This gentleman and his wife were enjoying the shade of a tree and the view of our great fountain on Fountain Square on this beautiful July day when he agreed to let me take this picture of him.
He looks familiar to me, but then again, perhaps it is just that certain something that resonates in all of us about growing older, enjoying retirement. Gosh, I'm starting to wax philosophical. Stop that!
Momof2... I thought the very same thing! "this year's harold... of sorts!" And the grandpa thing... it has to be the suspenders and the writing utensils in the pocket. My Dad and Grandpa would not even wear a shirt that didn't have pockets. Love this.
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Slakejustice says:
I really like the expression on his face and the b&w works perfectly! Great shot!
Fishit says:
I guess you got less busy, nice capture sir.
Jennprine says:
You take the best portraits!
Waxinggibbous says:
Wow! Thank you all very much!
Katie Schep says:
This is wonderful..
Dead Betty says:
Noteworthy for a reason I do love this picture. I even came back to love it!
Waxinggibbous says:
Thank you all so very much!
Chuckmadden says:
David, what a soulful portrayal of this gentleman Very nicely done.
Waxinggibbous says:
Thank you, Mr. Madden!
Bogart40 says:
I do believe that you captured this gentleman!
Waxinggibbous says:
Yeah, but I had to release him......bad joke I know. Seriously, thank you so very much for the kind comment, I apprecaiate it!
Woodstock says:
he looks like my old landlord! :D
Jppfister says:
I agree with Chuck. Wonderful portrait!
Ate says:
I bet he could whoop some tail in his prime... Brilliant!!
Waxinggibbous says:
Thanks, everyone! @ Adam-LOL!
K Dunn says:
@ Adam, and a mind like a steel trap. Great shot David.
Tuckett says:
This photo makes it seem like I know him... even though I don't. Great up close and personal street photography David!
Momof2 says:
He seems to have an angry air about him but I bet he is just as nice as can be. Love it!!
Dead Betty says:
Back up as a pic o'the day, love this shot!!
Mamagiggles says:
Great photo of a kind old man.
Momof2 says:
He seems like such a sweet man. I would like to meet him someday after seeing this picture.
Hammerp says:
This reminds me so much of a "grandpa" I know... Captures his "human-ness" to a startling degree.
Waxinggibbous says:
Yeah, he does have that "everyones grandpa" look to him. Thanks, Phillip.
Pom Mom says:
He looks familiar to me, but then again, perhaps it is just that certain something that resonates in all of us about growing older, enjoying retirement. Gosh, I'm starting to wax philosophical. Stop that!
Waxinggibbous says:
Thanks, Constance, I just hope I grow old gracefully!!!!
Momof2 says:
He is your "Harold" of '08.
Tuckett says:
Momof2... I thought the very same thing! "this year's harold... of sorts!" And the grandpa thing... it has to be the suspenders and the writing utensils in the pocket. My Dad and Grandpa would not even wear a shirt that didn't have pockets. Love this.
Dead Betty says:
I think he's in David. He's back in Noteworthy YAY!
Waxinggibbous says:
WOW! Thank you, Lisa. I hope he makes it, he has a special place in my heart for someone I don't know too well!
Woodstock says:
he was head of a local mafia family!! ;)
Grandaddy says:
A simple man,but can you imagine what we could learn from him.
Starpoff says:
He looks just like a silent movie star. I can't remember his name, but hey look alike!
Momof2 says:
Kindly, older gentleman.