Serina Louise
posted by micki at 12/31/2006 11:24:00 AM
Sunday, December 31, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Eight years ago from today I called a local photographer asking if he would be willing to come out to my house to take some portraits of my youngest daughter who was dying. We wanted photos of her and of the family before she left us. I had completely forgotten that it was New Year’s Eve, but the photographer offered to come out that evening and take the photos. Even though I knew our time was quickly running out, I told him that I could wait until the next day; but he said it was no problem to come out that night. He arrived and took a good deal of photos and they all turned out beautifully. Twelve hours later, my daughter died in my arms just as the sun was rising on New Year’s morning. I miss her terribly every day, but especially this year – especially today; and there is a hole in my heart that will never be filled. To the photographer, I am so thankful that he came out that night so that we would always have the photos of her than we do; and although I didn’t take this photo, it is, of course, one of my favorites. We must remember that what we are doing is more than merely “taking pictures.” We are capturing moments in time that, however fleeting, however brief they may be, are special moments that can be looked back upon and cherished forever. Don’t keep those favorite photos filed away in boxes or in photo albums up on the closet shelf, or on a hard drive or a memory stick somewhere. Pull them out, print them off, and display them where your eye can see them regularly and take you back to times of life you don’t want forget and wish you could relive.
May 2007 hold in store for all of you many good memories and joyous moments that have yet to be realized, and may you capture every one of them and be able to enjoy them again and again.
Happy New Year to you to. She is a beautiful girl and thank you for sharing that story.
:_(....i just think its great that you did so much to preserve her memory...i also think that what you've said about us as photographers capturing special moments of time is completely true...
anyway, here's to you having a 2007 that brings you nothing but a smile
Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing the story. Hope the new year is full of many blessings.
A tremendously powerful story. Thanks for sharing.
I hope 2007 is a great year ahead for you.
What a special picture indeed. It is so true in what you say. I hope 2007 is a wonderful year for you and your family.
What a powerful story. She is a beautiful little girl, and has a beautiful name to match!
All the best to you and your family in the new year, and I wish you nothing but the best in 2007!
You are easily my favorite reader on my site!
Wow what an amazing story Micki, I'm sorry for your loss but it serves as a great reminder to us all. Best of luck to you in 2007, keep the great images coming.
Tena koe ehoa
Your daughter was a beutiful looking child and it's unfair that innocence and beauty is taken at such a young age.
We have an unspoken obligation to document life each and everyday not only for others but more specifically to share with our own, the nature of who we are and what it is that we do.
Although what is seemingly lost expression to someone else, it is a revelation to others.
They learn more about us as a photographer and a person to whom they can relate.
Have a safe and happy new year Micki.
Oh my. what a sobering post. A reminder to live life like it is our last day. Do believe I'll call Will just to see how he is doing.
God bless you Micki, and have a Happy New Year.
micki, thanks for sharing with us such priceless photo. hope your world be full of joy and hapiness in 2007... the world that we all know it, full of great joy and great pain. may god bless you and protect your little being :)
lovely cute shot:-))
have a haapy new year...wish all the best to u and yr family:-)))
Oh, my friend, what a beautiful child and beautiful thoughts. My heart, caring, and love go out to you. Also, I will take your words to heart about capturing those special moments and putting them on display.
I wish you a very happy new year.
Peace be with you and God Bless, Darr
Micki, we have one child, that is what God blessed us with, all are precious, all are beautiful, and you bring that out in spades for us to enjoy. Thank you so much for that and for kicking up so much artistic turbluence in practising this craft.
john
Micki, thanks for sharing that sad, yet hopeful, story. My thoughts will be with you and your family as you remember Serina Louise.
I hope you have a wonderful 2007.
Micki. Serina Louise is a beautiful name for a beautiful child. I can see why you love this image so. Your story never fails to touch my heart and my love goes out to you and your family.
May 2007 bring you lots and lots of photographic adventures and more love and joy shared so abundently within your family and with us all 'out here'.
Thank you Micki for sharing your very personal and touching story with us. Your admonition to not hide our pictures and memories is well taken. I would add to date and write who and what on them. In later years the memory can get a bit fuzzy or others may not know who they are without information.
God bless you and your family in the new year and fill you with peace.
Sorry to learn about the loss, she was a beautiful kid.
Wishes for a very happy and prosperous 2007.
Micki, Thank you for sharing that story and photo with us. Happy new to you and your family!
magnifique!!!!
What a cutie Micki!
Words escape me and my heart goes out...
Oh Micki...my heart is heavy for such a loss you have suffered. What a lovely tribute to her memory. I can only imagine how difficult it is to lose a child. You're a beautiful person, an inspiring, talented woman of great strength and character. God Bless you and thank-you for sharing your world, your whit, and your wisdom with us. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Powerful story, Micki. Thanks for sharing with us.
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