Adventure

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted September 4, 20081,227 views17 comments

“The Adventure” was the result of about a year and half of planning - and lots of luck from Mother Nature, Anna’s friends and family. Cannon Beach was selected as the destination of choice because at low tides the sand is hard enough to carry the weight of the wheel chair without the wheels becoming mired in the sand. With a little extra effort we were able to push Anna close enough to the tide line so that she could see and touch the amazing variety of marine life along the shoreline.

On the first day at the beach, I noticed the spectacular cloud formations you see in the photograph. I turned Anna’s wheelchair slightly towards the sun, took a couple of steps back, and took this photograph with a wide angle lens.

All C&C are welcome.

-Jay

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on September 4, 2008 at 1:03 PM

Jay, a first-class shot and wonderful opportunity for Anna to enjoy it. Nice work!

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Comment posted by FIOREITALIANO on September 4, 2008 at 4:22 PM

Che immagine splendida! Complimenti

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on September 4, 2008 at 6:24 PM

Thanks for sharing this one, Jay. Wonderful.

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on September 4, 2008 at 6:24 PM

Even without your explanatory text this image exudes a story...Nice work.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on September 4, 2008 at 7:20 PM

Inspiring shot, Very Inspiring.
Who is Anna ?
The shallow beach/shoreline reminds me of Sorobon, Bonaire (Gorgeous and Dreamy, beach is extremely shallow for over a mile out, with colors that rival most)

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Comment posted by Jay Patel on September 4, 2008 at 9:22 PM

Matt,

Anna is a very good friend who lives in Italy with her family. She was in a car accident when she was 18. That accident left her in a wheel chair paralyzed from the chest down and unable to use her hands. Her personality combined with a strong determination (stubbornness) and courage enables her to make most out of her situation.

I have gotten to know here through a friend and over last few years and Varina and I have become very close friends with her. At the moment she is recovering from a minor surgery...and extremely bored!!!

Thanks for the comment on the photograph.

-Jay

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on September 4, 2008 at 9:29 PM

great sense of motion in the clouds, I'm glad your friend was able to get out and enjoy the day

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on September 5, 2008 at 2:21 AM

I can feel the joy in the moment.

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Comment posted by Laura Covini on September 5, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Great photo, what this picture tells is much more than what we see

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Comment posted by Kevin McNeal on September 5, 2008 at 2:23 PM

In terms of an image speaking a thousand words this has to be it - what a story ! Her face expression is priceless !

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 5, 2008 at 7:09 PM

Very powerful image! Wonderfully done.

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Comment posted by Rick Lundh on September 5, 2008 at 8:44 PM

I've always enjoyed this shot (it is a few years old...isn't it?), nevertheless...it's beautiful on so many levels.

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Comment posted by Shane Srogi on September 9, 2008 at 3:07 PM

Jay, a wonderful portrait and landscape image. Anna's expression says it all. Thank you.

-Shane Srogi

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Comment posted by Kristel Schneider on September 10, 2008 at 4:53 AM

Photo tells it all! Great shot

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Comment posted by David Fernandez on September 10, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Congrats on the win Jay, this is unbelievable image !

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on September 10, 2008 at 2:42 PM

Great story and a great image, Congrats!

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on September 11, 2008 at 5:11 PM

Jay,

(A late comment because I just got out of the hospital, so I have not seen NPN in a while.) Congrats on the EP. It's much more meaningful when a beautiful image also tells an inspirational story. Having grown up with a close family friend in a wheelchair, and also having another friend now who is a quadriplegic, I know that both stubbornness and good friends are important to people who have to put more effort than most into getting to the most beautiful places. Thanks for showing us beauty more than one way.

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