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Behind Me All the Way
Last week has come and gone and now Time marches on. Mom's memorial service was wonderful. We were blanketed with Love and Peace. Please allow another week's worth of impressions from Mom's yard before I, too, march on. While I waited, I watched Mom's flowers grow.
The daffodils were too bright for me then, but they reminded me of all of you who stood behind me for several days. [Today I'm in Atlanta.]
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I like the gentle tones and the crisp detail.
Ginnie: Thank you kindly, Martin. (I used the right ISO this time.
Beautiful soft daffodil shot. So nice. Love the light and shadow.
Ginnie: You're very sweet, Laura. Thank you kindly.
Lovely, and you had a memorial for your mom? Wish I had been in circ I would have known to send my best wishes to you at the time! Everytime you see a flower break open, you'll think of her and smile...
Ginnie: It was Donica's mom who passed away a week ago today, Yinks, but I loved her as my own mom, if not more. Your best wishes are still timely and I thank you for them. Every time I see daffodils, I will think of her garden full of them when she died. And today they actually were yellow for me, which tells me I'm moving on.
There is a gentle sadness to this beautiful flower!
Ginnie: I didn't know that's what it was when I processed this, Helen, but I do believe you are so right. A gentle sadness. I really like that thought. Thank you.
That really works in sepia B&W.
Ginnie: I'm so glad it does for you, Michael, because it did for me as well. Thank you.
Hello to my friend!
This is a likey for me Ginnie. Such powerful processing. It fully suits the flower. I think Mom would approve.
Ginnie: Your words bring tears to my eyes, Kay. I love your thoughtfulness. Have a great trip to Hawaii!
What a beautiful image. I don't have any more loaded pics, but I think you might have just inspired me to try up a b&w.
Ginnie: I love when we can inspire each other, Jen. Thank you. Now get to it!
Beautiful daffodil, the tones really work with this. Life moves on but memories stay forever.
Ginnie: You are so right, Aussie. Life moves on no matter what. The memories DO stay forever. Thank you.
Without the colour we look at them in a different way. The texture is more noticable. Lovely composition.
Ginnie: I think Death always makes us look at Life differently, Mary. You are so right. Thank you so muh.
Ginnie - What a gorgeous photo and treatment. Mary is certainly correct in her observation that without the colour we see more details. What a beautiful tribute to your Mother-In-Law. My sympathies are with you and your family.
Ginnie: As I just told Mary, I think Death has a way of making us see Life differently! Thank you kindly, dear Martie, for your sympathies and for stopping by and commenting.
le ton que tu as utilisé donne une éclatante vérité à cette photo. et un parfum de douce nostalgie
Ginnie: Bright truth and a perfume of soft nostalgia! You always have a way with words, dear O-P. Thank you so very much,
The daffodil looks very interesting with it's yellow removed. Still very beautiful.
Ginnie: They were sooooo bright, Chad. I worked on them every which way and was never satisfied. But when I converted them to B&W/sepia, they suddenly seemed right. Thank you.
Watch the flowers, they will be there.
Great picture.
Ginnie: There's always an Anchor of some sort when we need it, Louis. This time it was the flowers. Thank you.
I can imagine how your Mom has loved these 'dancing' yellow daffodils! (read: http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Poetry/WordsworthDaffodils.htm
"The daffodils were too bright for me then..." - I can realize your mood and I understand why you have taken away their original colour by post-processing, nevertheless their blossoms look so tender and 'curled', always in full swing! Light and shadow belongs together!
Ginnie: Mom loved her flower gardens, Philine. As I told Louis, they became my Anchor during this time of sadness. I'm so glad you know my mood. Thank you.
Very nice shot Ginnie. I guess we need to be thankful to god for having beautiful things reminding us of beautiful people who are not with us anymore.
Ginnie: These beautiful things were the Anchor I needed during this time, Navin, because Mom loved to tend her garden. The daffodils made a border in one section. So full of life. You are so right: beautiful things reminding me of the beautiful woman she was. Thank you.
Beautifully lit in the sunshine - the grace of the flower speaks for itself.
Ginnie: Thank you, Mike. Grace is a good word for how this felt to me.
Lovely Ginnie,I know Donica's mom would have been proud of these spring flowers, bright and cheerfull as they are.
Just like the hymn says All Things Bright and Beautiful the Lord god made them all. You have been in my thoughts all weekend, thinking about you wearing those earrings too. Into my likey's Musketeer
Ginnie: Dear, dear Musketeer. Thank you so much for your kind words. There were 7 of us who wore Mom's earrings. They weren't her longest or more flamboyant, but they were nonetheless hers and they all made us smile, we who knew.
You wouldn't think a daffodil would work in b/w but this toning is lovely. A beautiful reminder.
Ingrid
Ginnie: Thank you, Ingrid. The daffodils will always be a reminder of Mom for me, every year. But I'm quite sure I'll love them in bright yellow once again.
Nicely toned. May God give you the strength to carry on.
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Kunle. God is indeed giving strength for each day as it comes, one day at a time.
They are gently bowing their heads Ginnie. Lovely picture
Ginnie: I like that thought, Bill. I know you're right. Thank you.
Beautiful and bright flower Ginnie. I like the sepia tone here. It will guide you in your march!
Ginnie: Yes, dear Richard, it will guide me in my march. Thank you.
An astonishingly beautiful portrait of the daffodil, Ginnie.
Ginnie: Thank you,kind Ray. That means a lot from you.
"In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils." ...the last few lines of a poem by William Wordsworth, called Daffodils.
Ginnie: Absolutely perfect, Jose-Ann. I couldn't have said it better! Thank you. Interestingly, by Friday, it is the time to dance in my images already queued for this week! (You must have known!)
one of the best images of seen today on shutterchance...amazing how much horrible pictures people make...
thank u for giving me a NICE image to look at. cheers
Ginnie: You have flattered me too much, Sarina, but thank you for your kind words. There are plenty of beautiful images out there, trust me. If mine can be one of them, I'm very grateful.
There will be a time when the memories won't hurt, and the days will regain their bright colours...I wish I could hurry time for both of you... I leave a hug and a Kiss for Donica and you.
Ginnie: You are so right, Lina. Already I see yellow in the daffodils, a week later. In your own words, they are the "liquid gold for the prospectors of light and silence." Thank you for your hug and kiss for us both. We gladly receive them and you.
Mourning --sweet sorrow, Ginnie. I say embrace it because it speaks of the depth of your relationship.
Ginnie: Embracing that "parting" really is a sweet sorrow, Kathryn. Bittersweet. You know. Life as we knew it will never be the same.
Remain strong and remain blessed Ginnie all is well. This is so beautiful ..
Ginnie: Thank you for your tender words, Shakara. Thank you.
But where are you??? I've missed you.
Doffodils are so precious, yes we need sometimes that feeling that we are not alone, like these two flowers, the colors are so beautifull, ontzettend mooi gedaan, mijn complimenten
Ginnie: You were so there for me, Astrid, as the wind beneath my wings. I will never forget that. Now you can fly with that blessed wind, Sophia, on your dear Texel. Enjoy your week!
I can't believe it's been a week already. I can certainly understand your muted tones. Lovely.
Ginnie: It's hard to believe it's been a week, Ruth! It feels like yesterday when I saw her breathe her last breath. I have rehearsed it so many times, as with Dad's, 13 years ago! We call those eternalized moments! Thank you for being there for/with us both.
All of your pictures since you returned to Atlanta have been a beautiful testimonial to a beloved woman. She was certainly blessed to be surrounded by those who cared for her so deeply. Of your series to Donica's mom, I think The Grand Migration was the one that truly made me catch my breath and gripped my heart. Thank you for sharing this part of your life.
Ginnie: Your words have totally humbled me, dear Patrushka. On some level, we all know that Death is in a hallowed place, where Life touches it at its core. By Friday's image this week, I'll be dancing, so you can be sure that even the days of mourning come to their end. God is good. Thank you.
Lovely, soft and delicate, very appropriate image. Take care.
Ginnie: Thank you, John. That means a lot to me.
Absolutely wonderful. Great color tones.
Ginnie: Thank you, Reza. Thank you.
Hey Ginnie,
Wondr=erfull lower of a wonderfulle daughter (you!!)I have been thinking of you and more than that (see comments) but your mom is in heaven now, sh'e watching you, together with my dad and other parents, Take care my friend
Ginnie: Thank you, dear JoAnn. We have been comforted by the loving thoughts of everyone here at SC and elsewhere.
This posting has the right mood Ginnie. richard
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Richard. It was the mood I needed that day.
Nice color for these days in your photoblog. We understand the situation you are in these days
Ginnie: Thank you so very much for understanding, CISI. That means a lot to me!
wonderful shot Ginnie, great tone, like your image that will last a lifetime so will the memories
Ginnie: A lifetime of memories, to be sure, Tim. Thank you kindly!
The sepia hint gives a particular impact on these flowers. A gravity.
Ginnie: Thank you, Flo. It was the only way they made sense to me the day I worked on them.
Very interesting Ginnie: daffodils with a sepia effect
Ginnie: I know, Chris. I can't imagine ever doing it like this in any other situation! Thank you.
This photo says so much, Ginnie. Graceful and delicate, yet strong and beautiful. -mary beth
Ginnie: Thank you, Mary Beth. Mom was all those things: graceful, delicate, strong and beautiful. You described her well.
Beautiful shot Ginnie and I really like the muted colours of the daffodil.
Ginnie: Thank you ever so much, Brian. It's what felt right at the time.
beautiful...
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Sam.
Wonderful !
As I see your last shot, I remember I've had a very difficult time with family problems few months ago and that my posts were very sad, I didn't notice that on the moment but I saw that later
Ginnie: Yes, Zeb. Our moods do affect our images, I'm sure of it! Thank you for sharing.
Kisses...
Ginnie: Thank you, dear Dave!
That must have been a bright day looking at your Exif, but the pic doesnt show it, really nice crisp and soft and tones
Ginnie: It was so bright the yellows blinded me and I could never get them right, Nigel. So for that point in time, the sepia conversion was all that worked for me. Isn't it strange how our moods can change how we see things! Thank you for stopping by.
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