Mums Clematis I

Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 2 November 2009 in Plant & Nature.

I know I haven't posted recently but I have had some turbulent times. My Mum died a month ago now and this week and next I am posting some shots that I took at her place while she was in hospital dying.

I now feel that I can get back into things and I have missed the Am3 community very much I know I have kept up with some of you on face book but others I haven't heard of for a while. A lovely e-mail from Anthony and kind words from Rob and Susan have finally galvanised me into action

Mum was very proud of her two clematis plants and for the next two weeks I will post shots of them. I think this clematis is a native white clematis I am not really sure though

I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes

Comments (17)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Oh Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. This photograph is gorgeous; one of your best.

2 Nov 2009 5:46am

@john4jack: thanks very much Jack

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

thanks so much for that

2 Nov 2009 5:49am

LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom

So sorry to hear your sad news. My thoughts are with you, Todays image is BEAUTIFUL a fitting memorial for your Mother i am sure she would love it to

2 Nov 2009 6:12am

@LESLIE: thanks Les

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Hay Jamesy, good to see you back. Once again I am so sorry for your loss. I live not far from you now so if you every feel like getting away please feel free to pop over anytime:-)
This is a beautiful tribute to your Mum and her wonderful garden!

2 Nov 2009 6:18am

@Linerberry: Yes I see you have moved closer we must catch up

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

Sorry about your sad news, a really lovely image

2 Nov 2009 6:18am

@Alun: thanks Alun

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

THIS FRAME IS SO NICE AN LIGHT THAT YOU THING IT COULD FLY AWAY, BRAVO

2 Nov 2009 7:19am

MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom

I am so sorry for your loss. This picture is about as good as it gets for a fitting tribute to your mother on Aminus, there is a soft gentle delicacy about the flowers. Perfect. All the best to you and yours. xx

2 Nov 2009 7:54am

@MrsAmber: thanks very much Kate

Loner from Wörgl, Austria

It is difficult to lose the mother, however, it is nice to keep them with flowers in recollection. A lot of strength wishes Sonja !
The flowers image is beautiful .

2 Nov 2009 8:01am

@Loner: thanks for the kind words Sonja

Christel from Köln, Germany

Good afternoon Jamesy,
I am very sorry that your mother has died. It is a very sad moment for all. I can sympathize with you, how are you. I hope that it will soon be feeling better mentally, and that your mother would not suffer long. The flower looks beautiful. She had good care of your mother. They have represented you very well. I wish you all the love and kindness. Best regards Christel

2 Nov 2009 2:09pm

@Christel: thanks so much Christel

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

Lovely to see you back Debs,My thoughts have truly been with you this last few weeks.This is a wonderful image to return with.Full of feeling and memory,you can just feel it..

2 Nov 2009 2:18pm

@Anthony Morgan Lambert: thanks so much Anthony and for galvanising me into action and making me realise how much I truly missed this wonderful community of people. Looking forward to the game at the Weekend

dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States

so sorry to hear of you loss Deb! my thoughts are with you!! i am happy to see you back and posting though -- this is simply beautiful and very fitting. the processing is a wonderful choice and the light, superb!!!

2 Nov 2009 2:41pm

@dj.tigersprout: thanks DJ

Ken from United States

jamesy, this is soft and full of fragrance for me! Great cluster!

2 Nov 2009 2:59pm

@Ken: Thankyou Ken

dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa

Welcome back, Debbie - so nice to see you here again. This is a delightfully soft and whimsical photo - I'm sure your mum would have loved it.

2 Nov 2009 4:05pm

@dobbino: Yes Rob I really think she would have Thanks

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Welcome back, our thoughts are with you. A beautiful lovely soft photo, which is so fitting.

2 Nov 2009 7:09pm

willow from Chelsea, United States

So very sorry to hear about your mum. This image is a great tribute to her. I've been missing your posts and hope that you can find some comfort on this site again. I always do.

3 Nov 2009 12:58am

@willow: thanks Willow It is a truly amazing community of people

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

Such a loss is hard to bear. My sympathies to you for your loss.

This is a lovely image and I am sure your mom would be pleased.

4 Nov 2009 12:31pm

starCosmosBleu from bedford.Qc, Canada

Beautiful shot...beautiful softness

23 Nov 2009 4:01am

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