Haze's strangers: No.12: Gail  by quietpurplehaze

Haze's strangers: No.12: Gail

Gail was sitting on a folding chair in the sunshine reading Winston's Graham's 'The Four Swans' as we walked along by the Hamble last weekend.

She was sitting beside her vehicle which she had parked on the foreshore, tailgate open, boot filled with jars of jam, pickles, bottles of sauces etc, everything so colourful. She usually sells her wares, all home-made by herself, at a market stall, but on such fine days, she sometimes takes her produce to this location.

We bought a jar of Gail's local clear honey because some of the chicken and fish recipes which Neil cooks at home have honey as an ingredient and I forgot to put it on the supermarket list last week

Gail was happy to have her photo taken; I've emailed her a copy.

The light was harsh at mid-day with quite deep shadows in the car boot, so I put the camera on hdr setting.
A lovely natural portrait shot of a talented lady :)
October 3rd, 2015  
Lovely portrait.
October 3rd, 2015  
Wonderful, I am so enjoying your stranger series!
October 3rd, 2015  
a great image! like her smile!
October 3rd, 2015  
Beautiful smile.
October 3rd, 2015  
@mccarth1

Kerry, thanks for saying that - very nice to know!
October 3rd, 2015  
Fantastic portrait.
October 3rd, 2015  
Loads better than mine......great detail!
October 3rd, 2015  
Kim
Lovely portrait, she has a great smile!
October 3rd, 2015  
Great capture she is a busy lady with a lovely smile.
October 4th, 2015  
Lovely capture!
October 4th, 2015  
Pam
Lovely capture
October 4th, 2015  
Great shot Hazel. The people that you've photographed so far, seem to really connect with you. They don't look like strangers to me. It looks like you're taking pictures of friends and family. Nice work.
October 4th, 2015  
Lovely portrait! I like and agree with Linda's comments.
October 4th, 2015  
Beautiful portrait, and I too have to agree with Linda's comments.
October 4th, 2015  
@happypat

Pat, remember I've done 12 and I actually commented to Ray last night that I can see how they have improved from the first ones.
October 4th, 2015  
@lindamp5 @skstein @fntngrma

That's really great feedback - thank you all.
October 4th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze You are very welcome, and a great photographer.
October 4th, 2015  
you captured a lovely smile in some challenging conditions haze
October 4th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft

Thank you - I sort of have the feeling that I'd like to go back and do that one again.
October 5th, 2015  
I like this collage better.
October 5th, 2015  
@homeschoolmom

Lisa, thanks - interesting.
October 5th, 2015  
I love the close up of Gail but would prefer it without the bottles on the right as they distract your eye from the gorgeous photo of Gail. I would just crop this 'portrait' orientation minus the large bottles. I am sure Gail will be pleased with the photos you have taken of her.
October 5th, 2015  
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