In loving memory of.
This is a very special set for me indeed. I’ve been waiting and waiting for the days to be sunny and sweet so that I can take out Little Miss Sunshine. She’s my dad’s camera and after years of wishing she’d come to me, the universe brought her to me when I least expected it. It’s funny how one object can hold so much sentimental value. She holds so much more of it than I could ever put in to words.
Let’s just say that my dad brought me in to photography. He opened my eyes. From getting me started with lovely little rolls of 110 Film and I can only imagine countless dollars of developing film at our local store, to teaching me how to load a 35mm and composition. Most importantly, he was my number one fan. His support was unlike any other. Even when he was hospitalized before his passing, he was sharing my albums, sharing my social media sites and even giving feedback on the last set I had taken.
Fittingly enough it was a set that I had taken when I went to our favorite beach just before going back to be with him at the hospital. Which is why I made it a point to have my first outing with Little Miss Sunshine, Hollywood Beach. I needed it to be special. After all, his little girl and his camera were going out for the first time together after all these years.
It was bittersweet. To be honest, the more accomplishments and goals I achieve, the more I miss him. I know he’s with me still and I feel him there at certain times, but it’s not the same. But let me not get sappy on here and instead let me tell you, that little lady is great. She’s light and fun-sized, like me. She’s fast, she’s tough and even though I will forever be a Canon Girl, that little Nikon has a very big place in my heart. I’m actually considering making her my every day carry though we’ll see how that works. She’s a whole new animal for me to learn.
Let’s get to the photos though. I have five little favorites of mine and a few more up on Facebook that I would love for you all to see. Tell me what you think.
“In Loving Memory Of” – Alter Bridge
Thanks for all you’ve done
I’ve missed you for so long
I can’t believe you’re gone
You still live in me
I feel you in the wind
You guide me constantly
I never knew what it was to be alone
Cause you were always there for me
You were always home waiting
But now I come home and I miss your face
Smiling down on me
I close my eyes to see
And I know you’re a part of me
And it’s your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can’t hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I carry the things that remind me of you
In loving memory of the one that was so true
You were as kind as you could be
And even though you’re gone
You still mean the world to me
I never knew what it was to be alone
Cause you were always there for me
You were always home waiting
But now I come home and it’s not the same
It feels empty and alone
I just can’t believe you’re gone
And I know you’re a part of me
And it’s your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can’t hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I’m glad it sets you free from sorrow
But I’ll still love you more tomorrow
And you’ll be here with me still
All you did you did with feeling
And you always found a meaning
And you always will
And you always will
And you always will
And I know you’re a part of me
And it’s your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel, I can’t hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
