This portrait was shot using a Mamiya RB67 and Kodak Portra 160NC colour negative 120 roll film. This is a straight scan of the original with no editing.
Thank you so much Sophie Shapiro for providing these lovely words by Mary Oliver.
The Journey One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice – – - though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. ‘Mend my life!’ each voice cried. But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations – – - though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones.
But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice, which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do – – – determined to save the only life you could save.
Gorgeous portrait, such lovely hair & rich brown eyes
thank you sweet pinkyjain. ;-) xox ♥
– aglaia b
shapiroalmost 4 years ago
The Journey One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice – - - though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. ‘Mend my life!’ each voice cried. But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations – - - though their melancholy was terrible.It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones.
But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice, which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do – - – determined to save the only life you could save.
Words by Mary Oliver
A wonderful emotive photograph Aglaia which reflects your Spirituality. Your emotions are in harmony with the highest possible expression of love! Fantastic!Sxxx
what a beautiful poem you write here by mary oliver. i enjoyed it very much. i feel rich sophie for crossing paths with such a lovely lady as yourself. thanks so much for your delightful comment and lovely placement of this poem. ;-) xox ♥ ☀
– aglaia b
shapiroalmost 4 years ago
I feel rich Sophie for crossing paths with such a lovely lady as yourself And I Aglaia feel exactly the same!Sxox……..you must teach me how to do the heart! My next lesson!Sx
♥♥♥♥
– aglaia b
Lenoalmost 4 years ago
Thanks aglaia…..great song!xxx
botticcellialmost 4 years ago
you look so very beautiful…!
ha ha tis not me rafeal. yes she is very beautiful, thanks. ;-) xox
Comments
Lovely portrait!
thanks very muchly mike! ;-) xox
– aglaia b
Beautiful…… love brown eyed girls…sorry digression!:))
ha ha
thanks leno! ;-) xox
– aglaia b
Gorgeous portrait, such lovely hair & rich brown eyes
thank you sweet pinkyjain. ;-) xox ♥
– aglaia b
The Journey
One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting
their bad advice – - -
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
‘Mend my life!’
each voice cried.
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind pried
with its stiff fingers
at the very foundations – - -
though their melancholy
was terrible.It was already late
enough, and a wild night,
and the road full of fallen
branches and stones.
But little by little,
as you left their voices behind,
the stars began to burn
through the sheets of clouds,
and there was a new voice,
which you slowly
recognized as your own,
that kept you company
as you strode deeper and deeper
into the world,
determined to do
the only thing you could do – - – determined to save
the only life you could save.
Words by Mary Oliver
A wonderful emotive photograph Aglaia which reflects your Spirituality. Your emotions are in harmony with the highest possible expression of love! Fantastic!Sxxx
what a beautiful poem you write here by mary oliver.
i enjoyed it very much.
i feel rich sophie for crossing paths with such a lovely lady as yourself.
thanks so much for your delightful comment and lovely placement of this poem. ;-) xox ♥ ☀
– aglaia b
I feel rich Sophie for crossing paths with such a lovely lady as yourself
And I Aglaia feel exactly the same!Sxox……..you must teach me how to do the heart! My next lesson!Sx
♥♥♥♥
– aglaia b
Thanks aglaia…..great song!xxx
you look so very beautiful…!
ha ha tis not me rafeal.
yes she is very beautiful, thanks. ;-) xox
– aglaia b
What a beautiful portrait…such emotion. I love it! :)
Oh Woweeee! Spectacular rich colour you’ve caught here!!!!
great capture