Wednesday, April 23, 2014

When B&W does miracles

I want to think I really do look like this, but the mirror and other pictures tell me this is just a mirage. 

And Bob really does look this good most of the time. Particularly on those rare occasions when he wears a suit. 







One pic was our favorite, the other was the photographer's favorite. 

Which one looks better?

23 comments:

diamond dave said...

Both are great, but if I had to pick only one I'd like the second.

Jess said...

The top photo has better definition, both of you are smiling, and the expressions are genuine.

Was he pinching you on the butt?

CnC said...

Look like movie stars! who are these people? Friends of yours? Lol great pics.

Rita said...

Thx Dave.

Jess, that would be a no, but the little girl behind the camera was cute as a button, so that helped get him to finally smile for a pic. He normall cannot smile on a pic without it lookin forced.

CnC. I know. I don't recognize them either.

bornfreev said...

Definitely the first photo. Very natural. Lovely!

Coffeypot said...

I like the top one. No expert reason. I just do.

lotta joy said...

It's SO easy for a man to look good. A little soap and water, and they're good to go.

Bob is handsome. Very. (And the daughter wrapped around him is beautiful).

Rita said...

Ha. That's a good one Dana.

Rita said...

Thanks Victoria, Coffey and Dana.

The photographer liked the first one better too. It does capture Bob's sense of humor well.

We were absolutely sick when we saw the prices on these pics. This was a special session they offer on Holland with a private photographer. We were shocked at how great the pics were. There were probably 40 great pics. She took some of just me and some of just Bob.

We so wanted to get all of them, but honestly they were the price of a good used car!

We knew we couldn't pass them all up. So we settled on one print (the bottom) and one digital. I scanned the print in so we could have both.

Ed Bonderenka said...

Top one, like Jess said.

Joe said...

top one

lotta joy said...

For you, #2. For him, #3.

Z said...

I love both...big help, huh?
The top is more 'photograph-erly', the bottom has a very special affection in it.

But I think the top one.

You're both GORGEOUS! :-)

Practical Parsimony said...

top one

Practical Parsimony said...

top one

Fredd said...

I'll bet Bob REALLY looks like a million bucks with a tie to go with that rare suit.

What's he wear usually?...it's gotta be dressier than a gunny sack, I'm guessing? If not, then just slapping on a Greatful Dead T-shirt would be a 100% improvement.

And I should talk: I wear overalls most of the time.

Rita said...

Thanks Z and PP.

Fredd. Thanks for coming by. I see you quite a bit at Z's.

We both normally wear jeans unless it's a special occasion. He is a lot more fussier than I am about his appearance. Hair has to be in place, shirt tucked in, etc etc.

Since I hate shopping, he usually has to finally convince me my jeans are too old and my tops are looking ragged. Drives him crazy that I prefer to wear tennis shoes rathe than dress shoes.

Unlike Ricardo Montebahn, I don't believe it's better to look good than feel good. (My apologies to Billy Crystal).

Fredd said...

I saw your comment at Z's about your health care costs and deductible now, vs that 'bad apple' plan you had earlier (thanks to Barry). You know, Rita, it's you that Harry Reid was talking about: 'liars', lying about their costs going up. That foolish jerk has got to go, Rita, I'm telling you.

I just wonder how many more of you 'liars' are out there come November, fondly remembering the good ol days of their 'bad apple' health care plans that got ripped out of their hands and replaced with pure garbage.

Rita said...

I have at least a couple posts on here on struggling to find a decent plan back in October and November. The costs are outrageous along with the deductibles.

I figure Harry Reid will burn in hell anyway, so I am really never surprised by what comes out of his mouth. The people in NV must have brain damage to continue to elect satan himself.

Kid said...

The 1st one looks more natural and would be my favorite of the two.

Rita said...

Thanks Kid. And thanks for stopping by.

Mrs. Who said...

I like both..the lighting is different in both. You look a little more mischievous in the second!

Home on the Range said...

Both are outstanding. I like the first a slight bit better, but both are really wonderful.

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