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Postby blacknstormy on Thu May 11, 2006 6:08 pm

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My Nana - 93 years old, and a lovely 'lived in' skin, and definitely NOT my usual style.

:)
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Postby Finch on Thu May 11, 2006 6:10 pm

Narelle,

This shot is just delightful.

You should be proud!

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Postby the foto fanatic on Thu May 11, 2006 6:27 pm

Wow - excellent portrait. Love that twinkle in her eye and cheeky grin.

I bet she could tell us some stories about you Rel. :wink:
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Postby CraigVTR on Thu May 11, 2006 7:16 pm

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Great portrait, she looks like a real character. :)
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Postby sirhc55 on Thu May 11, 2006 7:24 pm

Rel - 93 years YOUNG :) A lovely portrait
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Postby SteveGriffin on Thu May 11, 2006 7:26 pm

I bet she has given you the rounds of the kitchen more than once. great shot, tells a story
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Postby avkomp on Thu May 11, 2006 8:53 pm

plenty of milage comes across in this shot.
well done.

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Postby marcotrov on Thu May 11, 2006 9:24 pm

Terrific portrait Rel it displays great character and spirit and I recommend a series on Nan for posterity. I always regret not having done same with my wife's grandad whose family goes back to the pioneer days and the pub out at Barcaldine still bears his name - 'Winsalls" :) It could be a mini family history assignment you set yourself. I'm sure it would be terrifically rewarding.
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Postby blacknstormy on Sun May 14, 2006 2:00 pm

Thanks for your comments guys :) I'm not sure my Nana's going to like it, so think I'll just show my mum ;)

Have a great day
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Postby Oneputt on Sun May 14, 2006 2:51 pm

Rel I have no doubt that this is an accurate portayal of you Nan, but if you soften it a little you may find that she does like it :wink:
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Postby Michael on Sun May 14, 2006 3:01 pm

93 years old WOW

I personally find the portrait to be a little dark but it's still a great shot with good composition.
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