Leaves by the Door by olivetreeann

Leaves by the Door

This has been a month of unexpected good-byes. We have been to three funerals in four weeks and on Saturday I learned that one of the vendors at the Farmer's Market (the Mushroom Man) passed away unexpectedly too. I spent some time talking with his widow who will carry on the business. I admire her as this is no small task but I know most of us love those fresh mushrooms and will appreciate that they're still available.

Our recent speaker at photo club gave us a presentation on how black and white photography is a way to express oneself- especially how one sees the world through the camera lens. Leaves of sorrow may be gathering by the door these days, but doors eventually open and when you walk through them, the journey goes on.
Love the message in this photo & the photo itself..
October 22nd, 2017  
@axika Thank you Alexandra and thank you for the fav!
October 22nd, 2017  
Nice tones and textures- also like the framing! Fav
October 23rd, 2017  
Good eye, Ann, and an excellent capture. Great lines and textures.
October 23rd, 2017  
Nice capture, I too have lost too many friends of late.
October 23rd, 2017  
Great capture and details. A message to remember when feeling low.
October 23rd, 2017  
A lovely symbol and story of life and death and hope as well. I do agree that black and white does a compelling job of showing our feelings. I’m so sorry you have lost so many dear ones, I hope each day is better, and has the promise of better days ahead.
October 23rd, 2017  
A wonderful capture - perfect in black and white - and goes so well with the message you posted - one by the way - that I've copied down. Fav
October 23rd, 2017  
Wonderful narrative to go with your great image. Fav.
October 23rd, 2017  
Oh Ann, this photo expresses grief perfectly and your words are beautiful. So sorry for your month of losses. We had one this week, too, not a close friend but someone we respected who died much too young.
October 23rd, 2017  
I liked the photo right off, before I read the comment. I'm sorry for your losses. I like the thoughts about the leaves.
October 23rd, 2017  
Nice capture. Sad story. But, eventually life carries on for those left behind. I just learned that a friend’s husband dropped dead from a heart attack. He was 51 years young and healthy.
October 23rd, 2017  
Super capture, I love the textures.
October 23rd, 2017  
Sue
Beautiful expressive image to go with your narrative
October 23rd, 2017  
Awesome shot
October 23rd, 2017  
that's so beautifully put, ann. it's so hard to say goodbye, and yet you finish on an uplifting note - the journey does indeed go on
October 23rd, 2017  
@lyndamcg @mittens @brillomick @brillomick @wendyfrost @louannwarren @milaniet @littleconnie @eudora @randystreat @gardenfolk @onewing @suesouthwood @kerristephens @pistache

My most humble thanks to each of you. Your kind and encouraging words are just one of the reasons why 365 has become so special to me. And they also illustrate that we never experience anything alone. Others are walking on similar paths, sharing the same feelings. Thank you again for your support of my project- I'm truly honored to have you as friends!

@milaniet Milanie, my sorrow though heartfelt is nothing like what you are experiencing but I am thankful my words meant so much to you.

@eudora @gardenfolk My sympathies to both of you for your losses as well.
October 24th, 2017  
Beautiful textures .
October 24th, 2017  
Ann it sounds like you are having an awful time at the moment, I am so sorry. Thinking of you and sending you a big hug x
October 25th, 2017  
@pyrrhula Thank you Ferry!
@nicolecampbell Thank you Nicole and thanks for the hug! It's just a very sad time- but it will get better. Life usually does.
October 25th, 2017  
Very poignant shot. It speaks volumes to your subject. Your choice of processing accents all the patterns and textures beautifully. I'm sorry for all your losses and that you have to suffer through them all together like this
October 25th, 2017  
Nice tribute to your dear departed friends.
October 25th, 2017  
@grammyn Thank you Katy and thank you for those kind words. It's a low time, but life goes that way sometimes.
@henrir Thank you Henri!
October 25th, 2017  
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