If you could go back in time, just for a few days, and photograph something, when and where would it be? Mine would be a pretty cheap ride in the time machine, because I’d like a long weekend in 1970’s West Coast United States of America. I could have done it the first time round, technically, being born in 1969, but I don’t think I had the skills when I was five…
I love the whole 70’s California look, the music…and the women! But I live 5000 miles away and 40 years too late to capture it. A caravan just north of Ramsey had to do.
PHIL KNEEN 
The early 70’s were pretty awesome. Even in Hawaii where I grew up. Such a wonderful free time.
LikeLike
Beautiful light! Love them.
LikeLike
Excellent work.
LikeLike
well done , very beautifull captures..
LikeLike
Can I please put my name forward as your greatest fan?
LikeLike
I’m with you on all of that Phil, born in 58, I’m an old hippie at heart!!
LikeLike
I’m old enough to have gone through the 70s. I first travelled overseas in 1975 and then again in 1976, 1978 & 1979 and I can assure you it was a great era. I spent 1978/9 in London and my English boyfriend was a roadie in a rock band. London in the 70s was amazing (and so cheap to travel then). Not only did I see many wonderful Rockers singing live, but I saw Rudolph Nureyev dance (greatest male ballet dancer of his time). Yes, we did everything back then, and now, almost 60, I still say it was the best time of my life.
Lovely photos above, especially the first one.
LikeLike
beautiful pictures, really feeling that 70`s hippie vibe!
LikeLike
Beautiful portraits – very redolent of the 70s. 🙂
LikeLike
Very tastefully done Phil! WOW!
LikeLike
Unfortunately, mostly circumstances are stronger than us. I spent my best years in the non existent country anymore. Behind the Wall we missed a lot. We’ve been happy anyway because of young age, but we could not come somewhere, we could not even listen music, read books, watch movies from outside of the Wall. We’ve been hungry with everything and happy to get a tiny piece of what the rest of the World had, if we had a chance. This is the difference between us – you could not come to California because of age and I could not come because of the Wall. Thanks God there is no Wall anymore, at least in Europe. Pictures are great.
LikeLike
Absolutely gorgeous.
LikeLike
Beautiful!
LikeLike
Incredible shots…you capture a spirit that seems to have been absence in the States for some time. Perfect.
LikeLike
Very Beutiful!
LikeLike
Goodmorning and many Thanks!
Beautiful Photos!!!
LikeLike