Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by Kavey:
Content is excellent, I think the composition is not as strong as it might be, for me.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by alyrivero:
Having just lost my grandmother this past weekend, I think this photograph tells the tale. 8

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by kent:
beautiful exposure and planning. nice composition too. now i'm depressed.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by Pidd:
This is my favorite of the challenge and the only 10 I gave. Not only do I like the interpretation of the challenge theme, but there are little details all over the place that involve my mind and imagination. The mournful posture of the man and upside down flower bouquet barely being contained in his loose grip...resignation to his loss. The depth of the footprints...neither cold nor snow could keep him away. The irregular rows of tombstones and the array of trees in the background emphasizing the clearing in which this man's beloved's grave sits...somewhat apart from the others. The lack of color. The contrast between black and white. The sun fighting to be seen through the grey sky and leafless branches...hope? Yeah. I like this one a lot.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by Claya:
Really nice all the way around - composition, exposure (especially with setting sun in background) and concept.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by lizbeth010:
i like the nice little subtle touches, the flowers held down footprints in the deep snow..maybe you should have had the sun behind you though..

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by jpochard:
Gave lots of thought to doing a shot like this, and I see others did too - but this one is nice. I like the tone, the composition (like the sun peeking through the trees), and it fits the challenge well. I even like the Title.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by Prof_Fate:
not bad, but my eye is distracted by the graveston - there is no person on it, just a family name. so it appears to me that he is looking at an empty grave...sorry, but that is my first impression

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by admart01:
Tells the story. I suggest cropping the left to give more attention to your subjects.

Final Farewell
by dan_pendleton

Comment by Amor_E_Morte:
well... I like it...