British Beauty
I took this photo of my mum a few years ago whilst we were soaking up the British sun in Poole, Dorset.
This photo came runner up in the ‘Portraiture Photography’ challenge hosted by the 50+ Group in October 2009.


British Beauty belongs to the following groups:
"Real" Life Photography (2 per day), 50+ GROUP, B&W - Character - People Shots and Beach Art Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

photosan
she’s beautiful…
Peter Evans
This is an excellent image Natalie, the tones are brilliant, fantastic work :-)
David ( Cheech...
very nice :)
Raam Shanker
lovely, candid capture… :))) well done
AutumnLeaves
i like this! you’re mother is very pretty ;-)
Andy Harris
classic b&w shot – like a celeb shot of the 50’s/60’s…!
Judith Oppenhe...
she’s beautiful and this is a wonderful shot! love the comp, b/w, just a great image!
Rosina Lamberti
beautiful work
Lam Tran
Excellent portrait well done my friend, lovely perspective!
kjgordon
nah that’s your sister!!!!!!!!
SNAPPYDAVE
cool mum … i see the moon was also out this day (left side of pic) ... ha ha
Philip Rogan
This is a wonderfully strong, well lit and daringly cropped image, its almost bursting the diagonal lines – the unfortunate soul in the background is slightly distracting but your moms skin seems to glow with good health and your image is a winner.
wdavies285
wonderful portrait
Rosalie Dale IPA
Really is a good B&W Natalie – love the tones.
lex7
Nice angle, it looks great in black and white… Well done.
dpennyor
a very lovely mother natalie!! and you still are a child to me… 21??? I can’t remember that far back!!! LOL
Devalyn Marshall
She radiates peacefulness. This is a beautiful lady and beautifully shot.
Glen Allen
great portrait, making the most of the limited sun too right!
Mundy Hackett
Beautiful work Natalie, and your mum is striking!
alfarman
wonderful image
George Swann
Outstanding!!..........could she be thinking “I’m rather enjoying this”.
frogster
And that she is, wonderful shot.
Peter Coleman
beautiful
like her character lines and freckles
great shot and subject
Boban
Absolutely gorgeous ................. B.
Sean Farragher
great shot
peterhoenderdos
indeed a beautty
amarica
Excellent portrait, one to treasure always.
linaji
I think this is thru the eyes of your love.. as she is stunning.. like a Goddess Sure!
photosbylefty
super closeup portrait of your Mum, she is quite lovely!
aspectsoftmk
such a beautiful woman..this is excellent portrait work…..one to be treasured…:)
Andy Mueller
This is a fantastic B&W shot. You really have a great eye for photography and produce some stunning work
wentbackward
Great use of the harsh sunlight!! Difficult shot well executed. Bizzare shape behind your mum for added interest! This is cool picture!
michael byerley
fantastic portrait !! very well done.i really love the b&w,creates such a dramatic look !!!
Gerard Rotse
That is a beautiful shot. Well done Natalie.
Damian
Lovely portrait of your mum :)
coffeetea
beauuutiful! so easy ~
Michael McCasland
Breath taking!!!!!
brigusser
What a suberb capture so complex in it’s simplicity…......
Paul Vanzella
your title is perfect… this is beautiful – you should be so proud of this shot…!
Junior Mclean
nice photo!!
RebeccaT
You have captured such a wonderful expression…a BEAUTIFUL portrait!
Jeff Notti
Classic black and white portrait. i love it
Richard Veal
Excellent B&W.
Gene Walls
Gorgeous portrait!
You are a very fortunate young lady! You have “chosen you mother very well”. She is a stunning woman and you have captured her image beautifully! Superb work!
Ronald Rockman
Wonderful shot of a true beauty.
Rock
Jeff Burns
what a fantastic capture
Ermac
very yummy
Olitto
CONGRATULATIONS Natalie!! TOP 10 in the 50+ Group Challenge, Portraiture Photography
Great work and well deserved.
Lebogang Manganye
beautiful shot, love the b&w gives it a story lovely work
Colleen Milburn
Fantastic work, Natalie.
Songmistress
Beautiful. Please consider adding this to the group British Portrait Artists.