We are a blended family, and it was tough to come up with one image that represented all of us. So I let myself wander through family photographs … emotionally … and this is the one that stood out. Why? It seems odd that my heart would select a shot that shows only one child, let alone a shot from our beginnings, even before I knew I would marry D. and his three children.
M., who is 25 years old now, is sitting at the bow, holding the rail, feet dangling as our boat full of ‘future family’ cruised this lake, slowly and deliberately, just taking it in. It was a moment of serenity for all aboard as so often happens when people choose to re-connect with the awe of nature. Perhaps this shot symbolized the future none of us could imagine when it was taken.
I took the emotional selection one painterly step further, sliding my cursor over the colour selections available in Neon by Picnik until I felt it again … this golden yellow said it all.
Today our family is 12 and still growing.
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37 comments
6 December 2011 at 5:26 pm
Jim Bolton
Amazing the way we re-visit images and discover new ways they relate to our present lives. Quite haunting. Many thanks
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6 December 2011 at 9:42 pm
Cheryl
Hey Jim! Thanks for stopping by and for your thought-felt comment!
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2 December 2011 at 12:49 pm
Angelia Sims
It’s beautiful! Such lovely highlights. Life takes a turn and we can only look forward, just like the pic.
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30 November 2011 at 8:36 am
thirdhandart
Love the golden yellow effect. I can imagine that M. is taking in the awe of nature and pondering the future. Great capture!
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30 November 2011 at 8:38 am
Cheryl
Thank you very much! Happy you took the time to stop by.
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29 November 2011 at 9:03 pm
YAduhYAduH
Love this shot. We never know who is going ot come into our lives and take a part of our heart. Cheers!
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30 November 2011 at 6:17 am
Cheryl
Thanks for visiting my site and for your comments.
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29 November 2011 at 7:11 pm
the island traveler
Thanks for including me in your related topics. I wish you and your family a festive and colorful Christmas. Hope you get to share some of them in your future posts. Stay blessed my friend.
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29 November 2011 at 7:17 pm
Cheryl
You’re very welcome, Mr. B.
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29 November 2011 at 7:01 pm
the island traveler
A family of 12 and growing …just beautiful and priceless. Love the photo you selected. It is serene and holds endless promises of great things to comes. Glad to know happiness and love has found you and your family. A magical and memorable Holiday to you and your family. Best wishes…
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29 November 2011 at 7:16 pm
Cheryl
Thank you Mr. B … happy holidays to you and your family as well.
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29 November 2011 at 4:02 pm
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29 November 2011 at 4:27 pm
Cheryl
Thanks so much for the ping, Mr. B.
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29 November 2011 at 10:08 am
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29 November 2011 at 11:28 am
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by and for the ping!
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29 November 2011 at 9:21 am
harpingjanet
Photo is beautiful, and the accompanying story even more so.
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29 November 2011 at 9:45 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Janet.
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29 November 2011 at 4:40 am
Kate Kresse
loved your photo and loved your description of a moment of serenity. ideally, that serenity is the gift that family members can give to each other—no matter what the size of the family or whether it is blended or any other way.
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29 November 2011 at 7:44 am
Cheryl
Beautifully said, Kate!
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28 November 2011 at 10:44 pm
ceceliafutch
Love the photo and your reason for choosing it.
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29 November 2011 at 7:43 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Cecelia
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28 November 2011 at 8:31 pm
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28 November 2011 at 9:18 pm
Cheryl
Hi Cecelia. Thanks for the ping and for stopping by.
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28 November 2011 at 3:55 pm
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28 November 2011 at 4:20 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by and for the pingback!
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27 November 2011 at 9:33 pm
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27 November 2011 at 10:28 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the ping!
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27 November 2011 at 10:26 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Sony, for stopping by and the ping!
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27 November 2011 at 5:55 pm
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27 November 2011 at 10:24 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the pingback, Mike!
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27 November 2011 at 10:22 am
thepetalpusher
What lovely words, Cheryl. I, too, had a difficult time choosing just one photo of my family–my three step-sons, so I delved into the past. Thanks for the ping–this is a touching post.
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27 November 2011 at 10:44 am
Cheryl
Good Morning, Teresita. Thank you for your comments. Blended families are more and more becoming the norm, don`t you think?
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27 November 2011 at 10:15 am
Cookie Holmes
May your family prosper and grow like the worlds flowers! 🙂 I like the artistic golden egdes to your photograph, it has positive vibes.
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27 November 2011 at 10:45 am
Cheryl
Hey Cookie … thanks for the comment! I was trying for positive vibes and I’m pleased it works that way.
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27 November 2011 at 9:15 am
frizztext
Today our family is 12 and still growing…
yes a family is aged 12, 120, even 1.200 – imagine …
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27 November 2011 at 9:19 am
Cheryl
Hadn’t though of it in terms of age, Frizztext … thanks for this. I was thinking of our blended family in terms of numbers, but like your take on it too.
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