Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Mary and Ruth

On a gorgeous September day, I met Mary in West Hartford Center.  On another gorgeous September day I met Ruth.

Mary was walking three white fluffy dogs.  I learned that they are called bichon frises.  I took some photos of the dogs and some of Mary.  Mary exudes youthful energy, enthusiasm and vivaciousness.

A few days later I met Ruth, an artist from Simsbury, near the same kind of planting.  Ruth is a grandmother just back from visiting her family out west.  She has a calm, poised, mature charm.


22 comments:

Mo said...

Lovely portraits

Stefan Jansson said...

Always great to meet the locals.

Kate said...

Actually, both of the photos show two charming women, both of whom I'd like to meet, also.

Andy said...

Jack, you are showing off your portrait skills again.

Sharon said...

It's nice to meet both of these ladies.

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

The fact that the Grandmother lives in Connecticut and her family lives out West reflects a common demographic trend.

Luis Gomez said...

These are great! Beautiful portraits Jack.

VP said...

My compliments: you are already an accomplished portraitist, Jack... Bravo!

Virginia said...

Love both portraits. You're good at that Jack.
V

Taken For Granted said...

Jack, one of the talents of great portraits is putting your subjects at ease. You have this down pat, you charmer. Both are fine subjects for your camera.

cieldequimper said...

Two different stages of life, both beautiful!

Sylvia K said...

I agree with Ciel and Taken or Granted! And you are getting so incredibly good at portraits< jack! These are terrific!! You could have a whole new career blooming!!

Halcyon said...

Pretty ladies!

Karl said...

Other two great portraits, Jack!

jennyfreckles said...

Proof - if we needed it - that you can look good at any age.

LONDONLULU said...

I love both portraits, two women with beautiful energy. (How absolutely wonderful you had an English Springer Spaniel and for 17 years! What a great companion Toby must've been...and very missed.)

William Kendall said...

Splendid portraits, Jack!

Randy said...

Two lovely ladies.

Bob Crowe said...

Your skills at street portraiture get better and better. I like the difference in the eyes. Maybe try a little rule of thirds?

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Lovely portraits Jack, and as Ciel pointed out..two lovely women at different stages in their lives.

EG CameraGirl said...

They both look like friendly, outgoing people. Nicely captured, Jack.

Unknown said...

Two more great portraits for your collection, Jack.