This distinguished gentleman was patiently sitting in a store waiting for his wife to finish shopping.
"You have a perfect New England face," I told him. "Please tell me you weren't born in Wisconsin."
"No," he said. "I am a physician and I was born in Hartford, one of the few still remaining."
I want to be his agent. There must be a market in Hollywood for classic Connecticut Yankees.
Black and white? I know, I know. Usually my photos are in color, but he was sitting next to a boring beige wall. I asked him to call me next time he was sitting next to a dark blue or red wall and we both had a good laugh.
It's a fine portrait Jack.
ReplyDeleteAwesome portrait, Jack!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cooperative subject. Black and White is always a good alternative to color, and some folks prefer it.
ReplyDeleteYour portrait showing the character of a Connecticut Yankee is appropriate today, as yesterday President Obama honored former President George H.W. Bush, whose father of course was a Senator from Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteA face with character ... Forget the blue or red wall Jack .... looks perfect in black & white.
ReplyDeleteNicely done and the b&w works well. It is a classic New England face. I think. What are the distinguishing characteristics of a classic New England face?
ReplyDeleteRe your question: Nope, that's not the road from Jacksonville to Tampa and nope, all roads in Ocala do not look like this. I know you're just being silly, but this is a new road and only goes for a few miles. It is in an area where there is a lot of new home construction.
Oh yes, a very handsome fellow. He might have a second career in the movies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait. My guess is that this isn't the first time he has been waiting for his wife :).
ReplyDeleteSuperb B&W shot for the day, Jack! And what a great, wise face he has!! I bet he has a lot of stories of his own to tell!!
ReplyDeleteI just love this portrait the way it is.What a beautiful man ! Age has nothing to do with it!
ReplyDeleteHe has a wonderful face where ever he comes from Jack. You made a good choice with the B&W, looking forward to your next meeting with this gentleman to see the colour version :)
ReplyDeleteAh was jest wondrin' if'n y'all kin tell the diff'rence 'tween a Boston Brahmin and a Connecticut Yankee by the way them folks talk?
ReplyDeleteWe shore kin tell if'n some snowbird's from Boston!
As a B&W foe I can give you my blessing for this wonderful portrait. The beauty of B&W is to use it in the rare cases when it can add something to a picture, not because makes it look 'cool' or 'serious'. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLove the portrait. He reminds me of some movie star but I can't think of who it is.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful portrait. Am I the only one thinking that he looks a bit like a very famous former American president?
ReplyDeleteWonderful portrait. I think B&W is often a very good choice for portraits actually. And if that is a New England face, well, I'm even more glad I'm coming over in the Fall! ;)
ReplyDeletehaha...
ReplyDeletei guess i dont yet recognize new england faces...
Excellent portrait shot!
ReplyDeleteHis face is full of character.
ReplyDeleteNice b&w shot.
ReplyDeleteHe looks very kind. Reminds me of my dad.
ReplyDeleteHe does look the true gentleman! Nice capture, Jack.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I rather like black & white; it's a nice exercise in seeing the light and dark values rather than colors.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what distinguishes a New England face. I hope you're not implying that you northeasters are the only ones with handsome gentlemen.
YES! Black and white for a portrait is always appropriate. Very nice, Jack, and I do think he fits the bill of "classic Connecticut Yankee."
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
He does look like a Yankee, doesn't he?
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