I've been waiting patiently for this very shot of you, I think. She's captured just the essence I'd hoped hard for (((hugs of thanks, Lieselot, for this beauty, and for lens-harnessing his))). I'd really love to save this one..with permission from both of you, of course (grovel, plead, beg...hell, I'm not proud..lol). Ah yes, the glint. It lives, my friend. You shine, still, always. Oh, this is just too great... :) (((huge squeeze, and one gigantic smile in return)))

Laughing at life, getting on with the rest of it~that's what I see here and it's beautiful!!!

you handsome devil!!!

This is a great shot. You're looking good.

What a spectacular portrait this is! Full of your very essence. Love this a lot. Bunny

It's a beautiful picture, Dirk. Your eyes reflect your wisdom and love for life,(((((my friend))))). Keep on keepin' on!

Good on ya :)

Live Love Laugh till you drop.. Thats my philosophy, and you know what? It takes all the stupid stress out of it. I am curious by nature, your art binds to me on that level of personality type, curious. Never met you, but here you are struggling with the unthinkable, and we ride this with you, and we grow. Ever listen to the Gorilla's "Feel Good" then have your play list select Cheryl Lynn's "Got To Be Real" Now that's fun...Huggs

There's still that irrepressable gleam in your eyes.

Fantastic portrait and expression!!!

Splendid portrait my friend, very expressive face and wonderful lighting work....!!!

Klasse portrait and expression;super play with light and shadow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

enjoy your life - fantastic !!!!!!

Dirk, it's so wonderful to see this smile on your face! I have thought about you much lately, and it warms my heart to see that glimmer in your eye. We have to embrace each day to us. Bravo, Dirk, and keep on smiling!!! Hugs to you, my fractal friend.

thats a very nice smile! excellent shot!!!

Wonderful shot of you. Your eyes are filled with sparkle and laughter. Thanks for sharing yourself with us in so many ways.

Seeing you smile made my day! You're BEAUTIFUL! That is what first came to my mind. You truly are. Inside and out. You are a first class inspiration. (Big Hugs)

I could hug you to pieces when you're so positive, Dirk! You're a wonderful and remarkable man! :D

vergeleken met je avatar.. vind ik je koppie nu veel doorleefder en sympatieker... het is een pracht van een foto, genomen door iemand die jou écht ziet

Oh my. This is an amazing portrait. You are absolutely beautiful.

There is no such thing stronger than the human spirit! Live long and fractal my friend :-) The flowers are awesome

An excellent piece of work.

Bob's right, you do have a devilish look about you, like you're up to no good. Keep on keepin' on Dirk!..... You've got to keep on keepin' on You've got to keep your head up high You've got to work with what you got And someday you will fly...

Great portrait!!!

You're strong, man...

With a smile like that, and a devlish gleam in your eye, I would follow you into hell without a moments hesitation :) In other words, pure excellence on so many levels :)

You are very handsome, great picture! H.

Your gallery peels quite unexpected layers. No such smile on my face. No such following (I've read a few comments). No such diagnosis (that I know of, but this body hasn't been well in a long time). I smoke, too. Four decades so far. Funny how nobody commented on that ;-> You sure made a strong impression on me, with one page of gallery only. So far.

We will remember you.. Sad that the battle was lost .. but you smiled till the end.. Good