Doing what she loves

This is our lovely friend Kim. Today we had some terrible news from her husband, who rang to say that Kim had suddenly collapsed and died. Kim and her husband are tutors for photography tours and @julzmaioro and I have attended many of their courses over the past few years. We have become great friends and have shared many laughs, long discussions and special photography moments together. Kim was a very enthusiastic photographer and a very patient tutor - we will never forget her.

[Carole G]

Must have been such a shock for you both. Beautiful photo of Kim. The lighting is gorgeous

[Liana Bull]

Oh how terribly sad. So sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you all. What lasting and warm memories you will have of her.

[Pigeons Farm]

This is a beautiful photo to capture the essence of Kim. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you.

[Junko Y]

How tragic! Is this the couple I was going to join you on a photography trip to the South Island some day? Her husband must be in shock . . . I certainly feel his pain of loss. This is a beautiful tribute photo you are sharing here. . .and I'm very sad for your loss, too.

[Dianne]

@jyokota yes this is the couple. Sending kind thoughts to you too.

[julia]

This is beautiful ... Kim doing what she does so well... I think it was this morning when she showed us 'The Dance'.. where she stretches out to shade her lens from getting any sun glare...

[Susie]

Such a sad story, wonderful photo and tribute

[Denise Wood]

So sad and sudden news for you all. You will treasure this wonderful capture.

[Christine]

How incredibly sad. Lovely shot of her doing what she loved. We must all do that as life is so precious!

[Yao RL]

She looks so young. Life is so unpredictable, sorry for the loss.

[Brigette]

Gosh that’s terribly sad
Thoughts with friends and family

[Hazel]

Fav for a beautiful shot of Kim. Such a shock and tragedy for her husband and for you all. Sending kind thoughts.

[Beryl Lloyd]

How terribly sad and tragic - A lovely shot of her doing what she loved , Sending kind thoughts !

[Brooke]

That’s so sad Ma. Sending love xx

[Bep]

This is terribly sad news.
A lovely shot of your friend.

[Wendy]

I am so sorry to hear that. The photography world has lost one of its dearest family members.
This is a lovely tribute showing her doing what she loved to do.

[Henri Russell]

I'm so sorry to hear of this sudden loss. A beautiful tribute to get love for photography.

[Peter]

Such tragic and unexpected news for all of you close to Kim my thoughts are with you all at this time:)

[Issi Bannerman]

What a beautiful image to accompany such a sad story. :-(

[sarah]

What a beautiful memory -so sorry to hear especially since it was so sudden- so very sorry

[Dawn]

What a fabulous image of Kim sorry to hear of her sudden passing

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I'm so sorry for your loss - this is a stunning tribute image!

[carol white]

A lovely photo and memory, so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

[Pat Knowles]

I faved this photo before I read any of your writing so was so sad when I read of her death, just such a shock to everyone Dianne. So very sorry to read this. She will be sadly missed.

[Sheralee S]

So tragic! You've captured a lovely moment. Thinking of you all.

[Margo]

So sorry to hear this news

[Marnie]

Oh how terrible for Kim's husband to be left behind so suddenly. Sending virtual hugs to you and Julz, you'll miss such a good friend. What on earth happened?

[Pam Knowler]

Such sad news for you all! A beautiful photo of Kim doing what she obviously loved!

[Junko Y]

I've come back to visit this melancholy scene, and to tell you how much this beautiful portrait you have made of your friend is a loving tribute and one that has stayed in my mind even after I have moved on to look at other images.

[Dianne]

@jyokota thank you Junko - it must be still so hard for you to face each day and I think of you often too.