As I get ready to go to New Zealand I thought I would post a photograph I took of my beautiful wife, Ellie, who won’t be able to go with me on my trip. It’s a long journey, but I won’t be away for many days, so this image of her will come with me. By chance, when I saw it, it reminded me a lot of a photograph taken of her when she was 18. When I saw that, I thought I would like to try to reproduce it. I’ll have to wait for when I get back for that.Β We got a Russian vintage lens, the Helios 44-2 with adapter and this was taken with that lens.
The original is here, taken by Pete Erskine, 1968:
The original image is here:
#vintagelens #Helios44-2
Love this Steven, the words and the picture. Shows a true love. Safe travels.
Aww this is beautiful and sweet on so many levels.
Here's the original, must try to reproduce this when I get back: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/105804664540125819976/albums/5705374986375973953/5733227911642510706?pid=5733227911642510706&oid=105804664540125819976
+Art through the Aperture Photography – thanks a lot! 35 years married, this coming December!
Thanks very much +Elizabeth Hahn!
Beautiful portrait Steven and such sweet words to go with it! Wishing you safe travels
A wonderful portrait! Safe travels and an enjoyable stay π
Such a lovely image of your beautiful wife, +Ellie Kennard, Steven!
Oh lovely portrait +Steven Kennard ! Safe and happy travels.
Beautiful portrait π
Thanks for the mention, and the kind words +Robin Griggs Wood – a little blur/soft focus never did any harm after a certain age…. π
Lovely portrait π
Wonderful portrait and sentiment +Steven Kennardβ π
I agree. Quite lovely and poignant as well.
Oh my !! You've got ne in tears.. you are such an inspirational couple Steven & Ellie xxx
Lovely work!
Great idea for a project, +Steven Kennard, though I'll dare say getting back home to your loved one is reason enough not to tarry abroad!
Ellie is beautiful and you captured it so well! I wander what she was doing when you photographed her… I also love the portrait of the young Elie!
A beautiful portrait Steven! That lens captured it well! Safe travels!
A wonderful contribution and special dedication. . Love it! 👏👍
Beautiful post and thought….a lucky lady to have such a wonderful lifelong companionship!
Have a nice journey!
Beautiful then and now.
beautiful high key
Both beautiful portraits Steven! And safe travels to you!!
Beautiful portrait and even more beautiful because of the story
absolutely gorgeous!!!
Exquisite photo and subject!
Ah Steven you old romantic 😊 Keith only takes pictures of me when he has the fisheye lens on the camera – not very flattering. It's a beautiful photo of a lovely lady. Have a wonderful time in New Zealand
Truly beautiful!
Excellent portrait dear +Ellie Kennard
+Heiko Mahr he did a nice job, thanks Heiko!
More than just nice +Ellie Kennard π