Pondering
This is my little brother. He recently had brain sugery to remove a cyst in his brain… this was taken just before the operation… the hope in his eyes is really inspiring
it seems the operation has changed a little but not much… we all still hold hope that he will be able to attend high school next year and not have to be home schooled … this photo is dedicated to his struggle.
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Basia McAuley
Very beautiful and intense image, I really love the b&w tones, light and shadow, excellent angle also. I wish your brother, you and your family all the best for his operation, I hope everything will be okay..
tonilouise
Agree with Basia..A gorgeous image…Such a huge op for such a young man…Good luck to your brother, I am sure everything will go smoothly…
parjancipta
Great captured..!!!!
RealPainter
I pray for your brother Mercy and total healing and health for him in JESUS name, I pray for him peace and comfort and encouragement, life and quick recovery. I love the photo, he is a beautiful young man.
Nvision Ink
Great lighting and shadows! I like the B&W! Well done!
Gino Iori
Great image – hope your brother is well
monkeyfoto
Sweet shot josiem, should be hanging on ya wall!
Catherine Davis
What an absolutely gorgeous portrait of your brother! I hope that he is alright. Has he had the operation yet? Best wishes!
josiem
Thankyou everyone for your kind words! its great to get that kind of response for a photo
HenkStolk
wonderful treatment, like it a lot
josiem
Thanks Henk Stolk
Caroline Gorka
Wonderful image, with great tones
Hope it all goes well for him :)
josiem replied
Thank you so much!
AJRae
this is a great picture – captures a really great moment
josiem replied
Thankyou AJRaae :)
The InnerNorth...
great portrait
Christian Hartung
great shot, the lighting is superb, well done
Steve Chapple
Wow…this is stunning. Love the angle the lighting and the tones in B&W!
josiem replied
Thanks for your compliments!
Julie Thomas
fantastic portrait… the lighting and tones are stunning!
MickThow
Top work,
botticcelli
indeed ..top photo!
Franka Zaumseil
great capture, and I hope he ll be alright!
Aussiebluey
Lovely shot and the monotone works well. I hope he does alright.
Tim
Squealia
Great capture, I hope your brother, has a sucessful op and recovers speedily and well.
Linda Morrison
This is a fabulous pic..the composition is fantastic as is the lighting.The very fact that your brother is always so happy will ensure he gets through his operation successfully.The world needs happy people.Fact.;-]]]]]
NAPaul
excellent!!
NAPaul
best wishes
Megan Dacy
Aww, he’s amazing. Very nice picture. How did the surgery go?
Rosalie Scanlon
Wonderful image, and I sure hope he got through the surgery ok.
Ben Herman
awesome angle
Elaine Harriott
Fantastic image, he does look so happy and ‘free’, you’ve done a wonderful capture and process with this shot. I hope all went well with his surgery and he recovers quickly. Your brother and family are in my thoughts xx
Elizabeth Duncan
This is such a wonderful photo! It really pulls at the heart strings.
Naomi Frost
This is a fabulous portrait. I hope everything went well with his surgery.
keoneandkenya
This is fantastic – Wow !
UniSoul
wow, you have so many comments for this photo, kinda feels silly writing more, each comment counts though, i cant think of much to say that already hast been written, other than i like this photo, the subject matter and everything else about it, thanks for the great image, i hope to see more in the future :)
josiem replied
thanks for still commenting :)
Claire Armistead
Great image and story. It is indeed full of life and vitality and one he will treasure when he’s older. I send you and your family my best wishes x
josiem replied
thankyou for your kind words Claire
Chrystal Ferreira
This is an awesome shot!!
Anthony Hedger
Great work Josiem a fantastic shot. How is your little bro doing now?
Paul Hamilton ...
amazing work – well done – a talent
Jerame *
awesome. awesome!
lex7
Love the angle, your contrast between the black and white is fantastic… really exceptional piece.
photoloi
Great image!
gary1957
every picture tells a story and what a story hope he is ok,great mono tones.and terrific lighting.
David Harris
Great image! I wish your brother all the best luck!
AthenaBlanco
This is a beautiful portrait Josie! Hope your brother is well!
aglaia b
so beautiful!
love the composition and viewpoint! ;-)
josiem replied
Thanks for looking :D
Dayonda
Wonderful, and yes, it should be printed, matted, framed, and hung up.
It’s a very tender shot.
screamqueen
great shot!
Vanessa Pike-R...
wonderful emotive portrait
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josiem replied
Thanks :)
Charles McKean
Fab
josiem replied
Thanks Charles!
Mechellerene
wonderful…
josiem replied
Thankyou Mechellerene :D
DarkStars
Gorgeous, wonderful capture :)
josiem replied
Thanks again!
David Geoffrey...
This one took my eye !
josiem replied
Im glad :)
Joanne Bradley
Exceptional portrait! I wish you, your brother and all your family the best!
josiem replied
Thankyou :)
Terry Breedlove
Beautiful !
josiem replied
Thanks Terry!
DiEtte Henderson
What a wonderful portrait. I pray that your brother will heal fast and surgery will go well. Beautiful image.
Pinkpapayabec
This image makes me incredibly happy…
I pray that all goes well for him and your family!
Laurie Search
Oh wow, I hope he came through the surgery okay!!!! What a beautiful photo.
josiem replied
Thankyou so much :)
Koofer44
This image definately stands alone but the story just magnifies it’s beauty. I hope he gets better!
josiem replied
Thankyou so much :)
OldBirch
A beautiful picture!
Very best wishes.
josiem replied
Thankyou :)
DesignsByDeb
Good luck in the challenge. Great picture!
josiem replied
Thankyou :D
Cathi Norman
Stunning capture! Best wishes for your brother!
josiem replied
Thankyou Cathi!
MargaretC
This is such a beautiful and uplifting photo
josiem replied
Thankyou so much :)
gompo
simply great!
josiem replied
Thanks gompo
CharlotteEve
beautiful x
josiem replied
Thanks :)
susi lawson
soo touching! what a light you both are!
SeanOlio
A very beautiful and touching portrait. I hope your brother is doing well!
josiem replied
Thankyou :)
Tanya Kenworth... 25 days ago
Beautiful and inspirational.
My best wishes to your brother and your family. :)
josiem replied 25 days ago
Thank you Tanya :)
Bluenorther 20 days ago
You placed Th in The *On The Edge ll Challenge
Bluenorther 20 days ago
You placed ^ 6th in the On The Edge ll Challenge
josiem replied 20 days ago
yay :D