It is not easy to have Covid-19 portraits taken! For an upcoming virtual meeting, I needed a photograph of Jan and me. Although I could have set up something indoors, the camera on the tripod, and taken photographs that way, I thought they would be more meaningful if they also conveyed the situation we face. I asked Jim if he would take our photographs as we posed in the window, maintaining the requisite social distancing. The good friend that he is, he quickly accepted. And, we posed in the window while he took the photographs from the front yard.
He did some quick initial processing and passed the Covid-19 portraits’ raw files to me. I spent a little more time and even decided to have two sets, one monochrome and one in color. Here they are! Let us know which ones work for you, and whether in color or monochrome. Click on them to see larger.
Happy New Year to All.
Thank you very much, Jim. Ho, ho, hoo …
Here is a new shot of the same idea, executed at the end of 2021.
James Turner
The first image, you and Jan I like in color.
The image with Karma monochrome is best to me. You know color and me dont always mix well.
In the end what I see in the images is warmth, love and friendship.
Appreciate the shout out my friend.
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you, again, Jim, for the photographs and your comment. It was fun and reflective of the days.
Cemal
Sal Capirchio
“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” Mother Teresa
Cemal – these are great!! Love these. You know that “Jim” guy, really knows how to use that camera. Look at those smiles! The family looks great….
Happy New Year-
Sal
A. Cemal Ekin
Thanks, Sal. Yes, smiles mean a lot, especially these days.
Cemal
Tom Backman
I like the first one. You two just glow.
A. Cemal Ekin
Thank you, Tom. Good to hear from you.
Cemal
Zerrin
Abi harikasiniz.fotolar cok sevinc iceriyor.sagolasin.sevgiler
A. Cemal Ekin
Sagol kardesim, selam ve sevgiler.
Cemal
Cem Göknar
Cemal,
The reason I don’t like the pictures is your appearance with a white beard bigger than your head in all of them and, that does injustice to Jan. Technically the pictures maybe perfect but the content is destroyed with your artificial presence.
Sincerely,
Cem
A. Cemal Ekin
Cem, it is better to have a big beard than a big head! Take care, and happy new year to you all.
Cemal
Haluk Atamal
Totally agreeing with Cem, I still like the first one.
What I like most is your message, though.
Take care and best regards,
Haluk
A. Cemal Ekin
Ah, as McLuhan said, “the medium is the message” as in photography or writing. Take care,
Cemal
Suleyman
Cemal Hocam, I think I know these artists in the pictures. The very famous, award-winning, stunning actor and actress portrayed are also very loving, caring, warm, pleasant people, and I think the photos reflect these attributes quite well. You can be a Nordic sailor, or a scientist, or simply a brother of Santa too. Thank you and Jan for providing us a very enjoyable experience. Happy and healthy 2021!
A. Cemal Ekin
Ah, thank you, Suleyman. Flattery will get you a cup of coffee sometime! These artists have been called, cute, adorable, delightful, … on Facebook. We are waiting for our phone call from Hollywood! Happy, healthy, productive new year.
Cemal