Fractals

In my previous post, I discovered I get a marginally better results using a higher dpi on my Canon scanner than using a Flip Pal. However, the resulting photo quality was not really much of an improvement on the Flip … Continue reading →

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Scanning Old B&W Negatives: Flip Pal Vs Canon MX520 Series

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Family Fractals

What do you do if you have hundreds of old, odd-sized black and white negatives and don’t have one of those dedicated negative/slide scanners? Do you have any other viable options? I decided to see what results I could get … Continue reading →

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#Congress_2018 – Bridging Past and Future

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Family Fractals

Wow! What a ride Congress 2018 has been. Meeting so many lovely genies, learning so many new things. I barely had time to draw breath during Congress 2018 and now that I’m home, I’m still processing all the things I … Continue reading →

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Memories of Then

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Family Fractals

Out of all the Aussie songs I know, this is the one that most evokes “home” for me. My earliest years were spent growing up in North Queensland. I still have dreams of sugar cane fields standing tall, the sugar … Continue reading →

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Blog Caroling: Carol of the Bells

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Family Fractals

In case you haven’t noticed, “Tis the season to be jolly” and footnoteMaven has sent out the call for everyone to blog about their favourite Christmas Carol.

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Friday Funny: Baby Driver

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Family Fractals

I wonder where this cute and chubby balloon baby is going? Look at that determined look on her face. She has her hand firmly on the suitcase so must have a destination in mind. And she’s also looking pretty possessive … Continue reading →

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Family Photos: Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Family Fractals

Aunt Camie and Uncle Bob’s photos are the gifts that keep on giving. I found a series of photographs showing the Sydney Harbour Bridge in various stages of completion. These are not unique photos by any means. There are plenty … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: Abandon All Hope!

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Family Fractals

How many times have you looked through your family photo collection and despaired? How many unlabelled photos have you let drip through your fingers in anguish? How many unnamed people, places, dogs, houses, pot plants, whatever have you seen? How … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Chimney Ruin of Michelago

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Family Fractals

About 40 minutes to the south of Canberra, you will discover a small ruin – just a chimney – sitting forlornly beside the Monaro highway. I’ve passed this remnant of forgotten history so many times. I’ve watched it flash by … Continue reading →

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Friday Funny: Cabbage Patch Kid

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Family Fractals

Another family photo – another mutant cabbage.

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