Ethel 1

Ethel is a First Nations lady a little down on her luck. She was sitting in her wheelchair asking passersby for spare change but I had to tell her truthfully that I don't carry any cash. Surprisingly, she then asked me to take her photograph. "I like having my picture taken." she said. I took a few of her in her purple glasses, purple lipstick and purple accents on her blouse. Then I asked her to take her glasses off and I took a few more, one of which you can see in my extras folder if you are so inclined. She gave me her address and I promised to mail her some prints. I'll include a $20 "modelling fee" in the envelope.

[moni kozi]

I don't know what do you mean by First Nations lady.
But she's terrific. I think sending her the prints is so very kind.

[Diana]

Such a lovely shot and wonderful story. I am sure she will be thrilled to see her photos. She seems to love purple ;-)

[Annie D]

she seems like quite the character - love the purple :)

[Chris Cook]

@monikozi First Nations is the politically correct term for North American Indians, at least in Canada. I’m not sure about the U.S.

[Babs]

Wow she is quite a character.

[moni kozi]

Oh, I see!!! Thanks for the clarification. Anyhow, I love her. If you write to her when you send the prints, if you care, send all my warm thoughts to her. She is an inspiration. When I grow up, I want to be like her. I have been recently inspired by the work of Ari Seth Cohen - inspired in what I want to become. And Ethel could surely be part of the gallery Ari has photographed in his work. if you have a couple of minutes, here is a link to his website https://www.advanced.style/

[Joanne Diochon]

I think it’s interesting to see both versions of the portrait. I feel as if the Color one shows more of how she wants to be seen and the B&W shows more of the life she has had.

[Esther Rosenberg]

oh, I saw the black and white fist. This make me giggle! what a character with her purple coloring.

[LManning (Laura)]

This is such fun with all the colour and the reflections in her glasses.

[Kathy]

A character for sure. Your response was very kind.

[Jaap Meijer]

Nice story!

[*lynn]

Love those glasses and your story.

[Corinne C]

A great story and a very nice portrait

[KV]

Pretty awesome story and great photos… both color & B&W. I’d never heard the term “First Nations” before but I read your explanation to Moni… good to know.