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Title
Twilight Sorrow
Artist
Sandi Mikuse
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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This is a photo I took of my paternal grandmother, Paulinka. It was her 94th birthday. She was living in an extended care facility and my mother, father and I had gone to visit her. We had taken her cards and fresh fruit and she had made a great effort to show appreciation for the festivities. However, at one point, as we were all laughing and chatting away, I realized she had gone quiet. I glanced over and caught her in this moment. The look in her eyes says it all. Fine Art logo will not appear on image.
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April 15th, 2013
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Londrigan, Vi - Australia
Sandi, thank you for sharing this beautiful portrait. I've just spent some time reading all the wonderful comments, you've really touched people with this lovely shot. I think that I agree with Vadim, that at the moment of this shot your grandmother was dwelling on another time.
Zoetermeer - Netherlands
Just stumbled over your grandmother once more....had to shed her beauty over the viewers again !!
New Brunswick, NJ - United States
Outstanding portrait! There are so much emotions and at the same time so much of unspoken story, probably the story that was carried through the long-long road, called life... Her eyes show that she is not in the current moment maybe in past, maybe in the future but definitely not in the present...
Whitesville, NY - United States
Oh Sandi, what treasure. The long stare of a lifetime lived can weigh so much. She's a lucky woman to have family who care so much for her and a grand daughter with a heart sensitive enough to recognize what she is seeing. This is so much more than a photograph.
Vail, AZ - United States
Being trapped in an aging body can be the most challenging thing we face as a human being, Sandi....once one reaches age 45 or so, life seems to go in fast forward mode. Five, then ten year blocks of time go by like just a year in younger days. All of the sudden you reach retirement age and in a blink, way beyond!......FAV
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Oh isn't that so true, Jerry! When you are young you feel as though you have forever, and then suddenly there is just a sliver of time left on this earth.
Columbus, OH - United States
Sandi, I have to say...this image always touches me so....I always end up with tears. I do wonder what she is thinking and feeling...maybe who she is missing? The older I get, the more I treasure those who are older than me...leading the way with grace and dignity!....fv
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah, I agree, Karen...I have finally reached the age where I recognize my elders for the precious and wise teachers that they are.
Minneapolis, MN - United States
She looks distressed.. I hope she has lived life well.
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Yes, I think she was distressed near the end of her life, Wayne. But I do believe she lived most of her life well!
Groningen, GR - Netherlands
This is very beautiful Sandi, with the signs of life in her face. not looking straight in the camera, not really posing, perfect!
Dublin - Ireland
Amazing photo! It reminded me my grand grand mother, she was living until long age as well. Though you need to submit this photo into some portrait competition - it will win!
New York, NY - United States
This is such an excellent portrait. I can't believe she is 94. I love the expression you captured. It is truly touching. L I added you to my "watch list".
Visalia, CA - United States
Age has its moments, yet her look of the days that have passed make thisi photo a family treasure! My paternal grandmother lived to be 100....much joys mixed with many sorrows-but she lived a full life! Thank you for sharing a precious piece of your life! VF
New Philadelphia, OH - United States
Those hauntingly beautiful eyes tell the whole story. They have such infinite wisdom locked inside of them. Things past that we cannot begin to imagine. Sandi dear, you get a gold for this......a one in a million capture
Bellingham, WA - United States
This is a beautiful work Sandi. Her eyes are talking eyes. and her face tell she she absorb history in her heart. Light and shados here are stunning. Excellent touching work Sendi!!
Wylie, TX - United States
Hello dear Sandi , what a magnificent portrait of your grandmother how sweet of you , to go visit her , I don't have any of my grandmother, so I still miss them , so I know any time with them it has so much value, take care , and have also a wonderful weekend my friend . lfv
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah, I am sure you must miss your grandmothers very much. My grandmother passed away several years ago and I miss her very much too. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me with your kind and lovely words.
New Philadelphia, OH - United States
Lord only knows what these eyes have seen in nearly a century....you have captured an extremely profound photograph sweety.....cherish it.
New Philadelphia, OH - United States
Sandi this photograph reflects a person who has reached the winter of her life....the eyes tell the complete story.....simply spellbinding photograph.....Dave
Walnut Creek, CA - United States
Wonderful emotive imagery of this woman. F/L
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hi Donna! Great to have you visit...thank you as always for your kind compliment!
New Philadelphia, OH - United States
The eyes of age....the eyes of wisdom.....this great photograph is an entire story within itself....wonderful job Sandi......Dave
Highlands Ranch, CO - United States
I love it! Remind me of my lovely maternal grandmother! Your artwork is so beautiful!
Amarillo, Tx - United States
You captured and pensive and sad moment in this lady's face, Sandi. I love this, reminds me of my mother, in a sad way of course. f/l
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah, Karen, I am so sorry it reminds you of your mother in a sad way...it is true, though, our parents do reach this stage in life and for us, their children, it is very sad. We remember when they were young and vital. The cycle of life...it truly is sad...thank you for such a heartfelt comment, Karen. :)
Rawdon, QC - Canada
this expressiv portrait has so much humanity Sandi! letting see the soul... superb!
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Oh Aimelle, thank you so much for such and insightful comment...you are so kind!
Asheville, NC - United States
Wow, wonderful capture and moment....our eyes are the window to our soul. L/F
Kaufman, TX - United States
Wow Sandi. This is such a powerful and beautiful image. I'm sure you treasure this beautiful woman and will always do so in your heart. L/F
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah Mark, thank you for such kind words...yes I will always treasure her, that is for sure. :)
Columbus, OH - United States
Just stopping to enjoy this one again.....with all that has been going on in my life recently...I feel this one even more than before...I just love this one, Sandi...this is such a precious treasure!
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah yes, Karen, I hear you my friend. I am sure you are still missing your father immensely. It is so hard to lose our loved ones...I don't think we ever really get over these losses...the pain just slips under the surface a bit more over time that's all. Thinking of you...and thank you for such a gracious comment my dear.
Livonia, Mi - United States
What a marvelous portrait, Sandi. You have beautifully captured deep thoughts and feelings known only to your grandmother... glimpsed then by you and your family, and now by those privileged to view your photo. f/l
Fife, Sc - United Kingdom
Sandi. You have captured a moment of reflective memory. No one ever knows what is behind the eyes. Many would not have taken this photo, especially of a loved one. That shows your talent as a photographer to make the shot. L/f
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Hello Andrew...thank you for your kind words...I appreciate your encouragement so much! :)
Zoetermeer - Netherlands
Let's put this one in the highlights again dear Sandi !! Your best !
Sandi Mikuse replied:
Ah Michel...thank you for stopping by...and for your kind encouragement my friend!
La Plata, Bu - Argentina
such expresion, congratulations on this beautiful capture of humanity Sandi !.............L
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