third encounter

This is my artist friend, Don.

I first met him in Winchester Cathedral, doing a painting of the west window. I took his portrait for my strangers' series.

Our second encounter was outside when he was painting the avenue of trees leading to the cathedral.

The third time was this weekend and Ray was with me. I introduced him & Don.

"Oh", said Don, "I didn't KNOW that Hazel had a husband. I just thought she went round chatting up the men and taking their photograph."

I think (hope) Don was joking!

I like the slightly comic aspect of this shot. btw this acrylic painting is already sold.

[MrsVanPatten]

Great capture!!!!!

[Pat Knowles]

I like Dons style of painting Hazel. What a talent he has & a sense of humour!

[Newbank Lass]

It looks stunning. Wonder when you will meet again!

[Helen S J]

Lovely portait, Hazel

[Penelope Ann]

He's very talented

[Gillian Brown]

Winchester is such a lovely place.

[Loopy-Lou]

Fabulous capture and fun story too :-)

[gloria jones]

Great capture, details, composition

[Bep]

He is very talented. Love his painting.

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of the man, artist and his work. Beautiful composition and capture.

[sally agnew]

A very talented artist :)

[Denise Wood]

Terrific action capture :)

[Phil Howcroft]

cracking line from Don :), quite the comedian :)

[Babs]

Lovely shot and a great artist. He gets about a bit doesn't he.
You have got quite a reputation Hazel haven't you.

[wendy frost]

A brilliant capture of the artist and his work. Nice to keep having these brief encounters.

[Margo]

Love to see artists like this working. A FAV

[Pam]

What a wonderful photo! I love how you captured him doing his craft.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

How wonderful. You must stop that flirting Hazel lol!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Wonderful, Hazel.

[Shari]

Great composition. Now following!

[Catherine P]

Love this! Excellent shot!

[Hazel]

@shepherdmanswife

Amusing isn't it, that what I see as friendliness (with ulterior motive of course!) is seen as something else - albeit jokingly?!

[Hazel]

@onewing

I'm getting known around the area, Babs!

[Hazel]

@phil_howcroft

I was also 'apparently' in trouble for putting in my text accompanying his strangers' portrait that, because he was out and about painting all day, his wife liked him to talk to her in the evenings!!!!

[Tracy]

Great capture and pov. I like how he and the painting are framing the street.

[Nina Ganci]

Don has a good sense of humour! awesome capture
fav

[tony gig]

A wonderful Artist...Fav

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible portrait. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.