Each photograph has a quote and an explanation accompanying it with how it has been interpreted through my photographic images.
Picture One.
This macro image of a daffodil head where only the central trumpet and
stamens are in clear focus. The rest of the daffodil’s image has a
dreamy, soft focus feel, reflecting the sight William Wordsworth came across –
the onset of spring – Daffodils – on his walk in the beautiful Lake District in
England. Spring represents new beginnings, hope and happiness.
Taken from “I Wonder
Lonely as a Cloud” words by William Wordsworth
Picture two.
As long as there is an empathetic ear and a smile, the trials of life
can be easier to bear – if only for a little while. If this is accompanied by a
cup of tea, the best drink of the day, curer of all ills, so much the better.
Many visitors to East Lancashire Hospice have agreed how important this daily, hourly
ritual is. Life stops for a break, illness is forgotten and for a few delicious
minutes all is well.
Taken from “Smile” words of John
Tuner and Geoffrey Parssons
Picture three.
The staff at East Lancashire Hospice are like no other. They carry the
patients, relatives and friends and cope with sadness day after day. Believe me
when I say that the Hospice isn’t a sad place to be – there is joy, friendship and happiness
everywhere – because of the staff.
Taken from “Footsteps in
the Sand” words of Mary Stevenson
Picture four.
Illness is represented by an Ivy growing up and overtaking the healthy
Lily. However, as the words of this well loved and well-known hymn
remind us, God created all – even the sad and ugly things such as illness and
finality. The pure Lily inspires us with hope that the outcome will be happy.
Taken from “All Things
Bright and Beautiful’ by Cecil Francis Alexander.
Picture five.
East Lancashire Hospice needs over SEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS A DAY to
function. People (residents, patients, visitors, staff), need the Hospice. To
help in this endeavour many committed, caring souls carry out find raising of
all descriptions. This image discreetly shows what this ultimately requires.
Words by a
Hospice Donor
Picture six.
This image represents the love and relationship within the Hospice.
People are here for various reasons – either as a patient staying as a resident
or day care patient, or member of staff. There is so much love shared and felt
between all here, that these Valentine messages, gathered together from a
display made by the Hospice patients, demonstrates that even if there is a
final separation, love continues.
Taken from “Death is
Nothing at ALL” Words by Henry Scott Holland
Picture seven.
Life here is shown as a light burning brightly. We all strive to make
the most of our lives and relationship, hopefully enjoying the time we have
had. But lurking in the background is the reminder that time runs out.
Taken from the
poem “Slow Dance” words by
David L Weatherford
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