Eighty Four and Eight Six
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Eighty Four and Eight Six
Artist
Barbara McMahon
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Photograph - Photography
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In a rarely used conservation area near my home, I often cross paths with this elderly couple. I know them. They are my neighbours. She is 84 and he is 86 years of age. They go for a hike everyday. I mean hike, not walk nor stroll. They are usually on the trails for about 2 hours. During the last year, Mrs. has had a knee replacement and Mr. suffers from vertigo and bad knees, but they continue to remain active. Their long time companion "Sonya" the German Shepherd travels with them everywhere. Sonya gives them space and follows at a distance. In the dog's collar there is a little pocket that holds vital information re Mr. and Mrs. should something happen. I think they should have called her "Lassie". Thank you for viewing and reading. Barbara McMahon
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October 25th, 2012
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Comments (23)
Broken Soldier
We should all be so blessed! Good to see some actually do mate for life. Lovely capture of what it is all about - IMHO.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Broken Soldier! It certainly has been a long and happy love affair. Gives one hope!
Sue Long
Barbara, so happy to hear they are still enjoying life to the fullest. We could certainly take a page from their book, truly an inspiration to us all!
Sue Long
Beautiful photo,beautiful story...luv this!
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Sue! Four years have passed since I captured this image. Mrs. still hikes in the valley 2 hours every morning. Mr. now uses a walker and like clockwork, 10:00 am every morning walks the neighbourhood for an hour. This couple are an inspiration to the entire neighbourhood!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you to the Buyer from Billings, MT. I hope you enjoy this print for many years. It is a favourite of mine. Thank you for your patronage. Sincerely, Barbara McMahon
Sarah Rachel
This is a beautiful, touching image.....I read your words and I have to say I got a lump in my throat.....art at its best when it moves you so deeply....great work Barbara
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Sarah for your lovely comment! This inspiring couple are still walking daily. Mrs. and her dog do the trails together. Mr. can no longer manage the hills but takes a morning hour's walk EVERY day! They are an inspiration to our entire neighbourhood!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you John for your most generous comment! I choke up a little every time I see them walking with their faithful dog. Thanks John for picking this as your fav in CAT. Much appreciated.
JOHN TELFER
Barbara, Fantastic photo that is like a photo journalistic shot that could tell several stories. Excellent details and great capture of the colors in the trees and the leaves on the ground. This photo has such great depth as you don't know where that path is taking you to. Great emotional feel to this wonderful photo also. Excellent photo, fav, voted, google promoted and selected as my CAT for MOUSE pick of the day
Pedro L Gili
A really cool image Barbara! very nice subject an beautiful capture! vtd g+ L T
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Pedro. This couple and their trusty German Shepherd hike in the same area as I. One of these days I'll be able to "upgrade" my equipment and really honour such a scene.
Athala Carole Bruckner
Beautiful, shows a lifetime together....v/t/L
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Athala. We should all be so fortunate to be with someone special at that age.
Ann Johndro-Collins
Absolutely lovely image, Barbara! Hoping I'm going down this same path with my husband, Jack, when we are eighty-four and eighty-six. One of the most beautiful and inspiring photos I have ever seen...thank you. v/f/pif
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Ann! This couple are an inspiration to the entire neighbourhood. They have always had a German Shepherd who accompanies them everywhere. They have not seen this photo yet. I will print and frame it for them. Thanks again!
Barbara McMahon
Thank you so much Ernest for your generous support. This couple were a pleasure to watch.
Catherine Howard
Barbara... I can sooo relate to this wonderful picture! There are many potential stories in this incredible capture and I paticularly love the mist at the top of the path...as the elderly couple make their way towards it. Great job! v/f
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Catherine for your lovely comments. The couple are actually my neighbours and we crossed paths on the trail last week. She with a recent knee replacement egging on her husband with creaky knees to keep going.......and they are....84 & 86 years old! I think they are an amazing couple and an inspiration to all. Thanks again! Barbara
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