This is my Grandmother. I have called her Mammaw since I could talk. This is a very candid shot, no set-up at all. Shot in color, converted to BW, added some contrast. Resized for challenge. I know there are imperfections here, but emotionally this is my favorite of the year. My Mammaw died 10/23/2006
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Sorry for your loss. I lost my Granny last year and it's been hard. This is a beautiful photo of your Grandmother! I can see why it's your favorite. Well done.
Sorry to hear you Mammaw pasted away. You done a wonderful job capturing her in this photo.This i a shot you should treasure and past down to younger generation. It captures so much feeling. She looks like a lady i would love to set and visit with.
What an elegant photo! ... You have done your grandmother proud and have been able to share her spirit, through this image, to the rest of us. You have honoured her here, no doubt.
So glad to see this as your best of submission, as I know how much it means to you (but forgot who's it is..) This is truly a very fine photograph and character study - fine choice for b&w!
I am so pleased to see this here! A wonderful image of what must have been a wonderful woman. This image is so real and shows a lovely smile and pose on a beautiful lady. Knowing the sadness this year has brought you and the emotional attachment you must have to this image I want to say how proud I am of you for sharing this with us.
I know another DPC'er who entered a very personal image in another challenge and received some hard comments,I don't know if this applies to you but if at any point it does just stop yourself from shedding a tear and remember something you and your Mammaw used to do together. Hang on to your happy memories. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours x
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