Maria...

Uploaded: July 30, 2004

Description

Independence also means... having raised 11 children by her own... after her husband died... I met D. Maria on a beach in the North of Portugal, the other day... woman of courage...

Comments

Karen Bacon July 30, 2004

That courage really shows through in this image Gaby!A great image! #152950

Dolores Neilson July 30, 2004

She seems like a very strong woman, Gaby! #677357

Doug Wean July 30, 2004

"So much Character!" Nice color and Framing!

Doug #677374

Colleen Braun July 30, 2004

great portrait... #677547

Donna J. Taff July 30, 2004

Wonderful portrait and it sound's like she's a wonderful woman as well!!! #677554

Stephen Zacker July 30, 2004

Having 4 kids, I admire her a great deal! #677816

Terry R. Hatfield July 30, 2004

Hi Gy!Your Perspective On This Image Really Portrays A Towering Strong Woman Figure, I Really Like The Strength In This Image Nice Job!! #678094

Gabriela Cunha August 01, 2004

Karen, Dolores, Doug, Colleen, Donna, Stephen and Terry: thank you all so much for all of your comments! It was really an experience to have met this woman that lives on this small beach in the North of Portugal, and who, in half an hour I spent with her, told me her story (tinny little part!)...
:) gy #681045

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