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In Prayer

© Carmody Baker

In Prayer

Uploaded: December 24, 2014 13:52:46 | Entered: December 24, 2014 13:57:00

Description

My wonderful aunt has devoted her life to God as a Catholic nun. Even with her advanced stage of Parkinson's she lives her life with joy. A quiet moment in her chapel praying the rosary. Merry Christmas!

Comments

Liz blahh December 24, 2014

So beautiful #1601549

Susan Williams December 24, 2014

Deeply moving photograph, Carmody. #11212172

Jeff Sielski December 24, 2014

Excellent! Very powerful! #11212229

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic December 24, 2014

Beautifully captured! #11212282

Ed Lauderdale level-classic December 25, 2014

Something we should all do more often! I'm with jeff , very powerful!!! This is truly what Christmas is all about!! God's peace to you and yours! #11212389

Carmody Baker December 25, 2014

Thank you all so much! I am so happy that I was able to capture her essence in this very private moment. I have been away from BP for a while. I'm glad to be back! #11212394

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 29, 2014

Carmody, this beautiful image touches me deeply! I love the Catholic devotion of my parents and grandparents generations! This puts me in mind of Mother Theresa and her amazing devotion to Jesus! #11214537

Carmody Baker December 30, 2014

Thank you Joannie for your kind words! #11214780

Terry Piotraschke level-deluxe January 31, 2015

Wow. Definitely hits the heart. #11235687

Peggy Pfister January 31, 2015

Beautiful evocative image, Carmody. Congrats! #11235762

Gayle Lucci January 31, 2015

Touching and inspirational. Congrats on a well deserved finalist. #11236257

Teresa Burnett level-deluxe February 01, 2015

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Carmody!! A very moving image!! #11236866

Ellen Hodges February 01, 2015

Huge congrats on a fantastic winner, Carmody! #11237394

Carmody Baker February 01, 2015

Thank you ALL so much! I can't wait to print the image, give it to her and tell her that she is a winner! #11237406

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 02, 2015

What an exceptional image...tremendous in B&W...A Grand Prize IMHO!!!

UB. #11237941

Carmody Baker February 02, 2015

Thank you Usman! #11238024

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 02, 2015

Congrats on the Gold Win Carmody! #11238143

Harriet Feagin level-classic February 02, 2015

Wow, this photo is nothing short of wonderful. Everything from the exposure to processing not to mention the scene is perfect. I would give it a Pulitzer. Congratulations. #11238284

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 02, 2015

I'm so glad to see this marvelous image again Carmody! Congrats on your "prayerful" gold badge! #11238558

Carmody Baker February 03, 2015

Thank you al so much for your kind words and encouragement. She is something else. She lives life simply, with love and grace and never complains and just loves God. I'm so happy that you see this in my image of her. I really LOVE the way a photograph can capture so much! #11238844

Carol L. Fowler February 03, 2015

Fantastic Winner! Well-deserved! #11239335

Ed Lauderdale level-classic February 04, 2015

Your Aunt - a winner in God's Book!! #11239527

Carmody Baker February 04, 2015

Thanks Carol & Ed. I'm glad she's so popular :) #11239787

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 11, 2016

This image touches my heart in deep ways. Amazing work and Congratulations on winning the GOLD EP badge for the 20th Anniversary BP Celebration, Carmody! -Laura Swan :) #11445941

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