IT'S A KEEPER
"The Baths" Little Dix Bay
British Virgin Islands- May, 1984
This print and I recently celebrated our silver anniversary (it was a private affair and please, no gifts). It has occurred to me that this shot, taken on my honeymoon, far outlasted my first marriage and is older than my three children. I've had it blown up to 2 feet x 3 feet, entered it in contests (the print, not the blow up), made it into notecards and most recently laminated it onto wood using an amazing company out of Maine www.artiplaq.com
Over the years the 2 x 3 blowup has graced the walls of five offices at three colleges and two high schools. "We" retired yesterday. Last week, cleaning out my office I brought "The Baths" to my sister Kathleen's house for an undermined stay but I have a feeling it will be coming home just as soon as I can clear out some wall space.
Never digital - always film - protected from moisture, dust and harmful UV rays courtesy of Artiplaque.
It's a classic photo that places me at 4.9 years old the moment the shutter captured the image. Who'd have known we'd become colleages at your last stomping ground so many years later. :-) It's been a wonderful four years chit-chatting and having our organic food discussions. I'll definitely be in touch.
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