Father's Day 2012 - (enlarge)

On Father's Day last year, my Dad had treated himself to a new Nex

Camera. He was totally engrossed with it when I got this capture.

This is an image I am doing for my children, grandchildren, and

brothers. Dad's Maggie can be seen in the background of the frame.

I can't help but think of Dad tonite. He just got back from a Cruise

last Sunday, has had good health all Winter, but is now feeling totally

miserable with a horrible cold. He sounds so awful. I keep calling him

to see how he is. While he is very healthy for '80', the Mom in me

can't help worry. But he does have Maggie to keep him company.

Because of all the snow we have gotten in the past 2 days, my

husband has been at his house to clear the driveway both days and

checks in on him. Today he got his 'chicken' for 'sammies' or 'soup'.

(I entered this under Digital Alt. as it is an image meant for a

Scrapbook or Photo Album, any comments or visits are most

appreciated, sincere thanks, Gail)

Nice tribute...bet he was proud (6)

Nice work Gail.

It is very unique and this will always be with you. 

Very good.

Kind regards

Bela Dick

A beautiful result and a very nice tribute, Gail!

 

Outstanding post processing, excellent moment presented here!

Hi Gail,

  Lucky you to still have your Dad.  This is a wonderful portrait & tribute to him.  I am sure he is very proud of this.  Take care, Patsy

Excellent result and tribute Gail. Memories keep those we love alive in our hearts - may you both have many more.

Andy M.

what a nice display Gail...i see he has in interest in photography too, I think...regards....David

Just a great capture of a moment of full concentration;I like the background and that you have those bottles in your composition.Great frame with K9 looking in and of course your usual PP touch to create that 3D effect with the frame.Bravo!

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

Thankyou for your visit and kind words of critique. There aren't too many family celebrations where a few bottles of beer aren't on the table. I questioned myself if they would be distracting?? But they WERE part of the Celebration. ;-) cheers, Gail

Many thanks for your visit and support David, my DAD does precede me. He is the one that inspired me and my brothers.

Thankyou Andrew, yes memories do keep them alive and give us smiles when we view them. I do hope we have many more Celebrations like this. ;-) sincere regards, Gail

It is most encouraging to see your dad so totally engrossed with his new camera.  There is a tendency amongst employers, institutions and sometimes society in general to "write off" our most senior citizens, and with it all the knowledge and experience that they possess.

This is a fitting tribute to a man that gave his daughter the great gift of an interest in photography!

I kind of like the beer bottles too, now thats a pastime I can really empathise with! : - )

Compliments & Best Regards

 

Alf

Dad is so active with his Photography. He still belongs to the Digital Photography Club in Peterborough, and recently after the Nex 5 he had, soon got a Nex 7 and now he has acquired some new excellent lenses and a Canon Mark 5 11. Photography truly is his passion. Garry Barker here on our site belongs to the same Photography Club. It is great that Dad is still in such good health he still is in the home that he and Mom shared. His darkroom is such a 'great' space. If I was smart I would make myself a bigger space. I don't have too much room to move around in what I call my office. I would hope that in some of the more modern Seniors Residences that they have Photograpy Clubs, it would be great to continue this 'love' well into the very Senior years. Dad very rarely has a Camera out of his hands. His kitchen table always has a stack of 13x19's he has printed. He just got back from a Caribbean Cruise and I am eager to see his images. Thanks so much for stopping by Alf, next time I have a 'brew' I'll raise one for you!

excellent presentation, befitting the underlying story.

It is your deft touches that make your images click!

Nice memory keeper Gail. Looks like he is enjoying the new camera.

All my best Bill

Beautiful light, and an imaginative and very personal presentation.  A very fine tribute. 

Gail,

You took a very nice photo for the memory I think not only for your family and also for other people. Thank you for sharing!

Best regards, Tina

 

Yes, I like to try to make copies for the family, may take me a bit to deliver them, I have a lot to do!!!

Yes Dad was enjoying this camera, I think this was his Nex 5, then went on to the Nex 7.

 a beautiful and creative work great border and composition.-mood.best regards janegbert

Excellent portrait and original post treatment! BR

many thanks for your visits! I like to do this sort of composing for family albums.

Your tremendous post processing skills have taken this shot to new heights! Wonderful presentation of a precious memory preserved.

Great Memories forever Gail, a moment in time, nicely done my friend regards Grant....