As a culture, us human beings have rather maxed out on the old portrait, haven’t we? Once upon a time only the super rich were able to possess their doppelgänger in 2D. Now sadly, the image of the portrait is a rather disposable thing, isn’t it?
Like most artistic pursuits, I love an image or object to speak to me! And I thought that tonight’s image did. An artist friend of mine just texted me some beautiful landscape photographs of a local beauty spot, taken before the lockdown! Landscapes also have to say something, be it proportional, depth, colour, lighting etc.
I have a dear friend @michelemartinoli who made me smile last year when she took a few photos of me for my blog! She said that she no longer took a picture in portrait!
Mich has enjoyed a lifetime career as a professional photographer and has photographed so many great, famous and not so famous people. I take my hat off to her for deciding to only take images in landscape and square! This is the new Instagram generation after all. She is a wonderful gal. I take my hat off to her.
Damn, I just thought! I now have to think about photographing the other children for ‘Today’s Portrait’. But give me a day or two! As ever, thank you for reading.
Diary of a Gay Dad. I am a full time dad to five young children. 
Oh Andi
What a brilliant photo of them both
That has made my day
Going to bed a very happy person
Photos of the other tomorrow please 🤞
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Nite nite Sindy. Yes, I will try and find a couple of serous faces! Might be a big ask though 😂
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I love their curls and real expressions. No fake smiles. 💕
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Just a small grumble from Aaliyah 😃 Thank you Kristie.
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Great photo! I love the expressions and body language captured in the moment!
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Cheers Robert – your comment is most appreciated. Thank you!
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Look at those sweet faces! I love the name, “Aaliyah!” They’re such beautiful little ones!
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The meaning of the name is ascended! She was born in the foothills of Mount Everest after all! 🙂
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Haha. Proper name, indeed!
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Mind you grumplestiltskin might sound more appropriate with that look of hers!
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Haha. Haha.
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This is a lovely shot!
Love their curls, 🙂
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Thank you 😊 very appreciated!
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Seeing their sweet faces made me smile as I am missing my grandkids so much today! I have not seen Nolan or Rose in over two weeks.
Oh,the times we are living in. 😦
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Nolan and Rose are just waiting for their next moment with you Margie. It will not be too long. It’s a miserable moment, but in the grand scheme they are only moments away 🤗
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Andi, your reassuring words are so kind. Thank you.♡
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