A Letter from Albie

© Anne Davis

A Letter from Albie

Uploaded: October 06, 2007

Description

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.

Comments

October 06, 2007

Anne: What a great theme and composition. I truly love it. Very moving! #755502

Vickie Skellenger October 06, 2007

Perfect for the theme imo. Wonderful and touching :) #4891782

October 06, 2007

I absolutely love this. So antique. #4891798

October 06, 2007

The them and composition is beautifull it is one of those photos you could hold onto forever... This photo was clearly taken with great pasion and is a warm inspiration. #4891904

Ann Varley level-classic 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! #4895238

Anne 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. #4896000

Daniella Puente October 10, 2007

Priceless memories of your family and special composition...love details and tone you used, the old feelings are strong!!! #4908775

Daniella Puente November 26, 2007

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Anne!!!! #5131481

Carol 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! #5131801

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 27, 2007

Congratulations!
Marvelous theme entry, Anne!
Best of luck in the next round!
--Lisa #5134445

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) #6267926

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic 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 #7173916

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