taking a break by quietpurplehaze

taking a break

Here I am breaking out again from my 30 days April. Having got up and dressed unusually early considering we are in a lockdown situation, AND put on my make up, I asked the in-house photographer to take my portrait.



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Hello Hazel! You look fab, good job in-house photographer! Hope you are both keeping well
April 14th, 2020  
Lovely portrait - you look so happy and relaxed. Lockdown suits us retirees more than those used to working or with children at home I think!
April 14th, 2020  
Beautiful portrait by Ray!! How relaxed and bushy tailed you seem. Lovely to see you
April 14th, 2020  
Makes perfect sense to put yourself among your beautiful portraits. Very nice shot. Stay healthy.
April 14th, 2020  
Beautiful portrait Hazel, that's the way to go in these uncertain times. Love your matching alice band. I find myself in joggers with no make for days on end 🙄
April 14th, 2020  
What a beautiful lady with a wonderful smile.
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April 14th, 2020  
Bep
A lovely portrait, Hazel.
April 14th, 2020  
Beautiful portrait.
April 14th, 2020  
Gorgeous portrait, well done the "in-house photographer!"
April 14th, 2020  
Great Hazel....we have to keep our standards up...no slipping into lethargy! You look gorgeous! I wore one of these bands for my granddaughters wedding. It was not as posh as a hat but just added a bit of extra razzmatazz!
April 14th, 2020  
Looking good Hazel... keep smiling.
April 14th, 2020  
Lovely natural image of you Hazel well done Ray:)
April 14th, 2020  
You look quite lovely in your colorful neck scarf and headband and such a great smile.
April 14th, 2020  
A lovely portrait Hazel.
April 14th, 2020  
Still looking great and beautiful. Ray did a nice job.
April 14th, 2020  
Looking good Hazel. Well done Ray for this gorgeous photo.

You wouldn't want to see a photo of me this morning, I am still wearing my daggy clothes and no make up.
April 15th, 2020  
Lee
Hi Hazel, nice to see you.
April 15th, 2020  
Haze, the in-house photographer did a superb job , I think this is your best selfie ever , I love the backdrop and fine detail in the portrait
April 15th, 2020  
Looking great and a fabulous portrait Hazel with a lovely toning back ground. I have stopped putting my makeup on for the first time since my teens what's the point no visitors and hubby in hospital saving it for the end of lockdown you never know it might be as scarce as toilet rolls by then.
April 15th, 2020  
Excellent portrait!
April 15th, 2020  
Beautiful color for your portrait!
April 15th, 2020  
So nice to see your happy and beautiful face, Hazel! :)
April 15th, 2020  
Another lovely bright sunny day here in the south of England and a heartfelt thank you from me to all of you for your visits, favs, and such lovely comments. It was a spur of the moment idea to ask Ray to take my photo and I will pass on your compliments to him as the in-house photographer.

The smile is always a 'given' when he is taking my photo and the colours etc just happened including our Indian tapestry in the background. The photo was taken not with my portrait lens but with my macro lens which I personally use more and more. Lockdown is not a problem for me: I can smile but I cannot run, or even walk far now so being indoors is not difficult.

I do have a mobility scooter but still feel like a demon driver in it! Just before lockdown Ray had a hoist installed in his car boot to save him getting a hernia when we want to take the scooter further afield. I shall get more practice when life returns to 'normal'. Enjoy the rest of the week! (Maybe someone else will post their portrait.................)

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April 15th, 2020  
Love z photo of demon driver!!
April 15th, 2020  
And you look gorgeous!!!
April 15th, 2020  
@777margo

So kind!
April 15th, 2020  
Terrific portrait :)
April 15th, 2020  
You look wonderful
April 15th, 2020  
@gilbertwood @annied

Such nice comments, thank you!
April 15th, 2020  
Your in- house photographer did a great job :)
April 15th, 2020  
Looks like Ray is challenging you for the job of portrait photographer. Mind you he did choose a good subject .. he has an eye for a fine looking woman!
April 15th, 2020  
@lostphojo

David, I am pretty much lost for words! (Always nice to have a comment from you....)
April 16th, 2020  
A lovely portrait and nice that Ray takes such great photos too.
April 18th, 2020  
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