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Fading but never forgotten


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Fading but never forgotten
Fading but never forgotten
This is a picture of my grandpa, the day after my grandmother passed away. I am used to photographing beautiful landscapes, so it was a bit difficult to try and capture the grief we were feeling, but I tried my best. It breaks my heart to see my grandfather so sad and lost. This is a very special picture to me.

Darien D. Chin

 
 
 

Judy A. Lawhon
 

Oh Darien, my condolances on the loss of your Grandmother. I believe the grief has been captured here.


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December 15, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  This image is beautiful but sad...so sorry to hear about your loss, Darien! <><


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December 15, 2006

 

Darien D. Chin
  Thanks you two. I appreciate your kind words.


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December 15, 2006

 

Denise M. Snyder
  This is a phenomenal image Darien... sooo beautiful and perfectly executed. My condolences on the loss of your Grandmother.


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December 15, 2006

 

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  This is a lovely photo. How was your grandpa lit... streetlight, flash...? I'm curious because you have the gorgeous sunset behind him yet he is lit perfectly. I'm jealous too, that Nikon D80 is fabulous but I'm invested in a few Canon lenses. Anyways, great job! I love the photo very much.


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December 15, 2006

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  I'm sorry for your loss Darien and you did a beautiful capture here of your Grandfather.


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December 15, 2006

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  I'm sorry for your loss Darien and you did a beautiful capture here of your Grandfather.


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December 15, 2006

 

Paul G Slate
  sorry for your loss! this is a very emotional photo great capture!


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December 16, 2006

 

Randy A. Myers
  Sorry for your loss but it has inspired a fantastic photograph. This is definitely a keeper for life. RAM


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December 16, 2006

 

Darien D. Chin
  Thanks everyone. I lit my grandpa with an SB-600 into a white satin umbrella from the upper right.

Darien


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December 17, 2006

 

Robert Baer
  Darien
this is a beautiful image. There is a beauty reflected in your grandfather's grief. Your image is very special. justin


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December 17, 2006

 

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  Sorry it took such a sad occasion for you to get this wonderful picture. Well done.


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January 11, 2007

 

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  Great environmental portrait, love the lighting


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January 25, 2007

 
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  CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT WINNER
JOHN


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January 25, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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January 25, 2007

 

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  Congratulations, you deserve it.....


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January 25, 2007

 

Charlene Taylor
  A beautiful and moving scene Darien! Congratulations on taking 2nd place.


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January 26, 2007

 

Ron Roberts
  BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE CONGRATS I STARTED WRITING MY POETRY 10 YEARS AGO WHEN I LOST MY GRANDFATHER SO HE STILL LIVES IN MY WORDS AND PHOTOS...I LOVE YOUR WORK


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January 26, 2007

 

Darien D. Chin
  Thank you so much everyone. I really appreciate all of the kind words. They mean a lot.

Darien


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January 26, 2007

 
- Janine Russell

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  Darien, beautiful portrait with excellent tones and lighting; so sorry to hear about your loss; congratulations on your Second Place Win.


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January 26, 2007

 

Wendy S. Mogul
  This is a very beautiful and moving tribute to your grandfather, I too just lost my last grandparent last fall and it is hard to recover but you will. And you will always have the fond a loving memories that you two shared together.

Congrats on your second place win!
Very well done photo!


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January 26, 2007

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congrats on this touching and well done image, Darien! I had a feeling this one would get gold! :)


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January 27, 2007

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Congratulations Darien!!!!


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January 28, 2007

 

Patrick R. McMullen
  Really nice Darien. Congratulations! I love the effects very much.
Pat


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January 30, 2007

 

AMALIA Veralli
  Beautiful image! Congrats on your win


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January 31, 2007

 

Karolyn J. Seeley
  Darien......I just discovered this shot and really LOVE it. Such a great piece of soul and love went in to it, it shows! Wonderful tribute and really great photo. BRAVO


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January 31, 2007

 

Kelly A. Gooch
  Darien, Such a touching shot. I can feel your gradfather pain from this capture. Great job!


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February 02, 2007

 

Chris Welch
  Well deserved win. Beautiful photo!!


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February 05, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  This is beautiful, Darien. Thank you for allowing us to share the grief you and your grandfather must still be feeling. My condolences.


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February 06, 2007

 

Amanda E. Radovic
  this is very touching, the beauty is not so much in the grief that your grandfather is experiencing but more in the great love he has for his wife. It is also your love for them that is what shines through in this tender, thoughtful image. Its as if God sent a beautiful sunset too - it makes it even more beautiful and so very poignant. Well done and a well deserved win. Like all above, condolences to you and your family.


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February 08, 2007

 

Roger Fry
  Sorry about your loss, your Grandfathers eyes say it all. Perfect capture

Rog


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February 10, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Congratulations on your win! This is a very beautiful portrait. You've lovingly and expertly captured the emotion and character of your grandfather. My condolences on the loss of your grandmother.


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February 10, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A stunning portrait, congratulations on your win.

I am so sorry about your grandmother!! Take care!!


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February 11, 2007

 

Jenny D
  Beautiful & very touching image!! Congratulations!


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February 14, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  Sensational winner! Your gallery is a real treat to view!


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November 09, 2007

 

Jojie F. Alcantara
  my heart goes out to this picture,thanks for sharing the best memories of your grandpa to us. simply beautiful image.


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November 12, 2007

 
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