A Letter from Albie
Uploaded: October 06, 2007
A letter from my father's best mate during WW2. Albie died five months after this letter was written, and my father kept all of his letters in an old black box. They were kindred spirits even after so many years.
Vickie Skellenger October 06, 2007
Perfect for the theme imo. Wonderful and touching :) #4891782Ann Varley October 06, 2007
Lovely composition and a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!Cheers, Ann #4892018
Chastity Abbott October 07, 2007
this is truly stunning in so many many ways!!!!!!!!! I love images as these and this truly tugs at my heart! I would love to see gold under this one!!! Wonderful...love the setup and the photograph you added with the letters! Beautiful soft lighting too!!! AWESOME! #4895238Anne Davis October 08, 2007
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. In the photo, my father is the dapper young man on the right (Doug, or Dougie in this letter) and Albie is on the right. #4896000Daniella Puente October 10, 2007
Priceless memories of your family and special composition...love details and tone you used, the old feelings are strong!!! #4908775Daniella Puente November 26, 2007
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Anne!!!! #5131481Carol Teal November 26, 2007
What a special and touching photo Anne! Love the antique look, and the tones are excellent! Congrats on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #5131801Lisa J. Boulden November 27, 2007
Congratulations!Anne Davis January 12, 2008
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments on this photo. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment.Albie is on the left and my father is on the right. #5330696
Carolyn J. Connolly August 04, 2008
What a fabulous and emotive image this is, Anne!! Wow!! I'm sure it was captured, and then presented, by you with so much love for...AND with so many fond memories of...your dear Dad!! No wonder this image received a Second Place award, too - it was REALLY well-deserved, so congrat's!! :o) #6267926Laura L. Gonzales February 16, 2009
WOW! Pulls on the heart strings for sure! Great image and capture. My Nephew is serving in Iraq for the second time. Praying for his safe return. Congratulations on this fantastic and well deserved winner!!! Laura #7173916Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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