A Final Farewell
Jun 10th, 2008 by jeremy
Taken at the last show in London at the O2 Arena. This is the last performance in the UK of the Osmonds all together. It was a very emotional moment for the Osmonds and the fans alike. The original 4 performing Osmond Brothers are being applauded by their younger siblings as this tour was really celebrating their 50 year anniversary of performing.
This is one of those times that I am happy with the shot I got, but also sad that I couldn’t be in two places at once. I wanted the scene with the enormous crowd being a part of it, which is why I chose to be back stage. What I didn’t realize is how emotional this was for the Osmonds, and being behind them I missed the opportunity to capture those emotional expressions from the front. What can you do but be happy with what you were able to capture, right?
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What a lovely picture……made even better by the fact that I am not in it blubbering away like a teenager LOL!
Was a very emotional night - sometimes life just hands you gifts that you take with both hands, only to realise that they have a “sell-by” date……that night was one of those gifts. To realise that our childhood “heroes” who had been a part of our lives, bubbling away in the background maybe, but they have been there for over 35 years, were maybe performing their last show for us as a family…well it knocked the stuffing out of us! I realise that for many of us ladies of a “certain” age, hormones cause havoc with our emotions, but unless you hava a heart of stone,there was no way you could have failed to have been moved as they took their final bow…..I just can’t handle seeing men cry ! They were obviously very touched by the crowd’s reaction, and I hope they do understand what it really meant for us to finally get to see them all perform together again. They also need to know that our lives have been enriched by the friendships we have made because of them, and those friendships we know will last a lifetime…..although we may only have all come together in the last 5/6 years since Donny really came back on the touring scene, it feels like we have known each other the whole of our lives….. so please pass on our gratitude !!
Actually, Jeremy, I think you took the less obvious shot. Instead of simply capturing an emotional moment in the Brothers’ lives and career, as a front shot would’ve done, I think what you captured instead was the penultimate moment of a career that has literally lasted a lifetime for some of them (I mean, Jay was 2 years old when it all started), a moment that included a loyal and loving fan base, without foregoing what the moment must’ve meant to them personally, which is evident in their body language. Nice instincts on your part.
A beautiful, moving photo that I would LOVE to have a copy of. It speaks volumes to those of us die-hard “original Brothers fans” who have been loyally devoted for years. So much, admiration and respect is captured in this photo. At a closer glimpse (to see if I saw any of my friends from across the pond) I see what appears to be Alan’s wife, Suzanne crouched down in front ….. filming maybe - for their own personal library? Either way, it is a moving photo I hope will be a photo they consider framing and hanging in their homes proudly!!
Hats off to you again Jeremy!!
Lynn Roberts - Florida
What a fabulous photo that really sums up the whole tour, whether or not we were there that night. Our dreams to see them all together finally coming true but sadly coming to end as we realise it wont happen again.
Reaching for the tissues again
Love DebbieTxx
Jeremy - I think you made the right choice in this photo. Some things are better when presented in a more subtle way. Thanks so much for this as well as all the other photos that let those of us over here in North America (especially we Canucks) share in the farewell concerts that we could not experience personally. I can’t wait for the book so that I can experience more of it of this last family tour, albeit vicariously.
I wasn’t there, but I can definately feel the emotion. Tears are definately welling up inside. Thank you so much for bringing the tour to the rest of the world who couldn’t be there!
Have to so agree with everything said above.. The angle you went for was the perfect one (having seen The Brothers emotions myself at various places I can add in what I know their faces will have looked like in the shot).
Jill I completely agree with you - The Osmonds have given us far more than just music.
I love seeing the pride they all have in each other too.. wonderful.
Thanks Jeremy, class act.
Sue
The photo of the younger siblings acknowledging their older brothers is simply beautiful. I was at the Perth concert here in Western Australia and thoroughly enjoyed every moment. The care and respect shown by all of the siblings to each other was very touching and they have indeed brought a great deal of pleasure to my life over the years. To have the opportunity to see and hear those voices merge so gloriously again will live on in my heart as I celebrate my 50th birthday this month. Mother and Father Osmond are surely looking down with love and pride in their wonderful family. Thankyou once more for the memories and I am looking forward to the book coming out. Maureen in Perth Western Australia.
Hi Jeremy, Thank you so much for the wonder pictures that you have taken. I have seen some of the concert we attened on the 31st at Wembley.
My son Benjamin unfortunately had a couple of seizures and had to be taken out after about 10 minutes - i remember a camera around or near us and thank you if it was you that lovingly avoided us. thank you if it was you or can you pass on our thanks.
He wants to watch the PPV but is scared in case he seizes and misses it again. So a DVD would be brilliant.
The photos and memories will live with me for as long as i will remember. For your time and especially your talent.
Ingrid in Essex.
Hi Jeremy. This is a moving picture! Many thanks for ALL your fantastic photos of the Osmonds and Donny.
I have a request.
I was lucky enough to attend the Meet and Greet in Belfast before the first concert of the World 50th Anniversary tour.
I noticed that you (I think it would have been you) were taking photos. As you know, we were not allowed to take photos during the meet and greet (whihc I felt was fair enough) but I wondered if you might have taken some of us while talking to the Osmonds during the line up. If so, would it be possible to see them with a view to buying a copy or two off you?
Thanks again
love Ali27
Jeremy,
That is a wonderful moment. I was at the Orleans for the Osmonds 50th in August and of course up at the stage. When the family performed their last song, they bowed and their tears were dropping on the floor. It was the MOST emotional moment, and one I will always hold close in my heart. I did not take any pics as I have learned to enjoy yours and just sit back and relax at the shows. When I am that close to the Osmonds, I just cherish the moments. I can’t be botherered fooling with my camera. I will leave it to the pro’s for that.
Thanks again,
You are so talented.
I am proud to say that I was in the audience for this fantastic but emotional performance at the 02 on 1st June. The concert was as always fantastic. There were tears in everybody’s eyes at the end. However, the defining moment - when the stadium erupted in a huge cheer when Alan threw his walking stick into the audience - an act of defiance against MS.
I hope that the person who caught it treasures it forever.
Truly a wonderful family, an inspiration to all, I adore them.