97 In July by grammyn

97 In July

I have been driving by this lady for several years as she sits on her porch and watches the traffic pass in front of her house. One day I got up the courage to stop and ask if I could take her photo. She happily agreed and we struck up a friendship. I don't always stop but I do honk most days if I see her front door open and sometimes she is standing in the doorway. Today was one of those days and I asked her if I could get a picture of her as she stood there. As you can see, she once again agreed.

This may not be everyone's idea of having fun but I think it is for her so I am entering this one in the people challenge too
I bet you make her day.
June 6th, 2022  
Aww. So nice she agreed to be photographed. And so nice you made the effort to stop for the start of a new friendship. Win, win in my book.
June 7th, 2022  
She looks amazing for a young almost 97. Does she live close to you? I would have never been able to do that but so glad you could and did.
June 7th, 2022  
That is a terrific idea. I’m sure she likes being recognized and thought about however briefly. I like it in b&w.
June 7th, 2022  
aww, You probably made her feel special! Great shot l I hope you gave her a copy :)
June 7th, 2022  
Photography definitely brings people together! 97 wow- what history she has seen!
June 7th, 2022  
It IS my idea of fun! I met Mr. Askew in my town. He sits on his front porch each morning and friends drive by and honk. I've stopped in a couple of times to "visit" on his front porch! Lots of fun!!
June 7th, 2022  
97--wow! I think it's wonderful that your paths have crossed, and now you have shared her picture with us. Bless her. And you!
June 7th, 2022  
I think the B&W was a perfect choice for this photo of your friend. I love when you wave to each other and feel blessed to have once shared a visit.
June 7th, 2022  
What a pretty story and portrait!
June 7th, 2022  
What a lovely shot and great story Katy, I am sure you make her day when you stop :-)
June 7th, 2022  
Do you stop and chat occasionally? How did she manage in lock down?? Love her next to useless mask wearing.

A fab portrait of the day today. Fav
June 7th, 2022  
Such a great shot. I love that you honk when you pass that must make her smile.
June 7th, 2022  
Almost 97, wow! I’m not sure about that mask 😂
June 7th, 2022  
Look at her lovely dress too. You are making her days happier!
June 7th, 2022  
How sweet - I'm sure this is a bright spot in her day ♥
June 7th, 2022  
That's sweet!
June 7th, 2022  
Great b&w shot! Love your narrative!
June 7th, 2022  
Fantastic and so you! ❤️❤️❤️
June 8th, 2022  
She looks wonderful and I love the composition where she is at the door like if she was coming to greet you.
June 8th, 2022  
I like this a lot. How kind of you to spend some time with her and photograph her as well.
June 8th, 2022  
@joansmor She always acts happy to see me
@madamelucy Thanks Terri I think I get more out of it than she does
@lesip I think she lools remarkable for 97 and still getting around fine on her own. She lives not really near me but on a route I almost always take to go anywhere Thanks Leslie
@shutterbug49 I am glad you like the B&W because I debated whether to leave it in color or not.
@dutchothotmailcom Thanks Esther I may have to do that. I have before with others I have taken of her
@olivetreeann It certainly does and her stories are so interesting
@thewatersphotos It sounds like we both have he same idea
Gary
@eudora Thank you so much Diane I am the definite winner in thius situation
@marilyn Thanks Sissy. Her dress was a beautiful blue so I debated whether to leave it or not. I am happy you got to share that special connection too
@monikozi I am so glad you think so Monika
@ludwigsdiana Thank you Diana. She always seems as happy to see me as I am to see her.
@30pics4jackiesdiamond I do stop and chat and I worried about her a lot during lock down. She lives with a daughter so she isn't alone but for the longest time she stayed inside and I wasn't able to check on her Thanks so much
@wakelys Thanks Sue. Sometimes I see her in the doorway when I do and she always waves
@kjarn I am thinking she has taken good care of herself to live that long.We really have no need to wear masks anymore but some people still do anyway.
@louannwarren Thank you Lou Ann I hope so
@linnypinny Thanks Lin It is always a bright spot in mine
@juliedduncan Thank yo Julie
@jacqbb I appreciate that Jacqueline thank you so much
@darylo Aww how nice of you Daryl
@corinnec Thank you Corinne. She started to come out and I asked her to stop halfway so it would look like that.
@randystreat I am so glad you like it Kathy. We both look forward to the visits
June 9th, 2022  
aww. lovely
June 9th, 2022  
@francoise Thank you so much Francoise!
June 9th, 2022  
Love this shot and all the sentiments
June 9th, 2022  
@rensala I am so glad to hear that Renee thank you
June 10th, 2022  
So nice of you to stop and talk with her. I wonder, if she lives by herself. she looks great and I hope she feels good too. fav,
June 14th, 2022  
@bruni Thank you so much Bruni. She lives with a sister or daughter, I have forgotten which, And still gets around quite well
June 15th, 2022  
What an amazing story! We hear a lot about 'kindness' at the moment much of which is self-serving nonsense, but your story is a lovely one of sharing moments and acts of mutual support.. Thanks for sharing!
June 15th, 2022  
@ankers70 Ah Suzanne. What a wonderfully nice thing for you to say. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a warm comment
June 16th, 2022  
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