oracion de navidad (christmas prayer)
For Chris Newton's story, "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
On the turning away
From the pale and downtrodden
And the words they say
Which we won't understand
Don't accept that what's happening
Is just a case of others' suffering
Or you'll find that you're joining in
The turning away
It's a sin that somehow
Light is changing to shadow
And casting it's shroud
Over all we have known
Unaware how the ranks have grown
Driven on by a heart of stone
We could find that we're all alone
In the dream of the proud
On the wings of the night
As the daytime is stirring
Where the speechless unite
In a silent accord
Using words you will find are strange
Mesmerized as they light the flame
Feel the new wind of change
On the wings of the night
No more turning away
From the weak and the weary
No more turning away
From the coldness inside
Just a world that we all must share
It's not enough just to stand and stare
Is it only a dream that there'll be
No more turning away?
Pink Floyd - "On the Turning Away"
Link follows:)
A special thank you to my best friend, Chris Sanford, for suggesting the song:)
55 responses
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Jeets Photography gave props (23 Nov 2009):
good lighting
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Kathleen Mercado added a link (23 Nov 2009):
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Andrew Weston said (23 Nov 2009):
Nice Kathleen your portraits are always so illuminating.
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Bruce Miller gave props (23 Nov 2009):
Brilliant!!!! Your portraits are soooo cool.
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Chris Sanford gave props (23 Nov 2009):
Love the intensity, composition and depth of field. The tones are beautiful...
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mad paule said (23 Nov 2009):
Nice to have them back Kathleen :) it was nice to see after coming back to see the familiar portraits.
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Chris Newton gave props (23 Nov 2009):
A beautiful sentiment, K...thank you!
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riverS gave props (23 Nov 2009):
determination and power. i like her eyes
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Litz Go gave props (23 Nov 2009):
another great portrait, Kath! I'm definitely a fan of your portraits.
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captain GOOEY gave props (23 Nov 2009):
sends shivers down my spine
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captain GOOEY added a link (23 Nov 2009):
Link to Chris: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas project (jpgmag.com)
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (23 Nov 2009):
This is superb Kathleen and very apt for Chris Newton's theme.
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Vsadad Dylan said (23 Nov 2009):
u cant capture wonderufl moemnts by their faces...lovely!!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (23 Nov 2009):
Great song! An incredible portrait!!!
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Jose Acosta (Deleted) gave props (23 Nov 2009):
Muy bonito photo! Muy buen trabajo!
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (24 Nov 2009):
Wonderful portrait
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John Linton gave props (24 Nov 2009):
Rockin' Chrisso's Theme Park (most excellently).
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Lew Harford gave props (24 Nov 2009):
Glad to see you out shooting your calling again.
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eithne mythen gave props (24 Nov 2009):
Your portraits are awesome..
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daniele castellucchio gave props (24 Nov 2009):
fantastic potrait!
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (24 Nov 2009):
One of my favorite songs!!!! The face is so expressive here.
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Fabulous song and portrait Kathleen!
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Donald Garrett gave props (26 Nov 2009):
Very powerful portrait!
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Ina Botao said (26 Nov 2009):
Marvelous portrait!
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (26 Nov 2009):
Wonderful Kathleen.....!
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Jüri Vissak gave props (26 Nov 2009):
Cool find! Well done.
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Leanna Lomanski gave props (26 Nov 2009):
Perfect marriage of lyric and image........
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John Conneely said (27 Nov 2009):
These are the wonderful souls which give us a purpose. I doe love your work with the people and keeping people like me aware. I also want to say that your light studies are great. I've been fighting with my computer so I'm slow keeping with everyone. Best of Holiday wishes for all.
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peter said (27 Nov 2009):
what a portrait !!!
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Mario Scattoloni gave props (27 Nov 2009):
Great B/W portrait fotos. BTW, you have a real knack with people.....great work keep it up.
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captain GOOEY said (27 Nov 2009):
congrats on this going HOT.
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Victor Ursabia said (21 Dec 2009):
great entry!
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John Linton gave props (2 Mar 2010):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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elfriede fulda gave props (2 Mar 2010):
Excellent as alwaysmy vote
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (2 Mar 2010):
I came back to vote.
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Anne Worner gave props (2 Mar 2010):
my vote! enthusiastically.
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Debrah Leonard gave props (2 Mar 2010):
voting ... for sure
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Edson Ruiz gave props (3 Mar 2010):
of course you have my vote............
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Jerome Skiscim gave props (3 Mar 2010):
great shot!
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (4 Mar 2010):
Back to vote
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Litz Go gave props (4 Mar 2010):
back to vote!
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Dianna Rojas gave props (4 Mar 2010):
wonderful portrait !
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (4 Mar 2010):
BTV - don't know how you do it ~ !!!!!
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Mike Olbinski gave props (8 Mar 2010):
Voted!
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Marco Martinez gave props (8 Mar 2010):
They light (and shadow) create the best tones and textures. Excellent.
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Yohana (Kinkajo Ruiz Dávila gave props (9 Mar 2010):
nice entry, got my vote
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (9 Mar 2010):
I have seen this wonderful image whilst browsing images in this theme. I think it's the best entry by far and the lyrics are perfect - Voted.
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Massimo Bardelli gave props (10 Mar 2010):
Yeah I like it voted!
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Vsadad Dylan said (11 Mar 2010):
my vote........kath, u stopped a beautiful moment of this woman face..is really beautiful shot....i love it !!!
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Zerina Phillip gave props (11 Mar 2010):
Excellent entry. got my vote.
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Richard Knight said (11 Mar 2010):
Voted!
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Thad Zajdowicz gave props (13 Mar 2010):
Yes -- what a powerful portrait.
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Steve Wilson said (14 Mar 2010):
Stunning.
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((pigotta08)) said (17 Mar 2010):
voted voted :)))
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Zapata-Bedoya Juan P gave props (17 Mar 2010):
my vote ! .... amazing image
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