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92 Years Young
Helen Betts

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23-JUN-2003 Helen Betts

92 Years Young
Helen Betts

Okinawa, Japan

This is Yoshimoto-san, who lives on Hamahiga Island, adjacent to Okinawa's main island. We ran into her at the Okinawa Memorial Day peace ceremony; my husband had met her before, but I never had. She was delightful, hugging and kissing me, a total stranger. After she and her son left, I realized I should have taken a picture of her. Someone from the consulate called her son, and they came all the way back to where we were so I could have a photo. She invited us out to her home, reportedly a wonderful traditional Okinawan house, but we simply didn't have time before we left -- one regret I have about leaving Okinawa.

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Sony Forums Challenges26-Aug-2003 18:18
This image fits the topic in a very nice way. You can almost feel the open, friendly character of the woman when you look at the image. Hewy.
Sony Forums Challenges26-Aug-2003 17:12
Nice capture, Helen...the character shines thru gracefully. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges23-Aug-2003 04:52
Wow... I hope I look that good when I'm 92. Lovely portrait, Helen. Ann C
Sony Forums Challenges21-Aug-2003 20:19
Perfect for the theme, Helen. You captured a wonderful, natural expression. Very nice. Bev
Guest 21-Aug-2003 16:14
excellent, Helen.
Sony Forums Challenges21-Aug-2003 12:22
Helen, a natural and kind expression on this portrait. She looks like someone I would like to meet and hear her stories of old. She is indeed aging gracefully. -- El-See
Sony Forums Challenges20-Aug-2003 14:58
Beautiful portrait Helen, and perfect for the topic! Lisafx
Sony Forums Challenges20-Aug-2003 05:00
Yes, Helen... she's aging VERY gracefully for 92!! It should happen to me :-) Mark J