Mother's Pride

[Noni]

Some context.

This first shot is to show the daughter, who is severely handicapped. She had been wheelchair bound until she started therapy with "Ahead With Horses" which is a foundation that does physical therapy with children on horses.

The second shot, Mother's Pride, is the girl in red's mother. I figured it out when I saw her watching intently, and wiping tears away. It's not the best shot, as I was trying to not intrude, but it says something about this mother, her feelings about her child, and her pride in her little girl's accomplishments.

Enjoy!
Noni

[markubig]

now that's POWERFUL... i think you've successfully accomplished what a photo is supposed to do, and that's capture the moment to tell a story and spark emotion. Thank you for sharing!!!

[Noni]

:blush: Thank you, Mark. I was hoping it translated, but wasn't sure. I'm glad you see what I saw.

The shot was awkward, to say the least, because she was somewhat above and behind me....and I hoped she was so intent on her child's performance that she wouldn't notice me turning around with the camera on my face, taking her photo. She didn't, I got several, and this is the best of the 4.

thanks for looking, and I **really** appreciate the compliment.

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Noni

[skade]

Great story to go with the photo's... Brings a tear to my eye! I Really like that second shot!

[Noni]

I Really like that second shot!
Me too. The first one was posted to show context, not my photography skills...but her profile is really nice.

I know where she and her daughter participate in the therapy, but I don't know their name. I'm thinking of printing out the second shot, and giving a copy to the foundation asking them to pass it on. Anyone have thoughts about that?

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Nonie

[crusher420]

The glint in the mother's eye is just so great! You can just feel the emotion. Thank you for sharing that.

[smittymike19]

really cool story. goosebumply...hey if you know this woman you may want to share the pics with her, im sure she'd appreciate it. nice capture of emotions

[skade]

Im sure she would apprecitate a copy!

[Noni]

hey if you know this woman you may want to share the pics with her, im sure she'd appreciate it. nice capture of emotions
Thanks for the compliment.

I don't know the lady, and she disappeared before I could get her information (I tried to get to her after her daughter's part, but couldn't get her attention.) but I do know the foundation's location. I was thinking of printing up and 8 1/2x11 and bringing it to them, and having them forward it to her. I think she'd appreciate it, as well.

Thanks for looking, and Crusher, you're right - that little glint, the sheen of a tear, makes the shot even more evocative.

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Noni

[djonto]

WOW! I don't mind admitting the second shot brought a little tear to my eye. What a great capture that is!

[mrclark321]

Very touching