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Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: American Fork, Ut
Date: Dec 3, 2007
Aperture: f8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/30
Date Uploaded: Dec 4, 2007
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Comments: 11
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My older brother (by 1 year) was born profoundly mentally retarded. He grew to the mental age of about 2-3. As was the way at that time, he live in the "Training Center" for the Mentally Retarded. We would often go see him on Sundays, since the Center was nearly 40 miles away (no freeways then.)
I had an errand that took me near the "Center", so I decided to go and see if any of the wonderful playground remained. I really didn't. But this amphitheatre, built in the '30s still remains and is used. As kids, we'd play here often, running along the stone shelves and enjoying the rhythmic patterns.
Seeing this area, in the shortening light, sent me back in time nearly 40 years. Perhaps it is just the memories talking, but this shot nearly took my breath away. It will serve as a tie to my roots for a long time.
My brother died at 19 (1973) while living at the "Center". For our family, it was a joyous occasion, as we knew his mind and body were free to be the bright, young man that was hidden inside. |
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12/16/2007 10:51:30 AM |
| I am always amazed at how much these "special kids" can bring in the life of the ppl around them. I can sense you loved your brother very much and your photograph really conveys everything those moments shared with him meant to you. Thanks for sharing! |
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12/10/2007 07:54:14 AM |
| The feel of the image with the wonderful lighting evockes the soem emotions as your story. They complement each other beautifully. |
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12/10/2007 12:12:26 AM |
| What a wonderful picture you have captured and a touching story you shared. The lighting is awesome, the textures perfect, and the composition really leads the eye through the entire picture. Nicely done! |
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12/07/2007 05:24:56 PM |
| What an awesome story. The shot is good, but knowing the story behind it really adds to it. |
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12/07/2007 10:45:09 AM |
| What a wonderful story. It adds another dimention to what already is a beautiful photo. |
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12/06/2007 11:54:17 AM |
| There's so much to like about this photo - the lines and curves, shadows and light, color, the way the eye is led into the darkness, the play of the light and shadow vs the light and dark of the stone. Very well done. |
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12/05/2007 03:42:50 PM |
wot a sad and wonderful story .. so many mixed emotions .. i'm sitting here having read about you, your brother and this place and it nearly brought tears to my eyes .. i'm feeling a bit down so that might be why ..
i'm really liking the lighting, the tones and those beautiful shadows which in my mind sort'v meld well with the tone of your story .. :) |
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12/05/2007 03:32:41 PM |
| This is a beautiful image, & even more so after reading your story. The shadows toward the back make this very dramatic, the tones are really nice too. |
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12/05/2007 10:20:30 AM |
Seeing the photo I was moved by the beautiful lines and light/shadow play.
After reading your story, it is even more stunning because it's now imbued with history and emotion. Thanks for sharing. |
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12/05/2007 06:54:01 AM |
| Awwwwwwww, Rebecca- This is beautiful. I can almost see you jumping and playing there. |
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12/04/2007 11:02:23 PM |
| Interesting shot. The colors in the rocks are beautiful. The circular amphhitheater makes for a great shot! Where is it? You captured it nicely! |
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