Scene and Story


A moment captured.

This photo was taken by my son after our granddaughter Edie's baptism. Because I'm the "picture taker", I'm usually not in many pictures.  My son grabbed my camera while I was cuddling with her and he took a few.   We were in the back of the church surrounded by modern stained glass windows and next to a huge marble baptismal font. My oldest and the mother to this sweet little one is the one looking on. During this time Edie's two older sisters were running around being entertained by other grandparents and their aunts.

I really loved the moment that he captured, but it was slightly blurred.  Not his fault, the lighting was low and I had the camera set to a fairly slow shutter speed. I struggled with focus in my shots too.
I never would have edited this picture this way if it weren't for trying to save it and what a wonderful gift that was. I love it this way more than if it would have been true to the setting.  The faded effect freezes the moment in time.

So, I didn't actually take this picture, but I did do the editing. :)  

I'm linking up with Sarah at Paisley Rain Boots this week (and hopefully, all year!) with her blog link up of Scene and Story: a place to share a favorite picture from the last month and the story that goes along with it.

Technically, it was taken at the end of November and not in the last month...but gosh, it's hard to follow rules. 

15 comments

  1. We are a pretty loose bunch with rules:) What a precious moment and the memory will always be the real treasure, but I think the capture is perfect too. So glad you have joined us!

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  2. You all look like angels in that light. It makes me smile.

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  3. The focus and light look perfect for the moment captured! What a special time and sweet story.

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  4. It's a perfect Scene & Story, a beautiful moment and a beautiful photo. If you hadn't "told," I'd never have known it wasn't shot this way deliberately for the effect. I'm happy you joined in our linkup!

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  5. Precious photo and more precious because of the story behind it!

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  6. I am thrilled for you that you were able to see past the focus and camera settings to appreciate the beauty of this image. Content trumps technical stuff any day of the week! And you're editing only serves to enhance, in a most gentle way, this tender moment.

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  7. What a beautiful capture, so soft and lovely fit for such a tiny baby with her grandmother and mother. So sweet the way the three of you appear together!

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  8. Such a gorgeous and precious image ,I think this is a wonderful photograph that perfectly sums up a feeling of love and family.

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  9. What a beautiful and holy image!!!!!

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  10. such a precious picture.....this tells more than a sharper in focus picture.

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  11. Precious moment - the eye contact captures it all

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  12. Precious image and just how it is supposed to be.

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  13. What a beautiful story...and you have a precious moment and photo to remember it by! Beautiful baby.

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  14. Your son captured a beautiful moment. It is heartfelt, and so are your words. I love this photo with all its tenderness.

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