Portrait of Mother

Submitted to Growing Up

by Benjamin Reed  

Uploaded 2 Aug 2009 — 1 favorite

© Benjamin Reed

Mom is losing her fight with colon cancer. She let me make this photo of her last week at Chadron State Park. She patiently sat and talked with my while I set the old Graflex up and waited for the light to be right for the instant film. We talked a little bit, but I mostly worked in silence. I realize I'm trying to capture her so my memory won't fade.

1 response

  • Adrian Sparrow

    Adrian Sparrow   said (4 Aug 2009):

    Sad news, but keep taking the photos you won't regret it.

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