My Father
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Submitted to Story Challenge: My Precious
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He worked as an electrician and tipple mechanic for Westmoreland Coal Company in West Virginia. He worked hard and he and my mother's purchase of my first SLR was a stretch. I am so thankful that they thought it was important to make that purchase.
In the story My most precious gift.
38 responses
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Joerg Schlagheck gave props (11 Jul 2009):
Great portrait!
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Fred Moskey gave props (11 Jul 2009):
The backbone of America!
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Antje Woolum gave props (12 Jul 2009):
Beautiful tribute and photograph!
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Lori D'Ambrosio gave props (12 Jul 2009):
this is an amazing portrait, Lew. I am going to read your story next...
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Michael Adams gave props (12 Jul 2009):
Very powerful. You can feel his strength!
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Jay Mueller said (13 Jul 2009):
Ho Lee Sheet. Das es perfekt.
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eithne mythen gave props (13 Jul 2009):
Amazing shot, great light and that face sure tells a story, love it..
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Alexander Bussey gave props (15 Jul 2009):
fantastic portrait.
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rachelrobichaux gave props (17 Jul 2009):
wow! what a great portrait
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Clodagh O'Donovan gave props (18 Jul 2009):
It's very painterly - beautiful!
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (18 Jul 2009):
A fantastic capture. So much character!
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Erika Pisu gave props (18 Jul 2009):
it's so sweet what you wrote about him.
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Jan Hoffman gave props (21 Jul 2009):
Saw this in spotlight; excellent
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Christopher Long gave props (22 Jul 2009):
Fantastic shot!
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Bob Martuch said (26 Jul 2009):
very nice portrait shot. sounds like a great father.
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Julianna Szepesi gave props (29 Jul 2009):
wow, it is great!
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Anne Kitzman gave props (31 Jul 2009):
Beautiful image and story.
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Anne Kitzman gave props (31 Jul 2009):
Beautiful image and story.
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Steven Page said (1 Aug 2009):
Such an absorbing expression
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Camille Susak gave props (2 Aug 2009):
Just fantastic!
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eithne mythen gave props (9 Aug 2009):
Drawn back again to view this lovely portrait
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Adam Reilly said (10 Aug 2009):
Wonderful portrait!
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Karen Lynch gave props (10 Aug 2009):
Wonderful portrait!
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Mary Brown gave props (11 Aug 2009):
Amazing portrait! Your capture of his face tells it all. Wonderful tribute!
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John Linton gave props (16 Aug 2009):
He had to be happy with this one.
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Abas Mochamad gave props (16 Aug 2009):
awesome ...
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Kathleen Mercado (Deleted) said (18 Aug 2009):
A phenomenal and emotional portrait. Superb!:)
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (20 Aug 2009):
a powerful capture!!!
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Latrenia Bryant gave props (4 Sep 2009):
Love it!
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George Leontaras gave props (10 Sep 2009):
Exellent composition - portrait & color ;- )
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Nancy Berman gave props (12 Sep 2009):
Beautiful
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jen bellefleur gave props (19 Jan 2010):
what a touching tribute image.
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Lesley S (Deleted) gave props (19 Jan 2010):
Terrific portrait and wonderful tribute.
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Debrah Leonard (Deleted) gave props (7 Jun 2010):
wow
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J.L. Sofka said (8 Jun 2010):
Great shot, very painterly
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Gary Benefield gave props (20 Jun 2010):
Kudos,,great great photo
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Cheryl Andrews gave props (18 Feb 2011):
Incredible photo ... you've shared something intimate here ... now I know what 'smiling eyes' truly looks like
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Gregory Spayd said (22 Sep 2012):
So much character and strength comes through in this photo. I am very grateful that your folks made that stretch for you. I think it is so important to appreciate all efforts made for our growth and well-being. Bravo!
