Little Angel
Jun 26th, 2009 by jeremy
Little Angel
As mentioned previously, this last weekend I traveled with family to Idaho to conduct funeral services for my mother. It was an emotional weekend while we celebrated her life, sharing great memories.
I tried to keep my camera unobtrusive, but as my family knows I like to document significant events like this, and always keep on the look out to get photos of family and friends.
Just before leaving the cemetery I spotted my niece tracing the inscription of a nearby headstone with a feather she had found. I quickly snapped this shot of her. I thought she portrayed a little angle inscribing into the headstone. I am sure someone more creative (and with the time) could turn this into a more angelic scene, but I thought the foundation for it were well portrayed.
I’m very sorry for your loss. The image you captured certainly does capture an amazing moment. Funerals are a moment when families gather and while we are remembering our past and thinking of the loss we are also surrounded by the future and reminders that life goes on. This photo does a great job of documenting that moment. I applaud your quick use of the camera to record this moment and share it with us.
Jeremy, I am very sorry for your loss…Always hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent!
I loved this shot of your niece! your photos always speak to me! the cover of Donny’s tour book, this one! You are truely an amazing photographer!