My grandmother Carrie at 94 years of age, returning to visit the house her father built over 100 years ago. After not being inside the house of her childhood memories since she was ten, we got to go inside for a final visit before it was recently torn down to put up a set of new town houses. To think she would one day return to the same home she was raised in, this time with her own daughters and grandkids, is not something many people get to experience. The original stained glass windows her father put in still remained intact and she was so amazed that she was now tall enough to see over the sills! A time for silence and reflection followed. I can only guess at the sweet n' timeless moments that must have been passing through outside...
We had the windows set aside before the house was demolished but sadly, someone posing as a member of the family came and picked them up, never to be seen again. I'm just thankful she was able to relive a long past part of her life and have these images to reflect upon from now until forever...
18 Responses
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On 2 November 2007 Shane Empie gave props:
Great image, wonderful focus.
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On 2 November 2007 Faisal Almalki said:
Agreed. Love the focus and composition. Well done
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On 2 November 2007 Nicholas Hendrickx said:
Really nice!
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On 2 November 2007 Julia Sherburne said:
Nice image. Touching story.
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On 11 November 2007 Linda Sharpton gave props:
This is a beautiful portrait of your Grandmother! Thank you for sharing the story!
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On 24 November 2007 Valeria Cantor said:
beautiful story, beautiful picture. Love the expression!
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On 4 December 2007 Sue Gerres said:
A beautiful photo of your grandmother and a very touching story. Very well done!
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On 24 December 2007 Agus Sarwono said:
Great Potrait, i like the compotiton, nice detail..........
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On 30 December 2007 Jan Hoffman gave props:
Wonderful story and photo. Beauty and character show through!
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On 7 January 2008 Dennis Blauer said:
reminds me of a sanitorium. no disrespect intended.
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On 30 January 2008 Uriel Ulam said:
Stunning image!
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On 10 March 2008 Glenn Buzbee gave props:
A beautiful portrait of this remarkable woman, and thanks for sharing this part of her story.
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On 14 March 2008 melanie scott gave props:
an amazing portrait and the story behind it makes it even more powerful - you've captured a sense of nostalgia and you can almost see the memories in your grandmother's eyes....beautiful!
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On 19 March 2008 Simon Le gave props:
Amazing shot!
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On 3 April 2008 selin yurdakul gave props:
Beautiful image and story. What a great expression/emotion you captured just on the right moment..
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On 1 July 2008 Ken McElroy gave props:
Very loving portrait with fine composition and lines. Thanks for sharing your treasured moment.
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On 18 July 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:
Ditto 2 all the above as well. An abolutely stunning image & what a great moment & portrait. Very well done.I never had said anything earlier on when I 1st favoured this a while back...Xcellent 1
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On 1 August 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:
priceless brother. very well done.
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