Allow me to introduce myself.........

© Shahn Torontow

Allow me to introduce myself.........

Uploaded: August 16, 2007

Description

I am a regular guy! I love photography but that's not why I take pictures. My wife has Lyme Disease and Babesia. After nine and a half years, seven and a half in a wheelchair, she still can't take pictures herself, yet. See me, see the world, all through my eyes.
Live today like there is no tomorrow.
Enjoy
Shahn

Comments

Kimi A. Phillips August 16, 2007

Beautiful shot and a beautiful story. All the best to you and your wife. #715794

Steven W. Lepak August 16, 2007

Bravo Shahn! Nice to meet you. The composition and colors - and your title are fantastic. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #4656980

Jillian Danielson August 16, 2007

Awww Shahn, what a beautiful photo! Nice to meet you and your wife!!! #4656990

September 02, 2007

Gorgeous! I love the colors - it's very moody. #4738522

Jane Summa September 18, 2007

Hi Shahn...great title, great story telling & awesome photo with excellent color, textures & shadow. #4809732

Shahn Torontow September 23, 2007

Thanks
Kimi, Steven, Kristin and Jane, life is not always as it appears, photography is much like that. I appreciate your comments.
Shahn #4835142

Crystal L. Craig September 25, 2007

Oh ... another spiritual capture, both in the narrative and the details in the shadows.

Fabulous work, wonderful drive. Pleasure to have you with the group :)

Much Peace,
Crystal #4846286

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 25, 2007

Gorgeous! Really love the composition here, as well as the subject and story to go along with it. Quite touching. #4846704

Shahn Torontow September 26, 2007

Thanks so much for your time, effort and kindness Crystal and Susan. It has great meaning.
Shahn #4848449

Patrick Campbell September 28, 2007

Shahn, it's a great pleasure to view your work, all my best to you and your wife... #4859499

Shahn Torontow September 29, 2007

Thanks Patrick, every day is a challenge, we appreciate your comment.
Shahn #4861625

Aggie Villanueva October 07, 2007

How wonderful to meet you. I too have health problems that prevent much photography I used to create. And how wonderful to hear of a husband's dedication and love. I look forward to seeing much more of your work. Have the greatest day ever as you greet each day's new challenges. #4893642

Shahn Torontow October 07, 2007

Thanks for you beautiful comment Aggie, very kind. Don't ever let things stop you from asking for help. You will be surprised, many people are willing, you just have to ask.
Sincerely
Shahn #4894193

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic January 28, 2008

This is a beautiful photograph, Shahn. After I read your description, I liked it even more...the shadow seems symbolic of your wife.

I have multiple scleroses and am often limited in my vantage point. I have just discovered photography in the past year and, even with the limitations, I find it very healing. #5405990

Shahn Torontow February 04, 2008

Thanks Melinda
I am sorry about your MS. For us the camera helps, for me a distraction, for Ross a window where she can see what I have seen. Never give up, live, dream, share.
Sincerely
Shahn #5443790

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