For Max

We came down to Cardiff for a family funeral. It was very moving and emotional, but also a celebration of a much loved person's life. I took this snap as we waited for a taxi back to the hotel after the reception. Everyone was sad but still able to smile and lots of people remarked how being around supportive family and friends was a beautiful feeling.

In These Stones http://365project.org/rich57/3rd-album/2011-05-26

Platform 2 http://365project.org/rich57/365/2011-05-26

[Dorrena Ortega]

Wow! It's a great shot with everyone looking in different directions yet the colors and the background pull it all together.

I'm sorry for your loss. I totally understand the feeling you describe. It's what connects us all together. I was listening to this yesterday. Maybe you will enjoy it too.

The Key To Photography: Connection
by Virtual Photography
http://virtualphotographystudio.com/photographyblog/2011/05/the-key-to-photography-connection/

[Steve Hollingsworth]

Sorry for you loss Richard , sounds like Max had a good send off ... good on you all & a good picture to boot !

[Sam C-R]

I have to say its very sweet that given the situation you managed to snap a photo thats full of love and emotion.

[Cherrill]

..........and you still had your camera with you! Max would be delighted I'm sure. Sorry for your loss but it is a wonderful feeling to have the closeness of everyone around you.

[Richard Tyson]

@dmortega @steveh @sam_cr @Cherrill Thanks guys. Max was my girlfriends father so if you dont mind I'll accept your wishes on her family's behalf.

[marg]

This is a great photo Richard with everyone looking so stylish, and also looking in different directions.

[Cherrill]

@rich57 That's a lot to deal with Rich. Hope you, she and your children are ok in the days to come. :-)

[Hope Russell]

This is a great photo. Love to know the story behind it. It's touching to remember that we can smile in grief, or even come up with a mod photo shot like this :)

[robinwarner]

sorry to hear about the loss..sending my thoughts...

[Liz (fotomama)]

great photo...you are in my prayers for your loss...

[jerry plume]

Love it!

[Diana Moss]

Sorry for your loss of a loved one Richard , you all look very smart

[Marianne Tinkler]

Lovely to have that beautiful feeling, sorry to hear of your sad loss.

[The Steve From 2010]

Sorry to hear about that chap, but glad the spirit of the day was that way angled.

[Judith Greenwood]

Strange things funerals - nobody wants to go to one but they can be great healing events. Very nice pic.

[Michelle Sheils]

Sorry for you and your girlfriends loss. I hope the day being a celebration of a life made it a little easier, you seem to have captured it here.

[andy c]

must of been a tough few days, good to see people can still smile at rough times

[JP]

so sorry for your loss...know the feeling perfectly as had one myself on Monday! great shot!

[Constance Brinkley]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your girlfriends father. Tough to go thru but nice to have supportive friends and family around. Need to smile to get through it. Nice capture.

[Laura Demko]

going backwards and catching up - so sorry to hear of your loss. it's a lovely pic.

[Isla Wight]

Sorry to hear about this - and funeral's are never easy. But a really standout portrait.

[Isla Wight]

And sorry to have slipped in a rogue greengrocer's apostrophe ... !