Thursday, January 1, 2009

Sister Dreams In Color

My favorite photo from 2008 although I never got to post it and now here it is. This lady was standing on a corner near Michigan Avenue asking for dollars and spare change. It was a cold day in March, and not too many people were out. When I asked if I could take her picture, she exclaimed, "Oh my, it's been ages since anyone's taken my picture!" I loved how her face lit up like that, and how her eyes got all dreamy and wistful, as though remembering that last happy time she'd smiled for a camera. I wish her and all of us a happy 2009!
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13 comments:

  1. KateJanuary 1, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    The sentiment is intersting, with a bit of pathos. Like the tone of the photo as well as the reflection of the woman.

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  2. JillyJanuary 2, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Love this. I love portraits that tell a story and this does. Beautiful photograph.

    Happy New Year!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    happy new year once again and thank you, kate and jilly, for your kind comments,

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  4. humanobserverJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    A nice portrait......

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    What a darling woman.... so glad to see she had gloves on her hands.

    Happy New Year!
    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  6. Tanya BreeseJanuary 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    OH this photo (story) breaks my heart. Wonderful job on this!

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  7. Gerald (Ackworth born)January 4, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    that is lovely - happy new year to you

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    thank you humanobserver, blue ridge gal, tanya, and ackworth born, thanks for the kind comments.

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  9. Janet KincaidJanuary 4, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Wow! This is such an evocative portrait. The emotion and authenticity is palpable. Well done!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    thanks very much dc,

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  11. TameraJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    That is a FABULOUS portrait. Bravo! I hope you gave her a dollar for that smile :o)

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  12. TeresaFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    This is 'break my heart' wonderful. I guess that is what Katie means by pathos. I am going to Chicago to see my daughter; she lives in Hyde Park. I am SO eager to be there. Your photos are so much of the anticipation that comes with a goodtrip

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  13. SPFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Great reflection and lovely story, nice touch!

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