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    The odd couple

    The odd couple

    My dad has been back in hospital this week with heart failure.

    I relieved some stress by people watching...hospitals have strange effects on people. This couple couldn't have been more different with the lady in her amazing scarlet coat and fur hat and the gentleman with his torn anorak and hunched back.

    A dropped and kindly retrieved walking stick saw them become fast friends and they made a charming sight.

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    Re: The odd couple

    Not just a charming site. Also a charming image. I like the mood very much.

    So sorry to learn about your father's illness.

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    Re: The odd couple

    That is brilliant. Not only have you captured 'the moment' (the composition of the man and the woman in terms of their respective positions is wonderful), but the inspiration to blur everything, except them, puts them in a world that is just theirs .. at that moment. The rest of that world can be fast moving and confusing. But for now, they are in a bubble. Their moment of acknowledging each other.

    I love it.

    And it mirrors what you and others feel at times when hospitals become a part of our life. The bubble becomes smaller and our focus is on a much narrower spectrum of things
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    Re: The odd couple

    Nice effect.

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    Re: The odd couple

    Nice capture Sharon...

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    Re: The odd couple

    Nice shot Sharon! And well said Donald!

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    Beautiful, Sharon. I never considered how a couple of faceless people could be so compelling. I would love to spend some time seeing what you see.

    Sorry to hear about your dad. Sending healing thoughts your way.

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    Very nicely captured and very well PP. Powerful image.

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    Re: The odd couple

    A big thank you to Donald and all who commented.....and for the kind wishes for my Dad.

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    Allo Sharon, a picture who speaks volume as usual. As I just do a quick visit to the site today, I would like to which you father well. Keep on clicking.

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    Re: The odd couple

    Thank you so very much Louise.

    He is doing well. xx

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    Re: The odd couple

    Another cracker Sharon,hope your auld man is doing OK....

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    Re: The odd couple

    What Donald said goes double for me. What a great shot!

    I must admit, though, sometimes I feel as frail and unsteady as they look.

    Zen

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