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Title: A last farewell
Series: Autumn Leaves ~ A last hurrah
Location: Wildcat Canyon Rd., Berkeley, California
Date: December 29, 2005
Image: 23323M1b2s
Camera: Sony DSC-V1, Full Frame
Commentary: The weeks during December 16, 2005 thru January 13, 2006, are very personal as they reflect a brief moment in my life in which I was close to death and the photographs that were taken in that period reflect an end to life.
I was not aware of my own situation, my own upcoming death as I photographed the closing cycle of nature, including the remains of dead animals.
Going back over these and other photographs, I have realized I only postponed my winter, as my open-heart surgery has brought me a few more decades that I shall not waste.
Other work can be seen at Timeless Photo .
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work and commenting. Vielen danke das sie die Zeit genommen haben meine Arbeit zu betrachten und darauf zu Kommentieren. Egmont
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Comments (25)
Margana
I would think this was powerful, even without the narrative. Your art speaks volumes, Egmont. Everything is there, for those who care to see...Brilliant and expressive imagery, my friend.-M :^)
sharky_
You are the tree and not the leaf that falls. You will blossom every year as it is not your time yet. Glad you are with us and wishing you the best of health. Aloha
Hendesse
What an impressive image, it says so much without words. Hervorragende Arbeit, Egmont!!!
kimariehere
wow your words touched me as did the timing and meaning of this i am glad you are ok now and growing stronger... big hugs and a beautiful image!
da_franze
i love this bw image, its so simple but also significant
nikolais
seems we had the very same on our minds.... what is life? a chain of memories?
Valerie-Ducom
Excellent ! :)
elmurray
I am so glad you are now in good health and may you remain so for a long time to come! I love this b&w image, it really brings out the textures in the leaves. Super work, Egmont! Eileen xx
Arbelain
What an aesthetic and depth sense of observation! Whats bellow the center leave? Magnific, Sir Egmont!
Littlejock
Perfect light and tones. Big work
Ionel
Nothing will be lost! There is only a never ending story of the transformation! Try not to see everything only in black and white! Just kidding! :)
rainbows
Good day to you Egmont, It is strange how the subconscious seem to influence the physical body. You were making works of the end of life before a clinical diagnosis of your condition was confirmed. I am so glad that the Winter of life is postoned for you, that you are with us still making and sharing beautiful works such as this. This work is superb, I want to reach in and crumble a leaf in my hand, let it fall back to earth to give life to other thriving plants. Hugs. Diane.
carlx
Excellent and impressive composition!!! Beautiful B&W mood and presentation!!!
mark.spooner
Excellent love the textures and the composition!
unstrung65
...very nicely seen and presented .
zoren
brilliant! nice soft light....
TwoPynts
Excellent thoughts to go with this enchanting photo taken during that scary period in you life. Technically spot on, ever element in this image could not have been more effective had you carefully arranged it yourself. I'm glad you are still with us.
gunsan
This shows how much your inner being knows your body's condition. The photo tells so much.A turninng point in your life, and I am so happy you are with us again. I often think about you my friend.
JillianElf
How often nature mirrors that which goes on inside us, and how often a small core of our being tunes in, even though we are seemingly unaware. We are blessed with your photography, your thoughts and your presence. Thank you for sharing your turn in the road. I am glad you are here :)
Ptitchouette
I am greatly moved by the comment and by the photography. Great that you share it with us.
LordLotte
grossartig, diese blter werden einem plastisch vors auge gefrt! wunderbar prentiert!!! lg. lordlotte p.s. du wolltest ja das in deutsch schreibe (lach)!
huenersh
wonderful work!
NekhbetSun
Outstanding work as usual dear Egmont S ~ Hugs ~
BibbyBear
Firstly, my apologies for the delay in commenting on your recent uploads.... secondly, I am so glad to know that we still have many more years of your wonderful photography to look foward to as this is photographic poetry. An amazing composition, so simplistic in its artistry yet full of wonderment. Fantastic B&W! xx
babuci
Even in pain and scare you did excelent on this fallen leaf. I like a tone, not blowned out as many others would do this capture.