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Trying to Recall

© Michelle Alton

Trying to Recall

Uploaded: June 16, 2014 | Entered: June 16, 2014 16:13:58

Description

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Our friend's mother is in her Nineties. We spent an afternoon with her. Bill was asking her lots of questions about her youth and the things she did as a young woman. This photo was snapped when she reacted to being overwhelmed and simply unable to recall the details about her days as a bagel baker.
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My recent disappearance from this site (in case you noticed) was due to a massive and sudden computer crash--no warning; everything was beautiful. I'm back (as is my computer) but must research and purchase a new computer before the next inevitable episode.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 92.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

David Phalen June 16, 2014

What a wonderful study in the effects of aging can have on people!!

Great to hear you're back up and running and will be getting a new computer! #1576444

Mitch Spence level-classic June 16, 2014

Two very painful things here. This disorientation in a beautifully done, if difficult to see, portrait--and the story of your computer problems. I hate computers. I love computers. I hate . . . #11066596

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 16, 2014

This evokes so much emotion, Michelle. Wow.

The bewilderment and frustration of not being able to recall parts of life. I am seeing this happen a lot in the long term care home as we spend time with my Father-in-law. It's so sad.

You did an amazing job here and this could and should be a poster for the dementia or Alzheimer foundations!

That black BG really adds to the true life disparate feelings a person suffers!

-Laura :) #11066600

Stan Kwasniowski June 16, 2014

Michelle, wonderful capture of a sorrful moment #11066673

Gail Sullivan level-classic June 17, 2014

What an emotive image, Michelle! #11066756

Tiia Vissak June 17, 2014

a great portrait! #11066771

Carol L. Fowler June 17, 2014

Hope you had everything backed up! I guess the above could have been your expression as well!! #11066965

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 17, 2014

You captured a number of expressions here, Michelle:frustration, fear & sadness,to mention a few. Incredible job. WC back.

#11067010

Gord MacEachern June 17, 2014

You have managed to capture just so much in this single image Michelle! I think this is one of those images that come around or never comes around in a lifetime.
If Photography is about evoking emotion in the viewer, then I would think you have just posted a Grand prize winner!!!! #11067118

John Connolly June 17, 2014

Residing in a retirement village, I see this scene almost every day, Michelle! A graphic image of the ageing process! #11067203

Anita Hogue June 17, 2014

Hey, sometimes I can't remember why I went to the garage. This is really special. My mom is in her 90s and I can certainly relate! Great capture! #11067233

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 17, 2014

Carol's right! I'll bet you didn't look too happy either, Michelle! This is a wonderful capture of the moment. Poor woman. She sure looks good for being in her 90's though. #11067288

Dianne Brin level-classic June 17, 2014

Very touching, Michelle. #11067339

David Van Camp June 18, 2014

Very strong expression, b&w works on this for sure! Cool, but rather disturbing image, Michelle. #11067863

Neal D. Hatcher June 19, 2014

Amen to all the above-Michelle you are the master at showing life through your photos-This is Fantastic #11067972

Julianne Bradford July 09, 2014

Great shot! Who would WANT to remember bagel baking days? #11081370

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 16, 2014

Exceptional emotional capture, Michelle #11086263

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