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22-DEC-2004

Wanda12_22_04.jpg

We'll just have to do our "weird, wacky, Wednesday" picture tomorrow. Today, as I do each year, I went to the cemetary to visit my mother on her birthday. May she rest in peace. My boss was kind enough to let me leave work early so Bill could snap a picture while the sun was still shining.

Regards, Wanda

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/200s f/5.6 at 140.0mm iso200 with Flash hide exif

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Date/Time	22-Dec-2004 16:23:01
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 20D
Flash Used	Yes
Focal Length	140 mm
Exposure Time	1/200 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	200
Exposure Bias	-0.67
White Balance	(-1)
Metering Mode	average (1)
JPEG Quality	(6)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
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Wm. Bates		10-Jul-2005 05:07
I have been to My mother's grave a few times since this photo was taken. I go visit her now and again during the course of the year and of course every year on her birthday. For Me, going to "see mom" at the cemetary brings back interesting memories because her and I went to see her grave many times before she died. We would sit under the trees and have a picnic and she would say to Me, "look at the pretty view I will have when I am buried here. And you can enjoy the view when you come to visit Me." My mom would have loved this PAD project. I wish we had thought of this while she were still alive to see and enjoy it. And if I know her, she would have had a great time thinking up new concepts and ways for Me to pose that would tweak those who disapproved. (soft chuckle) I sure miss her. Wanda

Garrett		24-Dec-2004 15:54
Do you know how much of an honor you have given us by allowing us to share such a tender moment? Thank you. Tears are not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith, but a sign that we have loved much.

Jim McKinlock		24-Dec-2004 08:56
Wanda, I know how you feel. I lost my dad a month after I graduated from high school, (24 yrs ago). I'm not a very religious person at all, but at that point in my life the thing that helped me along was to think that it wasn't just God that was watching over me, but my dad was there to guide me as well. After all these year's, things haven't changed. I still live my life as best as I can as if my dad was still looking over my shoulder. My advice to you, (if you care) is live your life the way you see fit, and ignore the nay sayer's that expect you to confrom to their standards, live your life the way you see fit. Bill, once again you have captured a moment of Wanda's life that is not just a snapshot, but a photo that shares who she is as a person. Thank you both for sharing your lives with all of us.

Guest		23-Dec-2004 22:32
My first thought was its a nicely done photo. My second thought after reading the caption was, "You're a good daughter, Wanda."

Guest		23-Dec-2004 22:28
Very touching and sad, and at such an otherwise happy time of the year (Bah, Humbug makes more sense now). Best of the season to you and yours. John

John Storjohann		23-Dec-2004 14:56
Thank you doesn't quite fit, but that was second thought that passed through my mind...my first was "I'm sorry". The pain of missing your mother is so obvious in the picture..and I'm sorry for that..we all have to face it at some point, the loss of someone we love..words never quite seem to bridge the chasm of emotion. Thank you also fits..for sharing not only the glimpses of your life over the past 9 months that at times have been thoughtfully posed, other times more spontaneous..and this time deeply intimate. God bless. Merry Christmas.

guest		23-Dec-2004 14:10
A very moving event for you I'm sure..I like you have lost my mother too! I don't think there's a day in my life I don't miss her. This shot displays a loving and caring daughter that not only remembers her mother through love, but honors her each year on her Birthday. The picture shows your heart a little here Wanda and that a a good thing and uplifts many of us that enjoy the many pics that you and Bill have placed here on pbase. -William Joseph-

Kenneth Zimmerman		23-Dec-2004 13:53
I like the lighting on the hair. I lost my Dad in 2000, it's a sad part of life we all will go through. Our salvaton is that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ showed us how to have eternal life. Just believe in Him and you will shall never die. Merry Christmas to the both of you.

Gary Blanchette		23-Dec-2004 13:31
I'll bet your Mom was very proud of your accomplishments Wanda. Bless you...

Kat		23-Dec-2004 11:58
Sorry for your loss! Those flowers are beautiful!! Wow!

John Lester		23-Dec-2004 11:34
My mom died two years ago this day but at the age of 93. There is always a missing guest at the Christmas table and now two with the passing of my Mother in Law last month. You are a great daughter to visit her grave and spend some time thinking about her.

Guest		23-Dec-2004 08:15
What a beautiful touching picture. Wendy's emotion is honest and touches me. She is a fantastic subject and your digital work is great. Keep up the good work, Cheers Mate.

Guest		23-Dec-2004 07:18
My heart goes out to you Wanda. I haven't had to go through losing a parent yet (thank goodness -- I'm only 33,) but this year I lost both of my remaining grandparents six weeks apart (my Dad's mom and my Mom's dad.) Christmas will be different this year but hopefully for all of us it will be a time to remember the happy family memories that we have had in the past and make new ones for future generations. Wow, that sounds sappy...but Merry Christmas :-)

John S. Nasche		23-Dec-2004 05:54
{{{HUG}}}

Wesley Aston		23-Dec-2004 05:38
I miss grandma, but the last christmas I spent with her I was a big time scrooge. Maybe cause of Joe, feeding breakfast that I cooked for him to the dogs!

Curtis		23-Dec-2004 05:23
I can emphatize too. My mother passed away three months ago today. It will be an interesting Christmas. {=-{<

Guest		23-Dec-2004 05:17
I can empathize with you here, Wanda. My mother passed away 4 and a half years ago, and I visit her as much as I can. My thoughts are with you.

Just Me		23-Dec-2004 04:42
Blessings to you and yours!

tracker109		23-Dec-2004 04:30
Oh Guest....Wanda has a private message for you....Go to her 9/30/04 picture... It is for you....js

tracker109		23-Dec-2004 04:22
Hey Guest...insult a man's wife and see what happens....js

Guest		23-Dec-2004 03:53
Touching shot. Beautiful sunlight on your hair. (((((Wanda))))

Guest		23-Dec-2004 03:46
Un cariñoso abrazo, Wanda.

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