I have chosen this picture of my oldest daughter Jasmyn Ann Harrison. In fact as I write this essay on February 4th it her 21 birthday. The picture of her is when she was only 12 years old. Jasmyn is smiling and happy with not a care in the world. At this time my husband David who is a geophysicist was working on a job in Yosemite National Park. He was looking for John Muir’s house that was buried under sediment for years under Yosemite Fall. He had to be there for several days so the company who had hired him put the whole family up in the lodge while he worked. The kids and I had a free run of the park including going places locked off to the public. In this picture I took of Jasmyn she in sitting in front of Half Dome. Half Dome is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Yosemite. Rising nearly 5,000 feet above the Valley floor, it is one of the most sought-after landmarks in Yosemite. Jasmyn and I with two of her brother William and Matthew drove up to Glacier Point that day for lunch. Glacier Point, some would say, is the most spectacular viewpoint anywhere. Most people agree that its views of the high country and breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley. The reason I choose this picture of Jasmyn is that last week she was in a car accident in Utah where she lives. Jasmyn will be ok, but she will never be unscarred little girl like in the picture.
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ReplyDeleteI think you choose a great photo that has personal strings attached to it. You did a good job expalingthe situation and sounds like you all had a good time in yosemeti. Im sorry to hear about the accident. I hope she gets better soon.
My only suggestion would be to elaborate a little bit on how your daugher will be changed or the changes tht all people go through in a lifetime.
overall a good choice of a photo to write about.
Hi Alissa, great picture and it was nice to have a personal touch, although not such a nice situation. Im sorry to hear about your daughters accident, and I hope she will be ok. I love the story of Yosemite and the information you provided about the places you went. Maybe a little more information about your daughter? Thats my only suggestion. Thanks, Preston
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo and you do such a great job of explaining the signifigance of this photo to you. I want to hearmore about the differences of the two photos and what emotions each photo stirs in you. How will this scar serve as a reminder or how will it affect her and you? I am truly sorry for what has happened to your family.
I was the one out of high school causing worry for my parents. I had to drop out of school my first year at the JC due to a bad car wreck. I understand what your daughter is going through.
I loved the picture. It reminds me of when my parents used to take me to Yosemite. I hope your daughter now is well and i wish her the best! great writing!
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ReplyDeleteWow I really like what you did here with the two photographs. I see where you are going that perhaps your daughter will never be as innocent and carefree as the day when this picture was taken because of her car accident. I would like to hear more about her childhood or maybe a story from your trip that highlights the “unscarred little girl”. Great Great concept you are really thinking outside the box.
Tonya