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Life sometimes is a struggle


Life sometimes is a struggle
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Copyright: Donna Rasmussen (captainsgirl) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 959 W: 54 N: 1491] (6899)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Canon REBEL XTi, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Favorite Photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-09-25 8:01
Viewed: 401
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Orignally I was going to call this photo "Push over I was here first" But the last few weeks in my life changed my mind. I've been sick with a nasty flu for a couple weeks now which has kept me away from my camera and the computer, also the main reason is my Mom of 77 years of age, passed away last thursday. I knew it was going to happen but still losing a parent is not an easy thing I know since my Dad passed away 12 years ago at 66...
I dedicate this photo to , Helen C Hastings I love you Mom.


The flowers were photographed in my garden, they were given to me by my son Zachary, and I moved them here to Canada 3 years ago. I didn't do anything to the photo just added a border.

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Hi Donna,
What a striking warm colours! Excellent sharp and a fine composition all together well presented.
TFS
Hans

Hi Donna,
What a beautiful goldish yellow flowers...
Nice composition and perfect shot..
Thanks for sharing.
M.D.Seyfettin Güner

Hola Donna. Recuperada de tu gripe, decirte que
siento mucho lo de tu madre y espero seas consolada por quienes te rodean y tus amigos...
Esas flores son preciosas, se llaman Rudbeckia y hay muchas variedades. Preciosos colores.
Un cariñoso saludo y espero poder ver tus imágenes aquí, hasta siempre, Juan Luis.

ciao captain.. how are u?.. i hope u better.. ;)
lovely yellow field.. i like contrast and definition and the perfct compo.. great perform.. i like it! brava!
ciao Marco

Hi Donna! Great focus and depth. The yellow color and great details appeal to me. Your signature is pixelated.
TFS,
Freddie :)

Very sorry for your loss.
A nice tribute for her.
TFS
Pierre

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  • Dany44 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 296 W: 33 N: 162] (2364)
  • [2007-09-25 10:07]
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Hi Donna, I smiled when I saw your shot. Yesterday I posted a shot that looks almost like thise one. Beautiful colors and details. Sorry about the loss of your mother. Dany :-)

Excellent shoy
Creative Donna
TFS
John

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  • linus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1474 W: 10 N: 738] (10757)
  • [2007-09-25 15:08]

Hi Donna,
A beautiful collection of flowers for your mom. Please accept my sympathies on this sad occation.
Sunil

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1407 W: 130 N: 3826] (15900)
  • [2007-09-25 15:18]
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hey Donna
I am so sorry to hear about you Mom... Very nice photo for her!

Also darn sorry to hear you are still with that nasty flu... (just keep it in CA ok??? ;)))))

Great photo nice strong colors.. fall is coming..

Hope Anders is still home....


Tricia

Hi Donna,

So many lovely bright yellow flowers . . Very well composed . . Lovely picture . .
I like the yellows on top of greens . .
Well presented . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21687)
  • [2007-09-26 4:08]

Hello Dona...
Sorry for your loss. Very nice tribute for her...

Nice story. Good colours, sharpness and details.
Well dan...
Regd. George

Hello Donna,

Excellent work , great colors Bg POV DOF excllent composure with great POV

TFS Kyle
PT

Dear Donna,
My deep felt condolences, I’m sorry to hear about your mother!
But your fine image tribute is full of life, probably depicting her the way you remember her…
Regards,
Pablo -

Very fitting Donna....

Once more, my heartfelt condolences and please hit that chicken soup.... You know vvery weel that you're mom would have filled you with it to drown that flu! (^_^)

Oh, Donna,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I started to read your note about the alternate title; checked the picture again and noticed the two intertwined blossoms; smiled and thought the title would have been perfect, but as I finish your note and feel what you must be going through, I see those two blossoms holding on to each other.
A perfect shot at any rate.
Hugs from Maryland,
Karen

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32968)
  • [2007-10-01 20:24]

How brilliant this is. I love the colours Donna, and the frame too. What beautiful flowers. They are called Rudbeckias, a type of coneflower.

Now I've read your note - Oh Donna, I am so sorry. To lose a parent is so sad, and you must be feeling bereft now your mother's not here. She will love these flowers - it's lovely tribute for her.

I lost my sister 4 weeks ago, and here is a poem a TL friend sent me, I hope you like it as much as I do:

His Garden

God looked around His garden
And found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your beautiful face

He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest
God's garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

Although He knew you were happy here
But He needed you with Him
He told you that you'd never again fear
Although you'd leave this earth dim

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn't go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home

---Author Unknown

Hello Donna!
Nice composition with lovely yellow flowers!
Good clarity and nice perspective!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2008-01-03 19:07]

Nice composition and bold contrasting colours. TFS. K2

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