For your consideration: a pair of images to honor my father.
As with most dads I'm sure, mine possesses a fair range of moods from serious and considered to jovial and playful. He's wise, good humored, an avid reader who loves to learn, and can be a gracious host.
Above all, he loves his family deeply. And his family loves him.
Just three weeks ago dad celebrated his 70th birthday, and to demonstrate our deep respect and love for him a surprise party was thrown. It was a splendid success, and the day marked one of the rare times I've witnessed my father shed tears of joy and appreciation, and well as relish in the affection and attention his many friends and family members showered upon him. It was sweet to share in his happiness, and wonderful to participate.
When not engaged in story-telling and conversation (he is a bit of a social animal) dad can take on wistful, contemplative airs; I doubt his mind is ever very still. He considers things deeply, and is passionate about his beliefs and opinions.
These two photographs show dad in both a glowingly happy mood and in deep thought; the settings were his recent celebration party, and during a ride on BART after shopping for a suit for my brother Eric's wedding last year.
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Dad and Ami, May 29, 2010, #8316
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: May 29, 2010; Canon 20D ; f/5.6 @ 1/200 sec; -1/3 EV; ISO 4 00; 50mm.
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Pensive Dad, #2939
© 2010 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.
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Details: May 5, 2009; Canon 20D; f/6.3 @ 1/250 sec; -1 EV; ISO 800; 75mm.
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