It's going to be very slow going, my return to 365 after a very moving month of June. It began with enormous sadness and I'm trying to get back to the business of photography. Emotionally, I'm here, very present, but I don't inhabit a familiar space these days, even though the past 16 days have been possibly the best of my life, having gone on a trip of a lifetime to Japan and Bali (all in search of a bucket-list item: a surf lesson--more on that later).
I'm still feeling the loss of my father-in-law; the funeral and arrangements before-hand were so rushed that I really cannot recommend a funeral to anyone at this point--they are for the living, not the dead. The only part that felt comforting to me in any way was the reception with my husband's family after the business of the proper funeral service was over. That's the word: business. Yes, funerals are for the living and not the dead.
Moving forward, I'll be posting some photos I'm processing--took over 2,000 something photos in two weeks, so it's going to take forever. So here's my first entry back: The Corn Vendor. My first night at the beach in Bali--ate dinner just up the hill from this guy. Loved the "scene" as it felt more like a painting than a photo (especially with that lovely lantern).
I'll most likely be posting and going. Many thanks to all of you who sent your best wishes at the end of my fatherinlaw's life. We miss him so.
Sorry to hear of your loss - yes, funerals are for the living and it's an exhaustive process. Glad you were able to go on your trip and I'm sure you have some amazing pictures that we will all look forward to seeing. This shot is nothing short of that. Very well processed. Best thing to do is just get back into things - keep your mind busy. It's never easy when you lose someone you hold dear.
Good to see you back Daryl I have been thinking of you and wondering if you were in Japan. This shot is fabulous - so atmospheric and a huge Fav!! Looking forward to seeing more of your shots!!
Keep busy and keep talking about your Father-in-Law - that's the way to keep our loved ones with us - especially lots of happy memories.
beautiful photo, i hope you can gain some equilibrium, not easy dealing with deaths. funerals need to be made more human, we dont really do it right, other cultures have longstanding rituals that i think process grief in a much more real way, we seem to leave it til later, after the show, and that's not healthy. .
I can't wait for your series and am so excited to know you're trip was all you'd hoped. I'm sure the emotions are quite mixed for now...what a range of events within those 30 days of June. This is a fantastic start to the series -- love the low key look, the way you've used lighting so effectively. Welcome back!!!!
An amazing and very dramatic capture - such incredible lighting. I wish your trip could have come at a happier time for you, but I'm so looking forward to your photos. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family through this difficult time .
The lighting is absolutely incredible and definitely a fav! Sad to hear of your loss... "Grief never ends... but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, or a lack of faith... it is the price of love." May there be light in this dark time as you make this journey.
Oh Daryl, this is a stellar shot. The lighting is just enough to see what the vendor is selling and doing. I love it! Fav. So sorry to hear about the 'business' end of a funeral. Very sad.
wonderful lighting. I love the feeling of just barely seeing the vendor. I've been thinking of you and your grief and wondering how you are doing. Glad to see you here again
Keep busy and keep talking about your Father-in-Law - that's the way to keep our loved ones with us - especially lots of happy memories.
Be easy on yourself. Life will return to a normal for you in time.
So sorry life has been so full of emotions and difficult to process, and I wish you peace and calm as you process your many photos of your trip!