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During my time working overseas,I often returned to places/villages

near work and always brought prints for people whom had generously

allowed to be taken in photo and this always created great joy and

also led to more photos.This elderly gentleman I met on his return

from Friday prayers,had his best attire and his prayer mat wrapped

around his head as was very common in this area.When I returned to

this village some time later,photo in hand,I was to told that the man

had died;I was led to his house and handed this and another shot to

his family whom was most happy as they did not have other photos of

their departed head of family.However sad this was,it really felt good.

Nice portrait, sad and interesting story.

Thank you kindly.These people images,aside from being good souvenirs for the taker,all carry their own little story,most of them happy and however sad this one is,it had a positive aspect in that it provided the family with a lasting reminder of this gentle man.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

This shows how important a photo can be to families. Well done!

You are right.Thank you for looking in and for the observation.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

Beautiful picture. Beautiful story. It is easy to forget how much images mean to people. ed

Thank you for looking in and for the kind observation.We,whom dispose of cameras and other devices to produce images sometimes cannot imagine what a single photo may represent for those less fortunate.In my relatively small experience working abroad,I have met people whom questioned what I was doing when pointing that thing(camera) at them,so you can visualize their amazement when I could return with a print;I wish digital had been available back then to show the results instantaneously.Goes to show the power of an image as you note.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent

Nice story.  Here's my vote.

Thank you kindly for the observation and for the vote.

Meilleures salutations-Laurent