Last Goodbye...

Anibal

Last Goodbye...

This was taken at my brothers funeral in october. My brother passed away on the 18th of July. He in times past showed interest in body donation. His body was donated to science, 4 weeks later we got him back in a box. It took me almost 2 months to open the box that he was sent in. I am not sure why….. Fear of the unknown I guess. It may have been that once was my brother was now a box that was no bigger then 12 by 12 and that was what we are… ash, dust in the wind to say the least. My Grandma stopped in front of the small box that now was my brother to say goodbye. Something that no one is prepared to do.
For every Christian Death is victory not defeat…..
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Last Goodbye... by Anibal
Last Goodbye... by Anibal
  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    Beautiful picture, just plain beautiful…very sensitive….

  • Anibal replied

    Thanks… I am happy the way it turned out…

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    Wonderful capture of this sad moment.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much sweetie….

  • Tollwut

    Tollwut

    PERFECT!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you.. so much

  • Visual Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    No Grandma should have to burry their son… let alone Grandson!! Beautiful shot!

  • Anibal replied

    I know its been a hard few years….I pray to God that I go before my kids…I don’t know what I would do.. Thank you Rhonda

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    oh my sweet Amorosa.. how powerful.. it is heartwrenching.. she is so beautiful and sad..

  • Anibal replied

    Thank You .. I am glad I got this picture .. but I wish it where under different circumstances…

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    You are great a capturing emotion. This really pulls the heart strings and put a lump in your throat. Beautiful work but really sad too. So sorry for the circumstances.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Nic I realy apprecciate that alot….I have to say this is not what I wanted to be doing that day

  • Normf

    Normf

    Congratulations on a well earned feature in Candid Photographs of Friends and Family, beautiful!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Normf.. I appreciate that…ALOT

  • jenny304

    jenny304

    Anibal.This would have to be one of the best photos I have seen. It is just beautiful, the way you have captured the heart & soul of this dear lady, with such clarity & such feeling. It makes me feel so sad to see the pain she is going through, as she clasps her hands together, as if praying to God to make her heartbreak go away. You really should be so proud of this piece…............I am sorry for the pain your family has suffered & I do hope your Grandmother is feeling much better now…..........Hugs from Jenny.

  • Anibal replied

    Fer sure.. I wish I coulda got such a moving picture lets say on a rainy day in june..but this was not the case..I appreciate your words..thank you I realy appreciate that

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Wow how powerful and emotive.
    “Photography records the gamut of feelings written on the human face, the beauty of the earth and skies that man has inherited, and the wealth and confusion man has created.  It is a major force in explaining man to man.”  ~Edward Steichen

  • Anibal replied

    Whoa…nice quote…Love it…Thanks so Much!!!

  • Optimalxpozure

    Optimalxpozure

    Touching

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Scott!!!

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    Oh, this one’s nice too!!

  • Sherry Osborn

    Sherry Osborn

    You take sure beautiful photos hun! This is gorgeous!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Sherry! Your a sweetie…:0)

  • mekea

    mekea

    So beautiful my dear! Wonderful capture of prue emotion. She’s a beautiful woman and obviously so strong! What a wonderful role model to have in your life!

  • Anibal replied

    Sorry I missed your comment….. lousy reply time on my part… thank you so much meaka you are always so sweet….:0)

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    What a powerful image. Beautiful!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so Much!!!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    What a powerful & sensitive image

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Kathy, I appreciate that…...:0)

  • elisab

    elisab

    This is what photography is all about. It is an amazing shot of emotion. This is not an easy thing to do.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you for that kind comment, I really appreciate it….

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Oh honey, this is heartbreaking! I am so sorry you lost your brother. This is a beautiful tribute.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Sharon… Loss is something we have alot of lately , I hope the sun will come out , Thank you so much

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Congratulations!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much Shannon, It truly means alot to me…

  • cathrinedp

    cathrinedp

    Powerful. Congrats on the feature

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you, I appreciate it …

  • Arek Rainczuk

    Arek Rainczuk

    congrats on the feature, great shot!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much Arek…..:0)

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    You are very welcome!xx

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Wow. This is just so beautiful. So sorry about your brother, Arek – and thanks so much for sharing this with us.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Colleen…. LOL… I have been called worse… for sure, Thanks for the kind comment

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Oops – I meant to say Anibal – sorry!!! :-))

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    You’re very welcome, Anibal!! :-))

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    So very poignant. Congratulations on being in the Top Ten of the challenge!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you wendy… so very much…:0)

  • Visual Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    Congratulations in coming in top ten in the Canon challenge!!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you My dear…. SO CLOSE!!!.....:0)

  • bfokke

    bfokke

    Very touching,
    thanks for sharing it

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much for stopping by…

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wonderful and amazing photo..well done!!..she is so gorgeous and what hair..amazing !!!!

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much Catherine… She is so perfect in how she dresses…she has always been that way… The hair has not changed forever!

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    It took a lot of courage for you to take this shot. So beautiful and tastefully done. My deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your brother.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you Adam….I really appreciate the comment…:0)

  • Ann Rodriquez

    Ann Rodriquez

    Words can’t describe…

    I love your words, “For every Christian Death is victory not defeat…..” I’m blessed by the fact that this is your solace and what you hold onto, and that you apparently walk in the TRUTH. May God be your sustenance and your everything in the tough times.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you so much Ann.. yes I do believe and trust in Jesus with all my heart and it does bring me comfort…. xo

  • Steve Hunter

    Steve Hunter

    Powerful picture. I too love your words that every Christian death is a victory, not defeat. My wife and I are going through a tough time right now. Her grandmother just passed away last Saturday at the age of 99 years, 8 months. Thanks Anibal

  • Anibal replied

    That is the comfort I have found for the past couple years while the hurdles of deaths are thrown in our direction, ... I believe firmly on Jesus, and the kingdom he has promised his followers in the here after. I am sorry for your loss it is never easy. I speak from experience when i say that, I have lost a sister in 07’, a brother in 08’ and my dad 3 months ago…. here is what I have done to help ease some pain… brothers tribute dads Tribute

  • Steve Hunter

    Steve Hunter

    Wow, very nice job. Great tributes. It’s nice to find someone on here with the same beliefs as myself and my wife. Sounds like you’ve had a rough go of it. Last year I dealt with the death of my cousin. She was murdered by her own husband. What a tragedy.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank yo steve for looking, yeah I do hear allot of people proclaiming to be christians and then not stand by their beliefs… I am glad to hear you are on the same boat as me… Sorry about your cousin, what a horrible thing to go thru yourself…xo

  • triciamary

    triciamary

    I agree with elisab – this is what photography is about. It tells a story – and in this case, such a moving and sad one. I am truly sorry for your loss.

    I came across this photo in the “religion” challenge, and I have to admit that I looked at it for a good two minutes before I figured out what the photo was – my eyes just wouldn’t focus on your grandmother, but on the blurred image. Slowly I could make out her hands and her hair, but it just wouldn’t click, till finally, like one of those “magic images” it focused and I found this wonderful shot. You definitely got my vote as I believe all photos should have a story! God bless!

  • Anibal replied

    Hi Sweetie… thank you for taking the time to comment, I too have seen those pictures it is a weird experience to say the least… Much appreciated…:0))

  • BigD

    BigD

    Good point, Anibal and well capture. I am sorry for your lost and you must miss him much.

  • Anibal replied

    Thank you BigD, sorry I missed your comment, I appreciate it.

  • Alomie

    Alomie

    Congratulations this has been featured

    Alomie x

  • RakeshSyal

    RakeshSyal

    Great capture and how touching!

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    What a beautiful, emotional photo! Fabulous !!!!!

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    no words are needed…...she is saying a lifetime of memories here…x

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