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Having Fun! / Re: Coloured Pictures XXXVII
« on: January 14, 2020, 09:56:00 PM »
Thanks, I appreciate it! Great picture and great work on it!
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Having Fun! / Re: Coloured Pictures XXXVII
« on: December 31, 2019, 06:10:28 AM »
Okay, this is the ABSOLUTE clearest, but I'd prefer the figures be full length. Can anyone help?
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Having Fun! / Re: Coloured Pictures XXXVII
« on: December 24, 2019, 05:27:28 AM »
Wonderful work, everyone! Perhaps someone can help me out with a project. I need a good colorized version of this picture. This is the absolute best black-and-white version I've found anywhere.
I looked at probably more pictures of Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. than should even be allowed and found one which would have been absolutely perfect except for the unfortunate fact of the guard partially obstructing John. The photographer obviously couldn't take a step to the side as somebody or something was there and if it was another photographer at a better angle I've been unable to find the picture!
In this one they aren't obstructed but the positions are not as perfect. I thought perhaps photo editing could be used on John's arm and hair to complete the above picture.
If anyone wants to colorize the picture of Alexei and Anastasia in shades and tones which would match the one of John and Caroline and share it here, I would be most grateful. The pictures will not be published but will appear in a one-of-a-kind artwork. Thanks.
I looked at probably more pictures of Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. than should even be allowed and found one which would have been absolutely perfect except for the unfortunate fact of the guard partially obstructing John. The photographer obviously couldn't take a step to the side as somebody or something was there and if it was another photographer at a better angle I've been unable to find the picture!
In this one they aren't obstructed but the positions are not as perfect. I thought perhaps photo editing could be used on John's arm and hair to complete the above picture.
If anyone wants to colorize the picture of Alexei and Anastasia in shades and tones which would match the one of John and Caroline and share it here, I would be most grateful. The pictures will not be published but will appear in a one-of-a-kind artwork. Thanks.
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Having Fun! / Re: Songs for the IF and Rasputin?
« on: December 24, 2019, 04:52:11 AM »
If it's all right to mention songs actually about them, I only recently learned this was even a song, let alone a huge hit for Boney M over 40 years ago and now I am totally stuck on it. Of a number of versions on YouTube, this is my favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSqQDsh78sY
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Tsarevich Alexei Nicholaievich / Re: Alexei and his spaniel Joy
« on: September 13, 2018, 07:51:48 PM »Today I came across these better versions (possibly different sizes of the same image):
They are as the same scratch across the face can be seen in all three copies.
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Tsarevich Alexei Nicholaievich / Re: Alexei and his spaniel Joy
« on: September 13, 2018, 06:17:46 PM »Too bad the copies of my favorite picture (of Alexei holding Joy and the cat) seem to be newspaper quality.
Today I came across these better versions (possibly different sizes of the same image):
Getty Images also has one, watermarked of course.
Also, after looking at hundreds of photographs, this one is the closest I have found of what I wanted of Alexei and Joy. I had never seen it before.
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Tsarevich Alexei Nicholaievich / Re: How Has Alexey Affected YOUR Life?
« on: September 13, 2018, 04:48:26 PM »
Recently my little memorial to Alexei fell down. I have been meaning to repair and replace it but have been sidelined by a number of issues including bad weather and health complications. For over two weeks now I have been channeling Alexei after straining my back on a couple of jobs around the house and yard. They shouldn't have been any big deal but the pain from one small pulled muscle has spread to several parts of my right leg so I can't move around much but don't dare stay in one position too long either, as that makes it worse, and I am unable to concentrate on activities I would like. I always think of Alexei during such times and contemplate his family's struggles and their faith.
I was very surprised to read this eyewitness account http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/alexis-tsarevich-spala.html which had Alexei's serious groin injury occurring from a bathtub fall before the 1912 trip to Spala. I always understood he was injured after arriving at Spala when he tried to jump into a small boat and the oar struck him near his hip. This makes it sound as if he was too compromised from the bathtub fall to have attempted any such thing as leaping into a boat and makes me wonder which if either story is true. In any case, we do know he suffered agonies from what was believed an incurable injury only to recover and be cruelly murdered a few years later. This is a downer but I try to be inspired by Alexei and do what I can even while not functioning at 100% capacity. I was thankful to be able to watch a couple of good movies I couldn't have had I been rushing around trying to accomplish things. I am also thankful for modern medicine to which I will turn for help. Presumably there is some sort of lesson in all this. It's hard to believe they have all been gone for over 100 years now.
I was very surprised to read this eyewitness account http://www.alexanderpalace.org/palace/alexis-tsarevich-spala.html which had Alexei's serious groin injury occurring from a bathtub fall before the 1912 trip to Spala. I always understood he was injured after arriving at Spala when he tried to jump into a small boat and the oar struck him near his hip. This makes it sound as if he was too compromised from the bathtub fall to have attempted any such thing as leaping into a boat and makes me wonder which if either story is true. In any case, we do know he suffered agonies from what was believed an incurable injury only to recover and be cruelly murdered a few years later. This is a downer but I try to be inspired by Alexei and do what I can even while not functioning at 100% capacity. I was thankful to be able to watch a couple of good movies I couldn't have had I been rushing around trying to accomplish things. I am also thankful for modern medicine to which I will turn for help. Presumably there is some sort of lesson in all this. It's hard to believe they have all been gone for over 100 years now.
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Tsarevich Alexei Nicholaievich / Re: Current location of Alexei's remains?
« on: September 13, 2018, 04:08:57 PM »
Can't believe Alexei and his sister were not given an official burial in time for the 100th anniversary!
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Films and TV shows about the Romanovs and Imperial Russia / Re: Rasputin and the Empress
« on: October 26, 2017, 02:22:16 PM »A friend of mine got into the VCRs,and videos,when they 1st came out, about 25 to 30 years ago.Hes said that it was a very expensive pursuit. Around 20 years ago, I would rent the big,clunky box of a VCR player , and videos,from a local supermarket.Twas a big production.Talking about when VCRs and videos 1st came out;are we not dating ourselves!?
I am actually old enough to remember when it was possible to check out a movie projector and 16 mm film prints from certain libraries (not all had them)! People would invite neighbors to viewings as it was too big a deal for just one family to enjoy!
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Films and TV shows about the Romanovs and Imperial Russia / Re: 1932 movie "Rasputin and the Empress"
« on: October 26, 2017, 04:36:46 AM »
TCM showed both Nicholas and Alexandra and Rasputin and the Empress (1932) Wednesday evening/Thursday morning for the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution so I finally got to see both all through.
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Films and TV shows about the Romanovs and Imperial Russia / Re: Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
« on: October 26, 2017, 04:33:47 AM »
TCM showed both Nicholas and Alexandra and Rasputin and the Empress (1932) Wednesday evening/Thursday morning for the 100th anniversary of the October Revolution so I finally got to see both all through.
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The Final Chapter / Re: The Remains Identified as Alexei and Maria. Story Closed.
« on: February 13, 2016, 03:59:47 AM »
It's great having closure after nearly 100 years. Took them long enough!
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The Final Chapter / Re: The remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria want to be buried ...
« on: October 19, 2015, 11:43:57 PM »
Being as this was yesterday I take it the burial is awaiting tests to be completed early next year?
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News Links / Re: Rasputin killed by British spy?
« on: January 01, 2015, 02:39:36 AM »
Any replies to or opinions on this? Link to an article about it. http://www.billionairesaustralia.com/conspiracy-theories-killed-rasputin/2/?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=au
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Films and TV shows about the Romanovs and Imperial Russia / Re: "The Real Anastasia" on Travel Channel
« on: August 31, 2014, 11:44:45 PM »
Thanks, Greg. I am also impressed that from what I have heard, the two remaining bodies matched the earlier remains identified as Romanovs. The last time I checked, though, the remains had not been placed in the vaults reserved for Anastasia and Alexei, which seems a shame.