Going away...

micmac
thank you Helene

This is a very special image. Beautiful and touching!
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micmac
He past away .Thanks

A powerful image :)

micmac
thanks Belinda

A very moving photo. (I like how you have cropped this image.)

wow!

such a wonderful gentle image

So touching!

covered with grace & dignity a beautiful moving moment, so at peace may they rest

Such a touching photograph, very beautiful.

micmac
So glad so many of you guys liked it,I was a special moment for me .I promessed photos to the family of course
Thanks Loredana , Karly ,Mugsy, Jessica,Justine and the only man of the gang Imagineworld.
you must have a lot of yang in you…smile

Alors je prie pour qu’il repose en paix. Cette photo est émouvante aux larmes.
Un instant de sérénité et de douceur intense se retrouve sur cette photo.

Je découvre tes images, il y a quelques images très fortes comme celle-ci.
A bientôt.
Marie-Ancolie R

A stunning image!!...very touching and moving.

Tender, soft and tender! Wonderful work

Thanks Catalin

A very powerful and honourable image really…

Very Moving, I know how this feels, my dad died just recently…......thanks for sharing
xkc

I had a note from the family today i was sad. I know how it feels too.My heart is with you at this moment By Karen BIG HUG Gisèle

Hi! Nando Thanks a lot

beautiful. emotional. a pleasure to view.

Thank you rose I realy like your stuff too

very powerful an touching image.b&w only makes it more stunning

Thank you Gary,you can see I love black and white

This shot is very emotional and dignified..beautiful

Thanks for the good words basiamc

I’m so glad I found this…..........the sad goodbye. It seems as if the hand is laying peace on the man, bestowing a well-deserved rest.

kev

A very powerful and emotive image that’s well composed.
Excellent work!

Excellent work!

Thanks bidkev Aspire2 and Antoine .Wish me luck i won a participation for finalist in a contest with that one.We never know

A beautiful shot, micmac, very touching.

Very touching indeed

Thanks Mel and Christina

Powerful and emotive image.

Thanks again Smylie

This is so moving. It reminds me of my Dad who had a severe stroke last year. He is still with us, but your study says it all…

Thanks Bruce there’s always a bright side to everything ,my parents were both declared alzeimer i took care of my mother for ten years.I could’nt comunicate with her at all .I hope that your father can communicate with you if it’s not by words at least with the eyes.We think they are not listennig but ….Good luck Bruce….. thanks for sharing…Gigi

beautiful picture….

Thanks Ben

beautiful, and immortalising, I recently lost my mum to cancer, reminds me of kissing her goodbye… typing with cleansing tears : )

Thanks for reminding me to cry for my mom.

Cette image est extremement touchante, un melange de tristesse et serenite…

C’était en effet très émouvant et éprouvant,merçi Douzy

Moving tribute.

Thank you Lisa.

Very moving picture.

Thanks Jing

makes me want to cry…. (for all the right reasons…. )

Thanks Deborah

beautifully taken

THANKS GUS.

A really beautiful image.

Thank you Derid

I missed this when I first looked at your portfolio…touching, soulful & very personal.
I admire your photography.

So tender and so powerful, it conveys the true meaning of love & life, and the idea that there can be great dignity in death. A very emotive image.

Thanks Damien and Marion.

wow. so emotional. so much love. well done

Thanks Shadow.

This really is “in the moment”. The passion in your portraits of patients are timeless and I’m sure they bring a lot of comfort to the relatives. Having worked in a Victorian psychiatric hospital for over 13 years I think back at all the images I captured in my mind and how poweful these would have been as photographs. The relatives must have a great deal of faith in you to allow you to take such personal pictures. I sometimes wonder how many nurses or carers see the patients as people. You obviously do. Great stuff,
geraint

very moving

Thanks Judith.

very nice image

Thanks Jeremy.

very emotional!

Thanks …It was very hard.

Emotion packed photo. Well done.

Thanks Gail

This touches my heart. It is so glad to remember the tenderness between him and his osn.

Thank you very much Elisa.

reminds me of my dad and his last days…sad but beautiful

Thank you Carol,I’m sorry for your dad.

wonderful wonderful image, you have caught his spirit in this shot, beautiful.

This is beautiful. Your words really add to the power of the image. The title makes my heart skip.

You have some great work.

Thank you kim .

touching!

you have captured the moment, its very emotional how beautiful

so humbling

Even before I read your description I had tears running down my cheeks. It moved greatly. A beautiful photo that tells a sad, loving story. What more can one ask, but to take a photo that brings emotion to the viewer.

Thanks Lara and Dawndavis.

What a strong image.

This is a great emotional and careing picture, thank you for shareing. Pat

wow! great shot, seriously great. i love this

A very hard moment…you are passionate but specially, you are com-passionate.. so is this extraordinary photo.Thansk a lot for it..
Rosa

Wow, impressing capture!

sad, emotional, very strong image…

Such a sad, powerful image. It reminds me of when my father died of cancer, he was so distressed in the last few weeks of his life, and when his time was very close I touched his poor, hot, dry forehead and how I wanted to save him…......... he died soon after. I truly don’t know how you held the camera long enough to take the photo, but thank you from all of us who don’t ever want to forget…............

very powerful.

This is a wonderful photo, made even more wonderful by the story. Some people have a difficult time dealing with sickness and death and cannot face being with the family member or friend. He was very lucky to have you for a friend that could stay to the end.

a very touching photo which says soooo much …..thank you for sharing

wow this image is such a wonderful achievement for you and in respects to Mr. Roland welldone!

So touching – it is a blessing to be there when people leave this world and complete the circle. I have been here many times. Thanks for the amazing shot.

A very moving photograph, which encapsulates everyday life and the beauty of our ending. Death is just a transitory aspect, which is necessary for our rebirth. An outstanding photograph…done with dignity and grace!S

The last moments of life are so beautiful and so rarely are we given the opportunity to make a lasting image of them, this is gorgeous! I hope his family appreciates that although this is likely very saddening to look at that it is a wonderful, precious thing. J’aime bien aussi votre ‘State of Chao’...magnifique!

the softness..the touch..the light..the life…the joy. this is so wonderful..i feel this.

I`m speechless. Your explanation cut me up. Did his family mind the photo being taken?

so so so beautiful…powerful image. well done micmac!!!

Thanks …x

MicMac,

Again, your beautifully compassionate heart shines through in this photograph.
The story of Mr. Roland and his family is so very moving and touching.
His son’s hand, touching his face, i see so much love in that gesture.
A quiet celebration of love and family.
Teaching us that crossing over can be a peaceful experience.

Thank you for offering us this inspirational glimpse into your world.

peace and light
JAEDA

This is truly a powerful image…you have captured a priceless moment in time that I’m sure the rest of his family will treasure. Wonderful work!!!

I can’t see to type properly through my tears … deeply touched & moved by your image micmac ♥

such an emotional image. I salut what you do. I looked after my aunt to the end . Its a very giving experience.

beautiful, strong, and touching image

A touching scene and a good photograph. Well done!

This is a powerful, emotive, sensitive portrait. I think it’s wonderful. You’ve given them a very special memory with this picture. It may be painful but I don’t see why we shouldn’t capture this part in a life.

Very tastefully done, I really do admire it. I’m stunned by it.

It is so said, but powerfull moment!

Oh, please! You are killing me!!! It’s sooo sad!

Oh my! Even if only to dicover this ,Gigi,i’m already happy i joined the group

Such a stunning image, full of sentiment and just such an important message. Your images are beautiful and touching!

Photography is a small voice, at best, but sometimes one photograph, or a group of them, can lure our sense of awareness.
W Eugene Smith.

your heart is entwined in the picture too ~ it’s a big and open one ~ thank you for posting xx

What an incredible photo and an incredible moment. Sad, happy, helpless. Superb. x

Stunning and powerful image.

Superb! There is so much emotion in this photo!!!I am all chocked up! My absolute fav!!! Brilliant!!!

Wonderful shot Gigi! Good luck in the Compassion, Courage, Friendship challenge!

This is so beautiful, it’s a wonderful entry for the Compassion challenge. And congrats on being published in Gaia, very well deserved!!

Marvellous, tender, wonderful….just the perfect shot!

very beautifull and touching moment of a life fading away! reminded me of the time I was working in the Terminally Ill Patient’s Unit!
If one has ever has a sense of failure in life, just remember that taking care of the ill and dying is one of the most priviledge place where one can be and learn how to love, and show compassion.Not every body can do it ,it is a very great school and few qualify and get their “Masters” there.Be Blessed!

This is so intense … It pulls at my heart.

This picture and your poem represent so many things: dignity, respect, compassion, caring, peace, resignation and most importantly love. I wish there were more like you to care for those in need. Peace.

You’re an angel, Gigi, and this shows it. Lovely image.

great image, very moving

A powerful shot…

Your touching photo touched my heart. God bless you

Very touching, Gigi… Reminds me of my grandfather who died one and half year ago (he also was a proud man and it killed him when he finally even couldn’t eat himself and needed lot of help; he never wanted to be dependent on someones help) and unfortunately, I was not able to be with him and hold his hand because I live far away and couldn’t get there with my little children… still too emotional, sitting here in tears now… Great you made the photograph, and thanks for sharing my dear friend!

it’s an amazing image..the first time i saw it I had to slow down…think about things y’know? If i shut my eyes I can still see it. It’s so tender and powerful at the same time.

oh my wants to bring tears to my eyes this is awesome and powerful

Amazing work. Amazing Grace.

Wonderful work… a very moving image. It shows so much tenderness and love.
You must have a passion for your job to deal with death. I admire you.

A wonderful gentle image ..

this is a great shot

I’m at a loss for words. Sad yet it made me smile as i shed a tear. I lost my grandfather last year and was able to see him about 2 hours before he died. This picture really touches me! Thanks for such a beautiful photograph!!!
Jeremy

This is so tender and so incredibly sad. You are a wonderful person micmac….I take my hat off to you!

A beautiful capture, a memory in time!!!!

This is truly a beautiful work. Moreso for it being a real moment…

This is such beautiful sad bittersweet story. You move my heart.

Such a powerful image & moving story
Thank you for this & for your sharing.

what a lovely tribute for someone you have had a special bond with…. it comes across so strongly with this beautiful composition…. excellent….

Wow. i connect to this totally. for one reason being my grandma. she had a stroke about 3 years ago and has been stuck in bed ever since. she also cant see or hear much, and relies upon family to look after her. The thing is she looks like mr Roland here did. so it kinda bought a tear to my eye (but not in a bad way) i just connected to it very strongly. so im not going to say anything about lighting or comp etc. cause the emotion saids it all to me. Thank you. :-)))

I am co-hosting a new group called Capturing Emotion. So much of your work,captures so much emotion. I hope you will consider joining! :O)

as a nurse also, i appreciate this to my core ..you have an exquisite heart, mcmac ..

A beautiful and personal image, this really touched me, thank you.

portrait of authentic love; perfection

Brilliant peice of work and a well deserved feature.

Wow, a very emotional pictures that brought tears to my eyes.

Possibly the most sincere photograph i have come across on Redbubble. i admire you for it.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful image and the story behind it.

very touching and emotional….brought tears to my eyes..only u could capture this emotional image….it takes a compassionate heart to capture such emotion…excellent … just excellent

Congratulations Micmac on being featured in the All Out Emotions Group!!

Very touching and beautiful.

this is so beautiful…i typed in the word ‘passion’ and the RB search engine came up with this… this is a touching picture. i love old people, they are so old and frail yet so so wise…this picture shows this. you have captured him perfectly. there’s so much personality in this…

Well done my friend!!! Congratulations on placing in the top ten in the “slice of life” challenge in the All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical group!!!

moving, powerful, and so so beautiful in every way x

Exceptional work! Full of power and character!

in Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge “Oh so Emotional!”

Please do not forget to SUBMIT to the group so that it may be FEATURED!!!

a very powerful image that brings out the humanity in all of us we all will have to walk through those gates one day and this photo shows what we will have left in our last hrs, its only our dignity and the touch of another human being

beautiful. so tender. i had a similar experience with a lady i worked with this year and its humbling to witness the grace some people find in these moments.

i have a picture of me i entered in the nude contest, “you see nothing but yet everything” if you want to take a look, i only have 6votes so far and would hate to be in last place hahaha

I’m very touched by your pic, it speaks a lot…

Congratulations on your feature in Nirvana, I belong to the group but don’t have a chance often to look at other artists’ work. Your writing and image are very powerful. I also looked in your portfolio and saw another photo that I am going to comment on. Since I see from these two works that you not only like to put words to your photos but that you are also a very good writer, you may want to consider the group I am co-host of, it is ImageWriting, it is for those of us who love to do what you seem to enjoy as well, put words to our work. But as for this particular work, it is very powerful indeed. Excellent. – Cora

Gigi, we do not care about the level of your writing skill or command of the English language, we have people from all over the world and all walks of life as part of this group. Just write to the best of your ability, but do not worry about it being perfect English or brilliant writing. The simplest writing can have the most powerful message, and this work of yours is a perfect example for it is very dramatic and emotional and beautiful. Welcome again to our group.

Your hosts,

Anne-Marie & Cora

Your Hosts,

Anne-Marie & Cora

This is exceptional work Gigi and really a wonderful tribute to the man with your lovely commentary on his life as you knew it! Congrats on the ImageWriting feature!

Seems congratulations is in order again….well done Gigi!!!Congratulations on being featured in the Image/Writing group!!!

What a stunning and beautiful human moment, captured to perfection in black and white, or like life is it all shades of grey? Immediate emotional connection with this one, wow…feel lilke crying. Your shots are just breathtakingly brilliant.

I found my way back to this shot and it fills me with so much every time i see it. I thank you inside every time i see it!!

This is such a beautiful and touching image. A true tribute.

Very powerful and touching image!! God love his heart, he looks very peaceful!!

Very moving….....He wasn’t going away…...........He was going home….....................Ed

What a fantastic story in a simple image – gorgeous. Very powerful emotive image.

surpasses the norm. not just because of the subject (which is emotive enough) but in photographic terms too, it’s sublime.

Oh honey, this image moves me to tears. It is a wonderful tribute and a beautiful image. Thank you for the sensitve and lovely commentary. This is a treasure for his beloved family, especially for his son.

i use 2 work in a nursing home. my dad is in one now and i see him almost everyday. it’s nice to have photographers like u who can bring another person to people’s attention though they may never meet. he will be remembered by strangers who have this photo. great bitter/sweet moment u captured. i faved it. when having been employed in a nursing home and then having a parent in one, you appreciate these kinds of things more.

A very powerful and emotional image Gigi. This could not have been easy for you to take.

Oh god, micmac, you brought tears to my eyes. My 70-year-old dad died last year after being ill – all of his family were with him when he died – so, so sad, but an honour to be there with him as well. This image just brings all of this back. Stunning. :-)

tenderly trodden terribly moving unmistakenly human! congrats and thankyou for this capture

This is an image that makes me stop and think, very moving. It must have been hard for you.

A heart-breaker!

Another friend is slowly going away,Fernand from the photo “Sparkle of Youth”.....this work is not always easy…thanks Miron…x

This was featured in the group ALL ABOUT YOUR BEST WORK! Congratulations! It really is great work!

very powerful…

that is so hearbreaking but touching at the same time… just awesome to portray such beauty for an old friend…..very special photo…..

This is wonderful. So moving. Thankyou for sharing this :)

Thanks for sharing this. I have been a hospice volunteer and my wife is a nurse and I think writing about experiences is a wonderful thing and we can all learn from these things.
Ron

From my daughter…Charlotte Jomphe…”Havre St. Pierre. Quebec…Thank you…for the image is of that …that captured of her grandfather, whom she was never able to say goodbye….Thank you a million times over….for now…there is closer….Did you know???...amazement…for your work…you have truly softened her heart…which is priceless….Thank you, thank you, thank you…

This is pure emotion, I cried.

Moving art work & story

Realy I feel too emotion. It’not touch of body but it’s touch of Life.Well done.

beauitiful

So elegant. Perfect for Touching Moments

Very strong and hearthwrenching image. You are courageous.

J’adore ça !

This so very beautiful and speaks to my soul in a very profound way. Thank for sharing this wonderful photo. You did for him what we are all called to do in this life…care for one another.

Beautiful and intimate photo… there is so much tenderness in it…

This image will be featured with the rest of the top ten and two honorable mentions. You are now invited to submit it to the group so that it may be featured!

no words…

This is an incredible moment captured by you forever! Great work, stunning and powerful image.

just beautiful

Fantastic and a very fitting tribute. Well done.

The word humanity comes to mind…reminding me of my own and human potential…

Congrats! You are featured in Bubblers’ Weekly Challenge AGAIN because the HOST loves this piece! Thanks for being so awesome!!!!

This is such a moving photo. It reminds me so much of our beloved grampa who passed away two weeks ago. He, too, was a very proud man and having to completely depend on us for the last six months of his life was such a blow to him. Nevertheless, he remained loving, cheerful and positive till he took his last breath. He passed away peacefully here at home, in his own bedroom, according to his wish. I found him gone shortly after the last time I checked on him. Now we take comfort in knowing that he is with his beloved wife and son now, and that we somehow made him happy and comfortable through the end of his earthly journey. Thank you for sharing such a poignant image.

Gigi – de – saint Hyppolyte … yes i believe ….
:)
_ ps: ...so good to see so many people being touched by this image ….

This is an incredibly moving photo, I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye to my Dad when he passed. I fortunately remember, vividly, the last time I saw him…
This is a great work…
Thank you
:)

gigi you have captured a moment that in words you could never have explained to any of us or anyone else unless they were there. Sometimes we get this nudge deep within us when we are taking photos as in this situation and that nudge has caused many photographers to back away from intimate shots like this. I’m glad you didn’t heed to the nudge, there was just no other way to explain your care and love for this family and this man. I believe you captured a powerful love! well done and my condolences to you and the immediate family.

This is such a beautiful moment you captured, very moving!! Wonderful work!!

WINNER!!
Mood & Ambience group
Every Day is a Gift challenge!

Congratulations I voted for it and so glad it won it is an excellent shot.

So emotional