How Did I Get So Lucky?

I'm one lucky gal to have met Junko and Taffy in person. 365 is a magical place. Today, we three went on a drive that had many stops. At one point, I was playing portrait photographer for other tourists at a particularly beautiful pull out on the road. The whole time, we were laughing, playing around, discussing focus stacking, wondering what angles to take certain shots, and trying to find great photographic spots without having to hike too far (we were exhausted from our strenuous hike from the day before). The few days we have been together, we each have been photographing the other, and this is my shot of them today. I'm lucky, very lucky. This trip has been such a joy.

[Annie D]

awesome shot and it is evident in your narratives how much fun you are having

[Junko Y]

Aw, how nice of you to write such a lovely narrative, and to take such a great photo of us! We are all lucky to be together!

[Debs Stott]

So nice to see you altogether!

[Brigette]

something nice about seeing the people whose photos you've been enjoying - great photo :)

[Pam Knowler]

What a beautiful portrait Daryl! You have really captured them both so well! Such a fun time you have all had. I have enjoyed being on the trip with you! What a shame you can't join us in Chicago next May! Fav!

[kali]

lovely shot of two talented ladies

[Nancy]

Awesome shot...smart lovely ladies...yes lucky you!

[Jane Pittenger]

really nice portrait for sure

[Rita]

smashing, glad you had such a great rip

[Sally Ings]

You will have a whole treasure chest of memories after this trip! It sounds like you are having a ball.

[Yeshanghai]

Great gathering!

[Joan Robillard]

I love how Taffy always looks like she was dressed for a walk in Chicago. And is it the wearing of black that drew Taffy and Junko into a friendship. LOL I tease. I have a girl friend who we constantly shop for a new pair of black slacks. Funny I took all black and gray on my last trip for ease of matching as I had limited space for clothes.

[Danette Thompson]

Lovely portrait.

[Islandgirl]

What a nice portrait of the two of you!

[Rachel]

This is a wonderful portrait! So glad you were able to go away together. There is nothing like sharing a trip with fellow photographers.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice pic, sounds like a wonderful time!!

[Junko Y]

@joansmor -- We're sitting over here in our "cabin" and laughing and laughing! Yes, black clothes. We even have on the same black vests. Our glasses are similar, but at least our scarves are different. :) So you can tell us apart.

[Taffy]

Daryl, I just love this photo of the two of us! And I'm laughing at @joansmor Joan's comment about always being dressed like Chicago. I cracked up -- these are the same clothes (same pants and a black t-shirt) that I'm in for almost every photo taken of me on photowalks...Junko just reminded me that these are the pants I wore in Japan, had in Greece, wore in Oak Park with Louise & Ken & JT, etc. Maybe time to mix it up? This has been a truly wonderful photo trip and great to get to know you in person.

[Issi Bannerman]

Great shot, and I'm so glad you all had such a good time!

[Bill Fenske]

Nice! So glad you all got together.

[Lin]

A fabulous fav for me!

[Joy's Focus]

Sweet portrait!

[Mark Prince]

Wonderful shot, Daryl, it is great to see the people behind the amazing photos and lovely comments.

[summerfield]

looking very lovely, ladies. fab shot, daryl! @jyokota @taffy

[Daryl O'Hare]

@jyokota And if I showed up in the photo, my orange pack would have totally disrupted the scene! :) @markp Mark, it was such a fun time. @summerfield Thanks! A fab 365 time. Really looking forward to another time. :)