Kissin' Cousins

tkrosevear

Kissin' Cousins

A day that forever we will cherish
before their childhood does perish

With glowing gossamer wings
to hear as enchanted life sings

As fairies within petals of a rose
another costume change to pose

Swinging on colored flowering vines
upon Gramma’s lap ~ smiles shine

In a sepia garden cousins kiss
moments captured in relative bliss

A gift of remembrance and youth
captured through the lens of truth

Time has changed them greatly since
and distance of miles won’t be convinced

Kissin’ Cousins were captured this day
in Gramma’s heart and on her walls always.

TK Rosevear 9/5/09

While speaking on the phone with my granddaughter tonight, she urged me to get this piece up for the Art and Stories for Children challenge/Tribute to Children, as we reminisced about our photo shoot for my 42nd Birthday. The girls, my granddaughters, Lexi and Lauren, were dressed up as fairies in a toadstool garden, inset to the inside of a rose, then changed into these country dresses & bonnets to swing on a swing and set within this sepia garden. We were photographed together, each seperately and them as a pair for several hours of shooting. We had a wonderful day, and these memories are plastered throughout our cabin walls to remind me of a most beautiful gift.

Didn’t think the Elvis song would be appropriate, so chose Lexi’s favorite singer, Faith Hill singing Fireflies

Kissin' Cousins belongs to the following groups:

"Exceptional Ekphrasis", Art and Stories Made For Children, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Freedom to Shine, Live, Love, Dream: , Masterpieces: Literary Workshop, Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Sisters in Arms (feminine relationship described) and The beauty of poetry
Kissin' Cousins by tkrosevear
  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    Hello gorgeous, what a stunning job you have done, love the color, have missed you terribly my gorgeous sis xxxxxxxxxxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    missed you too sis, thanks it was fun remembering how little they both once were ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    very very sweet my friend, well done, wonderful memory reminder too :)) k

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Kristina, was trying to find something to smile about ;) xoxox ♥

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    That is very beautiful Tammy!!! lovely read as well! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Daisy, they do grow up so fast ;) xoxox ♥

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a fabulous image of such a beautiful memory, truly a golden moment for you all,dawnx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Dawn, a day I will treasure forever ;) xoxox ♥

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Tammy; Beautiful image and treatment !
    steve

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks and hello again my friend, sure missed you ;) xoxox ♥

  • Alison Pearce

    Alison Pearce

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much sis, miss them being this little ;) xoxox ♥

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    beautiful imagery so beautifully done, and gorgeous words. hugsxxx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Hilary ;) xoxox ♥

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    Beautiful work Sister !! Suits wonderful with the poem :)
    GREAT HUGS :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Miss her already, she’s only been gone a week – but such precious memories to hold forever ;) xoxox ♥

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Absolbtely priceless!!! Magnificant capture and words!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sis, love ya ;) xoxox ♥

  • midzing

    midzing

    gorgeous image,,, well done

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Wendy ;) xoxox ♥

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    nicely colourised TK, a wonderful family moment captured :))xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Christopher, the original was sepia wanted it to have a painting look ;) xoxox ♥

  • Marion Chapman

    Marion Chapman

    so beautiful!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Marion ;) xoxox ♥

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    wonderfull memories tammy ..love the photograph, how blessed you must feel ;)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, I feel blessed each day ;) xoxox ♥

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    Bravo brilliant work!Instant fav!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Carol ;) xoxox ♥

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    Seriously beautiful!!! Very much like a dreamy memory indeed!!! wow. xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much sis, sure missed you ;) xoxox ♥

  • loudonphoto

    loudonphoto

    Gorgeous image, Great work TK.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks ever so much Bob ;) xoxox ♥

  • JRGarland

    JRGarland

    Such an awesome pair. I bet they will love this shot for a long time to come.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Unfortunately, they have not seen one another for over 3 years, so this is definitely a treasure ;) love ya xoxox ♥

  • Ken Powers

    Ken Powers

    Nice image. The tonality is great.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so very much Ken ;) xoxox ♥

  • AndyReeve

    AndyReeve

    Great image, positioning, treament – Perfick (as we say in Cornwall.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks ever so much Andy, sure good to be back ;) xoxox ♥

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Beautiful image & shot sis … very ethereal and loving :)xoxoxo

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much Sis, sure wish they didn’t grow up so damn fast ;) xoxox ♥

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Beautifully done, so graceful and enchanting! Lovely sis…Happy Birthday!!!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks Sis, birthday’s not til October – the photo shoot was 6 years ago for a gift ;) xoxox ♥

  • pryere

    pryere

    A delight, wonderful.
    Happy birthday Sis.

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much John, birthday isn’t until October, but I celebrate all year anyway ;) xoxox ♥

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

    Wonderful TK good luch in the challenge

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sis, almost missed it ;) xoxox ♥

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Brilliant Work

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much Rajeev, appreciate it ;) xoxox ♥

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Beautiful…

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much Gail, good to see you ;) xoxox ♥

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost

    Really beautiful

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much TG, they grow up so fast ;) xoxox ♥

  • silverstrummer - David Everitt

    silverstrummer...

    Hi Tammy – What a beautiful capture, love the background too and what beautiful words you have used to desribe your art they so enhance each other – David

  • tkrosevear replied

    Hi David and thanks so much for your loving support ;) xoxox ♥

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    All around marvelous work. Loved the script, love the image. Excellent.

  • tkrosevear replied

    AWWW, thanks so much EM, means alot coming from you ;) xoxox ♥

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    How darling!! Wonderful Tammy!! :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    they were, now they’re just bigger – thanks so much Keith ;) xoxox

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Excellent work Tammy, the image is outstanding and so is the poem.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Rosalie, had a good time playing with this photo ;) xoxox ♥

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Scott ;) xoxox ♥

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    so lovely work

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Antanas ;) xoxox ♥

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    touch my heart sis…beautiful and the words are perfect for it..thinking of you..::))xoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much sis, for everything!!!
    Love ya xoxox ♥

  • NinaMosi Art

    NinaMosi Art

    This is so beautiful sis!!! I hope you are doing well….sending hugs and sunshine to you :)) xoxoxox

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks so much Shelly, yeah I’m doing OK – love ya xoxoxo ♥

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite

    Pictures such as this keep memories from fading away into the forgotten once upon a time. Beautiful photo indeed.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Linda, so appreciate these memories ;) xoxox ♥

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    beautiful image…....Gorgeous

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Kim ;) xoxox ♥

  • Christie Moses

    Christie Moses

    this is just beautiful, the image and the words :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    Thanks Christie, wish they’d stay little forever ;) xoxox ♥

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    What a beautiful piece of art ,very sweet tk xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much sis, love ya ;) xoxox ♥

  • lianne

    lianne

    This is one of the loveliest photos I’ve seen – so warm, nostalgic and beautiful. And your verse is just perfect!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much lianne, so very nice to meet you ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Most beautiful work, how sweet, the colours are warm and soft, beautiful tk :)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Laura, tresured memories of when they were once so little ;) xoxox ♥

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww this is a stunning piece of work sweetheART such lovely tones ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • tkrosevear replied

    thank you so much Val ;) xoxox ♥

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Beautiful image, well done Tammy!

    km.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks ever so much Kevin, so appreciate you ;) xoxox ♥

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Wow ..Tammy this is so special…incredibly beautiful, moving – full of light and love, passion and strength …can’t say enough!!!!!!!!!! XXX JD

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Joyce, they are truly angels – love to you always ;) xoxox ♥

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    such a wonderful photo

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Scott ;) xoxox ♥

  • Spiritinme

    Spiritinme

    I can’t put into words the beauty created with the word so true..another masterpeice! love and hugs from my hospital bed,
    Cynthia

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Cynthia, love and healing thoughts to you always my friend ;) xoxox ♥

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    Truly beautiful-everything is wonderfu-composition out of this world-the softness and feeling of it and your verse=beautiful!!!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Kay, for the love and the smiles ;) xoxox ♥

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    beautiful!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Tara ;) xoxox ♥

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    so sentimental and beautiful xx

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks sis, yes I am a sentimental Gramma ;) xoxox ♥

  • Martin Smart

    Martin Smart

    Very beautiful image Tammy, love the composition and treatment. Well done!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Martin, appreciate it ;) xoxox ♥

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beautiful indeed.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Sonia, good to be back and seeing you ;) xoxox ♥

  • KimTurner

    KimTurner

    Lovely work, I like how their poses are echoed/mirrored. Very sweet =)

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Kim, wish they’d stay little like this ;) xoxox ♥

  • chijude

    chijude

    Tammy … just love this beautiful work That colour works superbly. So olde and ‘other worldy’ !!

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Judy, was such a fun day to spend with my granddaughters ;) xoxox ♥

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    What an adorable image.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so very much Lyn, nice to meet you ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    be still my heart,, this is breath taking,, and so happy you have these memories with your granddaughters,, peace and love and enjoy them forever,,linmarie

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much linmarie, I will certainly treasure every shared moment with both of them ;) xoxox ♥

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers excellent,

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much Scott ;) xoxox ♥

  • GailD

    GailD

    The innocence of children. Well shot & presented.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks Gail, they get big so fast, glad to have this treasure ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • coppertrees

    coppertrees

  • tkrosevear replied

    that made my day – what an honor Vickie, thanks so very much!!!!!!!!!

  • EchoArt

    EchoArt

    A sharing day all will always remember I am sure. Such a joyous picture of your granddaughters. The dresses are lovely and look perfect on them.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much echo, should have seen the fairy costumes…;) ♥

  • rob2

    rob2

    Very cute but still lovely as well.

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks very much my friend ;) ♥

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott

    This is extremely beautiful work! I love it….

  • tkrosevear replied

    thanks so much Kenton, these two are my inspiration ;) xoxox TK ♥

  • DalunE Khoang

    DalunE Khoang 25 days ago

    Simply beautiful.Everything.I am deeply touched.Thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with us.Image is spectacular.

  • tkrosevear replied 24 days ago

    thank you Dalune, they are precious to my heart ;) xoxox ♥

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