The Beginning of the End

Very sorry for your loss, Gary, a tough day...
Photo is gorgeous, shimmering B&W, a nice tribute.

gary - saddened to hear of your loss of a close friend: tough times indeed.

the image is a fine tribute with compelling sparkling light, tones, textures and lines - that's what b&w photography is about!

Very sorry to hear of your loss Gary, and I've been there more times that I care to remember, and I will be there again in a few short months, there is nothing I can say to make you feel better, but I do know your pain. Remember the good times, and live each day the best you can. Beautiful tribute.
John

Beautiful black and white Gary. I particularly like the composition - the waves moving in one direction and the rivulets moving perpendicular and consolidating - a study in perspective. Interesting textures and tones as well. A somber image and a very fitting tribute.

I'm sorry for your loss. May you be free from suffering.

pat

First off I am sorry for your loss, Gary. Friends and family are always dear to the heart and their passing is always tough. I think he would be smiling with your tribute to your friendship. The photo is a beautiful B&W with a wonderful of tones and textures and the light is exquisite.

Ed

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, Gary. He'll always be there in your head and heart.

The image is fantastic. The more I look the more things I see in the layers of shapes and texture. I'm drawn in by the brighter curve, but held by that darker area to its left. There are so many connected shapes its like the experience of watching clouds. I slept on it, came back and took another look and saw something new right away.

Very sorry to hear about your friend's passing. My condolences.

Beautiful image as a tribute. Great lines, textures and tones. It has a real nice abstract look.

Hi Gary, terribly sorry to hear about your friend! That's quite a loss. I also definitely understand that we all go through ups and downs, especially artistically. For me, I don't worry about them too much because I usually come out the other end energized and with a renewed sense of vision. The "is this better than the last one" muse is a real nasty boss and when I get that way I go back to why I enjoy photography...it's about loving the natural world and hoping to share a bit of that love.

The various "S" curves in this are wonderful and how the lead to a vanishing point at the top works well. Maybe it's me reacting to the rest of your post, but it does fell melancholy.

Gary, I too am very sorry to hear about your loss. Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair and we wonder why, but one way or another we carry on. Your excellent photograph is such a nice tribute to your friend. My thoughts with you Gary. Nick

So sad to hear about the passing of your friend, Gary.

I really like this image. The lines, tones, and textures are nicely unified. Well done!

--P

Gary, a fine image and a very fine tribute to your friend. Extremely sorry to hear this recent update from you. Please take the break you need to mend your heart and sooth the hurt you presently feel. The NPN family is here when you feel up to returning.......take care..!!

Hard to accept Gary. But with this great tribute he lives on in your heart.

"When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home."
Tecumseh