Vestige

Very powerful composition, well executed.

This is truly powerful... one of thos that shuts our mouths and wets our eyes.

Respect and regards,

ricardo

Supriyo, as Doug said, very powerful. Perhaps even too powerful, as it reminds me of times with my 83 year old mother in the hospital, and the end which will come too soon for me, if not for her. Still a very well executed image with great impact, technically and compositionally flawless.

Dear Dough, Ricardo, David,

Thank you very much for your thoughts. David, thank you for sharing your personal experience with me. Haven't we all faced this moment one time in our lives with our loved ones. It is difficult to let go, but sometimes, it is probably the right thing to do. People are mortal, but their memories, immortal.

It is a sad, but excellent B&W image.

Well captured Supriyo. You've not only caught the emotional tenderness of the moment but the sadness that eventually comes to all of us. 

Best Regards, Holger

goodness Supriyo! this is so touching. i luv the vignette surrounding the hands and the women; it brings it so tightly, yet so softly, into the intimacy of the moment. lovely ;-} dp

Dear Bela, Holger, Donna,

Thank you very much for your thoughts. Don't feel sad for her, for she had a wonderful life and is now surrounded by her loved ones.

Best wishes!!

An image laden with emotion and meaning.  It proves how beautiful saying goodbye to a loved one can be.  I applaud your courage in taking this photograph and posting it here for us to view.

Dear Michael,

Thank you very much for your comment. And, especially thank you for highlighting the beauty of the moment. I do not wish viewers to feel sad about this scene, rather empathize with the peace and calmness that such a moment brings.

"That which was once sorrow, is now peace."  - Rabindranath Tagore

A very moving capture. The quality of light is so important in this shot. Speaks to me of Love and Tenderness