I have wanted to participate here during the last month, however, one month and one day ago, my beloved most sophisticated, stunning, stylish, social, self-made 93 year old mother, Syd, died. I had little time to gather myself, a few belongings, one compact Lumix camera and make my way south to say goodbye. But my quest to hold her hand while she took her last breath, turned out not to be my destiny. Swallowing my grief, so I could continue to drive after a pitt stop and a phone call revealed that I would not make it in time and that her body denied me my right to touch that living hand, nature provided the narrative I needed to process my loss. I am not known as a nature photographer, quite the opposite, action and musical performance are my domain. But that same passion that propels me in the movement and the music inspires my "other" photography, ultimately it's all photojournalism and storytelling and the urgent need to share who I am, what I am, why I am and how I am. I was not ok while shooting these images, but I was filled with excitement as I simultaneously drove and shot. And the gift of my mother's enormous spirit while alive, was as powerful as it transitioned to the other side, wherever and if that my be...
My condolences to you on the loss of your mother. I'm glad that you found solace for your grief by photographing your surroundings. Your photos reflect the story of the inner you, as well as the story of the physical world in which you are placed.
Bless your heart, these photos are amazing! How wonderful you could turn your sad time of life into such great artistic way of greaving the loss of your mom, and start a healing process through focusing your senses to the beauty surrounding you on this incredible journey to honor your mom. I also followed your beautiful contribution to your mom's memory on Facebook, and my heart goes out to you. I lost my own mom 2 1/2 years ago, and had a very different journey of grief, but also celebrate her life and memory in my art, through image transfers of old family photos and turning them into acrylic paintings. I wish you continued support dealing with your loss, and that you found a place to celebrate the holidays!!
Enid, thank you for sharing this amazing journey with us!
It's expressed so beautifully in images and in words.
I apprecited this because I know personally what you have gone through.
I also apprecite that what you've expressed is the very point that I have been emphasizing...
there's a story bhind the image that give it more meaning. This makes it invaluable to the potential colletore. Even thoug "A picture is worth "a thousand words" it shows that the creator gives it even more mening.