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Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
Date: Jul 16, 2007
Galleries: Children
Date Uploaded: Jul 16, 2007

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 today i went to a funeral, for the dad of our beautiful DPC friend sandyp . it was a lovely celebration, with many memories of love and service and faith, for a remarkable man. i took this picture afterwards at the family gathering (i am lucky that our families have known each other longer than we haven't, and we always welcome each other into the fold.) at one point the youthful beings in attendance were all drawn to this one big chair and they were climbing around enjoying each other's company and celebrating the moment with such enthusiasm and joy... i had to pull out the camera. and even though this image is shaky and blurry, i really like it. it feels like that moment in time was captured. and i'd like to think that Pa Pa smiled when the room filled with such an out-pouring of love... because this is his legacy.

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 07/19/2007 02:25:12 PM
This is such a warm photo, I love it! The blur makes you feel like it's a precious moment :)
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 07/19/2007 10:33:28 AM
Wow this is an awesome photo. So much love and energy in it! I like that the girl in the middle is almost in focus - that helps pull your attention back in from the swirly movement. That is great that you were there with Sandy during that time and now have a great moment captured from it.
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 07/17/2007 07:12:42 PM
Oh Annie!!!!! You are so amazing! Thank you for your gift of capturing moments! This is so precious!!!! I was so BLESSED to have you, TheresaA, Sherry & your mom there with me! Are you kidding???? It would be like my family wasn't there if you weren't!

I have to show y'all another picture Annie took yesterday. Talk about a gift of capturing moments!!!!! This photo will go down in history as one of the photos that moves me the most -- for all my life!

I love you so much sister!!! Check this out, y'all!

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 07/17/2007 04:49:21 PM
My partner always says that deaths should be a joyous occassion of love and remembrance. I understand how it's usually not so. But his nana's death was like that, everyone was there to see her off.
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 07/17/2007 04:15:30 PM
wonderful - it sounds like a life well lived! Great moment.
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 07/17/2007 03:38:59 PM
I love the fact that a funeral can be a celebration of a life rather than simply the mourning of loss

The blur works very well for the shot and the whole image captures the sense of life and exurberance of kids

Love it
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 07/17/2007 02:27:09 PM
Oh Annie- This capatured the Day perfectly!! You Rock Sister!!!
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 07/17/2007 01:34:42 PM
The blur makes the picture come to life, and you've captured the moment perfectly.
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 07/17/2007 01:01:27 PM
The thumb really drew me in. I don't have time to comment on a lot of photos right now, but I had to see what this was about and I'm happy I did.

The atmosphere that comes across here is just fabulously captured. Thanks for putting into context and I am so sorry to hear about Sandy's father. Serendipitously (what a word!), today is the anniversary of my father's death in 1986. I must have been picking up on what this photo was about. Thanks for posting it.
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 07/17/2007 11:20:52 AM
It's really blurry, but memories and thoughts are more important than technical quality.
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 07/17/2007 08:10:31 AM
After reading what you wrote, and then looking at the photo, it brings a little tear in my eye. Very lovely capture for the moment.
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 07/17/2007 07:28:32 AM
This is fantastic! There is no rule that says images need to be in sharp focus and without blur. Some of my favorites in this site are photos like this one, filled with intense emotion. Wonderful capture. I am adding this to my favorites.
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 07/17/2007 05:29:00 AM
i was drawn to this as a thumb and then i read your comments .. sandy is one of the people who absolutely shines in dpc .. she said her dad was ready to go .. this photograph is a wonderful reminder of the joy even while in sorrow .. (i cant think of a better way to express it or the words right now) .. i reckon as a photograph it is totally excellent .. the blur and out'v focus just gives this so much movement and feeling .. :)
edit .. just had to add .. that gorgeous laughing girl holding the baby .. the hands reaching out .. everyone touching each other .. i'm sure not just physically .. :)

Message edited by author 2007-07-17 09:30:46.
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 07/17/2007 03:12:21 AM
Wonderful image and great story behind the pic. Sorry to hear about Sandy's father.

Jack
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 07/16/2007 08:49:11 PM
They are the legacy. The expression on her face and the smile to the left. You can hear it. nice shot, and a sad, yet wonderful story.
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 07/16/2007 08:43:21 PM
This is an awesome image. The blur gives it a lot of feeling and energy.

Message edited by author 2007-07-17 07:19:22.
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 07/16/2007 08:24:13 PM
You about made me cry. . . .
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 07/16/2007 08:10:20 PM
WOW! What a great shot and writeup, I'm sure he was smiling down on all. Very nice capture!
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 07/16/2007 08:09:46 PM
This is so precious image, and like you, I think it is a beautiful image taken at a sad time. I thank you for sharing it with us, and please give Sandy our love.....
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