Making photos of beautiful youngsters is not what drives me to photography, although I do it occasionally, as in my last post Band of Friends. My blogger friend BadFish points out that I should stop doing it and return to shooting photos of a certain beautiful bridge that you can see as the header of this blog as well as photos of elderly people. There you go. Here it is Baddie!
As some of you know, what really interests me is to capture beautiful, expressive senior citizens, whose faces make me curious to talk to them, learn from them, and never be afraid of getting old.
Certainly an expressive portrait
Happy to hear that you appreciated it, Sue. Thanks.
nice image..detail, character, emotion, tone… what is it that has his attention?
Thanks, Brenda. We were waiting for a ferry boat to leave an island in northern Holland. It was packed with people. He was with a couple of people, talking but apparently impatient to leave. That’s my guess.
You have opened my eyes to see a new beauty:)
Hi Denise, it’s nice to hear that. I hope you’ll enjoy even more to appreciate these kind of photos.
I like to talk to them first and also ask their permission, but sometimes I just shoot from a discreet distance. It’s my favorite subject. Enjoy it! Thanks for visiting.
A beautiful, poignant photo, Lucile. It is so expressive and makes me wish I could talk to him as well.
Hello, Carol. Nice to have you visiting. Thanks for your comment. And I’m happy to hear that you felt like that as well. That’s exactly what I try to convey. Aging is not bad, and there is so much to discover and learn from their experiences. It’s not that I believe that aging makes us automatically wiser or better, but it’s more about understanding and accepting our potential to evolve as people and find new ways of thinking, which are informed by our life experiences.
Beautiful portrait; I want to know so much more about this man. His face is both impassive and expressive.
Thanks, Su. These worn out faces always make me feel in the same way. I want to talk to them and meet again and again for more talks.
Whatever you choose Lucile, you always manage to capture something wonderful. But you do excel at this style. I love this photo, so beautiful.
Why thank you, DJ. Your passion for macro is like my passion for portraits, and particularly of the elderly. I try to excel to be able to express a message on how they touch me. It’s rewarding to hear that you like it. Thank you.
xx
Oh, Lucile–you have taken many a beautiful photo of the elderly, but this has to be the winner of them all.
Lois, you’re such a mind reader. I love this photo immensely. Thank you. I’m also super happy that you feel the same way. Thanks.
Xx
Yes, you certainly do this type of photo well, with a loving touch!
Thank you so much, Terri. I’m humbled by your lovely comment.
Gorgeous, thought-provoking shot, Lucile. Your candid portraits really are stunning.
Britta! Great to see you here. I need to visit your ‘blog house’ too. Forgive me for being so absent.
And thank you so much for your comment. Makes me happy and humbled.
Xx
Wonderfully captured portrait.
Thank you so much, Kent. I truly appreciate your taking the time to visit and your considerate comment.
Lucile
Well done! The focus is perfect. He is very contemplative here. I’d be wonderful to catching him looking up to see his eyes. Oh, can’t have everything.
I’m overwhelmed by your comment. Thank you. I did try to catch his eyes but he was so close that he would have caught me ‘invading’ his privacy. You’re right, when shooting candid portraits, we can’t have it all.
You’re welcome. It is frustrating but you get what you get and in your case it was very nice.
Thank you.
You’re welcome
what a beautiful man. thank you, Lucile. 🙂 xx
So glad you like it, Debbie. How’s life there? Ready to travel? Xx
Wonderful captured… 🙂
Thank you Drake. I was wondering if you come across many elderly people during your trips.
I do and in Kaysersberg where I live most of the year there are many in the neighborhood too… 🙂
That’s wonderful. I’m taking to my mother in law to go to her friends and ask them to talk and make their portraits.
This photo makes me think of growing old. I mean I see the beauty in the photo, but it instills in me some sort of emotion, something about time, and how it won’t stand still, and how life looked years ago, and how we melt into old age. The photo makes me wonder about these things…and also red panties, which now I just can’t get out of my mind.
I was diving in your reflections and my empathy started building up till I felt the same emotion you described …but suddenly the red panties showed up! Again! 😭😭😉
I’d better find another photo but now with men’s underwear! How about that?
…..and never be afraid of getting old.
As every line on the face tells of some story to be told.
To face things then is to be bold.
These are people far valuable than gold.
Have a nice weekend in the cold.
Shiva
🙂
Thank you Shiva. Your poetic words are a great gift to us all here. I’m sure everyone will appreciate it as much as I do.
Have a lovely weekend too.
Lucile
Lucile!
These are words of Inspiration.
In the act of my Cultivation.
For you all contribute to my Contemplation.
We should maintain the Relation.
To celebrate the Jubilation.
Cheers!
Shiva
Wow Shiva! You’re a poet.
Cheers!
The image seems to be saying, “pondering the layers of life.” Well done.
That’s an excellent description, Sally. It inspires me to write about that another day when I post another photo similar to this. Thank you so much.
My pleasure…
Great capture, Lucile! And you can photograph anything you want!
You’re a sweetheart. Thanks Terri.
Wonderful capture Lucile – full of emotion. But I love all your photos including the ‘Band of Friends’. I say ‘shoot what inspires you’ because that is how you inspire me 🤗
Lisa, thanks for your ongoing support and inspiration.
I do follow your advice and post what I enjoy, but I know where my heart is! 😉 I’m partial to my elderly models!
As Lisa says above, shoot ’em all! Your people shots, whether of young or old or in-between, are all glimpses into the souls of your subjects. (And your bridges and other views are not too shabby either! 🙂 )
I think getting old sucks. beautiful photo though!
Haha of course you do! Who am I to disagree when you like the photo? Thanks Max.
Young, old, I love seeing them all. Shoot what you love. 🙂
Thank you, Amy. I’ll keep doing it. And thanks for the encouragement.
Wow, I love the fact that his story is told in the folds of his skin, his expression and you have managed to capture it so well. Bravo!
Love it!!!
Thanks.