At First I Thought These Were Classic 18th Century Paintings…Then I Took A Closer Look. Wow!

Bill Gekas is an Australian photographer with a love for classic paintings.  But last year Gekas took his love a bit farther and decided to recreate the classics through photography…using his gorgeous 5-year old daughter as the subject.

And the outcome is, well, take a look for yourself…

It’s not easy to get a small child to look natural in an 18th century scene…

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He uses props to create the aura of a simpler, more modest time…

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He must hunt for classic garments and have them fit perfectly for his daughter…

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Such an elegant 5-year old…

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Even stealing the show from the cat…

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And her wisdom and charm is evident…

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A perfect cast mate to a time long passed…

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With such striking eyes…

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That still show her youth…

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She plays the part perfectly…

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A true picture of beauty…

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Never to be forgotten…

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That is one ridiculously adorable child!  Way to go Dad!

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