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PhilHannah
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:21
A picture I did of Sgt Alfred Anderson, Black Watch (retired) on his 108th Birthday last year.
Alf was wounded at the Battle of Loos in 1915

He has just celebrated his 109th!
Skip Souza
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:39
Thank you, Phil.
Poster Of U
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:41
He looks real good for 109 , nice picture
GeneMan88
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:56
Wow!! Not many people look that good at 109 yrs.... great shot!
Titus213
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 17:56
Wonderful portrait. I'll bet he's got some stories to tell....and he does look to be in terrific shape for 109.
stoneylonesome
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 18:03
Fantastic shot, WOW! 109 just amazing. A true hero in so many ways. :) :) :)
bellemel
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 18:46
What a lovely portrait of a lovely man. Ive got a soft spot for the oldies.
Spearin
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 19:29
He looks about 40 years younger than his actual age! I would love to meet a First World War veteran.
Croasdail
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 19:59
he looks awsome.... 109... and still going. It will be sad when the last of these men pass. As to shot, it looks warm, inviting, full of life, exposure is spot on... you never fail to do your subject justice... wish I had a fraction of you eye for shots.
Hydro
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 22:29
Great picture! I wonder, if asked in 1915, what he would have thought of his chances to live to 109. Loos was one of the early bloddy offensives that cost the English & French almost 250 thousand casulties for a two mile gain. The Brits used gas for the first time, but it blew back on them with horrible results. Congratulations to him for surviving---and for his long life.
annayu
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 23:16
A great portrait with excellent lighting. Phil do you mind describing where you had the flash? Thx.
Airedale1
18th of July 2005 (Mon), 23:35
Great photo! God bless him.
PhilHannah
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 01:53
A great portrait with excellent lighting. Phil do you mind describing where you had the flash? Thx.

I use a Stofen diffuser on a 550 EX angled up partially reflecting off a white ceiling (God bless White Ceilings!)

+ natural window light
annayu
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 14:36
Thx Phil, I love white ceilings too, they should be compulsory in all modern buildings....
John Ellis
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 16:07
What a great picture, he looks about 60 ....... fantastic.
h46it
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 16:56
Wow he's looking good for his age! Damn! Nice pics too.
kenyc
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 20:10
Wow, nice shot and great model!
KAC
Grampaw
19th of July 2005 (Tue), 20:50
D**n, I don't look that good now ! Great shot !
PhilHannah
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 08:33
regret to say my old friend Alfred Anderson passed away 21st November 2005 aged 109..

He was the last eye witness to the 'Christmas Truce' of 1914..

Bye Alf
kenyc
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 08:39
I heard about this on BBC America. :(

KAC
Agger
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 08:42
My condolences to his Family, Friends and old comrades, I saw it on the news last night, a good life and a fantastic ambassador for the last of the survivors of World War 1.

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old










regret to say my old friend Alfred Anderson passed away 21st November 2005 aged 109..

He was the last eye witness to the 'Christmas Truce' of 1914..

Bye Alf
KaplanMultimedia
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 09:01
This is a wonderful photo Phil. I'm sure his surviving family members will cherish this image for many years.
cntry
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 10:56
Wow
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Becki_D
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 15:45
This is a wonderful photo Phil. I'm sure his surviving family members will cherish this image for many years.Yep i agree wholeheartedly. What a wonderful image to pass along to his loved ones
ayotnoms
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 16:28
Wonderful image. He didn't look a day over 75 in that photo.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Regards
adam*
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 16:39
Wonderful picture for a wonderful person. May his legacy live on..
marie
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 17:30
regret to say my old friend Alfred Anderson passed away 21st November 2005 aged 109..

He was the last eye witness to the 'Christmas Truce' of 1914..
Bye Alf
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:)

really nice that you took this terrific shot of him

may he rest in peace
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symes
22nd of November 2005 (Tue), 20:20
He looks about 40 years younger than his actual age! I would love to meet a First World War veteran.

I am not sure you will be able to make this statement at any other time in your life...

Great pic and may he rest in peace...
T-Roc
23rd of November 2005 (Wed), 09:17
In no way would I have guessed his age! Great shot.... I'd love to hear his stories!
pierrot
23rd of November 2005 (Wed), 09:56
Here in France I think we have only five or six surviving veterans of WW1.
VegasGeorge
23rd of November 2005 (Wed), 11:05
A lovely shot! It's always a treat to see a portrait that reveals the character of the subject. Here, I can't help but believe that Mr. Anderson was a fine gentleman, someone I wish I had known personally. Good job!
Balliolman
17th of December 2005 (Sat), 09:03
God Bless his memory. Did the Black Watch attend his service?

Super photograph which exudes character. Well done, Phil.