memento mori
Apr. 1st, 2008 07:14 pmportraits before and after death
"This somber series of portraits taken of people before and after they had died is a challenging and poignant study. The work by German photographer Walter Schels and his partner Beate Lakotta, who recorded interviews with the subjects in their final days, reveals much about dying - and living."
the guardian UK has an incredible and deeply moving photo essay of people who have died. each person speaks of what their life, dreams, and hopes are. the peace revealed is profound.
remember to live each moment fully.
"This somber series of portraits taken of people before and after they had died is a challenging and poignant study. The work by German photographer Walter Schels and his partner Beate Lakotta, who recorded interviews with the subjects in their final days, reveals much about dying - and living."
the guardian UK has an incredible and deeply moving photo essay of people who have died. each person speaks of what their life, dreams, and hopes are. the peace revealed is profound.
remember to live each moment fully.