Monday, November 28, 2016

Sunset Memories

On the weekend, some of the extended family were able to gather in Kingston from various directions to honour my brother-in-laws recent passing. It was neither a funeral nor a memorial exactly, just a coming together at this difficult time.

We were gathered in a house right on Lake Ontario, and I noticed the possibility of getting some shots of the setting sun.

I think this one is appropriate to the day. A life ends and a sun sets, but the sun will also rise in the morning, and for those who remain, life goes on with hope.

It was only after I posted this on FB that they told me that Bill's son and DiL had moved these rocks
to create a path. How appropriate.

My remaining brother-in-law, a fellow photographic devotee, shared the scene with me.




Oops ... I almost forgot this one.


11 comments:

Mara said...

That top photo is my favourite and your accompanying text just says it all. Beautiful.

Mage said...

So sorry about your brother in law, but the photos are a wonderful memorial. Thanks. :)

Country Gal said...

Sorry for your family's loss . Beautiful photos .

Silver in AZ said...

beautiful photos.

And I am very sorry for your loss.

troutbirder said...

What an absolutely gorgeous scene. And how appropriate. Thanks...

Jim said...

So sorry for your family's loss. Your pictures and words were so fitting. Thank you for sharing.

Kay said...

I'm so very sorry for your family's loss as well, John. Your photos are truly spectacular and captures the beauty and mood of the memory.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

This was a fitting tribute to your late brother in law, John. The first photo was my favorite until I saw the following ones...but then I think it still is my favorite because it does capture what you expressed in the post. That said, I did like the one of your other BIL sitting on the rocks while photographing the sunset.

Vicki Lane said...

Wonderful shots! Especially the first.

Jenn Jilks said...

What a beautiful moment.
My condolences. It's difficult when you lose a peer, isn't it?
We're still confronting cancer here. A new test in Dec., specialist in Jan. It's been a journey!

Donna said...

Oh I am SO sorry John...The photos pretty well say it all...
(((HUG)))