Falls Friends [Contest Staff Favorites February 2018]
Uploaded: February 27, 2018 18:56:32 | Entered: February 27, 2018 19:12:40
For MT. Canon EF28-135mm, F14, 1/320, ISO200
A few years back I was shooting at Niagara Falls State Park in NY. I asked this group of tourists if they would like me to take their picture but they misunderstood and pulled me into their group and one of the Chinese gentleman began taking pictures with me. After that I again asked if I might take their picture so they all lined up and this is the result. I was given an email address to send them the photo file which I happily did. Well, a couple months later, I was pleasantly surprised to receive in the mail a wonderful book of photos called the Jilin Rime Travel Anniversary Album. The book also includes beautiful stamps and envelopes with photos of the Rime, one of the four natural wonders of China. It is an ice-covered wonderland of trees similar to what one can see at Niagara Falls in winter. This photo and the book are something I'll always treasure.
Patrick Rouzes February 27, 2018
A beautiful group photo of your smiling friends, and like your wonderful story, Terry! #1704452frank w. degenhardt February 28, 2018
The first thing I did was read that wonderful story and what a beautiful relationship you were able come to with these lovely people. The thrill of receiving the book, the experience of it all, easy to understand how this will be a highlight in your life of photography and of a group of people who are now like dear friends. Touching story Terry.Jeff Robinson February 28, 2018
What a great experience and storytelling image - Thanks for sharing! #11681630Tammy M. Anderson February 28, 2018
Love the story and photo. #11681632Leslie McLain February 28, 2018
A great story and capture, Terry. #11681633Gord MacEachern February 28, 2018
Fantastic image and story Terry, love it!! #11681641Nancy L. Green February 28, 2018
What a wonderful story and experience, it is so cool how photography can bring folks together, maybe our government officials should try it!!! <>< #11681674Chuck Green February 28, 2018
Nancy said it perfectly, Terry! <>< #11681680Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas February 28, 2018
Wonderful image Terry!,Husain Akhtar February 28, 2018
Exceptional context of the photo - delightful group portrait, Terry! #11681724John Connolly February 28, 2018
A wonderful story and capture Terry! They look right a home in this image! #11681768John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 28, 2018
What a wonderful story Terry and a great capture of all your new friends to remember them by!! Do you still keep in contact with them?? #11681838Terry Cervi March 01, 2018
Thanks everyone! John, no I never heard from them again after I received the book. #11681865Martha R. Mazon March 01, 2018
What a wonderful image and story, Terry! Thank you for sharing! #11681870Emile Abbott March 01, 2018
It is always great to reward people we photograph with their picture and your story proves it is worth the effort to reward forward.Reynaldo D. Reyes March 07, 2018
You've been privileged to meet some wonderful people. I've heard of wonderful places in China that most people have not seen because they're only restricted and not available to the public. You've received a precious gift Terry. #11683344Carol Quina March 08, 2018
Cute capture. This is one of the things I love about photography, how it brings us together! #11683491frank w. degenhardt March 25, 2018
Them smiles got you a Staff Favorite Terry. Congratulations. #11686991Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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