My hopes were successful when I spotted a woman walking down the middle of Reloj heading to one of the dozen or so churches in San Miguel to have her Baby Jesus blessed.
Approaching her I asked if I could photograph the basket and she agreed. Then I asked if I could photograph her with the basket and she said no. So I quickly snapped the photo and didn't even
check to see if it was a good photo or not.
What I didn't know was that I photographed the old woman who sits on the stoop almost daily. The juxtaposition of the woman and the baby tugs at my heart more then I can put into words.
IF I had not been watching for a baby, I would never have seen this.............what a gift!
6 comments:
Beautiful! The photo, the Baby Jesus, the old woman in the doorway. What a gift is right! To all of us now that you've shared. Gracias!
A good one it is.
I like that when people ask before taking a photo. Too bad she didn't agree though. Great pic of the baby! Wish I were there!
My best photographs are of subjects I never intended to shoot. This one is great.
Thanks everyone - I thought the juxtaposition was amazing. I like little surprises like this.
Boondocking - It is COLD here too!
When will you be down this way?
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