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Waiting room


M waiting to see the doctor. Sitting there watching the minutes tick by wondering about the diagnosis, hoping for answers. Her look says it all.

Photojournalists witness all sorts of emotional and physical struggles. It's never easy but when your loved ones are affected it is very hard indeed. We all have to find our own way to deal with things.

This time I reached for my camera. M didn't mind being photographed. She understands my drive to photograph life in all its facets. Shortly before I took this image she had taken a poignant picture of the waiting room with it's array of well read magazines on the glass table.

We waited together for over an hour. I don't think I know of anyone who enjoys sitting in a doctor or dentist's waiting room.

I hope that in a way this image captures a sense of the feeling we all share, whether we are there for something minor or a serious illness. And I hope my image tells the story and touches your emotions. I hope it gives other people who are ill the feeling that they are not alone in what they are going through and I hope that people who are well will rejoice in their health while feeling empathy for those less fortunate.

More soon...

Paul
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Chris Shepherd said…
Clever and moving image, well seen too. Hope Magda is well.

Chris
13:50
Silke said…
This is a very powerful image, Paul
It really does say it all...

Wishing you and Magda the very best -- and sending all the healing energy I can even as I write this and continuing until long past your reading of this note
hugs
Silke
18:01
Beyond the obvious said…
Thank you for your wishes.
21:21
Jill Coleman said…
Please wish Magda my best, I am happy to see she is on the mend...suoerb image too...Your blog is great , I always read it..thanks Paul
regards
Jill
01:07
Beyond the obvious said…
Thanks Jill.
13:00
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