*~Always~*

Uploaded: February 06, 2009

Description

This image is in honor of Deb and in memory of her mom. I never had the privledge of knowing her mom but I can tell she was an AMAZING woman simply because her daughter is AMAZING. They shared a love of daisies, rocks, handwritten notes, and each other.

I will ALWAYS be thankful for the woman her mom raised. She is a person who has stood by my side since the first moment we met. She thinks to do things for others with such a natural ease that ANYONE would admire her thoughtfulness. She is a daily example of the type of wife and mother I strive to be! She puts God first and truly seeks Him with ALL of her heart!! It is for all of these reasons that I look forward to finally being able to meet her mom one day in heaven so that I can thank her!!!

Today, I'm praying that Deb would feel the Lord's hands wrap around her and His light shine upon her.

Several Topaz Adjust filters were applied and the image was cropped.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 80.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 06, 2009

Great image and work, Jeanine.


Dominick #1079530

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 06, 2009

Lovelyb dedication too!


~~ditto~~ #7133675

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 06, 2009

Beautiful colors, treatment -- and tribute, Jeanine. Outstanding. #7133689

Vitor Dias February 06, 2009

I love it! so peaceful.
Beautiful dedication Jeanine.

Thanks for your comment on my work.

rgs Vitor #7133706

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 06, 2009

Beautiful capture and effects, Jeanine. What a wonderful tribute to Deb. Seems like a gem of a person!!

UB. #7133747

Debbra Bailey February 06, 2009

OK Bean - you have made me cry. Thank you. The picture is amazing. I want it printed and framed :) The words are humbling. Thank you for seeing me that way. My goal is to be as much like my mom as I can be. She was truly an awesome woman.

For all of you reading, my mom was killed 14 years ago today in a vehicle accident. She was an outstanding mom and friend to many and I miss her daily, but especially today. Thanks Bean, she is going to LOVE you! #7133859

Sam Britt February 06, 2009

Beautfiul dedication, great color & effects, Jeanine. #7133908

Carolyn V Watson February 06, 2009

What a beautiful photo and effect. What amazing words to capture beauty even more. #7134072

Jodi M. Walsh February 06, 2009

just beautiful jeanine. you and debbra are 2 very special people and you're both in my thoughts and prayers today. #7134079

Dale Hardin February 06, 2009

A beautiful tribute Jeanine. It's a shame we don't all live closer and be able to meet once in a while. There must be endless stories to tell. #7134175

Debbie E. Payne February 06, 2009

Lovely image, lovely thoughts. #7134302

Melissa Olsen February 06, 2009

Beautiful work and capture and lovely dedication. #7134928

Esther R. Tinz February 06, 2009

Love the Daisies - and what a kind, heartfelt tribute. God Bless you and Deb both. -Esther #7134961

Jeanine M. Bailey February 06, 2009

Thank you all so much!!! :):):) #7135422

Shannon D. Miller February 06, 2009

You are so SWEET Jeanine! What a BEAUTIFUL iamge! Love the effects, colors and clarity! GORGEOUS image and such a thoughtful thing for you to do for Deb! Shannon~ #7135672

Joan E. Hoffman February 06, 2009

Thank you Jeanine, for the wonderful sentiment! The 10th anniversary of my mothers death is in 4 days, my fathers funeral is tomorrow. I hope I exhibit to others even a small portion of the love, caring and friendship and generosity that I saw them extend to others. Your tribute to Deb's mother is a great tribute to both the mother and the daughter!

Them image itself is absolutely wonderful. I love daisies too! #7135681

Debbie E. Payne February 06, 2009

You know, that could be a good "assignment" for us. To create something in memory of someone we have lost or to honor someone who is still here that we love. What do you think, Aimee?? #7135822

Michelle L. Frick February 06, 2009

What a beautiful dedication and image Jeanine! I feel lucky to just know you two online - and to see your talent. And, I think the special bond you have is such a blessed thing. Gorgeous work!! #7136346

Aimee C. Eisaman February 07, 2009

What a beautiful photo....love what Topaz did for it.....makes it a dreamy place amung the daisies! Even more beautiful is what you wrote.....I can only hope that someday I have a friend that would look at me in such a way and better yet to live up to it! Beautiful! :~) #7138094

Debbra Bailey February 07, 2009

Have you printed and framed this yet? Come on, it's been a day! #7139148

Julianna J. Collett February 07, 2009

This is a truly beautiful shot #7139835

Julianna J. Collett February 07, 2009

This is a truly beautiful shot #7139836

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 08, 2009

WOW gorgeous!!! #7140081

Jennifer L. Taranto February 08, 2009

what a beautiful dedication!! love the effects!! love the colors, the bg,everything here!! #7141319

Nina Shields February 08, 2009

Jeanine, this is truly an inspiring work and totally from the heart; I wish that I had the honor of knowing Deb's Mom but it's apparent that she continues to live through her daughter. Deb, I'm very sorry for your loss and pray that your grief will be eased by cherished memories. #7142760

Amber J. Skene February 08, 2009

Jeanine, this is a beautiful dediacation to Deb's mom. You two are very special people.

I love the color of the fence in the background. it really makes the beautiful flowers you have captured stand out. Beautifully done Jeanine! #7143428

Kimi A. Phillips February 10, 2009

Beautiful in EVERY way. Truly SPECIAL! #7149087

Aimee C. Eisaman February 10, 2009

So glad to see an EP tag on this one! Congrats! :~) #7149285

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap February 10, 2009

Beautiful image & Nice Work...Jeanine! #7151908

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