Comment from michiganmike
A nicely composed image with excellent shadows. I like the few colored flowers and the nice tonality. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2016

Thank you ... I really appreciate your review and rating. :)

Comment from iPhone7
Beautifully done. I love the red and blue set in the black and white photo. It is a perfect tribute. I lost my mom in November of last year so I know hoe fleeting life can be. Yet the greatest gift we can give them is to Ache when we think about them. Best of fortune in the contest.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2016

Stephen, thank you so much for your kind review and I'm sorry for your loss.

Comment from Alveria
A good storytelling photo. A bit haunting given your artist notes. My deepest condolences for the lost of your stepmother. Excellent clarity and good choice of black and white though I do see some color on the right (selective coloring?) Good POV with good visual impact. Nice title as well. Good job. ~Alveria

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Feb-2016

Alveria, thank you for your wonderful review and rating. Yes, I kept just a touch of color on the flowers. I appreciate your comments! :)

Comment from Paul G.
A very lovey tribute. I a!m a sentimental person at heart. I love it when things like this are shared. Still, I am sorry for your loss.

Excellent photograph. Great focus and detail. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016

Thank you so much Paul. I appreciate your wonderful review and very kind words! :)

Comment from mmsilva22
What a lovely photo and an even lovelier story. I'm sorry for your loss, and this is a tender reminder of how quickly life goes by. You've framed the picture very well, and the pops of red on the right are a nice addition. Thank you for sharing this picture and for your story.

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 Comment Written 15-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016

Thank you so much for your review and kind comments ... I really appreciate the generous rating! :)

Comment from dalebraatz
very nice and eye pleasing image, Like the shadows and the path that this image takes you on, Very nice story telling ability. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016

Thank you, Dale, for your review and kind comments! :)

Comment from mamamary
This is a very special memory you will always be able to revisit through this photo. I'm sorry for your loss. My mom died 10 years ago and I still wake up sometimes thinking I need to ask her a question. All technical aspects of this photo are excellent. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Feb-2016

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reply by the author on 16-Feb-2016

Thank you so much ... I appreciate it! :)