A SMILE FOR WEDNESDAYS -- Overcoming Our Fears
posted by micki at 6/07/2006 08:22:00 AM
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
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For an autistic child, the sights, sounds, smells, textures, etc. are all intensified. It’s like having your world turned on at high volume, bright picture, all day long; and there is no escape, sometimes not even during sleep. For the longest time, my son had a terrible fear of the water. Then last year, very slowly, he began to play with the hose. Starting by bringing the water to his mouth, after a few days, he finally worked up the nerve to pour it over his head. By the end of summer, he was putting his face on the surface of the water. He even went under a couple of times while at the gym. He did this all on his own, with the encouraging words of Mom constantly reminding him he can do anything he wants to, he just has to work hard.
So, these pictures me a lot to me. They show my son’s wonderful progress last year of conquering one of his fears and turning into his favorite daily activity of the summer. He spent every sunny day in the pool. Boy did he have a great tan by September!
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be posting a shot of him doing something he just taught himself to do…after two years of us trying to do so.
Water Play 1
Film - Fuji HQ ISO 100
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Water Play 2
Film - Fuji HQ ISO 100
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Water Play 3
Film - Fuji HQ ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/500
Aperture Setting - f-4.5 Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
For most of us, these moments are easy to take for granted. You do a wonderful job of reminding us that the simple things can be very important mile stones.
It certainly sounds like you do a wonderful job helping your son to emerge from this internal world that he lives in. It must be frustrating, and at times heartbreaking, and I am sure it is also heartwarming when he overcomes another obstacle. You must have the patience and heart of a saint.
The shots and narrative brought both a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. Lovely and moving.
The wonderful shots are made more so by the text. Hooray for this accomplishment.
Micki
The three photos together tell a lovely story. Seeing the expression on his face through all shots lifts the spirit. He is so focused in 1 and 2 and so carefree in number 3... like he is very pleased with himself. Great colour also! :-)
That is awesome Micki! And the pictures are great too. =)
What a wonderful accomplishment! These shots are lovely and even more so now.
mmm the fun of playing with water in the backgarden... shame we have a water shortage here in London and a hose pipe ban in place already... and summer has only just started...!
:o)
Lovely series, I particularly like the bottom shot cause of the way his body seems to be shaped.
Happy for you on your son's improvement. May he continue to improve with each passing day :)
Suby
Lovely shots!
i like this kinda photo...they give a lot of meaning to photographer and the viewer can feel that also....beautiful shot:-)) and thanks for sharing!
Fabulous. Progress is so rewarding!
the joys of summer! wonderful shot and touching story
nice to hear he likes the water now! must be warm over there to get under the hose! cheers :)
I love these shots. The tones are wonderful and you have captured the essence of a youthful summers day perfectly.
Terrific photos and supporting text.
If you have a chance to stop by my site I am honoring a request.
Fear is what stops many of us from accomplishing new tasks. Hurray for your son!! Thank you for sharing this
with us.
The pictures come alive, can feel that cool water.
Lovle how you captured drops of water!
GREAT GREAT SHOT!
Thanks for sharing this milestone with us!
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