This man was patiently waiting at the bus stop in front of the Wadsworth Atheneum. We waved at each other, but didn't talk, so I don't know what his name is.
I started to describe him as "elderly," then I realized that I don't know how old you have to be to be called "elderly" these days. 80? 70? 60? 50? Someone once told me that old is ten years older than you are. I can buy that. Or 15.
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Nice portrait Jack.
I remember years ago when I was working at a bank in the lending department (don't hold that against me) when a customer came in and asked to see the officer he talked to a few days ago. The receptionist asked who it was and the man said it was the older lady and pointed to me. I had not yet turned 40. What a shock that was. And, by the way, he got the loan anyway.
This is a wonderful portrait. I think it should be 20 years!
I know some people who are elderly at 40 and young at 70, so I guess it's all in attitude and the way you feel yourself Jack. I think you might be one of the 'young at heart' crowd oui!
Great capture, Jack, you do get such wonderful "people" shots!! Like Grace, I think age is all about attitude! I know some 40 year old geezers and a couple of 80 year old teens, full of laughter and enthusiasm and fun to be with! Since I'm nearing 80, I want to be one of those!!!
yes "old" is a weird term. So many variables. This gentleman looks more world weary to me than elderly
Old I don't know, but patient he does seem to have developed throughout his years.
I still look around when someone calls me "mam" instead of "miss". When is that supposed to happen? I agree with the others - it's all a state of mind.
Early morning here in Perth Jack, thank goodness I made time to have a quick look, my Perth editor hasn't even had a chance to correct my spelling mistake on the movie, got it changed before he saw it thanks hahahaha!
Great portrait, gthough I think he looks "resigned" rather than "patient"! :D
I agree with Paul's comment. Resigned might be a better term than patient.
When my wife was about 50, maybe a few years younger, she underwent an operation in a hospital in south Florida. She's never forgotten how the nurse said something about "elderly people like her..."
I still don't think of myself as "elderly," although I'm known by my golfing friends as the OCBM (Old, crippled, blind man). I don't think that's very nice, do you?
Very nice shot with all of the color.
I remember that when I was 18 a friend of mine who was 27 was quite old to my eyes!
Nice portrait, Jack. The first time a teenager called me m'am I felt elderly. I was only about 30 then. But on the other hand, I was about 30 when someone wanted to see my ID before he'd let me purchase a bottle of wine. Haha!
He doesn't look too old from this angle. But I'm always careful about people's ages - don't want to inadvertently offend anyone. :)
elderly. i find it a weird term now that my parents are at an age where they are probably described as elderly. ofcourse i dont see them that way!
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