Telecommunication.... circa 1930 and 2017 by julzmaioro

Telecommunication.... circa 1930 and 2017

This is another shot that I have done for our Camera Club theme of Telecommunication for next week.. The old phone has been in use as a means of communication from our house to the cowshed but when cell phones came out it became redundent, but I still love the look of it ... I can see a face with two beady eyes and a crooked smile ... This phone would of been the phone that was used for the family when 'party' lines where the thing ... I can remember that our phone number back then was 306R short long short.... How things have progressed in our life time ....
Super shot Julia! Progress yes, but not on every front - the smartphone will be responsible for a lot of issues in future society, I fear, but such a useful tool! And one I wouldn't be without!!!
August 9th, 2017  
A great comparison of technology. Well done, fav.
August 9th, 2017  
Magnificent
August 9th, 2017  
Took a moment to spot the cell phone. Neat shot.
August 9th, 2017  
What a change and development in communication technology over the last decade -- I wonder what will come next !
August 9th, 2017  
gosh we had one of those on my parents farm..if not exactly the same...so very similar. I hate that I am of an age my childhood things are now in museums!!
August 9th, 2017  
Terrific comparison :)
August 9th, 2017  
How things change. The old phone reminds me of Marty Feldman.
August 9th, 2017  
You're so fortunate to have this!! I saw one in a museum outside Cairns a few years ago and thought it had the look of a happy or surprised face.
August 9th, 2017  
Fabulous
August 10th, 2017  
Certainly shows how thighs have changed. Easy to see that 'face' and the cell phone acts as a large tooth.
August 10th, 2017  
Oh gosh, I remember seeing this sort of telephone in some places, what a fabulous old relic. Love the juxtaposition of old and new.
August 10th, 2017  
Great juxtaposition shot. I see a face too. I remember partylines at my Grandparents house. We'd sneak a listen now and then.
August 10th, 2017  
Lol
August 10th, 2017  
What a contrast!
August 10th, 2017  
When I was a kid on the farm, this was the type of telephone we used!!
August 10th, 2017  
I immediately saw the face first! Love how you've put your mobile phone there for comparison!
August 10th, 2017  
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