Requiem
In fond memory of a beautiful soul
Dedicated with love to Vic Cross.
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Canon 50D
Canon macro 100mm lens
F/3.5, 1/250 sec, ISO 250, 100m
Post edited ACDSee Pro3, CS3
My dear friend of many years silverstrummer has written some beautiful prose in collaboration for this image:
Oh dear Spring of life,
Show us how to grow,
From the buds of spring
To the flowers of June
Nurture us as a Single Rose
So pure and so perfect
Make us strong and steadfast
Give us the aroma of our essence
Our mystical force
Make us bloom in the summer
Our fragrance drifting in the wind
We need your Elementals
To make us grow strong
Just like life itself, we sow our seed,
We grow to be nurtured and moulded
To stand alone and to be counted
Our worldly experience’s help
Each other in it’s own way.
Then our time is taken
To Reflect how one lives life
Our time is now to go forth
Meet our makers with a smile
For you see before you
Our seeds have already been planted
Life now Gone
But New Life is Beginning growing ever Strong
Requiem aeternam eis, Domine
(Grant Them Eternal Rest, O’Lord)


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Torfinn Johann...
Lovely work Tainia!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you kindly Torfinn, I love that you see the beauty as I do
Lee-Anne Raffe...
beautiful PP and Texture work!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks Lee-Anne this was special to do
John Peel
exceptional work, Tai
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you kindly John .. different style for me, I appreciate your lovely comments :D
carlosramos
A wonderful shot!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Carlos!!
Kim Calvert
This is beautiful work!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Many thanks Kim, I appreciate your support
Susannah Kotyk
Just beautiful
Tainia Finlay replied
Your so kind Susannah, thank you!
sfoxphotography
kind regards
xsx
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Shirley, I wanted to do something for a sprecial friend xx
George Lenz
beautiful scene.. nicely done…
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello George, havent seen you for ages, hope you and yours are well. Thank you for your kind comments.
midzing
gorgeous image Tainia, well done
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Wendy, I appreciate your support!
kathy s gillen...
outstanding and beautiful work
Tainia Finlay replied
What wonderful comments Kathy! Thank you very much
valzart
A beautiful creation sweetheART roses are such a joy ;} happy hippy hugglez
Tainia Finlay replied
Lovely to see you Val, thanks for popping in & adding such lovely words :D
Linda Ridpath
beautiful study tai, so beautiful and full of feeling…. xxx
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks heaps Linda .. if I were a poet I would talk of the seasons, of loss, of spring things renewing (as it is here) but I’m naff at things like that!! xx
Brandie1
A beautiful dedication Tania.
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello Brandie, thank you for your kind appreciated comments and the fave too
Jeff Burns
Absolutely gorgeous
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you SO much Jeff!
Steve Woodman
This is gorgeous!
Tainia Finlay replied
Many thanks Steve!
Sue Buckingham
So much love and feeling in this Tai… a wonderful tribute :)) xx
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks dear Sue, I don’t ‘do’ flowers very often leaving them for true flower artists like you! This was different & special venture for me. So happy you like it, thank you xx
Di Jenkins
so beautiful in every way – gorgeous Tai!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thanks HEAPS Di, much appreciated!!
Shaun Whiteman
Lovely pov and colours…I like the shadow created by the right hand bud!!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you for your visit and lovely comments Shaun, both appreciated!!
NordicBlackbird
Oh, that is absolutely beautiful, Tai!!! :)))))))))
so delicate and moving :))
xoxoxoxo
Tainia Finlay replied
Hello Nat, thank you so much, very much appreciated. Great to see you xx
cherylc1
Gorgeous~ wonderful tones and textures!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much Cheryl
Antanas
perfect
Tainia Finlay replied
Lovely comments dear Antanas, thank you
Marjorie Wallace
How beautiful and touching this is. Well done!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you ever so much marjorie
Cindirelli
Love the softness of this and the colors as well. Beautiful memorial. ~:)
Tainia Finlay replied
Many thanks Cindirelli, very much appreciated both your comments & support
Béla Török
Wonderful image, dear Tai!
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you very much dear Bela, truly appreciated
MayJ
Gorgeous tones and lovely use of texture!
Tainia Finlay replied
So pleased you like it, thank you!
Rosalie Dale IPA
I did see this when you put it up but failed to get back and comment, sorry Tai! This is absolutely stunning – dad would be over the moon (I’m sure he is!!) The tones are so understated, and that shadow behind the right one adds a mystical feel. Very moving. xxx
Tainia Finlay replied
Thank you so much for adding your lovely comments Rosalie, very much appreciated xx
Rosalie Dale IPA
And I also failed to comment on the collaborative prose – what a tribute. I am lost for words!
Tainia Finlay replied
You have been very busy understandably! It is beautiful isn’t it the prose, really very kind of David to add such words from his heart. He’s a lovely man :D
dinghysailor1
so poignant and beautiful! very touching and wonderful work
:))
Tainia Finlay replied
Hi Maggie, thank you so much, so pleased you like it :D
EarthGipsy
Gorgeous!
Tainia Finlay replied 13 days ago
Thanks so much Sonia, sorry for the late response!
Brenda Dow 12 days ago
Delightfully stunning….!!!!
Brenda
Tainia Finlay replied 10 days ago
Thank you Jazzy for taking time which is much appreciated as are your lovely comments
cosimopiro 12 days ago
Such a beautiful image.
Tainia Finlay replied 10 days ago
Thank you so much Cos x
JennyDean 10 days ago
well done Tai!
Tainia Finlay replied 10 days ago
Thanks heaps Jenny, Davids words gave this life :)
JUSTART 7 days ago
lovely
Jason Connolly 7 days ago
Great shot and work here, well done.