Author Topic: My good friend is gone (Read 2721 times)

calbisu · « **on:** November 15, 2013, 09:55:05 AM »

Few days ago my friend´s life ended abruptly. Alex was his name, a kind spirit that endured life with energy and a big smile, always ready to embrace you with a big hug. He was also one of those photogenic persons; there was something in his eyes that attracted the spectator. I shot at him many times, you probably have already seen him. This goes to you my friend, I already miss you

Pentax 67 105mm extension ring by calbisu, on Flickr

tha family by calbisu, on Flickr

Polaroid 195 - 108 by calbisu, on Flickr

Late Developer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2013, 10:24:54 AM »

Really sorry for your loss, Carlos.

I lost my best friend in June this year and, from my experience, it takes a long time to come to terms with the loss and move on. I've found that remembering and celebrating the good things we shared is the best thing - rather than dwelling on how you feel right now.

Kind regards. Paul.

calbisu · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2013, 01:02:01 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on November 15, 2013, 10:24:54 AM

Really sorry for your loss, Carlos.

I lost my best friend in June this year and, from my experience, it takes a long time to come to terms with the loss and move on. I've found that remembering and celebrating the good things we shared is the best thing - rather than dwelling on how you feel right now.

Kind regards. Paul.

You are very right Paul. thanks.

Francois · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2013, 02:22:12 PM »

All I can do is send my sympathies to the family...

I'm more sad for his daughter though...

limr · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2013, 02:25:31 PM »

I'm so sorry, Carlos. My sympathies to you and his family.

Chalky · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2013, 03:18:09 PM »

sad news...

small consolation but it looks like you have many good memories of good times and some amazing images to keep his memory alive...

Verian · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2013, 03:32:54 PM »

Sad news Carlos, very sorry for your loss.

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2013, 06:52:43 PM »

Your kind words to your friend are a great tribute...

calbisu · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2013, 08:28:15 PM »

Quote from: Francois on November 15, 2013, 02:22:12 PM

All I can do is send my sympathies to the family...

I'm more sad for his daughter though...

Yes, the mother was trying to find out how to tell her little Daughter about her dad, you can imagine. Her Daughter is one of Alma´s best friends and her cousin. They are not always on good terms but they love each other. They used to spend many weekends at our place.

Thank you all for your nice words, I feel this place is full of friends.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2013, 09:00:16 PM »

That's horrible news Carlos. My condolences

soeren · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2013, 12:39:01 PM »

Quote from: Francois on November 15, 2013, 02:22:12 PM

All I can do is send my sympathies to the family...

I'm more sad for his daughter though...

Me too. I really hate when kids learn about that part of life so early.
Loosing a friend is sad though so you have my sympathies too.
Best regards

This-is-damion · « **Reply #11 on:** November 27, 2013, 12:53:03 PM »

really sorry to hear - my thoughts are with you and the family

LT · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2013, 04:58:28 PM »

Hi Carlos

Sorry that I missed this message when you first wrote it. I am so sorry for you and your friend's family. Losing those close to us can be the most difficult challenge we have to face - even more so when they are young and taken away so suddenly. I hope that with time the loss becomes easier to bear, and that your wonderful pictures provide fond memories and comfort to you all.

best wishes to you

Leon.

calbisu · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2013, 09:51:26 PM »

Friends, thank you all for your condolences and best wishes, are indeed appreciated.

charles binns · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2013, 10:23:51 PM »

I'm very sorry indeed Carlos.

astrobeck · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2013, 11:59:49 PM »

My deepest sorrow for the family and for your loss.

Sad to see you friend go.
sincerest,
Becky

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2013, 01:33:28 AM »

Carlos....this is terrible news. I remember seeing your photos of Alex many times over the years here on Filmwasters and you're absolutely right about him having that photogenic quality. There were many times when I looked at your photos of him and thought, "Now this is someone I think I'd like to meet.".

My sincerest condolences to all of you over there who are left picking up the pieces.

calbisu · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2013, 08:42:57 AM »

Quote from: Ed Wenn on December 01, 2013, 01:33:28 AM

Carlos....this is terrible news. I remember seeing your photos of Alex many times over the years here on Filmwasters and you're absolutely right about him having that photogenic quality. There were many times when I looked at your photos of him and thought, "Now this is someone I think I'd like to meet.".

My sincerest condolences to all of you over there who are left picking up the pieces.

Thank you Ed for your nice words, whenever Alex stayed with us at our place I would ask him to pose and he would always happily do so, he liked being photographed and I liked photographing him

original_ann · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2013, 04:41:32 PM »

What a sad, sad post. My condolences to you, Carlos. Clearly you have been blessed with a wonderful friend - and how lucky are you to have a head full of memories & a box load of photographs.

Photo_Utopia · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2013, 10:05:01 PM »

I too would like to add my condolences, loss of friends especially when young is very hard.

My thoughts are with you and his young family.

Lawrie · « **Reply #20 on:** December 03, 2013, 01:58:58 PM »

Sincerest condolences Calbisu - and especially to his family. Now you know why you took photos of him. They will be priceless!

Regards,

Lawrie.