Tuesday, February 10 - Auntie Zen

I had given up on getting anyone to let me take their picture for the day when this lady came out of a nail salon practically into my camera range.

I politely asked if I could take her picture. If I could have got the look on her face at that moment,this would have been a great portrait. I expected;modesty, offended humility, maybe a little surprise, a headshake of denial.

What I got from her instead was a masterful display of tolerance.


"I never let anyone take my picture, but I like your reasons".




*She asked to remain anonymous, so I will refrain from any further commentary except to add that when I thanked her I told her she reminded me of a great-aunt who I've lost touch with, and she gave me a look of furious reproach. Baby boomers.