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Little Church


Little Church
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Copyright: Don Wallensteijn (wallie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 485] (2552)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-26
Categories: Mood
Camera: canon 350d, Sigma 18-200 Zoom F3.5-6.3 DC
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-08-08 7:28
Viewed: 893
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello TL-friends,

Because of 4 weeks holiday and the death of my mom, I wasn’t with my minds with TL. I still have days I’m not feeling good, so it can be I’m only sometimes on TL.

When my mom was alive, she always wanted to light up a candle when she was on holiday and she saw a church or chapel.

I was not like that, but when she died I also sometimes burn a candle. Also when we were a few days in Germany, two weeks ago. We should have go there with my parents, but my mom died two weeks before, so I was only with my kids and Monique to the Moezel river in Germany.

One day we went by boat to the small village Bernkastel (the village where my mother really would go). And there, in an old church I burned a candle for my mother. When I was sitting there and I looked to the left I saw the window with roses beneath and the light shining through that window. I liked that smooth and peaceful sight so I took a picture.

Because the walls were a bit grey the picture was not a warm picture to watch, so in psp I coloured the picture and gave some parts more or less brightness and contrast (mostly I only use brightness and contrast). I think there is a smooth “feeling” in the picture now. In workshop is the original one.

I hope you like the picture.

Best regards,

Don
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Hi Don,

Very touching photo! The lighting along with the sorrow you feel about your mom's death make this composition very strong emotionally.
Very well done and we're expecting more of your great photos!
Take care

Constantinos

Don, there's a lot of peace in this image, I feel for you and your loved ones, M, (*_*)

Hi,

It's very nice photo! I like the compostion very much., Also light is very interesting.

well done

Don,
A lovely composition, my friend!
A very fine tribute indeed...
Regards,
Pablo -

Hi don
great compo and I especially like the lighting and natural colors,
tfs
stefaan

This one is filled with nostalgia. Love the warmth (real good work on the PP) of the entire composition...perfect light work. Well done.

Great shot Don and so good to see you back on!
For the other viewers I like to say ..since we know each other a little closer than just Treklens.. that your Mother would be pleased to see this photo and
your score(to be)
She always did take a great interest in your photo work! Best place to be Don.. among your friends here
Again welcome back my good friend and keep shooting!
Groet
John T

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It's nice to see a posting from you. You created a wonderful peaceful mood. The colour definitely makes a difference. Good Idea to change it. Lovely book and window.

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  • Tintin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2198 W: 267 N: 345] (1982)
  • [2006-08-08 20:03]

Good to see you again, Don. Very nice picture with great PP work and very touching story. Nicely composed image with a nice tenderness in it and maybe some hope from the light in the window. Take care!

Hi Don,

An emotional time for you and a very emotive image. Lovely light and ambience. TFS,
David

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1134 W: 100 N: 3364] (17540)
  • [2006-08-10 19:08]

Hi Don, nice to see you back on TL, this is a very touching photo, and I feel your emotion here...very nice capture.. well done.

Hope to see more of you.. we miss you!
Hugs
Dawn.

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3283 W: 268 N: 7782] (33214)
  • [2006-08-12 7:10]

Hi Don, I only knew today about your mother, and I am so sorry. It isn't easy when your mother dies, I do feel for you.
I am pleased you went to the churches to light the candles. I will pray for peace and comfort from God to you.
I like how you have changed the image, the colours do look better, Thank you my friend.
I will post a flower just for you today - please check it out,
Janice

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  • Josine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
  • [2006-08-12 17:30]

Hallo Don!
Wat fijn om je weer te zien joh! Mooi deze foto, heel mooi! Compliment en groet uit Breda puntjes komen nog)
Josine
(ps ik had net ook iets bij de vlinder geschreven)

Hi Don,

Very sorry to read that sad news. Great tendereness and mood in your composition. Your note is a great tribute to your mother.
Take care of yourself and your family for the moment. Whenever you will be ready to post again, we will still be there.
Sincerely,
Robert

Hello Don, I am so sorry to read the sad news. I offer you my support.

I love the warmth you brought here in your pp.

this is a beautiful tribute to your mom! Take care. Yan :)
ps: here is the smiley.

Hallo Don. Ook deze foto heeft meer betekenis dan zo maar een hoekje. Al je je moeder verliest zijn vele plekken een herinnering aan iets dierbaars en is dat erg mooi als je dat zo kan weer geven. Het is goed geslaagd zeker met de tekst erbij. Ook mij overkwam het deze vakantie maar dan met mijn vader.

Veel sterkte en we zien elkaar weer bij TL.
Groet Frans

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4270 W: 414 N: 6846] (42784)
  • [2006-08-31 8:01]

Hi Don

Hang in there! Life will slowly return to normal for you within a year. After the shock, anger, grief, guilt, detective work on what caused the demise, & the depression phases, comes resolution & moving on. You'll make it through!

Very thoughtful tribute to your mother Don.. peaceful..

Alaettin

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  • Viking Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 63 N: 782] (4383)
  • [2006-09-01 14:14]

Hoi Don
Ik hoop dat het een beetje gaat met jullie allemaal na het heengaan van je Moeder? Mooie posting in haar nagedachtenis! Sterkte en groet
Rob

Hello Don,
First of all my deepest sympathy for your loss. Your image reveals the strong emotions and feelings you have and I think it is a lovely tribute to her memory.
Well done!
God bless,
Vassilis

P.S. Out of smilies, I'll be back.

very well spotted Don, the light through the window brings a lot of drama to the photo

jaco

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