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27 responses

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  John Edwin May said (4 Jan 2008):

  THANKS Patty,
  You spelled Diane's name right. I do love her work a great deal. Yes they were wonderful to speak with. We sat beside the road and talked about an hour. They were out on one of our warm fall days picking up cans to sell. She lost her foot to diabetes. Her father had been in the military, thus being an 'Army Brat', she had lived all over Europe.
  When I finally asked to make their photograph, they agreed. I was already to make the photograph when she stopped me! I was afraid that she had changed her mind. When I looked up from the waist level finder, she turned, and reached back, and took off the cap her husband was wearing. She then so sweetly, tried to fix his hair and made him remain close to her. She then turned back around proudly, and said, “We’re ready.” I was so touched and moved that she was concerned, not about herself, rather her husband appearance. I learned so much that day… I would probably not have met these people had it not been for photography. I think of them often…

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  Brandy Amos said (4 Jan 2008):

  John, your work, especially portraiture, never fails to touch and inspire me. This is stunning and moving beyond words. Fantastic.

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  serge rolland said (10 Jan 2008):

  special!!

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  Amanda Means gave props (11 Jan 2008):

  Wow. It was meant to be that day. I believe that when you set out on a photo shoot with an idea or a subject in mind, sometimes it is something else you end up with.Something more special and rewarding than the original idea. Fantastic and thanks for sharing this!!

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  Nelson Campbell   gave props (20 Jan 2008):

  How wonderful!

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  Marci' Wiggleston said (25 Mar 2008):

  I remember the story in class, this is truly a photograph worth a thousand words. Wow, what an honor it had to be to meet such wonderful people.

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  Melissa Prosser gave props (7 Apr 2008):

  Wow, that is an amazing photo. Thank you for sharing the story!

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  Rena Rezentes gave props (10 May 2008):

  I agree very modern day Arbus. Beautiful shot. i love finding people and getting there story, very interesting.

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  Dave Amos said (31 May 2008):

  For many, it is a long, arduous road.

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  Diana Lemieux said (24 Jul 2008):

  fantastic...lovely story

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  Karin Burton   said (24 Jul 2008):

  I would love to know your secret in approaching people!! I see people all the time I would love to photograph but just do not know how to start talking to them much less asking them for a pic. Love your work!

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  N said (24 Jul 2008):

  Your description of thsi moment, of so many photos in this place, touched my heart, A tue jewel. It has to go always with this description, although by itself it is intriguing, odd and at the same time sweet and tender.

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  Ian Maclellan said (24 Aug 2008):

  Stunning portrait. You are a braver man than me. I try so hard to reach out like this, but you have done so much better. Great work

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  Heather Kennedy said (5 Sep 2008):

  I remember you telling me about this picture.. but wow..much more powerful seeing it...

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  Michael Adams said (10 Sep 2008):

  This is a weekly visit for me of this photo.
  Really make you wonder why we take for granted what we do.
  What unconditional love really means...
  Thanks for sharing and always pair the photo with the description!

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  Teresa gave props (23 Nov 2008):

  Your story here in the comments section brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful. That is what love is about.

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  Spectre Photo gave props (23 Dec 2008):

  Wonderful story, amazing photo.

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  Christopher Boles gave props (28 Dec 2008):

  Excellent photo and story.

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  Cjor gave props (21 Feb 2009):

  That a beautiful shot, well done

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  Shannon Dagher gave props (4 Apr 2009):

  Has ALWAYS been one of my JPG favorites; such an affecting portrait and story. Thank you so much for capturing and sharing both. :)

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  Rita Savage   gave props (7 Jun 2009):

  Well done!

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  jonathan wolf gave props (20 Jun 2009):

  there is so much about this that's great.

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  Paul Andrews said (1 Jul 2009):

  blimey - absurd, moving, fairly gross dare I say. Love it all the same.

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  ashton gosnell gave props (12 Jul 2009):

  it's so sweet!.. i love this photo. and the story. i'm glad you met them as well!.. i'm sure they were as touched as you were

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  ashton gosnell gave props (12 Jul 2009):

  p-s. Great potrait!!

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  judy fouse gave props (24 Aug 2009):

  It is clear that you have a way with people.

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  Carlos Tiangco gave props (21 Sep 2009):

  ... wow!