Friday, May 30, 2014

Madison


Madison cuts hair in the barbershop that I frequent in downtown Hartford.
I had to sweet talk her into letting me take a photograph,
but I think she likes the one I chose.
(That is James Dean behind her.)


In person I was guessing that Madison would best be rendered in black and white,
but I like the color version better.  What do you think?

This post is linked to Weekend Reflections.

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24 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonMay 30, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    I'm sure she will like it.

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  2. EdMay 30, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    I also prefer the color version. Nice use of the mirror. It's llike getting two portraits for the price of one. I can understand why you frequent that barbershop!

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  3. LowellMay 30, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Either way, she's a beauty, but I think you're right about the color version. Is the word, "frequent," in your commentary hyperbole? Heh, heh!

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  4. LoisMay 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    I like the color version better too. This pretty young lady has the same name as my darling granddaughter, who just happens to turn 6 years old today!

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  5. Tanya BreeseMay 30, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    i like them both...but i'm leaning towards color!

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  6. Luis GomezMay 30, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    They are both very nice Jack. I do like the composition.

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  7. Sylvia KMay 30, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    She is a beauty! I like the color version best, too!! Guess it's not necessary for me to tell you to have a fun weekend, Jack -- you don't seem to have any difficulty having those!! Or a fun week as well!! And that's even better!!

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  8. RedPatMay 30, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I like the colour version best too. Another pretty woman, Jack!

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  9. VPMay 30, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Sorry, I live in a world of colors and, with rare exceptions, I have no use for B&W...

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  10. VieraMay 30, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    I like the colour composition....however both are great... Lovely reflection in mirror...

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  11. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Both are good and she is certainly a lovely looking girl. I like the B&w one as it is more cropped and does not have much of the painting on the left in the second one. For me that is distracting in the first one. In the second one, you eye is totally focused on the girl.

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  12. KarlMay 30, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    I also prefer the color version.

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  13. AdrienneMay 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Very pretty - and bold of you to sweet talk her!

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  14. buntpapierfabrik.blogger.deMay 30, 2014 at 1:19 PM

    I like both. Tell her, she looks very good!
    Christine

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  15. 'TsukiMay 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Madison is so pretty with that perfect hair cut... Nice portrait !

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  16. TexWisGirlMay 30, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    well done!

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  17. MalyssMay 30, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    She's pretty as well in color and B&W. You must be a charming man , noone can resist to you! :o)

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  18. cieldequimperMay 30, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Hmmm, I like the b&w one!

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  19. William KendallMay 30, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    She's quite pretty... the colour one works best.

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  20. VirginiaMay 30, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    Allow me a sec to get up on this soapbox Jack. Now....I'm ready. I vote for the monochromatic portrait as I most frequently do. Why? Because the green chair and the colorful artwork in the background are a distraction from Madison's lovely smile. We can't have that now can we???
    V

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  21. SharonMay 30, 2014 at 8:53 PM

    Wow, tough choice. They are both great photos!

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  22. RandyMay 30, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    I like the b&w shot.

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  23. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerMay 31, 2014 at 2:01 AM

    You're a brave man, but get great results!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  24. PerthDailyPhotoJune 1, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Even though Madison looks gorgeous in both I'm definitely going with the b&w for this portrait shot Jack!

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