During this month, I am sharing some of my preferred portraits.
Every time you will see a different person, and yet they will have a common feature, their facial expressions sharing many deep emotions. Their expressions told me that they were perhaps remembering, dreaming, forgetting, or simply contemplating life with peace of mind.
I felt privileged to capture a second of their lives. It is up to all of us to imagine each one of their life’s stories.
I am posting for the Photo Rehab. The Photo Rehab is a community to share photos, learn from each other and connect. Want to know more about it?
In December 2014, after completing the Photo101 course, I opened the Photo Rehab Event in this blog, a ‘healing clinic’, for all of us who love photography (hobbyists, amateurs, pro-shooters and enthusiasts) who missed the course and daily interaction with other photobloggers.
I am always inspired by the photos shared within our community of photobloggers, and for that I want to share my enthusiasm with you.
You can visit all other photos of all patients here: Photo Rehab
MEET THE PATIENTS
Here are all 41 participants since January 2015. Go and check their wonderful blogs as well.
Laura Gabrielle Feasey
Musings from a Frequent Flying Scientist
Snapshots Snippets and Scribbles
HOW TO JOIN THE PHOTO REHAB
Time: The Clinic is open 24 x 7
Camera: You can use any camera, from DSLR, mirrorless, compact, to smartphones.
Theme: Bring your creativity and photograph a theme of your liking in B&W or Color. With or without edition. We like learning techniques as well, if you want to share it with everyone.
Who can join: Anyone can join. All you need is passion. Passion to speak up through images – or words, if you may want to add your thoughts to it as well – showing what you see and how much that is important to you.
You can do a self-examination. If you detect any of the following symptoms, as carefully described by Albert from the blog Trigger Happy, come and join us: “Withdrawal symptoms may include the incessant need to carry your camera everywhere with you, the need to wake up in the wee hours to take photos during the golden hour, and checking up on others you met during the course to see what their newfound knowledge has brought fruit to.”
How does it work:
- Shoot a photo.
- Prepare your post and publish it. Remember to Pingback to this post and to use the tag #PhotoRehab so that we can find your post in the WP reader.
- Add your photo to the link provided below. In this way, you expose your photo to the other participants and the audience of the Photo Rehab.
- Here is the link to add your photos. Knock the wall of the Clinic… and click on the image below:
Sights & Insights 
Superbe portrait 👍
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Great photo…Old Man and the Sea 🙂
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Thank you Barbara. Late again to reply to you. Sorry.
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Yet again, a late reply to a lovely comment. Thank you.
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good capture 🙂
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Thank you and sorry for the late reply.
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It’s okk 🙂
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😀
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What an absolutely wonderful photograph. It really speaks to me. I took photographs for years. My early days were dedicated to black-and-white. I used 35mm film. I developed the rolls myself and did all my own prints. There is something magical about a dark room. I am planning on investing in a digital camera soon. I want to include photos on my blog page. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
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First of all, apologies for such a late reply. This was a scheduled posts during vacations and I haven’t yet been able to catch up with all earlier comments.
Thank you for a very generous comment. Much appreciated. I am glad to hear that this photo spoke to you. This man’s expression was riveting.
Fascinating to hear about what you did. I still have my first Nikon which I bought when I decided to go through a photography course. I used 35mm films. Work has kept me away from learning more and photography was away from my life but continued being a passion.
When I started blogging I included photos in each post and now that is what I do the most instead of writing.
It is an excellent idea to invest in a digital camera but you can also use your old camera and magic dark room. I loved to develop the rolls when I did a course once.
I do look forward to seeing your photos. Why don’t you publish them?
Cheers!
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I love that you find such different and interesting faces. 🙂 Each time I try to take the opportunity to meet a few of your growing band of rehab-ers. Many thanks, Lucile.
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Jo, I hope you haven’t been upset with my lack of answers to all your lovely comments.
Thank you and sorry once more.
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No, don’t be daft! When I’m on holiday I don’t comment unless I’m bored, and who’s ever that bored on holiday? I only recently acquired a smartphone and prior to that I was completely incommunicado so no apologies needed. 🙂
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Didn’t you know I’m daft?? 😉
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You are a Ninja Drama Queen. How do you get these shots?! Wonderful x.
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Intensity personified…
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Thank you, Sally.
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My portraits lack this clarity in the face that you are able to capture. I am soo jealous. Good work.
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Thanks for such a kind comment. Apologies for a very late reply. Trying to catch up with earlier comments made during my vacations.
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I happy you even made time to respond. Hope you enjoyed the vacay.
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Absolutely no way to not reply. You had the consideration to read and comment and that’s the minimum I can do to thank you!
I had a restful time. Thanks!
Hope you’re doing fine.
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shooting this kind of portrait is one of the things that I really want to do. 🙂 I guess I just need to find the right model and i hope they dont charge LOL.
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Dear Berryduchess, apologies for this late reply to your lovely comment. I am still catching up with earlier comments from my vacations time!
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not a problem, my dear! 🙂
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You’re a sweetheart!
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🙂 aww thank you!
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This is an incredible photo. Someone mentioned the old man and the sea. I agree. I wonder what he sees and is thinking? It is cold outside, perhaps he is contemplating warmer days? Great photo for a blog post of some sort 🙂 Hope you are enjoying your holiday!
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Lucile,
Your words, “I felt privileged to capture a second of their lives” really means so much, especially since this is the crux of who you are as a photographer..Your love of portraits and street photography is perfectly described in your words here…You are caring, considerate and kind to all those you photograph!
Have a great vacation my dear!
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I do hope you haven’t been upset with me for not answering your always considerate and insightful comments. Coming back form vacations and catching up with all comments turned to be more work than I had anticipated.
Lia, your words humbled me and put a huge smile on my face because you truly know hoe to read my intentions, even virtually. You are the one to be praised here for your sensibility and humanity.
Hugs.
Lucile
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My dearest Lucile!!
I could not imagine ever being upset with you since you are the sweetest and kindest person around! I completely understand that it must have been hard catching up with comments and reading a blog posts after your vacation. In fact, I myself have been away from blogging recently due to summer break from school and spending more time at the beach and outside. However, I’m back to work now and life is taking more of a normal routine. Your comments here is so beautiful that I find it hard to express my thanks to you! Wow you are an incredible writer and person. I feel humbled just to know you!!
Sending you warm wishes from a very warm New York City and again, my deepest of admiration and friendship to you!
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Lia my dearest, you brought tears to my eyes. I don’t know what to say. You’re the master of words and knows how to reach one’s heart.
Heartfelt thanks! I’m absolutely grateful for and honored by your friendship.
I trust you had a fabulous vacations time and it’s returning to work renewed.
Your recipes were a delight to see and you have us many creative ideas.
I hope you will find time to continue doing it as you resume your blogging activities, work and dancing.
I look forward to seeing you doing it all and being happy, spreading your positive thoughts and energy with us, as only you know how to do.
Here is raining cats and dogs for two days but we will still have some warmth back later this week just in time to enjoy the Sail 2025 event, when over 50 tall ships visit Amsterdam for 10 days, making this a big party. Hope to make some photos to share.
Have a great start of your day and may it be lovely and fun!
A warm hug from your friend who admires you exponentially.
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Lucile, your words written to me here are sweeter than chocolate, warmer than sunshine and nicer than a Sunday morning brunch!! You are a true gem…
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Me? No way! You’re the only true gem! Thank you. 😘
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This is a very nice portrait….so much depth a character. Great work!!
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I am very sorry for this late reply. I have underestimated the time needed to reply to all comments made to scheduled posts during my vacations!
Thank you so much for dropping by and the lovely comment.
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You are most welcome….
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what a thoughtful one, really makes you think what they are thinking, so deep and far away in those eyes x
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Thanks Jussie and yet again, sorry for the late reply.
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I’m always late don’t worry hehe x
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Deal! Xx
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