purple with a red hat by quietpurplehaze

purple with a red hat

This shot of fuchsias in Jinks' friend's garden makes me think of that poem: "When I am an old woman I shall wear purple with a red hat........."

Back in February I took my first portrait with my new 50 mm portrait lens of our friend, Dave
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/add-ins/2015-02-09

Last week we met Maggie and Dave for lunch and they told us that some friends who saw my portrait thought it would be apt on Dave's funeral order of service. I felt a bit nonplussed at first but then decided to take the comment as a compliment and maybe re-name my post as 'the essence of Dave'.

I should add that Dave is very much alive and very well.
Wow such vibrant colours
July 20th, 2015  
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love that poem. For my birthday a couple of years ago a close friend embroidered a silk cushion with a picture of a lady dressed in purple and red with those words on it. Huge Fav for your shot and the great memory!!
July 20th, 2015  
Gorgeous.
July 20th, 2015  
Bep
I felt curious about the rest of that poem, so I googled and found this link. I love the poem! Thanks a lot, Hazel. http://www.barbados.org/poetry/wheniam.htm
July 20th, 2015  
Beautiful color, pic!
July 20th, 2015  
oh yes i remeber you posting the poem hazel :)
July 20th, 2015  
That poem is the verse that the Red Hat Society girls read at their outings - and of course wear purple clothes and red hats :) Love this photo too :) Fav
July 21st, 2015  
Lovely capture they do look like they have a red hat and pretty purple dresses.
July 21st, 2015  
Nature is so good at creating dynamic color combinations. Beautiful!
July 21st, 2015  
Great close up and beautiful colors.
July 21st, 2015  
Beautiful shot. I wonder if along with the poem this could have also been inspiration for the Red Hat Society colours.
July 21st, 2015  
I just LOVE Fuchsia and what an awesome capture of these!!! Stunning photo, details and lighting!! FAV!
July 21st, 2015  
They do look like little red hats! Gorgeous capture!
July 21st, 2015  
What gorgeous, vivid colors! Fav!
July 21st, 2015  
Lovely shot, details, colors
July 21st, 2015  
Kim
Beautiful capture with great details and colors! Fav. For a moment there I was afraid something happened to your friend! That was an odd comment but definitely a compliment. :)
July 21st, 2015  
Lovely - is there a 'red hatters' club in your area?
July 21st, 2015  
Lovely focus
July 21st, 2015  
Such a pretty and colourful close up Hazel
July 21st, 2015  
That's gorgeous!
July 21st, 2015  
A beautiful capture of these fuchsias, very pretty and great detail. FAV
July 21st, 2015  
Lovely shot Hazel, looks as though it's made of satin. I love that poem!
July 21st, 2015  
Great shot of this so common Fuchsia flower.
July 21st, 2015  
wow
July 21st, 2015  
Wonderful capture!
July 22nd, 2015  
Awesome macro. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
July 22nd, 2015  
A agreat close up of the Fuchsia
July 22nd, 2015  
Very pretty. Love it Hazel.
July 23rd, 2015  
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