A bouquet of flowers (Yes, it does belong here): I have been reading and cogitating on a lot of the recent images and some of the posted replies and/or critiques. So here is one that...

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Feb 11, 2019 14:42:24 #

vertigo

I have been reading and cogitating on a lot of the recent images and some of the posted replies and/or critiques. So here is one that applies to some of the discussions. Is the model to "old?" Is the problem that the image is cropped? Is it a problem that it is post processed? Is it a problem that wrinkled , veins, sunspots haven't been smoothed out? All things that have come up recently. So comment on the problems, or critique the image. Note that she was 93 years old. Also note she is not a relative, was a volunteer, signed a release, and was definitely the sweetest model I ever worked with. May she now RIP.

Feb 11, 2019 14:50:54 #

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I can honestly say I've never seen anything like this. It is a very interesting photo and I think it's sweet.

Feb 11, 2019 15:22:15 #

vertigo

Ava'sPapa wrote:

I can honestly say I've never seen anything like this. It is a very interesting photo and I think it's sweet.

Part of series about what is beauty concentrated on two things that men and women sometimes disagree--breasts and flowers. Her comment was "I don't know why you would want me but if it for your art--I will."

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Feb 11, 2019 16:12:56 #

davefales Loc: Virginia

We have to salute her willingness to pose.

Feb 11, 2019 17:07:12 #

Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA

vertigo wrote:

I have been reading and cogitating on a lot of the... (show quote)

I like it... for a number of reasons.

Feb 11, 2019 17:42:57 #

InfiniteISO Loc: The Carolinas, USA

Love it.

Feb 11, 2019 21:19:04 #

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

A powerful image that can speak volumes to anyone with time to contemplate the message(s).

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Feb 11, 2019 23:36:37 #

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Every emerging youthful model should view this. Take it in. Life is like the wind on your cheek. Here and gone.

I love this photo for all the right reasons.

Thank you.

Feb 12, 2019 00:47:34 #

EyeShootWideOpen Loc: Florida

Jim Eads wrote:

Every emerging youthful model should view this. Take it in. Life is like the wind on your cheek. Here and gone.

I love this photo for all the right reasons.

Thank you.

Well said. Great Image, speaks volumes.

Feb 12, 2019 05:22:33 #

Catnlion Loc: Arizona City, Arizona

It could be that I'm closer to her age than most of the models here, but I like it.

Feb 12, 2019 05:45:34 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

vertigo wrote:

I have been reading and cogitating on a lot of the... (show quote)

I think the image is great, but would like it better without the color in the flowers.
Great work either way!!!!

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Feb 12, 2019 05:47:44 #

CanonShot Loc: Lancaster County, PA

Life's ebb. Certainly belongs here. Tells a story and makes one wonder about her history surviving the 1930s. Perhaps she saw tons of dust overtaking the family yard or serenely floated by the Statue of Liberty. Hmmmm...

Feb 12, 2019 07:40:33 #