My wife is a Geordie. Pam speaks a language that, even after these many years, I sometimes struggle to interpret. She is a constant source of amusement and surprise. She does a fine impression of Kate Bush which, at its best, might shatter glass. She is a rare treasure:
The photograph was taken in Todi Cathedral. We had driven there from Perugia in a searing July heat so the cool shadows of the Duomo provided welcome relief. The bright summer sun pierced the dark interior as shafts of dusty light from high windows. You could choose your moment and step into the limelight – anyone could do it – the good, the bad, the rich, the poor, the loveliest and the best.
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It’s something special and wonderful, that you consider your wife as treasure.
Beautiful image and you are guaranteed with a wonderful time in life 🙂
Many thanks, very kind.
Geordie is the greatest language in the world ;-).
It is, with the constant possibility of surprise 🙂
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Great photography!
Many thanks, much appreciated.
She obviously has a good Geordie sense of humour to cope with you, Robin 🙂 She looks beautiful.
Absolutely essential – and endless patience 🙂 If you have ever watched it, think Gina McKee in Hebburn 🙂
Great post Robin, very heart warming that you consider your wife a treasure….great light, and your wife has great bone structure….
Many thanks Sue – I am not passing this on, it could go to someone’s head 🙂
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Beautiful face, lighting and contrast in the photograph.
Many thanks, much appreciated.
Simply lovely, Robin – you and Pam both.
Thanks Tish – I am at the other end of the scale from lovely 🙂
What a powerful post….and so personal….I love it….words and portrait 🙂
Thanks Seonaid – it was one from the heart 🙂
It’s a bonny photo leik man. Ah divvent knaa what yee mean when yee syah tha canna knaa geordie leik. Ye knaa what ah mean leik. Mebees this will help yee leik.
http://www.geordie.org.uk/
Mint! That’s geet bonny lad.
Here is a test Mark – can you deciper: “kween’s wanty”
Sorry, but you’ve lost me with that one there. My Granda might know it, older Geordies have got words and phrases that only they know.
In plain English it refers to being particularly fortunate or dressing up to the nines i.e. (you must think the) Queen is your Auntie. You see, I am almost fluent 🙂
Beautiful wife and a beautiful post, Robin.
Many thanks Malin
She is gorgeous. I had to look up what a Geordie is. 🙂
Thanks Julie, I certainly think so 🙂 Pam is a genuine Geordie, born in Swalwell, just a few miles from the centre of Newcastle – http://www.swalwellonline.co.uk/
What a lovely thought of choosing her as your treasure!
Pam just made it ahead of the cars and motorcycles 🙂
Your treasure is the best of all! 🙂
Thank you, she is 🙂
Amazing Blog,i enjoyed so much ,Regards
Many thanks, much appreciated
Stunning photo.
Many thanks, and thanks for stopping by.
How very lovely Northumbrianlight ……….
Many thanks Jane – all the best, Robin