wilfredo Posted February 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yesterday I accompanied my partner Elizabeth to visit her Tia Magdalena (aunt). Tia Maggie as we know her was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year. This brought about the expected grief in the family. Yesterday was her birthday, and we caught her on one of her really good days. We had a really fun time with her which included lots of laughter. We found a spot at the nursing home where we could sit with a nice light coming through the window. I was deeply moved by the interaction between Elizabeth (who Tia Maggie calls "La Canche") and her aunt. It was a very special day. Elizabeth is a strange 50/50 mix of New Zealander and Guatemalan. Tia Maggie is from Guatemala. She migrated to the U.S as a young woman. All our joking was in Spanish.. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/46434-fading-memories-series/?do=findComment&comment=494012'>More sharing options...
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wilfredo Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted February 26, 2008 Here's two more. All copyright: Wilfredo Benitez Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/46434-fading-memories-series/?do=findComment&comment=494014'>More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted February 26, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2008 Much more than pictures. Connects the eye to the heart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted February 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 26, 2008 Wilfredo - Gorgeous, touching, joyful. Wonderful light, contrast and tonal richness. Absolutely delightful subjects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted February 26, 2008 P.S. Elizabeth's Mom lives in Guatemala and we delivered a birthday card from her, hence the card from a sister along with the card from a niece. Thank you Stuart and Michael for the comments. I intentionally took my M8 along and I am so glad I did! Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqs311 Posted February 26, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2008 Ótimo! Regards, Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted February 26, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wilfredo, simply wonderful - so full of life and love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 26, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2008 What a great series. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2008 Very lovely series, Wilfredo Your aunt Maggie seems in good health for somebody who have Alzheimer disease She seems still conscious and smiling Very nice portrait in black and white Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted February 26, 2008 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2008 Tremendous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted February 26, 2008 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2008 Superb in every way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted February 26, 2008 Jan, John, Andy, Doc, Michael and Gunnar: Thank you for looking and the thoughtful feedback. It's great to have a community where we can share images with personal meaning. Thank You! Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2008 It's great to have a community where we can share images with personal meaning. That's what it's all about, Wilfredo. Seriously, thanks for sharing these. I have an extended family member who's unfortunately on the same road as Elizabeth's aunt. Maybe life's not so grim after all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted February 27, 2008 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Wilfredo, Touching. Perfect light and contrast. Excellent. All the best Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Posted February 27, 2008 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2008 Truly a joy and blessing to us all. Nice to see the experience through the eyes of the M8, after all that is what it is designed to do so exceptionall well. Thanks for sharing. Bud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted February 27, 2008 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2008 Seems all has been said! Thanks for sharing with us, Wilfredo! Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted February 27, 2008 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2008 Wilfredo, just having my morning coffee, before going to work and thought I'd logon and take a look at whats new in the pohoto forum. You images stopped me in my tracks, not only that but your introductory narrative is a perfect scene setting piece. Tremendous images, it is seldom to see several images together , each one showing such emotion. I am sure you and your family will look at these many times and smile. Congratulations, all three of you should be very proud of this set. Regards Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photophile Posted February 27, 2008 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2008 this is what photography is all about...emotionally evocative, beautifully captured. best. Coos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted February 27, 2008 Well, I couldn't thank you all enough for the kind comments. I will be sharing these with Elizabeth. I like to photograph life, and all its ramifications. It is a gift when something gentle and hopeful is found, even in painful situations. That is what life is all about isn't? Makes things a little bit easier. Cheers, Wilfredo Benitez-Rivera Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 27, 2008 Share #20 Posted February 27, 2008 What an impressive tribute. This photo essay is sure to become a family treasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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