The model in the picture would be over 100 years old if she were alive. She is not a professional model; she owned a small stall selling traditional snacks. The old lady treated me very well. Whenever I went to the stall for breakfast, she often gave me an extra egg or some snacks at no extra charge. She openly told the customers that I was her grandson.
I pay attention to the granny’s hands every time; her wrinkled hands were full of charm for me. Once, when she poured coffee, this image in the picture broke into my mind like a wave through my eyes.
I couldn’t resist and told her how I felt. She laughed out loud. I then said, “Why don’t we just photography the idea?”
“Sure!” She winked at me like a child.
I drove her to my studio and started shooting immediately.
She said she was very uncomfortable with the flash, and that posing for this was more tiring than making tea. I laughed; I knew I had to complete the mission as quickly as possible.
The composition had won many awards around the globe.
I told the granny that her hands, with the magic powers, had enchanted many judges.
She listened; then stroked my head lovingly and smiled without saying anything.
The model in the picture would be over 100 years old if she were alive. She was not a professional model; she owned a small stall selling traditional snacks. The old lady treated me very well. Whenever I went to the stall for breakfast, she often gave me an extra egg or some snacks at no extra charge. She openly told the customers that I was her grandson.
I paid attention to the granny’s hands every time; her wrinkled hands were full of charm for me. Once, when she poured coffee, this image in the picture broke into my mind like a wave through my eyes.
I couldn’t resist and told her how I felt. She laughed out loud. I then said, “Why don’t we just photograph the idea?”
“Sure!” She winked at me like a child.
I drove her to my studio and started shooting immediately.
She said she was very uncomfortable with the flash, and that posing for this was more tiring than making tea. I laughed; I knew I had to complete the mission as quickly as possible.
The composition has won many awards around the globe.
I told the granny that her hands, with magic powers, had enchanted many judges.
She listened; then stroked my head lovingly and smiled without saying anything.
This piece was aptly named “Omnipotence”.
2009
I just learned about the demise of my beloved model in the picture.
She passed away in her sleep on the 20, April 2009.
Foolish of me only to learn it today!
I should have known when I missed her appearance in recent months.
She was 92.
According to her daughter, she complained of having a fever, visited the Doctor twice; nothing was unusual. On the night of her demise, she told her daughter she was very tired and that she needed to lay down. Then, to everyone’s surprise, she went peacefully around midnight without anyone’s knowledge.
Here are some of the awards where she had lend her hand.
AWARDS
2006
7th. International Digital Imaging, Germany – DVF Diploma
1st. International Digital Fotosalon Camera66, Germany – PSA Best Creative Gold Medal
9th. FotoOlot Unconventional Photography, Poland – FIAP Honour Mention
6th. Malmo International Exhibition of Photographic Art, Sweden – FIAP Honour Mention
7th. Virtual Imaging International Exhibition, Germany – FIAP Honour Mention
53rd. Singapore International Photo Award, Singapore – FIAP Honour Mention
2007
1st. Arizona Photographic Society Electronic Imaging Exhibition, USA – FIAP Honour Mention
2nd. Sicilian Photo Contest 2007″, Italy
3rd. Trofeo Internazionale “Premiato Cine Foto Club” – Certificate of Merits
10th. Concorso Fotografico Internazionale “Imago” – FIAP Honour Mention
RIP Wan, you will live in my heart forever.