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Tribute to Teresa: I suddenly found myself alone during my cypress dreams group workshop (which never happens) as everyone took off their own ways. Even the one remaining person I was gliding next to on the water, suddenly split off saying “I’m going this way.” Within about a minute, I coasted into this sublime scene and could not believe my eyes. Then when I saw this composition in some strange way it just called out to me. I stabilized my camera for a focus stack, took the shots and feeling a very palpable sense of strange peace, suddenly I got a text alert on my phone from my beloved niece, that my sister Teresa had just passed on!
Teresa was overcome by cancer, but fought the good fight of faith every step of the way! She was a huge mentor to me, a person of unconditional love and service to all (the broken, the bruised, the beat up and the bedraggled…) and she loved my photography.
This image is hers. It took me nearly 4 years to finally face going to the folder and processing it for her.
Mark, absolutely brilliant capture and a wonderful tribute to your sister. Cancer is a tough battle and as a cancer survivor I know the toll it takes on your body. Stay strong and keep clicking, photography has amazing healing power. 🙏
Thank you graciously everyone. Sorry I have been off the grid again, I was caretaking for my dad and he passed away very recently. And I also did my Southwest workshops and just got home. I’m very thankful for everybody’s comments and as soon as time allows, I will catch up with the communications. I hope everyone has had a fruitful and adventurous photographic summer.
Mark Metternich wrote:
Thank you graciously everyone. Sorry I have been off the grid again, I was caretaking for my dad and he passed away very recently. And I also did my Southwest workshops and just got home. I’m very thankful for everybody’s comments and as soon as time allows, I will catch up with the communications. I hope everyone has had a fruitful and adventurous photographic summer.
The loss of 2 very close people is very hard to grasp Mark. Give yourself time to grieve! Or maybe your workshops and photo activity will take your mind off your losses. That is good also!
Prayers out for you and family!
Dan
phenomenal photo 