Liners' Photoblog
My special place......
Posted by Linerberry (Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand) on 7 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
....is with my family:-)
I know this is not a photographic masterpiece. It was taken in Feb 2006 with my first ever camera Olympus 4.1 mp point and shoot!
I went home to the Uk to see my family (I live in NZ). We spent a week in the Lake District....Mum, Brother, Sis in Law, and my 3 lovely nephews! It was Mums birthday and I had gone home to celebrate with my family. It was also 3 years since our lovely Dad/Husband/Father in law/Grandad had passed, so a fitting time to meet and be together. We went on lots of walks, spent time laughing, ate good food, laughed some more,had silly disagreements (cos thats what families do), laughed some more, walked some more and thats how the week went. It was just a lovely time "with my family".....thats my Special Place:-)
Thank you so much to my lovely friend kyles
for this great idea of sharing a "special Place"
For more special places go to kylie
Don't forget****** "Silly Tuesday" ******where you can post anything that is silly, funny, daft or just makes you laugh!!!
Its a family affair.....
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Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Ohhh Liners, this brought a tear to my eye, I feel the love and warmth in this image and such a wonderful capture, a memory, a time, people loved and cherrished. You are a beautiful friend and I thank you for your lovely words above, and also for participating in the challenge today and sharing with us your special place. One more sleep! :o) Take care goregous!
7 Nov 2008 5:16am
@Kylie Greenan: Thank you Kyles...lovely words:-) It was a perfect time for me for this challenge so thank you:-)
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Great photo Liners and I like the B&W Family is always a special place isn't it
7 Nov 2008 5:19am
@jamesy: Thanks jamesy:-) Family is special...hope you have a good weekend!
@rem_la: Merci:-)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
A moment in time Liners - that's special.
7 Nov 2008 5:31am
@Observing: Hay thanks Mike:-) I think so too:-)
@Zing: Thank you:-)
kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com from Australia
Hi Liners - Good special place - I love the Lake District. We used to go there in our VW camper - on once e even got back under the VeeDubs own steam.
7 Nov 2008 6:41am
@kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com: Hay k, yes the Lakes is a very special place in its own right...lots of memories:-) Thanks:-)
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
and a truly special place that is: in your heart of hearts!!! beautifully done and superbly sentimental!!! this picture is so intriguing -- wonderful tones and mystery!! just faaabulous, bravo!!
7 Nov 2008 7:30am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you dj:-) Its funny to think now that i had only such a tiny camera. Even though its not perfect I kinda like the effect, so thank you:-)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Ana:-)
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Lovely words, Liners. And a very special photograph to go with them
7 Nov 2008 7:53am
@dobbino: You are very kind...thank yu:-)
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Very beautiful message that makes this place very SPECIAL ;)
I love lake district too
7 Nov 2008 8:37am
@KIJI: Thank you so much:-)
@djedfre: Thank you! I can't quite believe i was happy with what I took with this camera...but I think I was happy I had found an artistic hobby I loved! thnks for you comment:-)
zOOm from Paris, France
This place seems to mean a lot to you and we can feel it trhough the picture, the way you look at them and the way they look at you...
7 Nov 2008 8:52am
@zOOm: That is a most beautiful comment and it says everything I wanted to say for todays 'special place' challenge. Thank you so much Florence....I am very touched:-)
Il s'agit d'un commentaire plus belle et elle dit tout ce que je voulais dire pour aujourd'hui "place spéciale" défi. Merci beaucoup Florence .... Je suis très touché :-)
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
So we can see that your favourite place is your people, or your heart :)
Very well explained. The photo is not your best one BUT... those open arms have all the strenght of the image.
7 Nov 2008 8:53am
@Paco Díaz: Thank you so much...I agree, not my best photo but its the meaning that counts and you have really felt that! Thank you:-)
Muchas gracias ... Estoy de acuerdo, no es mi mejor foto, pero el sentido de su cuenta y que usted tiene realmente sentía eso! Gracias :
@Giovanni: Thank you so much:-)
kylie from Shanghai, China
I love how everyone seems to be moving towards you with open arms and great big smiles. This is truly a special moment for you all. No wonder you have such fond memories of being in this place at this time. A really wonderful, image Liners that really tugs at my heartstrings.
7 Nov 2008 9:33am
@kylie: Thank you Kylie:-) A really lovely comment which is much appreciated:-)
lisa v from Gawler, Australia
What a great looking place , really great scenery with that mountain backdrop. It's a delightful family photo Linerberry.
7 Nov 2008 9:59am
@lisa v: Thank you so much:-)
YouKnowWho from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Its a special place for me too. Full of happy times. Thanks for sharing! Love xxxx
7 Nov 2008 10:11am
@YouKnowWho: Thank you for being there my lovely Sis in Law:-) My love is always with you:-)
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
I understand you very well. Any place would be fine when you are happy and enjoying life with your family.
7 Nov 2008 1:30pm
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Normally I would have wondered who they where walking in such a great setting, your words have explained it all, when all is said and done families bind us.
7 Nov 2008 1:45pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
This is the brother we've met before ? the one with the outstanding dress sense...No wonder you laughed so much. ;>))
7 Nov 2008 3:02pm
Steve from United States
Nice photo. I like those neat stone buildings and what looks to be a stone fence.
7 Nov 2008 3:56pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wow what a lovely place and how sweet of you to share your family with us, beautiful photo Berry ;)
7 Nov 2008 4:28pm
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
I hear ya sister and what a happy looking family...
7 Nov 2008 8:31pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Family, what can be better ........ this is a lovely addition to Kylie's challenge!
7 Nov 2008 8:51pm
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
It's a nice place and I notice a hint of melancholy. Thank you for sharing this!
7 Nov 2008 10:52pm
One from Açores, Portugal
This is a very beautiful picture, and certainly is a beautiful memory for you.
8 Nov 2008 12:09am
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
cool shot nice in bw.
Also composition is very well.
8 Nov 2008 12:44am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
such wonderful words, Family time sure cannot be beat, thanks for sharing :)
8 Nov 2008 1:07am
Nan from Quezon City, Philippines
Sometimes, I photo doesn't need to be a masterpiece. It's the memory that goes with it, and our imperfect grasp of that moment. Lovely one. Here's my part for the challenge. :)
8 Nov 2008 3:21am
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
This is a special shot indeed C, love it in B@W. Family is truely special, and more so if you live away from them. How wonderfully blessed to be a member of such a loving family!
8 Nov 2008 8:47am
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Thanks for sharing such a personal shot. I remember going to Australia with my parents 11 years ago to visit my Dad's sister who he hadn't seen for 27 years. We had a really great time and it became even more important to us when he died a few years later.
10 Nov 2008 10:47pm
Olympus C170,D425
1/200 second
F/2.8
ISO 50
7 mm