Comment from CREZart
A most touching story and photo. Thank you for sharing. We sometimes need reminders that love and humanity that still do exist. Well done and congratulations :)

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2023

Thank you So much for your review, congrats and of course that extra star!
I really appreciate all three.
Charlotte

Comment from Easton Bay
Such a beautiful portrait of a beautiful lady! This image tells a story of love and devotion which is fully on display here.
The composition is lovely. I especially like the tilt of her head. The image is crystal clear.
I am certain that she and most assuredly her son were as delighted with this image as I am.

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Thank you SO much Bay, for your wonderful review and high rating!
Yes, I gave them copies of all the photos I took of them and they loved them.
Charlotte

Comment from allanoak
If I cold give this 10 stars I would. What a classic portrait pose of this lady. It is so expressive, her eyes are amazing. You have masterfully blended her garb into the background.
So well done and worthy of a first place finish in the contest!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Thank you SO much Allan, for you wonderful review and high rating!
Charlotte

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
Lovely photo presented here. You captured her personality which shines through this image. I like your white background that highlights her features!! Very well done!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Thank you very much Maureen.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This captivating portrait of an elderly woman is a testament to the profound feelings for the family that comes with age. You have skillfully shot and presented the love etched in her weathered features, telling a lifetime of stories through her eyes. Great looking shot. Good luck!

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Thank you Sesha, she was such a beautiful woman, inside and out.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A beautiful portrait of this Iraqi lady with her eyes filled with love on her son standing behind you with the light sparkling in them while highlighting her features & her hijab. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Thank you SO much Susan, I did take it a while back, but it's remained one of my all time favourites, I'm so pleased you like it.
Charlotte

Comment from supergold
a sad story but a wonderful portrait Charlotte of this old lady; should be the winner of the portrait contest:........;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Thanks Fred, fingers crossed.

Comment from suffolkbrian
If i had a 10 Charlotte this would have got it,such a stunning portrait and the slight vignette was just right to use in this,touching story to this as well,the look you captured tells a story on its own,great shot is this one...Brian

 Comment Written 17-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Thank you so much Brian! Although I took it a few years back, it?s always remained one of my favourites. I?m so pleased that you can see what I see!
Charlotte

reply by suffolkbrian on 17-Sep-2023

your welcome,you do remind me sometimes of a good photographer on here life is but a dream

Comment from Glena Jessee-King
Congratulations on your second-place win. Oh, Charlotte, this is simply stunning, the way you captured this attractive older woman's very feelings in her face. I really enjoyed the sad but informative commentary also.

 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Thank you so much Glena!! I did take it a while ago, but it?s always remained one of my favourite photos. I felt it was important to give the backstory to explain the importance of her expression.
Charlotte

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 18-Sep-2023

welcome. Yes, it was so appropriate and enhancing to have done that. Lovely lady too and skilled capture.

reply by the author on 18-Sep-2023

Thank you again :)

reply by Glena Jessee-King on 22-Sep-2023

Great capture and work.

Comment from Zilyram
Stunning portrait of the lady with so much sadness in her history however she has so much love in her eyes.
Skin tones are perfect and the moment captured will be an everlasting image which will be cherished.

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 Comment Written 16-Sep-2023

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reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Thank you Mary.
How are things with you? Any improvements?

reply by Zilyram on 17-Sep-2023

Thanks Charlotte going into our 6th week in hospital slight improvement back on ward instead of ICU. Our son and family head to Japan for 2-3 years on Wednesday so it is a difficult time for them leaving.

reply by the author on 17-Sep-2023

Oh I'm so pleased there is some improvement at least. But what terrible timing for your son, he must be gutted to have to leave now. Still sending you positive thoughts, Charlotte

reply by Zilyram on 17-Sep-2023

Thanks so much, yes bad timing they came home after Fukashima earthquake but he got offered a great job opportunity while on holiday visiting inlaws a few months ago.