HOME | DD

BklynGirl — Essence

Published: 2013-12-10 16:13:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 277; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description I was at the First Sunday Jazz Brunch recently, and saw this young man.  I watched him dancing

for quite a while.  He then began to dance with a very frail looking, elderly woman.  He was so 

gentle with her, it touched me.  After some time, I went over to him and told him how

sweet I thought it was to watch him.  He told me he had met the woman a while ago, and that 

she has cancer, but she still comes to the Brunch and loves to dance, so he always makes time

for her.  I was completely overwhelmed by this young man.  He was kind enough to let me take

some photos of him...this is my favorite, I feel it captures his essence.  I'm very honored to have

met him. 

Related content

BklynGirl - Wild Thing

BklynGirl - I Got You Babe

BklynGirl - She

BklynGirl - You Bring Me Joy

BklynGirl - Destination Unknown

BklynGirl - Without You

BklynGirl - Slippin' Into Darkness

BklynGirl - Harpo's Blues

BklynGirl - Optimism

Earth-Hart - She Just Walked Away

nicolaasporter - Strong Man

cable9tuba - Sailor 3

X-GloomCookie-X - How I feel I

Staged - Aaron

eggwacker - Tiger Eyes

Delacorr - Kojo

raemarshall - You Remind Me

al3ayali - Moi...
Comments: 46

Rikitza [2014-02-23 15:16:12 +0000 UTC]

Something very touching in this portrait. You are a great artist my dear friend

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Rikitza [2014-02-24 13:03:40 +0000 UTC]

I believe you can feel his kindness in his eyes, Riki. He is very special. 

Thanks so much for the lovely compliment and fave

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Thubakabra [2014-02-19 21:16:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow, awesome photo! And nice story.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Thubakabra [2014-02-19 22:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I'm really happy you like it.  This is one of my favorite

portrait photos. Thanks kindly for looking and faving! 

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Thubakabra In reply to BklynGirl [2014-02-20 09:09:49 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, thanks for took this photo!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Thubakabra [2014-02-21 12:28:18 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

HMissXX [2013-12-30 17:57:44 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

HippieVan57 [2013-12-29 01:24:29 +0000 UTC]

great portrait and story

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to HippieVan57 [2013-12-30 02:00:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Jeff! He really is a wonderful young

guy...

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Douce-Amertume [2013-12-19 10:44:06 +0000 UTC]

I love the story and the portrait, Maria!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Douce-Amertume [2013-12-20 03:45:02 +0000 UTC]

So kind of you, Patrick!  Thanks so much

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Trippy4U [2013-12-19 06:28:23 +0000 UTC]

Great portrait, Maria and a wonderful black and white edit. Impressive work

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Trippy4U [2013-12-20 03:44:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, Richard! I hoped you would see this one.  So happy

you like it!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Trippy4U In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-20 07:23:26 +0000 UTC]

Very sophisticated work...a shot to be proud of. Hopefully you'll do more.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Kevrekidis [2013-12-17 07:09:31 +0000 UTC]

Great portrait!!! 

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Kevrekidis [2013-12-17 12:31:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Jordan!  I was really happy with this one!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Harry-E-Hooper [2013-12-14 01:50:24 +0000 UTC]

That was a truly great moment that you share with us, Maria.....I can see the kindness in his eyes....

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Harry-E-Hooper [2013-12-14 02:10:21 +0000 UTC]

I think so too, Harry.  So happy to hear from you....hope all is well!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Harry-E-Hooper In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-14 02:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Maria......I have been busy with some other things lately...but will have more time soon...

How is everything with you?   (I have been planning for some time to make a little painting to mail to you....beagle or doxie?)

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Harry-E-Hooper [2013-12-14 02:55:09 +0000 UTC]

OOOOHHHH!!! Surprise me!!!!  


Things are ok, getting better~Harry, you have to come up for the 

Jazz Brunch sometime~ you would love it~ it's a great day in the 

park.  It's the First Sunday of every month(1.5.14 is the next one)

and it starts at 11Am till around 2PM, but we hang out if the weather

is really nice.  Love to have you meet us there! TTY soon!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Harry-E-Hooper In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-14 03:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Jazz is great.....I will see what Gloria says.....but, we will have to wait for a while, we have some things going on now.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

JACAC [2013-12-12 19:27:10 +0000 UTC]

g r e a t . e x p r e s s i o n
g r e a t . p o r t r a i t
w e l l . d o n e . Maria

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to JACAC [2013-12-13 01:07:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Jose...so happy to hear that from you!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

JACAC In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-13 09:47:34 +0000 UTC]

i t ' s . r e a l l y . a . g r e a t . p o r t r a i t
k e e p . g o i n g .

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

MayEbony [2013-12-12 16:12:38 +0000 UTC]

What a wonderful portrait and a touching story.  I hope this man has the happy life he deserves.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to MayEbony [2013-12-13 01:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, May!  I hope so too!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LUCILALEYLA [2013-12-12 03:23:19 +0000 UTC]

You can see his kindness in his eyes, so touching story my sweet Maria, wonderful portrait

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to LUCILALEYLA [2013-12-13 01:08:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Lucila! It's one of my favorites!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LUCILALEYLA In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-13 06:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Amen!!! love it 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

catch---22 [2013-12-11 13:43:17 +0000 UTC]

the world needs more people like this young man... a great story and capture Maria.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to catch---22 [2013-12-11 21:20:15 +0000 UTC]

True that, Dennis...there are probably more than we know, but, of course, we only

hear all the negative things about today's youth, or nonsense like the Kardashians.

Thank you for taking the time to read the story and for the fave.  

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

catch---22 In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-12 16:29:52 +0000 UTC]

ever a pleasure

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

KevinStiles [2013-12-11 03:32:05 +0000 UTC]

what a great story behing the image...
and a powerful portrait you've created.
really awesome combination of words and photography!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to KevinStiles [2013-12-11 21:18:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Kevin!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Canankk [2013-12-10 22:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful portrait Maria! Pls keep on!


You can tell the story on his face. It is sad but amazing capture.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Canankk [2013-12-10 23:25:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Canan! 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Joe-Maccer [2013-12-10 21:44:03 +0000 UTC]

A touching story, Maria. One of the good souls 

we get to meet every now and then.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Joe-Maccer [2013-12-10 22:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Joe.  It seems to me that if it is such a curious

occasion, it doesn't happen nearly enough...

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Joe-Maccer In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-10 22:09:23 +0000 UTC]

I try to always be good to others because it feels good to me. 

I think many have so much on their minds to bother seeing through

clear eyes the reality around them. 

My pleasure, Maria.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to Joe-Maccer [2013-12-10 23:24:15 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LItaliano-Vero [2013-12-10 16:31:07 +0000 UTC]

What a beautiful story to go with this great portrait.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to LItaliano-Vero [2013-12-10 16:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Joe, he is a very cool guy. Gives me hope 

for the future. 

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

maxlake2 [2013-12-10 16:16:01 +0000 UTC]

M -
Wonderful portrait!

R

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to maxlake2 [2013-12-10 16:18:54 +0000 UTC]

R-

Thank you, I'm very happy with this one!

M

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

maxlake2 In reply to BklynGirl [2013-12-10 16:20:16 +0000 UTC]

You should be!
Stay warm!

R

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

BklynGirl In reply to maxlake2 [2013-12-10 16:34:31 +0000 UTC]

R-

It's around 85 today...I'm trying to cool off, lol 

You be careful up there, I heard the weather is

rough.  

👍: 0 ⏩: 0