That makes sense, I didn't give that a thought. Thanks for the info. April -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 4:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Old Photos In a message dated 4/19/2005 3:53:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I hope you all don't mind me asking this question, it is a little off the subject. I have been looking at some old photos of my ancestors, and it seems that back in the day no one smiled in pictures. Does anyone know, or have an opinion as to why now one smiled back then. It seems like these pictures were taken before WWII. Has anyone else noticed this? Thanks, April Bethel Because you had to maintain a pose for so long. Any movement would ruin the picture. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&targetid=5429