She's Playin' His Song

Howard, as a subscriber to the APUG (analog photographers user group) site, I see many portraiture, B&W, street shots, and candid captures such as this. As it is obviously an opposite to what we normally see with our NPN posted nature images it gives me an entirely different perspective and view of another world of photography.

With that said this meets and to a certain extent surpasses the norm I'm use to seeing in that talented arena at APUG. This works so well in many ways. Knowing some of the history of the shot does help, but even on a level of the unknown the candid perspective is very intriguing. This is a nice story telling scene....

So sorry to hear about the circumstances your uncle Ron is having to live with. I can relate quite well having seen my own father pass away a few years back from the same illness. My father was 86 and in very good health physically. But sadly the disease takes over and shuts things down over time.

Nicely done, love the juxtaposition of past and present and mono conversion !

Excellent image! Really nicely composed, with the background mural and the overhead lights and Ron cooperatively looking toward the background lady and the open space. You captured a good expression on his face, too. Great job on the processing too. Fine presentation. I like this a lot.

Sorry to hear about Ron's Alzheimer's. That is a tough one for him and those around him.

Very interesting shot. Thought it was from a movie.

This is very cool, Howard. I'm sure it will go into the Cheek family archives to document Uncle Ron while he was still able to participate in the reunion. Besides that, it is a really good photograph and I would expect no less. Very emotional and touching.

Howard,
I wish to echo the sentiments and comments already made. You truly captured Uncle Ron in a perfect setting to highlight the character in is face and portray the wisdom of his years.

Very nice image Howard, processing looks great.

This does have a haunting quality to it that's hard to catch.


Kent in SD

Congratulations on this fine story telling image receiving the WP this week in the POP gallery. Excellent selection overall with this very nicely captured candid scene, Howard.

Howard, this is another wonderful photo from your family reunion. I'm sure you have many more. Share these with the family. What a wonderful documentation of the family circa 2014.

There is a very nice nostalgic feeling to this shot Howard. Reading your explanation just makes is better. Very nice, very touching.

Ray

Great portrait with feeling and mood. B&W at its best.