Happy Birthday Joyce

[Don Schaeffer]

Nikon D40 with Sigma 18-200 mm Lens using flash

[GB1]

Hmm. This is an odd one, Don. Almost like a funny scene in a serious situation. (??) I guess it works from that perspective. Why so grainy if you used a flash? It's also a bit soft for a flash.

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[jbaldocchi]

Joyce doesn't look all that happy in spite of the balloon. Who is she?

[Frog]

Because I know at least some of the story, I find this a very poignant photograph, Don!

[Don Schaeffer]

Thanks Frog. Joyce is my wife. She's in a njrsing home. The flash was bounced on the ceiling.

[draymorton]

Don - I like the colors, but I would really like to see this as a b&w.

To say that this is a powerful image might be a cliche, but...boy, is it ever...

[Don Schaeffer]

Thanks Dray.

[.tony. .riot.]

I like the picture, but it's waaaay too grainy.

[jetrim]

Very moving photo Don, thanks for sharing this very personal part of your life with us.

[icicle]

I also like it, How ever I would of like to seen your wife holding on to the balloon.

I also would like to see this in a B&W version.

[Don Schaeffer]

Thanks. I have always felt that photography ought to be about sharing life. Icicle: Sorry, my wife can't hold anything. She suffers from very severe arthritis.