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Sparkle
Sparkle
Retroesque


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Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Lensbaby 2.0
Location: Fairfield Boathouse.
Date: Jan 18, 2009
Galleries: Black and White, Lensbaby
Date Uploaded: Jan 18, 2009

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Comments: 10
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 Today is bittersweet.

Sparkle is an image I never thought I'd get to take.

This is one of the most important people in my life - my beautiful friend Kellie.

A friend, a love, an Auntie to my children. A strong, brilliant woman who I adore - a woman who never believed she'd marry.

And this is her wearing her wedding ring - tomorrow she flies out with her wonderful fiance for 6 months holiday - during which time she'll marry in Costa Rica.

The sad part is, I can't be there to witness it. So today she tried on her rings to show me - and I wept.

She deserves this man, this holiday, this life - because she's wonderful, and I'm proud to know her.

And tomorrow morning, seeing her off at the airport will be tough, really tough & bittersweet.

Today was very special. I Love you Kellie.

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 01/25/2009 12:49:24 PM
Ah, what a lovely, touching story! Your heart must be huge, because you share so much of it with so many! She shared this moment with you - she'll share more when she returns. :-)
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 01/23/2009 03:23:58 PM
Great story behind the image Lisa but sorry you can't be there on her special day.
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 01/20/2009 10:31:20 PM
A wonderful time for your friend. And a great friend she has in you. All the best to the both of you.

Now, about the 6 month holiday, is that unusual?

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 01/19/2009 06:51:46 PM
I really like the lines of her dressing pulling me into her her hand and rings. Beautiful tribute to friends that stand the test of time. And as long as the distance is never far in your hearts, you'll always be there with her.
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 01/19/2009 03:17:12 PM
I like the nonchalance of this - she's not posing her arm out for your shot, it's just there. Beautiful range of tones to this b&w, and a touching story.
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 01/18/2009 08:47:09 PM
Yay for Kellie! How lucky she is to have a friend like you.
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 01/18/2009 01:09:03 PM
Kellie is a very fortunate woman, not only because she is headed off on a long holiday that will include a happy union, but becaue she has a wonderful friend like you! Lovely image and story.
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 01/18/2009 11:04:45 AM
A bittersweet( way more sweet than bitter) story and I'm happy for you and your friend. You'll be there in spirit and she'll be back in no time! I'm a bit jealous about that 6 month holiday though, man that's a long time;-)
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 01/18/2009 10:55:38 AM
In the thumb, it looked like a vertical feather with hands. LOL

Many thoughts of love and best wishes to her!
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 01/18/2009 06:52:21 AM
Well, show her this. And show her what you wrote. And then you will be there, in every way that matters to both of you.
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