Memory, Presence, Mortality

Shannon Ayres Shannon Ayres

Caroline, Carnegie Hall Diner, New York City, Saturday.

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Spiderweb, 8:47 a.m.
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Spiderweb, 8:47 a.m.

New plan: I’m going to walk in the woods everyday for 30 minutes for my health and bring the camera for anything that stands out on my radar.

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Nancy Sinatra, Boston
Shannon Ayres Shannon Ayres

Nancy Sinatra, Boston

My mother-in-law, Nancy, is in ill-health. At her age and condition, you never know when will be the last time you see her. (I went through the same thing with my late mother). So whenever I get the chance, I make a portrait if only for my wife. This was made at her assisted living complex.

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Caroline, Parking Lot Pickin’
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Caroline, Parking Lot Pickin’

In Boston for a few days. Caroline wanted to practice her banjo, and the hotel didn’t seem like the right place. So she went to the parking lot and got in the car.

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Emma
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Emma

Emma, 15 years ago today.

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The Girl Scout Ceremony
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The Girl Scout Ceremony

Nine years ago today. My daughter Caroline is about to cross a ceremonial bridge as part of a Girl Scout advancement ceremony. All these girls are graduating from high school this year.

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The Little Diorama in the Woods
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The Little Diorama in the Woods

The Little Gallery in the Woods. It’s meant to be a gallery of small art objects, but it is usually presented as a diorama of a gallery scene complete with viewers.

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The Capitol Stones
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The Capitol Stones

The Capitol Stones, Rock Creek Park. These blocks were once part of the Capitol Building’s eastern front facade but were replaced by marble during a renovation in the 1950s.

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Emma's Pottery
Shannon Ayres Shannon Ayres

Emma's Pottery

My youngest daughter, Emma, is a budding potter. She has a table in the garage where she practices. Luckily, the lighting there is wonderful indirect “porch” lighting.

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