Stripes by taffy

Stripes

A change of pace...one of the reasons we are back in Chicago is our grandson graduated from 8th grade and the ceremony was tonight. Many impressive things from the evening, but this has to be up there as #1. He decided a bow tie was what he wanted to wear, so his dad ordered one (not the clip on, a real one). He taught himself using video tutorials to tie it and here's the evidence of his success. I think it is quite cool that this southpaw pitcher -- and talented academic -- had the confidence to be the only one in a bow tie and that he could take such pride in having mastered the tying of it!
Great composition for a graduation photo.....
June 5th, 2014  
Good for him for being both bright and individualistic as well! I know how proud you must have been of him and his family. Congratulations!
June 5th, 2014  
Well yes indeed, what a great thing to do on his own, sounds like he´s very smart boy, like his grandmother :) Congrats for your grandson!
June 5th, 2014  
Awesome! Congrats and I LOVE the bowtie!
June 5th, 2014  
Good for him. Great to have that kind of confidence. Beautiful composition.
June 5th, 2014  
Interesting POV and impressive tie.
June 5th, 2014  
This is an awesome shot
June 5th, 2014  
Looking sharp!
June 5th, 2014  
great shot, love the textures.
June 5th, 2014  
I love the bow tie and the knowledge that he taught himself to tie it. What a lovely young man he sounds. I love it when kids develop their individuality. So many of them follow the herd. Congratulations to him. Fav
June 5th, 2014  
Good on him! And going to so much trouble to learn, too!
June 5th, 2014  
What a great shot and story about him and his bow tie. I love it, dare to do what you want to in this life and learn during the process. Good for him. Congratulations to your grandson. FAV
June 5th, 2014  
Such a lot to be proud of...not the least, the photograph!
June 5th, 2014  
love the colors and the way the blurry face could be a maniken! If he ever gets camera-shy, this will be a great picture for him.
June 5th, 2014  
How dapper is that!
June 5th, 2014  
Cool shot
June 5th, 2014  
I love the composition and the focus and colors. Just perfect!
June 5th, 2014  
Bow ties are cool! ;) Is he a Doctor Who fan?

Lovely shot and congrats to him for graduating! I love that he chose the bow tie and I like the different fabric textures in this shot.
June 5th, 2014  
Impressive bow tie and I suspect a very impressive young man.
June 5th, 2014  
I just love the simplicity of this shot. Such great focus too. Big fave.
June 5th, 2014  
Kim
Love your focus and his choice of colors and admire his confidence.. Congrats to the grad!
June 5th, 2014  
so cute, love the bright colors!
June 5th, 2014  
Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
June 5th, 2014  
Cool shot.
June 5th, 2014  
Great composition, very nice shot
June 5th, 2014  
Love this! They really get dressed up!
June 5th, 2014  
Super shot.
June 5th, 2014  
Really cool shot! Congrats
June 5th, 2014  
Bravo to the graduate and excellent "bow-tier"! Grandma has every reason to be proud!!
June 5th, 2014  
such sweet memories
June 5th, 2014  
Great POV and focus!
June 5th, 2014  
Love your pov for this shot! Showing your grandson's individuality as well as his talent in tying the bow himself! Congratulations to him on his graduation! You must be very proud!
June 5th, 2014  
Wonderful shot! love the composition
June 6th, 2014  
How sweet is this! Love it.
June 6th, 2014  
Just love it. Great choice of focus and vibrancy! fav
June 6th, 2014  
Great shot, love the crop and composition and huge congratulations on his achievements
June 6th, 2014  
Not many can tie a bow tie. Very stylish.
June 7th, 2014  
He looks very debonair w/ that cool bow:)
June 8th, 2014  
Great shot! Love the focus. It'll be a wonderful reminder for him.
June 9th, 2014  
Lovely capture. Good on him that he dares to be different. Great that he taught himself to tie his bowtie correctly. Very dapper looking.
June 10th, 2014  
Fave, this is just beautiful!
June 23rd, 2014  
@nanalisarocks Thanks Lisa! He was so proud it was a joy to photograph.
June 23rd, 2014  
From your profile pic you don't look nearly old enough to have a grandson!!!
June 23rd, 2014  
@cazla Thanks so much! My stepson is his dad, BUT, I still would be old enough to have a grandson that age so I do appreciate your comment about my profile photo!
June 23rd, 2014  
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