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Her Reflection


Please allow another week's worth of impressions from Mom's yard before I, too, march on.

There was a tulip arrangement sent from afar whose petals eventually fell.
Her reflection became clearer than the real thing.

[Today I'm in Atlanta.]


Her Reflection


Please allow another week's worth of impressions from Mom's yard before I, too, march on.

There was a tulip arrangement sent from afar whose petals eventually fell.
Her reflection became clearer than the real thing.

[Today I'm in Atlanta.]


comments (41)

  • Chris Phillips
  • 6 Mar 2008, 00:08
I like the treatment you've given this Ginnie
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
The perals must eventually fall. Lesson learned.
Ginnie: Yes, Mary. Nature teaches us what we need to learn. Thank you.
I like the focus on the reflection. Good idea!
Ginnie: Thank you, Martin. I appreciate it.
  • Jewlya
  • United States
  • 6 Mar 2008, 00:38
What a lovely and artistic shot. The reflection is so perfect it almost seems unreal. The muted tones work really nicely.
Ginnie: It was highly symbolic for me when I first looked at this, Jewlya, because I hadn't focused on the reflection intentionally. Thank you.
You are wonderful. That shot is magical.
Ginnie: You are so very kind and sweet, Michael. Thank you.
  • Aussie
  • Brisbane
  • 6 Mar 2008, 03:19
Beautiful capture Ginnie. May your memories of loving links in the family chain remain, until those links are joined again.
Ginnie: That is such a loving thought, Aussie. Thank you. I'm sure we'll all be joined again some day!
How beautiful!!!! I love the reflection, such a great photo.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, dear Jen.
  • Kathryn
  • Germany
  • 6 Mar 2008, 05:29
The reflection of this petal gives clarity to the memory of both Mom and the far away sender of the tulips.
Ginnie: Her nephew from Washington, D.C. sent them, Kathryn, and then he came to see her before she passed away. That, too, was like a reflection. Thank you.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 6 Mar 2008, 05:44
Well caught smile A great picture and very symbolic again.
Ginnie: Lots of symbolism these days, Louis! Thanks.
  • Philine
  • Germany
  • 6 Mar 2008, 05:44
The tulips are falling. On Dutch 'Stilleven' we often see tulips- as symbol of joy of life (Carpe diem) and of vanity, decay- that's life, that are the two sides of life! A lovely pic - in memory of your Mom!
Ginnie: That's a new "trivia" for me, Philine, and very appropriately remembered for this image. Thank you for that thought, as always.
  • Roz Sears
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 6 Mar 2008, 06:57
This is stunning, Ginnie. The muted tones are very appealing. Great pp-ing. :o)
Ginnie: I'm glad this appeals to you, Roz. Thank you.
  • vintage
  • australia
  • 6 Mar 2008, 07:30
Super reflection
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Vintage.
  • Ann
  • Sucé sur Erdre - France
  • 6 Mar 2008, 08:02
A great feeling of delicacy ... It's a wonderful shot !!! It could be an angel's wing ... In my likeys
Ginnie: I really like the thought of this being an angel's wing, Ann. Thank you!
This series of pictures is lovely Ginnie and I think it is a wonderful tribute.
Ginnie: Your words are very touching to me, Bill. Thank you. Tomorrow I will end with dancing!
  • anniedog
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 6 Mar 2008, 08:30
A beautiful, symbolic image Ginnie, captured with great delicacy.
Ingrid
Ginnie: The more I see it, Ingrid, the more symbolic it becomes. Thank you!
I love this! A work of art. You not only have an eye for great photography, but a talent for turning it into a work of art.
Ginnie: You have touched and humbled me with your kind words, Martie. Thank you. Tomorrow we will dance.
Simplicity, beautifully composed and lit make for a memorable image.
Ginnie: Thank you very much, dear Mike.
  • chad
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 6 Mar 2008, 08:44
Ginnie, from the thumbnail I thought this was a slug.
Ginnie: HA! Close but no cigar, Chad. grin
  • Shakara
  • Neptune
  • 6 Mar 2008, 08:56
Ginnie .. you are pumped out some real outstanding work ..keep it up !!
Ginnie: You're a sweetheart, Shakara! Thank you.
I can imagine the feelings you have, please don't apologize for expressing them.
Ginnie: Thank you, Chantal, for that "permission" to mourn. Sometimes I think it's gotta be tiresome to everyone else, but then...it's my blog, as my daughter often tells me! Tomorrow the days of mourning will be over and we'll dance!
  • Ruth
  • United States
  • 6 Mar 2008, 12:24
Tulip? Two lips? It's a lovely image, symbolic on many levels for me, esp. thinking of you, D. and AMS.
Ginnie: Two lips! I like that, Ruth. So would she. If only she knew....I wonder! And yes, I look forward to AMS on Monday with longing. Five weeks away has been much too long.
Beautiful reflection Ginnie. You can be proud of this one.
Ginnie: Thank you, kind sir!
  • Bernie
  • Stoke
  • 6 Mar 2008, 13:03
Nice delicate reflection Ginnie.
Ginnie: Delicate seems so fitting for her right now, Bernie. Thank you.
Superb. Love the symmetry.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Sujit, for stopping by and commenting. That means a lot to me.
  • L.Reis
  • Portugal
  • 6 Mar 2008, 13:43
The reflection is the siamese sister of reality...a beautiful and delicate image...
Ginnie: The Siamese sister of reality! You sure do have a way with words, dear Lina! Thank you.
Very poignant Ginnie. It really causes one to stop and look inward.
Ginnie: Lots of inward refections of late, Scarlet, for sure! Tomorrow I'll come out to dance, I promise. smile
Wonderful Ginnie. What a delicacy! Great composition. A likey for me.
Ginnie: You are so very kind, Richard. Thank you.
  • Reza
  • Canada
  • 6 Mar 2008, 16:09
Absolutely beautiful. A masterpiese I shoud say.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, dear Reza!
noddding quietly Ginnie. richard
Ginnie: I like that, Richard! Thank you.
  • ray
  • Thailand
  • 6 Mar 2008, 17:03
Powerful image, Ginnie.
I think it accurately represents something important...strong people affect everything and everyone around them...when they are no longer there, they remain a presence, reflected by the powerful influences they had before they went.
I love this image.
Ginnie: I couldn't have said it better, Ray! Thank you, kind sir.
That's a very good one Ginnie, so delicate...
Ginnie: She was anything but delicate, Flo, until the end. Then it hit me! Thank you.
  • Dave Wilkins
  • in Bray, Co.Wicklow, Ireland.
  • 6 Mar 2008, 18:50
Cycle of life sister...beautiful shot.
Ginnie: Indeed, Dave. Indeed. Thank you.
Very nice composition Ginnie, caught the reflection very well and the muted colour suits it just fine.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Les. Hers is a reflection to be reckoned with!
A great idea for a really beautiful result !
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Zeb!
  • Petra
  • Netherlands
  • 6 Mar 2008, 23:01
beautiful macro
Ginnie: Thank you, Petra!
Ditto Jewlya
Ginnie: Thank you, Nigel. Thank you.
  • Nishana
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 7 Mar 2008, 05:52
this is so beautiful! has smthn poetic bout it.. elegant in its simplicity..
Ginnie: Your words are very touching to me, Nishana. Thank you.
  • Astrid
  • Internetcafé Texel
  • 7 Mar 2008, 13:20
Sparakeloos, the refelection is spot on, the symbolic is so great, the colors are stuning, this is so very well taken, you can be very proud with it, the thought behind it and the way you captured it, ontzettend goed.
Ginnie: Your flattery will get you everywhere, mijn lieve vriend! And I mean that sincerely! Thank you.
  • Aksel
  • ...home at last
  • 7 Mar 2008, 22:54
Nice, like the colours in this one - kind of muted
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Aksel. Yes, it was a muted time for me!
Absolutely lovely Ginnie smile
Ginnie: Thank you, Deji. You're a sweetheart.
  • Rxan
  • 12 Mar 2008, 12:09
simplicity, nice reflection and lovely tones!
Ginnie: Thank you so much, Rxan, for stopping by and commenting. That means a lot to me.

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