Farewell to a friend

[LAG]

Excuse me

Over thirty-five years I have gone through the front door of her business on countless occasions and I have always brought something with me (film, paper, chemicals ...). I continue coming to her shop from time to time (not as often as I would like) although no longer fits so handy, now it is not a comfortable distance for me after my family move.

She always found something extraordinary for me searching through their boxes, drawers or cabinets, she had no problem picking up the telephone in such cases where contacting the relevant supplieres I needed to. For her, her shop was just a business, but her shop she with me was a moment of "PHOTOGRAPHY" in capital letters, because it was something more than a simple business, we became friends with the same "fortune". A growing confidence, full of facilities, that has allowed me to continue growing in this passion.

Yesterday I walked through her door again to purchase 50 Print File Slide Preservers, that surely she would find for me somewere to brighten my day, but instead another person was there with watery eyes ...

She has decided to turn off her light, and hide in the shadows forever. I would have liked to show her this negative, to say her goodbye. And I do so now, this flower is my farewell to you Loly (23/08/16)

"Farewell to Loly" . Kodak Tmax 100 [135]
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Please let this thread to pay tribute to a woman who has defended and struggled in her business (and her passion) all her life. Perhaps many of you, away from Internet or shops-on-line, also have a nearby special place or a wonderful memory that years ago, with empty pockets, filled your eyes with happiness, ... or perhaps someone near ready to make of your Photography a lifetime ???

 

[BrianShaw]

I'm sorry for your loss, whatever or whoever it is. We've all experienced loss and know what you are going through. Nice photographic tribute.

 

[jvo]

nice tribute to a special memory and a treasure of a person... i don't see how the internet/on-line world can compete with such experiences... i think it's incumbent upon us to remember them as you have and create them elsewhere in the world of photography! thanks

 

[winger]

I'm sorry for your loss. People who help to push us along the road of photography are special even if they don't know it. I hope the thought of her continues to inspire you.

 

[LAG]

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Very true and thank you, all of you!

 

[Trask]

Yes, sorry to hear that you've lost a friend and a soulmate of sorts. It's a rare experience for many of us to have a more-than-passing relationship with, well, anyone, regardless of what they do, so I appreciate what you've lost. Hang in there...

 

[cowanw]

What a nice Post, Lag

 

[LAG]

What a nice Post, Lag

Thank you, for taking the time to look at it!

 

[Andre Noble]

Very nice tribute. Thank you for sharing

 

[LAG]

Very nice tribute. Thank you for sharing

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for reading!

 

[Peter Schrager]

You know the father who ran lens and repro in nyc did the same for me with getting me started with a 5x7 camera. ..after helping me get some film holders.. (leaky wooden ones)
And a lens...he gave me a case for the camera
Quote "it's heavy but you'll always have a place to sit"...

 

[LAG]

You know the father who ran lens and repro in nyc did the same for me with getting me started with a 5x7 camera. ..after helping me get some film holders.. (leaky wooden ones)
And a lens...he gave me a case for the camera
Quote "it's heavy but you'll always have a place to sit"...

Camera, lens, holders, case ... and a good advise, that's more than enough to get started for the rest of your life! Glad to hear it, I like that kind of stories. Thanks

 

[Toyo]

Our passion for photography is shared by many, but few really touch us with their lives. You were both lucky to have added to the life of each other.
Your tribute LAG, is a beautiful one. Perhaps you will make a print for her memory as well.
Journey well
T

 

[LAG]

Yes, sorry to hear that you've lost a friend and a soulmate of sorts. It's a rare experience for many of us to have a more-than-passing relationship with, well, anyone, regardless of what they do, so I appreciate what you've lost. Hang in there...

I completely forgot Trask, sorry. I wanted to say Thank you! and I do it here and now.

 

[LAG]

Our passion for photography is shared by many, but few really touch us with their lives. You were both lucky to have added to the life of each other.
Your tribute LAG, is a beautiful one. Perhaps you will make a print for her memory as well.
Journey well
T

No doubt about your words and that Print will be done as well! Thank you very much.
I wish you the same journey!

 

[resummerfield]

Very nice tribute. RIP Loly.

 

[LAG]

Very nice tribute. RIP Loly.

Thanks resummerfield

 

[tron_]

I think the last time I cried was sometime in middle school but this post made me tear up. Thank you for sharing, LAG, and RIP to your friend.

 

[LAG]

I think the last time I cried was sometime in middle school but this post made me tear up. Thank you for sharing, LAG, and RIP to your friend.

Thank you very much tron_ for reading and answering with those tears and emotional words

 

[StephenT]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. May her memory reside in your heart, and may her karmic winds blow favorably.

 

[LAG]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. May her memory reside in your heart, and may her karmic winds blow favorably.

Thank you StepehT