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31 responses

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  Howard Seelig gave props (21 Aug 2008):

  A very moving photo.

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  Richard Seah   gave props (21 Aug 2008):

  Fantastic emotive image. I do a lot photographs of hands and must say this is an excellent example. Definite favorite of mine.

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  Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (22 Aug 2008):

  Powerful Capture !!! so well done

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  dominic serrao said (22 Aug 2008):

  Touching...

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  John Linton gave props (22 Aug 2008):

  Wonderful focus...great, great b&w.

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  Maurie A   gave props (22 Aug 2008):

  This is a beautiful photograph... and the story so heart-warming.

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  Michelle Christopher gave props (23 Aug 2008):

  Absolutely amazing photograph.

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  Michele Randell gave props (24 Aug 2008):

  The emotion of touch often surpasses the need for words - a touching emotive image......beautiful

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  Grace Tan gave props (26 Aug 2008):

  Thanks for sharing this moment with us. My dad has Alzheimer's too, and this image speaks so much to me.

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  Melinda Smith said (26 Aug 2008):

  Thank you all. This makes me smile and cry at the same time. I feel sad when I look at this photo but yet, like I said, I feel comfort as well. My mom doesn't know me but she remembers her sister. They didn't talk much but they sat and looked at each other and held hands.
  

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  Brandi Lynn said (27 Aug 2008):

  oh wow. this is so touching. My Granny had Alzheimer's disease. It's a horrible disease.

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  Mike Davidson said (4 Sep 2008):

  very touching, i see this in my family too

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  Shawn Palmquist   said (9 Sep 2008):

  Almost brought me to tears, exceptional photo... very well done.

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  Jessica Hardin gave props (18 Sep 2008):

  My grandfather had it bad, very sad. I feel for you. As you said though, it puts your heart at a little ease to know that they find familiarity in each other and comfort, my grandpa didn't have that.

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  Allan Meek gave props (19 Sep 2008):

  My Grandfather died from this and i find both your description and photo very touching. Fabulous photograph and sentiment. This is great, thanks for sharing.

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  Manon Boily gave props (19 Sep 2008):

  very intense moment. I know it's not easy for you and I can tell you that your not alone in that situation. alzheimer is bad and a lot of persons have it or know somebody in that situation. courage.

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  Rebecca Winters said (23 Sep 2008):

  intimate, sad and heartwarming. well done-

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  Scott Derryberry   gave props (28 Sep 2008):

  once again a beautiful shot! beautiful subject! ugly topic! i suspect these deep topics stem from a beautiful soul.

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  sanjin kastelan gave props (4 Nov 2008):

  the moment i saw this wonderful photo I just wanted to shake your hands. I wish the most wonderful life full of sun and fluffy clouds to both girls.

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  ! ! ! Anice ! ! ! Bommerscheim gave props (14 Nov 2008):

  this is such a strong image, your very good :)

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  Phototherapy said (13 Jan 2009):

  Excellent idea, growing old, brilliant and very well realized :)

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  Joni Hofmann said (14 Jan 2009):

  Beautiful photograph! I feel the emotions of love and acceptance in this photo.

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  Kristin Charles   gave props (29 Jan 2009):

  What a touching photo. The look on your aunt's face says so much. Beautifully done.

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  JS Daniel gave props (10 Feb 2009):

  Wow! Beautiful photo.Very emotional.It really stirs the heart.

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  James Baldocchi said (27 Mar 2009):

  I totally relate to this image. I just had to put my mom and dad into assisted living. Great image, very sensitive capture.

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  M Daniel gave props (17 Jun 2009):

  Powerful and beautiful Capture!!!

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  Tania Losada gave props (8 Jul 2009):

  It's so good ... Photography 100%... It's so emotional, the moment is so expressive and is so significant ... The message given by the image is so powerful... That I think this photo is the best I've seen in a longo time!!! I do not have enough words to describe how much moves and transmits this image. Excellent shot :) Un saludo

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  Melinda Smith said (8 Jul 2009):

  Thank you all so much for you generous words. They touch me deeply.
  My mom passed away April 15, 2009. She died in her sleep with her sister sleeping in the bed beside her.
  They didn't tell my Aunt that she died but the next day my Aunt yelled her name all day. They didn't have to tell her, she knew from within.

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  Marco Martinez   gave props (25 Oct 2009):

  What a heart-wrenching story. It made my eyes water thinking about growing old, having other people care for you, and, ultimately, love and the human spirit.

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  julianne feldman said (4 Nov 2009):

  this is such a powerful photograph. you captured the emotion very well. so touching.

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  Marco Martinez   gave props (1 Dec 2009):

  Melinda, this photograph still stirs up a deep sigh from within. It's beautiful.