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.


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22 comments:

  1. MoSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Lovely portraits

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  2. Stefan JanssonSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Always great to meet the locals.

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  3. KateSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:44 AM

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

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  4. AndySeptember 10, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Jack, you are showing off your portrait skills again.

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  5. SharonSeptember 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    It's nice to meet both of these ladies.

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  6. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

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

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  7. Luis GomezSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    These are great! Beautiful portraits Jack.

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  8. VPSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:23 AM

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

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  9. VirginiaSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

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

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  10. Taken For GrantedSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    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.

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  11. cieldequimperSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Two different stages of life, both beautiful!

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  12. Sylvia KSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    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!!

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  13. HalcyonSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Pretty ladies!

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  14. KarlSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Other two great portraits, Jack!

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  15. jennyfrecklesSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:30 PM

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

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  16. LONDONLULUSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    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.)

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  17. William KendallSeptember 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Splendid portraits, Jack!

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  18. RandySeptember 10, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Two lovely ladies.

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  19. Bob CroweSeptember 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

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

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  20. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:28 AM

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

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  21. EG CameraGirlSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:56 AM

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

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  22. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Two more great portraits for your collection, Jack.

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