My Dad, The Photographer - Dedicated to My Dad by RodS
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I took this photo a couple years ago, during a little photo outing with my dad – the man that introduced me to photography so many, many years ago. Those years have passed so quickly….. I hope we get the chance to do another outing.
He is a very sick man tonight. Last night, we had to take him to the hospital by ambulance. He was extremely weak and incoherent. The ER doctor said that – from the X-rays – he had the beginning of pneumonia. At 91, and fighting lung cancer, not a good thing. I saw him tonight, and he’s doing better, but doesn’t have much of an appetite and is still pretty weak. I’m sure he’s going to be there for a while.
I may be away from Rendo most of the time for a while, so if I missed commenting, I’ll catch up when I can. I’ll drop by when I can, and hope to be back on a regular basis soon.
Thank you all for your comments, ratings, faves and support. I appreciate it deeply.
Comments (26)
alessimarco
I will remember your dad in my prayers! I miss my own a lot in the five years since he passed. This is a great remembrance of good times shared! Thank you for posting it!
pixeluna
So sorry to hear about this, Rod. We will surely miss you in the gallery but family is more important. My prayers are with you and your family, Rod. Take care and God bless~~
tennesseecowgirl
Be happy you can be with him at this time.. My dad passed away a year ago, and a month before that I flew out and spent a weekend with him and got to be there for his birthday, and those memories are some of my best and dearest memories of him I could ever imagine.. Sadly I knew in my heart when I left him that it would be the last time I saw him. My thoughts will be with you at this time, and I wish you and your family the best during this very difficult time. It is so hard to type this without tears coming... Great to see him here in the photo enjoying his love of photography.
Raddar
Man that really tugs at my heart strings, I lost my dad to cancer 2 years ago. It's times like this one in your picture, and similar ones I shared with my dad that you have to hold onto. My thoughts are with you guys, I hope you dad makes a speedy recovery and you get many more photo outings with him.
MagikUnicorn
Thats Wonderful
mgtcs
A wonderful dedication my dear friend, amazing photo, My prayers will be with you.
Timbo1138
Blessed Be
eekdog
so sorry about your father rod, but happy he is doing better. 91 is up there, this great man has been around awhile. bet he has so many interesting stories. love your shot..
Faemike55
Your dad and you and the rest of your family are in my prayers. Fantastic photo of him!
Chipka
What a fantastic and touching photograph! The information you provided gives quite a lot of insight into the man behind the camera. Hopefully things improve and both you and your dad are in my thoughts.
bmac62
Rod...you have my whole support my friend. My dad did the exact same thing for me. He actively engaged in photography from age 15 in 1923 until he was 99 the year he passed away in 2007. Yes, I hope you both get another opportunity to click the shutters together again:)
MrsLubner
He looks like a great man...one who believes in the future. After all, he invested a lot of time in you, teaching you and guiding you through the years. Great shot and I wish your father well.
auntietk
Take good care ... and my best to you both.
renecyberdoc
i agree dont you worry for comments now take care of your dad.thumbs up.
bazza
Super capture of your Dad Rod, It is important that you spend time with him at the moment, I think we all here understand your family comes first. take care of your dad and well will catch you soon..
Rainastorm
My dear Rod....you know how I feel about your dad...These situations are tough...age catches up on us all to soon and were left thinking where did the time go....I truly hope your dad pulls through my friend. He seems to have lived a wonderful long life that is for sure...wow 91 years old...amazing feat if you ask me!:-) Hugs for you and your family.
MineFujiko
My dear Rod, can not speak well in English. so write in Japanese. Rodさん 私はあなたのお父様のことをわたしの神様に祈ります。 病気であることと、寿命は違うと思います。 あなたのお父様が病気とながく、うまく戦えられますように 心からお祈りいたします。 がんばって Rodさんのお父様、そしてRodさん
brewgirlca
Hi Rod, now I know why my work moved you. I hope things work out for you and the old guy. Take care and remember you have to look after yourself or you will not be of much use to anyone.
mrestey
So nice that you have nice pictures like this of your dad. I wish I did. I have few pictures of him at all. He has been gone for quite a while now. He was only 57 when he died. I too hope your dad has a fully recovery from both illnesses and you both have many more such times together. You are in our thoughts my friend.
adrie
This is a very beautiful photo of your dad my friend, my prayers are with your father and you and yours my friend.......hugs Adrie.
Miska7
Very nice shot. Best wishes for your father!
Erestorfan
Well, wishing and sending your dad great positive thoughts that he recover quickly...it is very hard when our parents get older... I am so happy though that he was able to pass on his love for photography to you...that is something to cherish!!! Shall be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers....
schonee
I hope your dad is feeling better and stronger soon. I will keep him in my prayers bless his heart. This is a wonderful capture Hugs schonee
NefariousDrO
That's a great photo, it says so much about him. You can always spot the dedicated photographer: they're the ones perched in the most bizarre places just to get that desired angle. I hope he's doing better, and that you're able to have the fun you desire this weekend!
beachzz
It was my dad who introduced me to photography as well. He gave me my first Brownie camera, as well as my first SLR--the old Pentax K1000. This foto brings back a lot of memories, and I'm sure it's done the same for you. I hope he's better now.
danapommet
A great dedication and zoom for your Dad - we hope and pray that he recovers quickly!