Newark streets ~ 3 by seanoneill

Newark streets ~ 3

Ben is back at school today, a week after his pioneering heart operation! I am so grateful to our consultant, doctors and the nursing staff at Glenfield Hospital, and to all those who have suppported us, friends, family and colleagues.

Ben, is an inspiration for the grace with which he deals with his heart condition and all that it throws at him. A real life hero.

This is a shot from our trip to Newark on our recent holiday. We enjoyed a cold but photographically rewarding stroll around this lovely old market town.

I spent all morning at the opticians trying to convince them that the new glasses they supplied me are not right. After 3 hours of discussions and tests they confirmed what my eyes have been telling me, that all is not well. resulting in 2 new pairs of glasses for distance and computer work being ordered for me, with a new prescription!

I took a few photos in Loughborough, but need to go back to the location for more to complete the set, hence posting from a few weeks ago instead.
I'm glad to hear good news regarding your son. Children are amazing when it comes to dealing with life's challenges. I love this candid shot. The processing is fabulous.
March 18th, 2014  
Wow, so glad to hear your son is doing so well. Fabulous capture of this quaint street! Love the old brick pavers.
March 18th, 2014  
Fav! I love the way you've processed this. She almost pops of the page. I'm really happy to hear about your son. He sounds incredibly brave.
March 18th, 2014  
I'm so glad Ben is back at school and all went well. Brave lad! Love this image - she almost jumps out at me!
March 18th, 2014  
Lovely street shot!
March 18th, 2014  
Wonderful candid photo. Fantastic that Ben is already back at school - what amazing recovery powers he has.
March 18th, 2014  
so cool and wonderful news
March 18th, 2014  
Love this, Sean. I just ordered new glasses, too. Way overdue as it had been years. I was also told I need something cut off my eye. Eeek. It's mainly just cosmetic, but I think it annoys my contacts when I wear them. Great news about Ben.
March 18th, 2014  
great news about Ben! love the way your captured this shot
March 18th, 2014  
Great news Sean...he must be careful not to over do himself though....you will have to keep a look out!
Love the textures in the cobbles, wall & her jacket......perfect in b/w.
March 18th, 2014  
Lovely image. Known friends who have received care at glenfields. Glad your son is doing so well and lovely to have your inspiring images again. Our two sons are called the same as yours.
March 18th, 2014  
So glad everything went well.
nice shot
March 18th, 2014  
Really love the feel of this.
March 18th, 2014  
great shot!
March 18th, 2014  
A sign very familiar to me, as you say, Newark has some great buildings particularly in the local red brick, I really like some of the old wharf buildings near the Trent, and not forgetting the remains of the castle.
March 18th, 2014  
Lovely candid shot and textures.
March 19th, 2014  
Just amazing that he can return to school already. Whew! this is another interesting street image. I like the isolated feeling in this one.
March 19th, 2014  
Neat photo, Sean. Glad yo hear your lad is doing well.
March 19th, 2014  
@newbank Thank you for your lovely comment. We know a few other families with a Sam and Ben too. Great minds think alike :-)
March 19th, 2014  
Great comp again and processing.
March 19th, 2014  
great candid and textures
March 19th, 2014  
Lovely shot Sean - very nicely processed
March 19th, 2014  
PS Also a Fav because you have captured her in a quiet moment and it gives the shot such an air of peace and calm
March 19th, 2014  
PPS Glad Ben is over that hurdle - an oasis of calm at the centre of all that bustle and worry. There's a lot to be said for stoicism
March 19th, 2014  
Fabulous news re: Ben and a great candid
March 19th, 2014  
Yay, Ben! So good to read the progress report! I like the simplicity in this shot -- yet all the textures do stand out.
March 19th, 2014  
Such good news that Ben is back to school already, that's amazing. Nice candid here.
March 20th, 2014  
Great candid - it has a charm about it, I think. I love the composition, textures and processing too.
Wonderful news about Ben, he is indeed a young man to be proud of.
Why should opticians take so much convincing - they're your eyes, you know when things aren't right! Grrrr!
March 22nd, 2014  
Lovely shot - great range of tones!
March 24th, 2014  
So glad Ben is doing so well - well done to all of you!
March 24th, 2014  
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