A Fathers legacy of a life long photographer, Hope not the final shot.

Solitude ...

Certainly is.

Marvelous image, Steve !!! Hope this nightmare will have an end one day and soon !!!!!!!!!

Glad you like the shot . It would be sad to think this is where it ends but they are doing all they can self isolating much as we are. We have to see this through to get to the end but I do not think that soon is a word we can use just yet. you stay safe yourself.

Great Shot Steve

Many thanks Nick I just hope its not the last!

Wow !! quelle belle photo

Thank you was a great spot in NZ for sunset photos this one caught my eye with dad in shot.

I'm with you, Steve.

its hard so close but with all borders closed It is so far away. there Grand daughter is looking after them and helping them. you take extra care your self right in the middle of all this.

At last they have the grand daughter that is taking care. I have almost to thank that my father left us 3 years ago with 90, I don't know what I would have done now. Each time you go out you could come back with the disease. And maybe you could heal, but so older people is difficult.

The really sad part is we now see here its not just the old that get it bad even the young do not fair well. The sad part is I understand just what you mean your father was the lucky one never to go through this. Its not the going through but more that they are totally on there own and really have no idea of the modern society. why cant I use cheque's any more..... a little lost in age over translation.

quel belle ambiance

thank you this spot did yield others as well.

Fantastic picture...
Could be in an ended world, no-one out, it is so weird...
Stay safe and hope your parents will too.

Thank you Isabel we can only live with hope that every one makes it through but they are doing the right things and are being looked after. We are doing the same here doing every thing we can to stay apart from the rest. a truly beautiful spot Baylys beach NZ.

Marvelous and poignant image Steve !

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Thank you it is one the suits this time as well. We all hope that it would go away but its now a case of ride it out. You stay safe.

A great image, Steve. Let's hope everything settles again soon.

I know its not finished with us yet and in NZ I don't really think its started yet but they are already doing all the right things. We have to take it day by day, you take care yourself and do all the right things.

Social isolation in its most beautiful form!
My 89year old mother is only one hour away, but that's as far as NZ at the moment....I hope all goes well for you!

that is so true but I can think of better under the stars but one dad can not do. I know what you mean how far away it is as we all try and do the right things. all the very best to you mum and keep safe as well.

Most beautiful

Thank you.

Wish you and yours all the best

As we do for all our fellow travelers on this earth. It is going to change the face of our llives going forward.

Hi Steve , certainly a thought provoking image. we have young grandchildren in the South island and wonder if we will ever see them again. We are Aussies but the family over there are all dual citizens ,so it might be easier for them to trip here if the time ever comes. Of course we may not be around.
Self isolating is annoying especially when you see many people flouting the order.
Lets hope we don't notice a drop in friends from ipernity.
Continue to be safe. Regards Peter

Peter I can understand how you feel I have two passports but I do not think that will help me one bit. I am a bit like you isolating and watching the news and seeing others not even care. we have been told that we are no longer free to travel about in WA you can only stay in your region so most if not all my night spots are well out of the city and out of the region.

the good thing is my parent have been isolating for a while but at that age and on blood thinners will no help dad at all. I only hope Its not all I get a chance to see of them both photos from the last trip to NZ. I did forget you I got in contact with all I knew In Oz we should all keep in contact so we all know how we are going through this crisis.

I know the world on the other side of all this is going to be very different. You stay safe from the west.

Steve, Skype is in constant use here.

that is true in our house hold but father is not savvy on these matters niece has to do it for him. always good to have a nut person lead the way.

very effective image (and excellent)
Keep on with hope in spite of the wicked times

You are Right we have to keep the hope so far away in these times. I know they are doing the right things and getting the help they need. Many thanks.

A wonderful capture of your dad in this most picturesque of settings. We feel for you Steve. Your parents are on a cut-off remote Island but lots of our children feel just the same as you do, as they cannot get to the homes, hospitals and care-homes of their parents too, sometimes just in the next town or village. These are hard times my friend but I am sure we will get over them relatively soon. There is a lot of love and care out there!

Keep safe. Herb & Eileen

I know just what you mean both great grandchildren are no more than 3 min away from us but they may as well be on the other side of the world. That is the way we have to look after ourselves, we only leave home for work ,food or Doc. cabin fever, boy the wine tastes good.

yeah it sucks cause thats not me I would be out under the stars but now I cant afford the $50k fine so it thinking of later.

you both stay safe we all want to be here on the other side of this.

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Very powerful Image Steve hope dad mum you yours and family keep well and get back to normal soon back under the stars.
Stay safe TOZ

I know I am not enjoying what must be done but thats life as we know it now. Sadly my parents do not see the gravity of it at all and are there own worst enemy. there granddaughter is thinking on taking all the car keys away from them to stop them "visiting " there friends. yesterdays phone call to them they do not see the seriousness of it. they want there normal life back.

you wonder why I worry but I feel for my niece she is copping the full brunt of it in NZ. yes I will look forward to life getting back to normal. you keep yourself and family safe as you can.

Superbe Steve
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What a beautiful image Steve. It must be really special to you having your dad in it. My own dad has early onset dementia and it is really hard having to make do with telephone calls. My daughters have been amazing helping out and he does have some care but it is still a worry, so I know how you feel. Try not to worry too much. Take care and stay safe.