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Img_8800_26_07_2013 Digital Alteration - Canon T4i - Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM - Shutter Speed: 1/200sec - Focal Length: 100mm - F/Stop: F4.0 - Aperture: f/4.0 - Exposure Program: Aperture - Metering Mode: Spot - Flash Did Not Fire - Adobe CS 6Normally I shoot wide open, I'd changed lenses and forgot to change F/Stop. The original image was of a window, and I'm not as worried as I'm using it in this Dig Alt.


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Over the last few months I have been copying images for my

children of their ancestors. In this image is my grandparents on my

Dad's side, when they were very young. I don't even know if they had

children yet. But the original image is a favorite. I may post it later on

in a composition. While doing this ongoing project, I have thought of

them as I recall then as a child. My Granny was so loving and she

passed away when I was 9 years old. So many questions I'd love to

ask her if I had the opportunity. I recall her being lots of fun as well.

Granpa was more quiet, but I am sure if I had known him better he

would have lots of stories to tell me. My Dad has told me a lot about

his side of the family and wrote a Biography of his Father. I want to

copy it one day soon, so I will have a record of the family history.

They may be gone, but I will always remember my times spent at

their home enjoying Sunday dinners. (any visits are always

welcome, ;-) Gail)

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The choice of gold color with treasured relatives works well.  A tree -- a symbol of a family and roots and branches -- very ingenious product; it is elegant.  What a wonderful way to preserve images and spark conversations with family and others.   It's inspiring, Donna

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Gail, the Crystal Soul.

One of the many reasons I love you, Gail.

Platonic, of course, for people to understand :)

Congrats !

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Hi Gail, This is nice and very creative. I like the PS work and the overall result is effective. Just a thought on the brown edge at the left side of the image, is it necessary? and what is it? I'm not saying this in a negative way, just curious, it looks like a book. Anyway . not really crucial to the fine image you have presented us with. Have a great day.

Warm Regards,

Holger

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Hi Gail,

This is a wonderful display.

A print , a frame and a good place to hang this on the wall is my recommendation for such an Artistic

presentation.

Warmest Regards, Mike

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This is a wonderful image and the concept and execution are equally admirable!

I can only imagine how much this will be loved and treasured in years to come.

I can relate directly to your yearning to ask questions of your Grandmother. Mine too died when I was young, but I do have very fond memories of her. She was Irish and could swear for what seems like minutes at a time without repeating herself once!

Unfortunately I dont have a single photo of her, so I know how important these images will mean to your family!

Very well done Gail!

 

Alf

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Wonderful memories to be cherished. The golden color mimics the sepia to which I associate photographs of the not so distant past.

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A most wonderful story about this image that is beautifully created and presented. Congratulations, Gail.

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I only have old Photographs of my grandmother and grandfather when they were this age, so young, in a new Country and starting a family. And it was a very big family. My Dad knows a lot of the History of his Father, but no much about my Grandmother's side. He hopes to investigate more into her side of the family. I think it should be so interesting. But for me, the most important part was the love I felt as a child when I went to 'granny's house'. She must have been very tired a lot of the time, but always took the time to speak to me. My memories of her go back to when I was about 3 years old. Thank you for those kind words, Tony.

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That's a great legacy to share with your children; even more so because of the unique and creative way you have chosen. I can see you've been practicing this technique and it's paying off.

ps I'm going to follow you, you're catching up to Ruud, a terrific photographer, in the 90 day category!

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That was a very humbling compliment Joseph. I am pleased to hear you are enjoying my work, I do not know what the '90 day' part means, but sounds good!! My sincere thanks for sharing your thoughts on this image. On Monday we went to celebrate my Grandson, Kael's 10th Birthday at my daughter Shauna's home. My Son Jesse and his family were there as well. A few weeks back I had scanned and printed hundreds of images for Shauna and Jesse. I wrote on the back of each image just when and where each image was taken. They really had a good time looking through the images. So many of them when they were toddlers and most were ones they had not seen for years. The really delight in the 'much older' images. Both of my children are very interested in the Family History.

 

I figure I could keep these images for years more, but they should be enjoying them now and sharing their past with their children. Thanks so much for your interest and support,

 

Sincere regards, Gail

 

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What a wonderful way to pass the your family history on to your family and their decedents,  Family trees are a fine way to document ones ancestry but to present it with your personal flair will surely be appreciated.  Hopefully there will be some record attached to the images as to the details including something like "from the hand of Auntie Gail or such.


Well done as usual thanks for sharing.

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Now how did you know that I was called 'Auntie Gail'??? Mind you there are only a few choices!! Thank you for that very nice critique Steve. I still have images that I am copying for my brother's two girls who live out in Banff/Canmore area. They have only visited a few times over the years, and have not had the opportunity to meet as much of the family. I think many become interested in their Family History at different times in their lives. I have found it fascinating to know just where all my ancestors came from, who their brothers and sisters were etc. So many are gone now, but cousins etc. are still alive in Canada, the U.S. and back in England and Scotland.

 

Sincere thanks for your visit and heartfelt interest in this image.

Warm regards, Gail

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sorry to be so long in replying to your lovely comment. I have a fascination with the past, how things were, and especially for those in my family. I think it is very brave to just pick up and leave your Country to move to a new land. I wish I would have had the opportunity to talk to them when I was older, so many questions I'd have liked to of asked.

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Hi Holger, the brown edge isn't really necessary. I was wanting it to look like it was an image from an 'old album' and this was the side of the album. You  have a good point. Thank you for your visit and support Holger!

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It took a bit to get just the colour I wanted. I know how much you love family and I realize how you might appreciate a composition like this. I hope you are seeing a lot of your granddaughters this summer!!!

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