Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Hans Und Renate


Hans and Renate are a charming German couple.
They live in Florida for five months in the winter and in Germany for the rest of the time.


Renate's wonderful "Sei Wild" sweater is what first attracted my attention.
I used my high school German to translate it as "Be wild!"
And, I was right.


Hans' business was publishing, a family-run company for many
generations, currently operated by their son. 
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23 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Renate still has a bit if a wild twinkle in her eye, nice work capturing it Jack :)

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  2. Luis GomezFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    They look great Jack.

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  3. Tanya BreeseFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    oh i like them and i love that they are still in the family business!

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  4. SharonFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    A very handsome couple and I love her sweater.

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  5. LONDONLULUFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    They look like they are enjoying Naples (and life) to the hilt - another great portrait!

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  6. BirdmanFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I like your recent portrait work, Jack.

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  7. VPFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    A bit faraway from Germany, but I am sure they are enjoying their stay!

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  8. Sylvia KFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    What a handsome couple and Renate does have a lovely smile indeed! Another great "people" shot!! You get better by the day and it is really an interesting series! I do believe you're having a fun time with it, Jack! That's great for all of us as well!!

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  9. KarlFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    Live in Florida during the winter month is a good choice, nice couple.

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  10. RedPatFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    The look as if they enjoy life, Jack!

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  11. EG CameraGirlFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Renate has a lovely smile!

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  12. cieldequimperFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Schönes Ehepaar, schönes Leben, schöne Photos!

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  13. MersadFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Wunderschön! :) Your portraits always fascinate me.

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  14. KayFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Handsome couple!

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  15. LowellFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Superb portraits.

    I remember years ago when we spent many days every year in Naples/Ft. Myers that their was a large complement of Germans who vacationed there during the winter.

    Interesting. Hmm?

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  16. GunnFebruary 18, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Lucky couple.
    That is the way to do it.
    Get away from the rain, snow and clouds.
    They look happy!

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  17. William KendallFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Splendid portrait!

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  18. KateFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Sounds like they have an ideal situation.

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  19. RandyFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Nice looking couple.

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  20. Bob CroweFebruary 18, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    Mrs. C and I have a long-held fantasy that if I ever get to quit the rat race, we would spend three months in the fall in London and three months in the spring in Paris. Dream on.

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  21. HalcyonFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Germans are cool, eh?

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  22. MalyssFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    They both look so charming!

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  23. VirginiaFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    I need that sweater in French!
    Great portraits Jack.
    V

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