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Shirley, 2022
Francis Cloake
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023 Finalist
digital photograph on paper (frame: 104.0cm x 83.0cm depth 4.5cm)
I took this photo of Shirley at her daughter's house while she was relaxing in the sun. Shirley is proud of her 89-year-old body.