JPG: Photos: "What Will Life Bring?" by JOE FAILK

What Will Life Bring?

Hot! In Anticipation

by JOE FAILK

Uploaded 11 Apr 2009 — 92 favorites

A photo of my daughter Susan right after the marriage ceremony. I shot so many pictures I think the photographer was getting a little upset. :) I selected this photo because every relationship is what you make of it. The sun on her white dress for all that can go right in a relationship and the shadows for all that can go wrong. It is for both to chose. For better or worse.

What will life bring?

Anticipation!!

In the story Why won't my Camera believe me?.

102 responses

Donald Garrett gave props (11 Apr 2009):
I love it, Joe! Splendid image!!
solomon aseoche gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Excellent work!
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Fantastic all the way around!
david ong gave props (11 Apr 2009):
agree with you, well done Joe
Ron LaFond gave props (11 Apr 2009):
It is a great image, Joe. And I'd be willing to bet that your photos were far better than anything you had to pay for. R
Teresa gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Joe, this is so beautiful, and I love what you wrote.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Joe this is very beautiful and you are so right, only they can choose what to make of their lives together. Marriage has to be worked at by both parties on a continuing basis, when it works it is a joy, I so hope that your daughter's marriage lasts forever.
Michael Ball gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Excellent work Joe!! Words and photograph, Outstanding!!!
francesco scipioni gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Brilliant!!!
Bece gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Beautiful photo.
Abby Shaffer gave props (11 Apr 2009):
very pretty
Regenia Brabham gave props (11 Apr 2009):
This is fantastic!! I shot my daughters wedding because I was afraid to let someone else do it. LOL.
Jose Antonio González gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Woderful shot and a better story!
Paul Lindo gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Great moment!
A F gave props (11 Apr 2009):
nice colors...
Konrad Ragnarsson gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Yes what will live give,excellent work and picture+++++
Lynn H gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Beautiful work, Joe!!!!
Laurie Brown gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Wow, Joe. This is beatiful. I'm supposed to do some pictures for my niece and a friend soon. I hope I can do at least half as well as you've done for your daughter. Very inspiring.
Maurie A gave props (11 Apr 2009):
This is so beautiful Joe..... a real treasure. And so perfect for the theme!!!
Alexis Gerard gave props (11 Apr 2009):
A superb image Joe. The personal touch makes it even more powerful.
Connie Campbell gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Beautiful portrait with great reflections
Victoria Zamorano gave props (11 Apr 2009):
WOW, your outlook and shot are perfect for the category: anticipation. this picture is just amazing!
Antje Woolum said (11 Apr 2009):
What will life bring? Some times joy and some times sorrow, but nevertheless it is beautiful!
Wonderful picture and caption...I hope your daughter will have mostly joy...beautiful shot!
Angie D gave props (11 Apr 2009):
great work... I love the lighting
Ann Reece gave props (11 Apr 2009):
Very pretty bride in her dress and what you wrote is great. I wish for her a long and happy marriage.
Lynda Jeffers said (12 Apr 2009):
Love this!
Takeshi Akimoto said (12 Apr 2009):
So wonderful!!
Rob Roy gave props (12 Apr 2009):
GREAT photo, Joe...and a most solid entry!! Words well said!!
dp * said (12 Apr 2009):
I like how the light plays across her gown. Nice one and congratulations. dp
Stefi Failk gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Splendid image!!
stuart s gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Absolutely great shot and words.
Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Wonderful shot and sentiment! Well done, Joe! You will always be her Dad.
Russ Baxter gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Beautiful! The color composition is incredible!
Steven Maguire gave props (12 Apr 2009):
An astounding piece of work!!!
Alejandro González gave props (12 Apr 2009):
joe ! this is a beatiful shot!!!!! the best for her!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Litz Go gave props (12 Apr 2009):
great choice of theme entry! Love this photo and the title and caption truly reflects what anticipation meant. Outstanding, Joe!
Tori Lindo gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Good quote, Theme is perfect and pretty photo!
Antonio Romero gave props (12 Apr 2009):
Beautiful picture, congratulations to you and your daughter
Ron Schwartz gave props (12 Apr 2009):
A beautiful capture, and the sentiments written are poetic. Congratulations!
Benny R@mirez gave props (12 Apr 2009):
interesting shot!!
Matt Granz gave props (12 Apr 2009):
So Poetic...
Chessaddict * gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Love the concept of this photo for this theme!
elfriede fulda gave props (13 Apr 2009):
OH how beautiful,,what a great entry...
Norman Caldwell gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Nice work on this...great entry
Christopher Long gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Wonderful capture!
Angela Lance gave props (13 Apr 2009):
WOW! What a gorgeous shot!!!!!!!
Loree McComb gave props (13 Apr 2009):
It's a lovely shot - I do wish Susan & her husband all the best life has to offer
Lesley S gave props (13 Apr 2009):
So beautiful, Joe. I wish them both all the best things that life can bring.
Klaus Girk (Deleted) gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Excellent shot Joe, I did that a couple of times at weddings I went to and yes the photographers get antsy because your shots might be better than the ones they took.
Gloria Childers gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Best wishes to the couple. really nice shot. :-) U did good.
Ceileigh Mangalam said (13 Apr 2009):
lovely photo. The folds in the veil are the best part. Beautiful light and dark in this.
Michael Lynch gave props (13 Apr 2009):
Awesome presentation !
Judy Wanamaker gave props (13 Apr 2009):
What a wonderful shot with a wonderful explanation. Beautiful and eloquent. Very touching...."for better or for worse." An excellent entry.
Laura Hartley said (14 Apr 2009):
This is among the most beautiful bride shots I have ever viewed, and seeing this is your daughter makes it especially meaningful. SO glad you took shots, regardless of a hired photog there! The color and light are wonderful.
I still do B&W, darkroom, etc, but agree that ease of use and less money spent in the pursuit make difgitasl THE WAY TO GO, especially with color! Now, we have to wrk harder for quality images, though, due to the ease of digital. Your work succeeds here, throughout. Excellent work.
Jüri Vissak gave props (14 Apr 2009):
Very creative!
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (14 Apr 2009):
Brilliant image, story and entry.
Matt. (Deleted) gave props (14 Apr 2009):
Great Capture!!!.... I shot so many pictures I think the photographer was getting a little upset...That is Hilarious Joe!!!
daniele castellucchio gave props (14 Apr 2009):
fantastic shot!!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (14 Apr 2009):
Very beautiful portrait of your daughter Joe, and congratulations to the bride and the groom!
Lanis Rossi gave props (14 Apr 2009):
A really nice job!
Jake Booher gave props (15 Apr 2009):
beauty.
Sherry gave props (16 Apr 2009):
Sweet story! And perfect entry for the theme
Billy Houckham said (16 Apr 2009):
Nice picture Joe,Congratulations to your daughter.
Joy B gave props (16 Apr 2009):
One thing for certain - it will bring better and it will bring worse! Great portrait!
Jim Hart gave props (16 Apr 2009):
wow -- great shot and it fits the theme so well, and the fact it's of your daughter makes it even more special!
Mayette Ignacio gave props (16 Apr 2009):
Awesome... and touching!!
Nicole DeVita gave props (16 Apr 2009):
Stunning shot!! Your sentiment gave me goosebumps!! Congrats to your daughter on her wedding!!
Leslie Hunziker gave props (16 Apr 2009):
This is a fantastic shot. Absolutely beautiful!! And you are so right in what you've written!
Ted Gorczyca gave props (16 Apr 2009):
great capture
Joerg Schlagheck gave props (16 Apr 2009):
Great shot and thought! Whatever it may bring.., it's all the greatest gift!
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (16 Apr 2009):
Beautiful Capture !!! Well Done
eithne mythen gave props (17 Apr 2009):
Love the shot and your words, wonderful entry..
Deborah Downes gave props (17 Apr 2009):
So... gorgeous, Joe, and so... right for this theme. Love it!!!
John Linton gave props (17 Apr 2009):
A perfect entry.
Karen K Smith gave props (17 Apr 2009):
Excellent Joe, the photo the text..great entry!
minno ramirez gave props (17 Apr 2009):
magical!!!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (18 Apr 2009):
Stunning image Joe! I can understand why the photogrpaher might get upset when you take photos like this:)
Gail Anderson gave props (18 Apr 2009):
a really beautiful and thoughtprovoking image. your words side by side with your powerful image are perfect in combination. and it truly captures the anticipation theme perfectly. i hope their future is a bight one. congrats on this outstanding photo!
Jim Thomas gave props (18 Apr 2009):
Beautiful photo, Joe! Great colors---
Sara Elena gave props (19 Apr 2009):
Hmmm What moment!! Cool!!!
Jean Creamer said (20 Apr 2009):
What a great shot. I would have never thought to do a back shot of the bride. However, this works! I have a wedding to shot for a family member soon, and I will keep this in mind when I do the wedding. Well done!
Mykola Swarnyk gave props (20 Apr 2009):
Excellent, excellent, excellent - the moment, the young woman, the picture!
Spectre Photo gave props (20 Apr 2009):
stunning!!!
JOHN PALOMBI gave props (20 Apr 2009):
I love this one Joe; it has a great feel and texture, and your explanation makes it just that much more special
Pete Clark gave props (20 Apr 2009):
Beautiful composition!!
Richard Prior gave props (20 Apr 2009):
Fantastic Shot!
William Smitch gave props (20 Apr 2009):
Great Capture!
Maria Cox gave props (21 Apr 2009):
Joe, this is a most beautiful shot! The softness of her hair through the veil, and the play of light and shadow are fabulous! I wish I'd had you at my wedding!
Paul Bate gave props (22 Apr 2009):
Beautiful light and shadow.
Laurie Fuller/Drake gave props (22 Apr 2009):
wow your talent definitly shows right here
beckylou calzada gave props (24 Apr 2009):
I think I'll get remarried show you can shoot it....can I have two Husbands? Really, this is one of the most beautiful photos I've seen. I'm hoping it is for better. Wish them luck!
claudia luthi gave props (25 Apr 2009):
wow, powerful, amazing image and most accurate entry for this theme!!!
Karen Zimmerman gave props (26 Apr 2009):
Really a gorgeous shot, Joe! One to cherish for a lifetime.
Chris McLaughlin gave props (27 Apr 2009):
beautiful lighting!
João Conceição said (28 Apr 2009):
Good shot! :D
Kim Pascu gave props (7 May 2009):
Very beautiful lighting is great
Jen Perez gave props (26 May 2009):
Hopefully mostly for better! Fantastic beautiful image. I love it.
Debbie Wiley gave props (7 Jun 2009):
Beautiful shot!
lora oksman gave props (9 Jun 2009):
i love it ,
Kimm gave props (19 Jun 2009):
ohhhhhhohoooo!!!!!
Wael Sulaimani. said (24 Aug 2009):
Wow Of the nicest I've seen
Carlo Pagan gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Awesome shot!! Very cool!!