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Three Women + Boy + Dog = Family

2008.12.06
Sandy and Paddy

Paddy

Gill, Ann and Anna

Paddy, Anna and Sandy

Anna and Sandy

Ann and Paddy

Gill and Ann

Ann and Anna

Couple of years ago my friend Gill asked me to take some photographs of her family. Her mum Ann was very ill at that time. About a month later, Ann passed away. When the films were developed I felt very apprehensive showing it to my friend as her mum looked almost transparent in the photographs, like her body was leaving her and she was holding on to this material plane purely on the strength of her spirit. Its a family of strong women and it is such a privilege to know them all.

Happy Birthday Gill!
24 Comments
Pikapol very cute beginning.. but then... #6 very dramatic.. and your text made me speechless (again).
Pikapol · 2008-12-03: 12:30
etodd80 After reading the description the effect of the b/w on #7 and #8 are really dramatic. #1 is pretty cute.
etodd80 · 2008-12-03: 12:48
Gill Thank You! They're very beautiful.. we're honoured! x
Gill · 2008-12-03: 14:08
wfrnk Perhaps YOU made her "transparent", without knowing... :-)
wfrnk · 2008-12-03: 15:12
wfrnk Btw, you have a strange math... ;-)
wfrnk · 2008-12-03: 15:12
DancingDolphin Quite interesting how pale the older woman looks... I especially like the last two shots.
DancingDolphin · 2008-12-03: 15:34
sistatitoune Great capture on #1 !!! i really like it !!!
;-)
sistatitoune · 2008-12-03: 15:39
Robertthebob What an interesting post - and poignant pictures too.
Robertthebob · 2008-12-03: 15:57
gderuiter I do so love that first shot.
gderuiter · 2008-12-03: 16:26
lalmendra Very interesting set. Good work...
lalmendra · 2008-12-03: 18:06
requiemofnothing i love n 1 for the position of the figures :)
i'll put it in my fav!
requiemofnothing · 2008-12-03: 18:22
storytaylor happy birthday! and to you all the best.
storytaylor · 2008-12-03: 20:30
mariaps It's funny how these things work out this way. But such a lovely memory for your friend to have. :)
mariaps · 2008-12-03: 22:37
joycephotography Nice set.
joycephotography · 2008-12-03: 23:03
dhulsmeyer good set. i like that #7, it's got a good feel to it.
dhulsmeyer · 2008-12-03: 23:13
FBECK Very funny family! great! I like soo much number 1, add on my fav! have a nice day!
FBECK · 2008-12-04: 01:48
vrignaud is the dog a female too?
vrignaud · 2008-12-04: 05:00
animus Your photos are very expressive. they withdraw indeed "spirit" of those women.

thanks!
animus · 2008-12-04: 05:10
makaid These are wonderful images. The last two definitely give Ann a very ethereal appearance. The lighting in 6 is great too.

Looks like a great family.
makaid · 2008-12-04: 06:43
caroleagle Lovely portrait of a family. And the words made me go back and look again. A real wallop of emotion with the words.
caroleagle · 2008-12-04: 13:11
MeusCorpus Its odd that in some shots she looks so worn yet others she shows are real strength. Possibly one of your most important shoots?
MeusCorpus · 2008-12-04: 13:58
yellodog :D #2 brings tears to my eyes, growing up in an Irish matriarchy?Great post!
yellodog · 2008-12-05: 12:50
LotoFoto Oh wow.
Just amazing shots.
I'm sure your friend will treasure them.
LotoFoto · 2008-12-05: 22:47
jenjung you're right - it's interesting how she came out that way in the photos - wonderful set
jenjung · 2008-12-06: 01:12
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