Thank you so much, Jess! The warm welcome back by all the WAers is really overwhelming and I so appreciate your good wishes. I'm so glad you like the photo and that you see so much of us both in it.
Fond regards,
Endre
Photon wrote:
Welcome back, welcome, welcome. Some things never completely heal, yet we must go on, and I knew that you would.
You've captured a lot of your Dad's strength here, and I feel as if I can see why he has been here so long, and will likely be here a good while yet. I also feel that I can see some of your character in the portrait, as well as his. A very successful effort.
I so appreciate your kind words, Christian! Your thoughts and prayers are so meaningful and comforting.
I'm so glad you like the photo. I had an idea in my head of what I wanted to capture and from the comments I read, I'm delighted that I was able to accomplish my goal.
Fond regards,
Endre
cennerfelt wrote:
Hi Endre, really glad to see you back. But you never really left us, always in our hearts, praying for you and your family. Now, to you dad, wow, does this photo show love or what. His expression is absolutely wonderful. Very nice lighting. Ineresting composition, I like it.
Christian
Thanks, Ed for the kind words and for suggesting the topic. It certainly inspired me to get back to the WA and brought out a lot of wonderful photos of everyone's family. I'm so glad you like the photo.
Fond regards,
Endre
ESC in KC wrote:
Hi Endre - so good to see you post. I had suggested this theme for this week's topic with you in mind. I know that at a time of such tragic loss, it is the loved ones that lift you up and help you find your way towards healing.
This is a wonderful image of a man whose character is bursting through the frame.
Thanks, Tom. I'm delighted that you like it so much. I really appreciate your kind comments.
All the best,
Endre
Tom Basore wrote:
Glad to see you Endre. This is a fabulous image. I love old folks. You can usually find me at family gatherings sitting with the old timers.
Everything about this photo breathes love of life, pride in accomplishment in life and dignity with age. I love it.
Thanks, Tom. I'm so touched by your kind words. I'm glad to be back. I only missed one WA but it feels like a century ago. I'm also really pleased that you like the photo. It means a lot.
Fond regards,
Endre
bouchto wrote:
Endre,
You are truly a man of strength as you continue to move forward on the path of recovery from your incredible loss. You are utilizing the strength from the communities that are supporting you in a positive way, and instead of shutting down you are moving forward, such an example that you set for us all. The portrait of you father is amazing and I commend you. Some of the words that come to mind as I view his portrait are: Distinguished, clear/sharp, demands a second look, alert and full of energy and strength.
Endre, it is great to have you back as you are such a big part of the FM family.
Best regards,
Tom ...Show more →
You're so kind, Art! Thank you for the lovely words. You lost your father just a few days ago? I'm so sorry. As one grieving person to another I can honestly reach across the net to feel your pain and express my deep condolences. I return your prayers for peace, love, and inner strength.
Fond regards,
Endre
Artisador wrote:
Hello Endre,
I am moved by your portrait of your father. It is so filled with love and life. I lost my father in 2006, the day before Thanksgiving, when he was 89. I can tell how close you are to your father through this portrait. I worked with my father on and off for over 35 years, as artists, and his loss was a crushing blow to me. These things happen in life and it is beyond words to express the emotions. Ultimately our photos become what we have left, to document our memories, and they then become iconographs of our loved ones. What a treasure this portrait is now and will be for you.
So good to see you back on FM and to see your strength and courage.
Blessings to you and your family in the upcoming holidays, may they be filled with love, peace and assurance. Prayers, and deepest condolences regarding the loss of your son.
Thanks, Michael. I'm so glad you like the photo and I appreciate the warm welcome back.
All the best,
Endre
Michael B wrote:
Hi Endre, wonderful to see your dad, and beautifully presented. It's wonderful to hear from you and great to have you on line, so to speak. Cheers.
Thank you so much, Jim. I'm so glad the photo touches you and I really appreciate your prayers. They help a lot.
Fond regards,
Endre
1_of_9 wrote:
Endre,
Wow, that is a great photo. Your fathers eyes say so much...you are lucky to have him. Take care of yourself and all your loved ones...I'm still thinking about you often - praying for the mending of your families hearts.
Jim
Dear friend, Sue. I really appreciate your comforting words. I wish I could be as eloquent in my responses as you (and all the other wonderful WAers) are with your wise and gentle words. It doesn't surprise me, though, that so many of the people here - who are real painters with light - would also have a gift for poetic expression with words. You have no reason to envy my photographic talent - your photos always inspire awe and delight.
Lots of love back to you,
Endre
suse wrote:
Endre
However hard it might seem at the moment, my dear friend, you are indeed blessed. You're so lucky to have an amazing talent that your subjects appear with so much life and personality in your photographic work.
Your father's incredible personality utterly shines through this photograph. I envy you the love you have in your family and the talent you have.
So good to hear from you, Julien, my friend! Life does sometimes throw us for a loop - but the only option is to put one foot in front of the other and plow forward as best as we can. Fortunately, from my perspective the world is filled with beauty and if I can catch some of it in a photo to share with others, then I've done something good to justify my existence on this plane. I thank you for your kind words and good wishes. So glad you like the photo. My Dad is, indeed, a great guy.
Fond regards,
Ende
markoner wrote:
Endre,
Away from the forum for a while, I've been terribly upset to hear the bad news.
Life can be so hard sometimes we might forget it's beauty in the other extremity.
May the rest of your life be filled only with things coming from this part.
Your photo is just superb. I like everything in it.
Old and wise but still the impishness (not sure for the term excuse me) of a child in the look and smile.
He must be someone you really love for sure.
Strad wrote:
You're so kind, Art! Thank you for the lovely words. You lost your father just a few days ago? I'm so sorry. As one grieving person to another I can honestly reach across the net to feel your pain and express my deep condolences. I return your prayers for peace, love, and inner strength.
Fond regards,
Endre
Endre, thank you, no I made a typo - I lost my father the day before Thanksgiving in 2000. It is six years ago now. The pain is much less, it does diminish with time.
Take care sir- Best to you-
/\rt
Artisador wrote:
Endre, thank you, no I made a typo - I lost my father the day before Thanksgiving in 2000. It is six years ago now. The pain is much less, it does diminish with time.
Take care sir- Best to you-
/\rt
Thanks for the clarification but my deep sympathies remain for your loss. Time and our dear friends have already provided us much healing.
Now I have to admire you for one more thing, for your strength to come back and post a photo of your family. Your photos manage to bring out the character of your subjects so well. They must be so proud of you. Nice to know you were from Hungary. I had childhood friends from Hungary. Have fond memories of visiting Budapest.
Thanks, Gotsy. Strength is really just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other and not stopping or going backwards. I'm so glad you like this photo. I was born in Los Angeles, although I speak Hungarian as it was my first language. Budapest is a beautiful city. Someday, I'll go back there to take photos.
Fond regards,
Endre
gvarma wrote:
Endre,
Now I have to admire you for one more thing, for your strength to come back and post a photo of your family. Your photos manage to bring out the character of your subjects so well. They must be so proud of you. Nice to know you were from Hungary. I had childhood friends from Hungary. Have fond memories of visiting Budapest.
