Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Dark Days

My Dad died two days ago.

He was the very reason I took up photography aged 14.

We used to make temporary darkrooms in the kitchen, even a on school night.

Which did not particularly help my performance at school.

But my Dad got it.

He knew.

The most important thing is to nurture interest in your child, and watch the enthusiasm grow and the rest would follow, with luck, opening up whole new possibilities in their lives.

Without his encouragement I would never have been a professional photographer and had such a wonderful life.

As he passed away I told him he was my ladder to the stars.

And he truly was.
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24 comments:

  1. TwinLens8 March 2012 at 00:17

    My Mother and a lady in the church I attend gave me the same encouragement.
    I took my first wedding when I was 15-16years old,that was some 40 years ago.

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  2. Unknown8 March 2012 at 00:24

    Hi Twinlens

    Sometimes all we need is someone to show us the way.

    And my Dad surely did that

    Warm Wishes

    Drew

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  3. Keith Heneghan8 March 2012 at 00:45

    Drew,

    Very sorry for your loss...

    It can't be easy to write this at such a traumatic time.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Keith.

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  4. Unknown8 March 2012 at 00:53

    Hi Keith

    Thanks for you message.

    Funnily enough it came very easily this morning.

    I wanted to acknowledge what he had done for me.

    Warm Wishes

    Drew

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  5. Gordon The Photographer8 March 2012 at 01:41

    sorry to hear about your dad Drew. Mine died just over a year ago and I still miss him terribly.

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  6. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 01:49

    Drew, very sorry to hear of your loss. I'm glad you could tell him.

    Morgana

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  7. Unknown8 March 2012 at 02:13

    Lovely words.... so sorry for your loss.

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  8. Unknown8 March 2012 at 02:23

    Thank you all so very much for your kind wishes.

    Drew

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  9. Telmo Ferreira8 March 2012 at 02:45

    So true what you say.
    Sorry to hear of your loss.

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  10. Bill Giles8 March 2012 at 04:39

    I'm sorry to hear of his passing, but glad to hear that he meant so much to you.

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  11. Unknown8 March 2012 at 04:52

    Thank you so very much.

    Your kind comments and support mean so very much to me

    Drew

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  12. Dave Keating Photography8 March 2012 at 08:14

    So sorry to hear this Drew. It is wonderful that you were able to tell him how you felt. I hope he knew that by encouraging, and helping you follow your dream, he has impacted many of our lives as well.

    Gods speed.

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  13. Unknown8 March 2012 at 08:28

    Sorry to hear, can't really imagine what you're going through, but know this. As he inspired you, you inspire us, and his legacy lives.

    Thank you drew.

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  14. Rebecca8 March 2012 at 08:57

    My condolences, Drew. This is always a heartbreaking development, no matter who else has gone before you in this journey, we all have to experience it on our own.

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  15. Fred Combaneyre8 March 2012 at 09:23

    Hi Drew,
    I'm very sorry for your Dad. All my thoughts are with you.
    Family and friends are finally what really count the most.
    Take care of you mate and see you soon.
    Fred

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  16. Unknown8 March 2012 at 09:31

    I'm truly overwhelmed by all of the kind comments

    Thank you

    Drew

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  17. Mike Padua8 March 2012 at 09:40

    My thoughts go out to you, Drew. While I've never met your OR your dad, I have a very good feeling he's proud of your work.

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  18. Unknown8 March 2012 at 09:55

    My condolences Drew. We all need a good person to inspire us along the right path. I'm pleased that your father gave you so much.

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  19. Cole8 March 2012 at 09:59

    Extremely sorry to hear that, Drew.
    At least you were there for him and told him your love.
    My grandma died in Malaysia one month before I was due to go back there..... I didn't even have the chance to say goodbye.
    Stay strong, my friend. And take care.

    Cole (Coltrane Koh) xx

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  20. Richard Cave8 March 2012 at 14:20

    Drew many children have fathers that dont understand, have time for or genuinely love them.

    You had a great father, he was lucky to have a thoughtful son such as yourself. He is at peace, and he leaves a legacy behind that he would have been proud of, may not have said it but he would have been.

    Look after yourself mate, dont think you are alone as you have so many friends on here for you.

    god bless

    Rich

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  21. Pat Morrissey8 March 2012 at 14:37

    So sorry for your loss, Drew. To have had such a loving father is a great blessing. I hope you find the gifts he gave you a source of some consolation.
    Best wishes,
    Pat

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  22. edmond terakopian9 March 2012 at 05:38

    Drew, I'm so sorry for your loss. So wonderful to read your words of love towards your dad and his care for you. He must have been very proud to watch you grow into what he spotted in you when you were younger.
    I give you my sincere condolences and wish you and the rest of the family strength and patience in dealing with these horrible times. May he have a peaceful rest.

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  23. Henri Ilanen10 March 2012 at 00:02

    My sincerest condolences, Drew. It´s always a pleasure to read your blog as you write with so much experience and you have this down-to-earth approach on things. I hope you all the best during this sad time.

    You said your father was your ladder to the stars and that reminded me of this video http://youtu.be/9D05ej8u-gU?hd=1 . If you have the time, do watch it. It´s inspiring.

    Henri

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  24. Charlie10 March 2012 at 01:36

    RIP Dad, my condolences to you Drew.

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