Charles 46277 Loc: Fulton County, KY

I rarely take pictures with people in them--nature scenes mostly--except where people are in public in cityscapes. I knew the general rules for people, but never had a clue about how to talk a good picture out of them.

But I just came across this old picture I took of my mother when when she was about 70 years old. I asked her to come outside and stand in the shade by the house (open blue sky above), with sunlit trees far behind (100 yards or more). I was quite surprised when I rediscovered this picture, considering it is just a yard shot. She lived into her 80's and was always beautiful in our eyes.

It was 35mm Canon Ftb, probably 200mm Vivitar lens, color, but the color was not good (I think it was in an attic for years). I just found the digital file of it, but I think the film was Kodachrome. I like the sharp version, but the slightly softened one below it may be better.

Flying Three Loc: Berthoud, CO

Nice portrait and what a memory!

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ghbowser Loc: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

go2hale Loc: North of , Abilene, TEXAS

Nice.

Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Great, memorable portrait.

RodeoMan Loc: St Joseph, Missouri

Thanks for sharing this excellent image. There are numerous components that went into making this a memorable image not the least of which was the strength of character of your mother.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Maybe I have seen her somewhere. I lived in Fulton and South Fulton for about 55 years and had sausage customers
and art customers in Hickman. That's a fine portrait and she was a pretty lady.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

Thank you, Charles!

topcat Loc: Alameda, CA

Nice