Forever Friends (Vintage Industar И-61 53mm f2.8)

This is an extra to my 100 strangers picture of Ann (left hand side of the frame)

This is Ann, Lizzie and Dawn together with Ann's Chihuahuas, Gracie and Eddie

I met the ladies at Arnold Carnival and approached them for a photo because I thought they looked great sat on the bench together.

They have all been friends for many years. In fact Ann and Lzzie (blonde hair) have been friends for over forty years.

I shot this using my Industar И-61 53mm f2.8 vintage lens , which is a cracking little powerhouse prime lens.

I took a few shot of the ladies and missed the manual focus on a couple of them.

I decided to post this in mono as Dawn was wearing a bright red coat, which would keep drawing the viewers eye to it .

Edited in Rawtherapee and GIMP

[FBailey]

I remember the little dogs! It's heartwarming that friendship can span the decades like this:)

[Phil Howcroft]

@fbailey thanks felicity , the dogs are really cute :)

[Linda]

Fun shot! Wonderful details of a great group of women!

[Allison Williams]

So much to look at in this group portrait! Great detail, Phil.

[Casablanca]

I love those little half smiles!

[Dione Giorgio]

I remember the chihuahuas from one of your previous shots. Lovely ladies and nice to see them enjoying each other's company for so many years. Beautiful shot for them to remember each other. Great in b&w.