Pinch Me, Please
Anyone who knows me is probably aware that I have a slight obsession with The Pioneer Woman. I cook at least one of her recipes each week, if not more, and recently I’ve been entering her Photography Assignments to try to improve my photography. Never, in a million years, did I ever think one of my photos would be picked as a semi-finalist….but….
Her theme this week is “Love,” and there was one picture that immediately came to mind. It was a photo I took while I was home last month to be with my Tia before she passed away. Here’s the photo and the caption I put to go along with the picture, but by all means, go check it out on her site, too!
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| My great aunt was literally on her death bed when the entire family flew in from around the country to be with her. I took several photos that day, and when the family started praying the Rosary I took a few more. It was during this time that this bright light completely embraced my Tia. She passed away blanketed in love. |
I knew there would be a lot of photos from weddings, kids, and newborns, but to me, love is family. And what better way to show that than a picture of generations pouring out their love during a person’s last hours. Technically speaking, I’m sure this photo has tons of things wrong with it, but I don’t care—it captures a moment I will forever hold close to my heart.
I just had to share my excitement with everyone! Happy Tuesday, ya’ll 🙂
Congrats! What an amazing moment you captured.
YAY YAY YAY — Congrats Jess 🙂 It's a VERY moving image. It made me tear up.
Love you, Love it, Love it all. It made me cry!! Lunch this week to celebrate??
How exciting! That really is a beautiful caption of love <3
Its funny, I clicked on your name because your comment was just a few above mine and I like to explore new blogs. Out of all the photographs that were chosen yours stood out the most to me, then I pull up your blog and there is the photo that I loved! It evokes goosebumps and emotion. I just love the light around your great aunt. I'm so glad she picked your photo!
that's so exciting!!
Congrats! I'm glad your photo was chosen. I think it shows a kind of love that we tend to forget about.
Congratulations! You deserved to be chosen. Your photo is beautiful; it's one of those photos that conveys so much meaning that words aren't necessary.
That's a gorgeous picture, and I know you will cherish it forever.
That is so moving! I definitely have goosebumps. That is exactly what love is… knowing in the however many generations you have lived through, you have touched so many that they come to your side.
… and I'm crying.
What a beautiful picture! Reading the caption made me tear up.
Congrats Jess! I love the picture. You're absolutely right – nothing say "love" more than that photo. I imagine it made the loss of your Tia just a teeny tiny bit easier knowing that your family left behind is so loving and supportive. I'm so glad PW featured it!
YAYYY! That is wonderful and such a rare photo of the subject of "LOVE." I am really lucky to have seen it!!!!
You rock lovey! I bet you win the heck out of that contest 🙂
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I said it on The Pioneer Woman's site but I'll say it again…congratulations!!!! She's amazing and that picture is stunning and so incredible!
Congratulations!
Very appropriate caption, too. 🙂