Congratulations to Ross Martin for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 2 votes - View Previous Winners
Last year my then-2 1/2 year old great niece Abigail was diagnosed with brain cancer. After multiple surgeries and radiation, she is doing pretty well today but needs to go 10 years before remission is declared, so it’s one day at a time. Last week she was treated to a Make-A-Wish trip at Disneyworld and my wife & I were honored to be chosen as the guests. I took the energy of my angst about this tragedy and poured it into photographing the little princess, recalling the photojournalism style of my newspaper photo days years ago.
This remarkable 3 1/2 year old is absolutely changing my life. I hope you glimpse her beautiful spirit in this set. Thank you sincerely for viewing.
Best,
Ross
The Little Princess
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens60mmf/2.81/400s100 ISO0.0 EV
Face Painting Tickle
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/160s100 ISO0.0 EV
Even Disney Gift Shops Are Magical
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens25mmf/2.81/100s3200 ISO0.0 EV
Nighttime Bubbles Fun
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens33mmf/2.81/80s12800 ISO0.0 EV
Proud Dad With His Beautiful Girl
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/125s160 ISO-0.3 EV
A Castle For A Princess
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens29mmf/2.81/800s640 ISO0.0 EV
Daisy Hugs Rock
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/250s2500 ISO0.0 EV
Mickey Welcomes Tiny Hands
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/125s5000 ISO0.0 EV
I Gotta Be Free!
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/250s320 ISO-0.3 EV
Tired But Gracefully Composed
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/80s1250 ISO0.0 EV
Day 1 Excitement At Make-A-Wish Villa
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens58mmf/2.81/80s500 ISO0.0 EV
Just Need A Quick Nap
ILCE-7RM5FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens70mmf/2.81/1250s100 ISO0.0 EV
Ross the pictures came out fantastic. She is a beautiful child. Her energy and happiness permeate the images.
I will once again pray that one day you and she will sit with her children on your laps and share the pictures and tell stories from your trip to the Magic Kingdom.
1bwana1 wrote:
Ross the pictures came out fantastic. She is a beautiful child. Her energy and happiness permeate the images.
I will once again pray that one day you and she will sit with her children on your laps and share the pictures and tell stories from your trip to the Magic Kingdom.
Great set, Ross. I know the professional side took over in order for you to get these wonderful memory makers. Ten years is eternity when one is waiting for remission, but I know personally it flies by. Steve said it best.
My favorite image is the second. As I gazed, my emotions swung from joy to sorrow and back.
Ross, that’s a beautiful set👍🏻 Abigail is full of energy and has an incredible smile. I will certainly keep Abigail in my prayers for a full recovery. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful set and the backstory makes it powerful.
GoodEgg wrote:
Great set, Ross. I know the professional side took over in order for you to get these wonderful memory makers. Ten years is eternity when one is waiting for remission, but I know personally it flies by. Steve said it best.
My favorite image is the second. As I gazed, my emotions swung from joy to sorrow and back.
@GoodEgg, your thoughtful comments are so meaningful to me, thank you for expressing what you did! I am honored by you taking the time. It sounds like you or someone close to you understands this journey well. I do not feel equipped to fully love knowing the risks, but I hope that I can. Right now Abigail has become just about the most important thing in my life.
keepclicking wrote:
Ross, that’s a beautiful set👍🏻 Abigail is full of energy and has an incredible smile. I will certainly keep Abigail in my prayers for a full recovery. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful set and the backstory makes it powerful.
My friend, really value your feedback. Giving you a virtual man-hug!
mudlake wrote:
Thank you for the background story. It’s the stories that make photographs powerful. Well done. Give my best to your great niece and her family. 👊🏻👊🏻
