say hello to Mr. Happy
by jmritz

Comment by ShutterHack:
hello

say hello to Mr. Happy
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Comment by Rgarcia:
Almost surreal!

one good lady
by jmritz

Comment by ubique:

Originally posted by tnun: ... vortex of details ... this beautifully plangent portrait.

Oh God, this photograph is just getting better and better as it is itself aging! I am thrilled that so many have been moved to think and write with such feeling about this extraordinary photograph.

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Comment by patio127:
same on I bet - very nice capture of this sweet little bird .

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Comment by patio127:
I love your birds :) Now what is this one ?

one good lady
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Comment by patio127:
I missed this image, John, as I have missed you... I am beyond words for the impact your image conveys.

one good lady
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Comment by tnun:
A list of the contributing elements would not do it justice, although the bright light on the crowning white hair and the centering of the crown do seem to focus the vortex of details, but this is an after the fact observation; ubique's essay celebrates the essence of this beautifully plangent portrait.

one good lady
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Comment by Bear_Music:
I never even saw this one until it was brought up in another thread. It's absolutely brilliant, for the reasons Ubique outlines. It's especially poignant for me, as I just lost my mother at age 91. I see her here.

one good lady
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Comment by pawdrix:
The is brilliant. Really well done and as Paul said one of the few that doesn't dabble in sentimentality. Cheers.

one good lady
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Comment by Alicia:
What a beautiful and brilliant image. The composition is outstanding - the surroundings are a perfect snapshot of being older. The light on the woman's head is just fabulous, as well as the POV. Everything about this photo is stunningly perfect and has a great emotional impact.

If I were one giving out ribbons, this would receive a big one.