Birthday Boy

© William C. Raco

Birthday Boy

Uploaded: April 15, 2004 03:56:20

Description

In honor of the my brother and nephew's birthdays today. (it's also tax day, here in the US)

Comments

Kelly Abernathy level-classic April 15, 2004

lol! What a face! It's a great shot with beautiful color and detail - love the framing. But what a face! Definitely leaves an impression :) -K #117677

Rob Friedman April 15, 2004

That is hilarious! Great shot Bill! I love the look on his face. #483995

Donna W. Neal April 15, 2004

LOL...GREAT portrait!
Love the detail and focus on the eyes!
Good one Bill #484014

Susan T. Parady April 15, 2004

He must have been up late doing his tax returns. Terrific shot, and HB to your brother and nephew. #484016

Kathleen Clemons April 15, 2004

Your brother needs a haircut. LOL
Great job filling the frame- nicely done as always. :) #484031

Allan L. Whitehead April 15, 2004

"A face only a mother could love…" I agree with Kathgleen, Bill, you're brother DOES need a haircut, eh… (he, ,he, he) Terrific photograph, my friend. I love it. We have two weeks left up here in the 'Great White North, eh…' MAGNIFICENT - Allan #484049

Stephen Zacker April 15, 2004

Great image Bill! :-) #484060

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 15, 2004

He looks Mahvelous...LOL #484086

Charlene Bayerle April 15, 2004

LOL Bill!!!! Great shot!!!! #484203

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 15, 2004

Too funny Bill, hope your brother and nephew appreciate this guy's character! #484210

Murry Grigsby April 15, 2004

The tax man comeith :0) What a super closeup and fun shot Bill! Looks like too much celebrating. Terrific crop, light and timing!! #484285

Shirley L. Carpenter April 15, 2004

Excellent close up Bill!! Love it!! Happy B-day Birthday Boy's!! #484359

Donna J. Taff April 15, 2004

Great shot, Bill!!!!!! #484371

Janice Forrest April 15, 2004

Lol. Great close up! #484413

Lori Ditlefsen April 15, 2004

Great close up! Love the hair! Nice shot Bill! #484508

Nobu Nagase April 15, 2004

Makes me think that I may be related to them somehow... :D #484513

Michael Wehrman level-deluxe April 15, 2004

Great image William #484519

Colette M. Metcalf April 15, 2004

Love it!! #484595

Dale Ann Cubbage April 15, 2004

Great capture, Bill! He's definately peeved about his taxes, or getting older. I'm not sure, but he's not happy about it!!! Love it! #484756

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe April 15, 2004

This is great, Bill. That's what I looked like when I finished doing my taxes LAST night!! Wonderful image! #484855

Carol Brill April 15, 2004

I'm sure I had the same expression on my face when I was writing my check to the government, Bill, how hilarious is this!! And what IS this, exactly?? #484920

Barbara Bergeron April 15, 2004

"Oh Honey...it's just one of those IRS collectors...." LOL! Love the face, the hair and the whole attitude of this guy. Nice shot. Happy birthday to all best wishes for a positive IRS return!!!! #484994

William C. Raco level-classic April 15, 2004

Thanks, all.
Very good and fun comments.
Carol, this is a Wookie.
I took this on the spaceship.......
ooops, story for another day ;-)
It's a Scot Highland Cattle.
They are bred to withstand extreme weather.
Even on the windiest and coldest of days, they won't go inside the barn.
They also provide very lean beef.

bill #485029

Darren K. Fisher April 15, 2004

Boy he is so ugly he is cute. Great capture Bill, and birthday wishes to the BOYS!!!! #485066

Leanne M.E. Boyd April 15, 2004

I love the shaggy look, great shot Bill! And Happy birthday to your brother and nephew! #485198

Susie Peek-Swint April 15, 2004

Fun shot Bill, I bet the birthday boys loved it! #485342

Evy Johansen level-classic April 17, 2004

LOL... This is really funny, Bill! Wonderful image - Love it.... :-) #489116

William C. Raco level-classic April 18, 2004

Thanks Darren, Leanne, Susan and Evy.
I'll tell the boys you wished them a happy birthday, too.

bill #489348

Ellen L. Zaslaw May 10, 2004

This is the cutest, sweetest, funniest little character I've ever seen ! He can move in
any time.

#529701

Debra Booth May 13, 2004

Great shot, Bill!! Congratulations on making finalist, and best of luck in the next round! #535282

Lori Ditlefsen May 13, 2004

Congrats Bill! #535691

Brenda W. LaFleur level-deluxe May 13, 2004

I still chuckle when I see this, Bill. Great! Congrats and good luck! #536530

Colette M. Metcalf May 14, 2004

Congrats again, Bill!!! #537189

Kathleen Clemons May 14, 2004

Congratulations again, Bill. :) #537286

Allan L. Whitehead May 14, 2004

Bill, congratulations on all your work and this finalsit as well. This is richly deserved, my dear friend - Allan #537363

Ed Heaton May 14, 2004

Congratulations and Good Luck :-) #537664

Janice Forrest May 14, 2004

Congratulations. #538469

Michael Wehrman level-deluxe May 14, 2004

Congrats William #538645

Carol Brill May 14, 2004

What a kick to see this one again, Bill, congratulations and best of luck!! #538851

Robin L. Wehrman May 14, 2004

Another outstanding image, Congratulations again William!! #538862

Kelly Abernathy level-classic May 14, 2004

Congratulations! -K #539198

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe May 14, 2004

My goodness...he is beautiful. Really!! I am congratulating you on ALL your images that received finalist awards this month. Bill Raco, you are awesome.
Kathleen #540066

LJ Corliss level-classic May 14, 2004

Congrats Bill :) #540371

William C. Raco level-classic May 14, 2004

Wow, thanks for the wonderful comments.
I think this cow looks like a Wookie, myself ;-)
Best to all,

bill #540398

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 15, 2004

Congrats again, bill. #541502

Susie Peek-Swint May 17, 2004

Well done on this great image Bill ~ many congrats! #545851

William C. Raco level-classic May 17, 2004

Thank you very much, Carol and Susan ;-)

bill #545865

Nobu Nagase May 20, 2004

Congratulations, Bill, again...
Love this... #552436

William C. Raco level-classic May 20, 2004

Thank you, Nobi.
I appreciate you taking time to comment on so many of my posts.
Best wishes

bill #552763


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