Photographer's Note
another forgotten picture from my archive :
in 1970 I must have been amazed by a lady who was controlling parked cars, I think nearly 50 years ago I hadn't seen this before. I'm sure in the small town (compared with London) where I lived in 1970, there was no need for traffic wardens.
Scanned from Agfa CT 18 slide
Gert Holmertz told me, that the Beatles song "Lovely Rita, meter maid" is about a traffic warden, so here some lines of the song:
.... Standing by a parking meter
When I caught a glimpse of Rita
Filling in a ticket in her little white book
In a cap she looked much older
And the bag across her shoulder
Made her look a little like a military man.....
BEATLES
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holmertz
(102800) 2019-01-26 10:09
Hello Elvira,
Already in 1967 Lovely Rita meter maid got world famous, so there wouldn't have been any reason to be surprised. On the other hand I was astonished to see policewomen in Budapest in 1969. Seeing now photos from several decades ago I mainly wonder why the funny little cars didn't look so funny then.
A nice glimpse from the past, well timed. Did she fine you?
Regards,
Gert
lousat
(139342) 2019-01-26 11:14
Hi Elvira,very nice memory from your archive,in effect it's rare to see something like that ,excellent choice for the today post,and the quality is excellent! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano
freedahu
(824) 2019-01-26 12:00
Good evening Elvira,
A nice shot, well done. The lady looks very much determinate and serious…do not mess with her, she is on a mission…
Good evening
Serge
Fis2
(170885) 2019-01-26 15:02
Witaj Elvira!
Excellent reportage shot from street.
Good framing and composition.
I like this daily life picture.
Curious photo from Your archive.
Well done.
Good night.
Krzysztof
papagolf21
(152607) 2019-01-26 23:22
Bonjour, chère Elvira,
Cela me rappelle des souvenirs d'automobiliste ! le carnet à souche prompt à être rempli par des dames aux habits colorés.
Le pare-brise se voyait garni d'un joli papillon à 20 francs (en 1970) pour stationnement dépassé !
Aujourd'hui, nul humain, c'est une caméra qui filme les voitures et les plaques d'immatriculation qui n'ont pas réglé leur taxe par smartphone !
Amitiés.
Philippe
emka
(158204) 2019-01-26 23:44
hello Elvira,
Nice Beatles song to illustrate this picture. Charming picture nearly half a century old. Very good quality of this scanned slide. I began taking slides at around the same time, 1971 perhaps, but they were ORWO and now they can't be shown. I like this view of the working woman very much.
I think that we have policewomen much earlier in communist time.
Kind regards MAlgo
mesutilgim
(0) 2019-01-26 23:54
Hello Elvira,
Nice and interesting capture. Taken with perfect pov and timing.
Good layout and sharpness. A timeless "oldie" . I's allways good to have a short trip in the archives.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM
CLODO
(45116) 2019-01-27 0:15
Hi Elvira
It is said that cops do not want to be taken in picture. But how to resist when she is fully absorbed by her daily work. Good street image.
Cheers
CLODO
snunney
(130967) 2019-01-27 1:41
Hello Elvira,
Amusing picture from nearly fifty years ago. There are still traffic wardens on the streets of London, but nowadays they use hand-held devices not notebooks and pens. She looks rather stern this lady, probably best not to get in her way.
GyurMaster
(24840) 2019-01-27 4:56
Dear Elvira,
Nice to see that you dug up your archive. I like to see old photos taken with analog cameras. Carry on! (To refer to an old English films series :))
Have a nice Sunday!
Gy.
macjake
(98456) 2019-01-28 11:42
Hi Elvira
oh this is a wonderful wonderful capture from many years ago.
I wonder how her life evolved. so interesting to view her outfit, the hat, and the cars. In fact, as a car lover, its too bad we can't see more of the cars :) But i know that's not the main focus here. Its the woman and the surprise factor it gave you. excellent post! cheers
Craig
Photo Information
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Copyright: Elvira Parton (notrap)
(7812)
- Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 1970-09-00
- Categories: Daily Life
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2019-01-26 9:59
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- To holmertz: no fine (1)
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by notrap, last updated 2019-01-28 02:08