Friday, July 11, 2014

Photo Challenge “Portraits”

I couldn’t imagine what I would post this month but then I got an opportunity I wasn’t expecting.

I was at Sholom Park taking a walk and a pretty lady walked by.

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Later I talked to another lady and she said she was setting up a photo shoot for a model.

Just then the pretty lady walked up and I asked if I could take a quick photo. She smiled and said, Of course.

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And I took just one. She’s standing in partial shade under a tree with shadows crossing her face and cars in the parking lot behind her.

Maybe not the best setting.

But you know it didn’t matter.

She was so beautiful that you didn’t notice anything but her. (same photo cropped)

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I don’t know her name but I would have loved to have seen the photos from the photo shoot.

I’m taking part in Donna’s photo challenge.

43 comments:

Cranberry Morning said...

Lovely. And the red dress flatters her. Nice portrait Diane, and such a beautiful setting!

cucki said...

so lovely :)
very nice portrait..
big hugs x

ann said...

She is pretty.

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

yes, if it was me, I'd be spying on that photo session. LOL. You got a nice shot of her too.

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Hi Diane, wow she is really pretty with the red hair, red lipstick and red dress! I guess now you are a fashion photographer! Haha! Glad you had fun and enjoy your weekend!
Julie

Carla from The River said...

She is pretty. Cool how it all worked out for you. :-)

TexWisGirl said...

she is a fresh beauty!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Good photo! I am not good with portrait shots at all.

hugs, Linda

The Bear's Blog said...

Hi Miss Lavender Dreams.

We are on our way to Camp Good Bear and I'm using Mom's laptop. You won't be hearing from me while we are at camp but I'll write when I get home.

Heaps of Hugs
Prudence ♥

Catherine Holman said...

The the great pops of red! Beautiful!

Linda Walker said...

What natural beauty! Should I start looking for your photos on the newsstands now? LOL! GReat photos!
Linda
ps Have a great weekend!

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Spontaneous photos, and both lovely Diane. The young lady's skin looks like porcelain and the shadows don't detract from her beauty at all.

podso said...

The portrait is really lovely. The red in her dress just adds to the beauty against that rich green! Well done and good for you to go up and ask!

Stacey said...

Oh she's gorgeous. Kind of reminds me of Betty Boop with red hair. :)

Susie said...

You did a fine job. She really is attractive too. Today I asked a lady if I could take a photo of her , because she had on a wonderful dress. She was flattered. :):) xoxo,Susie

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

What a beautiful picture. Her face looks as smooth as silk.

Jane and Chris said...

She looks like a 1940s movie star.
Jane x

Red Rose Alley said...

Diane,
There is something very special about this photo. I think her RED dress is striking against the green grass. She is such a beauty, isn't she? That was so nice of her to let you take her picture.

love,
~Sheri

Sherry @ Thrift My House said...

So cool that you asked to take a photo of a stranger.. She is beautiful. And you took a good pic. Now she's really famous:)

Chatty Crone said...

I have to agree - she was beautiful!

Pamela Gordon said...

She is beautiful and was very gracious to allow you to take her photo. The close up is really nice Diane. Have a great weekend.

DeniseinVA said...

Great photos and yes she is a very pretty lady. I love how she has chosen the dress to go with her red hair, a very pretty combination.

Shug said...

Such a pretty lady dressed in red. She has a sweet, positive look about her...

Cheryl said...

Oh, she is lovely! Good for you for taking the opportunity!

Suzan said...

She is lovely!!
Have a wonderful and exciting (you always do) weekend!

doodles n daydreams said...

Lovely shots and you're right, she is a very attractive lady.

Diana

Roses, Lace and Brocante said...

What an amazing opportunity for your portrait post.
A model ready and waiting in the park - she is very sweet and I imagine even more gorgeous in person!

Ruthi said...

She is lovely indeed.

Creations By Cindy said...

Pretty Gal!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

Mary said...

I love how you caught her before she even got into the dress! She looks 'retro', the hairstyle I guess, and is a great face for portraiture - complexion is lovely and the red hair with a bright red lip is perfect. I've never been able to wear red clothing but do usually have a red lip.

Glad you had the nerve to stop and request a pic Diane! How come you're not in our cool mountains this Summer?

Happy weekend, Mary

Vee said...

Pretty lady with a warm, open heart. Did you also try cropping to get her fully? Love the crop here.

Donna said...

It was SO sweet of her to say yes! She is indeed, beautiful!
Nice shot!!
hughugs

Donna said...

How lucky that she was walking by AND agreed to a photo! She is quite a pretty lady, and her red dress and hair offer a terrific color contrast with the green foliage.

Sally said...

A great shot, and she is beautiful! She reminds me of a movie star from old movies, if that makes sense. :)

xoxo

Maria said...

She looks like Snow White.. really pretty.. Love your style Linda Very Humorous Maria

Angela said...

Nice portrait- great dress!

Empty nester at last said...

I like what Maria says...she does look like Snow White..haha...but excellent photo!

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Jeito Mineiro de Ser said...

Que oportunidade! Incrível! Amei os vermelhos e as sombras! Fotografia também é oportunidade e você aproveitou muito bem! Parabéns! Bela foto!
Um abraço!

What an opportunity! Amazing! Loved the red and the shadows! Photography is also an opportunity and you took very good! Congratulations! Beautiful photo!
Hugs!
Egléa

Lorrie said...

A beautiful woman in a red dress makes for a wonderful photo. Good for you!

Diane Writes said...

I hope the beautiful lady will find you in the blogosphere. Her red outfit complemented and made the photo so cheery!

Diane Writes said...

PS I hope someday will have our photo together too ;)

Sam I Am...... said...

She is gorgeous! She looks like she could have stepped out of an old movie set like in the 40's.

Denise said...

Perfect opportunity for You.What a Sweetheart She was to allow You a pic. :)