Thursday, February 26, 2015

Age is No Barrier Week: 4. John and Lanie

John and Lanie were professors of astronomy at the University of Illinois.  After retiring, they moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they are adjunct professors at the University of New Mexico.


Lanie (77) is a competitive ice dancer and competes three times a year.  John (76) is chairman of the energy committee of the Isaak Walton League, a national environmental group that held a meeting
in Naples.  While here, they went birding in the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.


They are standing in front of the new 7' by 14' mural in the visitors center.
The artist is Tom Heflin, from Illinois.

12 comments:

Malyss said...

I REALLY enjoy your portraits !

Make me think of a french quote :" Age does not protect you from love , but love protects you from age "

PerthDailyPhoto said...

That's the secret, keep the mind and body active.. Lanie and John look amazing.

Sylvia K said...

Yes, I love and agree with the quote Malyss has left!! Wonderful captures as always! The painting is terrific and I do love the animals!!

Luis Gomez said...

Great shots Jack!

William Kendall said...

Quite a portrait, and what a mural!

LOLfromPasa said...

Aren't they something! Fit and looking well. Pretty impressive mural too.

RedPat said...

They are great! I love the Corkscrew Swamp!

Birdman said...

What an active couple!

Randy said...

Nice backdrop.

SRQ said...

One of my favorite places in the Ft. Myers-Naples area! I'm starting to think 76 is the new 56. These folks look and sound energetic.

Kay said...

Quite a pair!

roamingpursuits said...

Marvelous painting.