Allways...

© Joao Martinho

Allways...

Uploaded: September 29, 2010

Description

Nika passed away this evening, she was in our family for seven years. I arrived one day with a two months Nika to release my daughter (Bea in the photo) from her panic against dogs. Soon Bea and Nika became a kind of best friends, enjoying an intimacy that hardly we find from human to human, as if both knew that they were deeply related. I never saw Bea sad when Nika was around and same applied to Nika. Now Bea is devastated, we all are but these two had a special connection. We will allways miss Nika.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 56.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Flavio Carnevale level-classic September 29, 2010

A photo is not just to portrait beauty, elegance, graphics, colors.
A photo can be a memory of feelings and love.
They are close, Jo. They're looking in the same way, at the same direction. A dog can be close tou you as nobody else can be. I understand very well your mood.
Send a big hug to Bea, my friend. I would like to be there and embrace both of you. #1312818

Trudy L. Smuin level-deluxe September 29, 2010

My heart goes out to Bea and you're whole family. This is a beautiful portrait of them and he will be in your hearts always!!! #8937932

Michelle Alton September 30, 2010

Seven years is too short. Our Peter, who looked remarkably like Nika, had the same effect on people, and he, too, was taken too early. We feel your anguish, but Nika will live in Bea's (and in the hearts of your whole family) forever.

A wonderful portrait and memory, Joao. #8938268

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic September 30, 2010

Beautiful portrait!! I am so sorry for your loss. #8939175

Mariann Kovats level-classic September 30, 2010

I am sorry about your loss, especially for Bea, but hopefully all the beautiful memory and this gorgeous portrait will help her in time. #8939406

Joao Martinho September 30, 2010

We are all grateful for your simpaty and support. Special thanks from Bea. #8939442

Patti Coblentz October 22, 2010

How very sad. The bond between them is obvious...it is a bitter sweet love that will live in her heart always. My sympathy to Bea. #8990530

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