Saturday, March 13, 2010

Oliviam Peña (1943-2010)

Caracas, Venezuela: I haven't posted any images for the last 20 days. Sadly, today's image is a tribute to my mom who died March 2 in Caracas at age 66. Mom's ashes were taken to Laguna de Tacarigua (photo above) near the city of Tacarigua in Miranda state. My mother's cousin lives by the lake, which is connected to the Caribbean Sea. In addition, there were four masses said in mom's name, three in Caracas and one in our home city of Valenica

Thank you to all my friends who have wondered where I have been; I have missed your images as well. I will try my best to resume some sort of routine while still in Caracas. I hope to be home soon.

35 comments:

14th Bird March 13, 2010 1:57 PM  

Nada mas que darte mi mas sentido pésame.

Elizabeth Baralt March 13, 2010 2:58 PM  

My dearest, thank you for sharing that moment in your beautiful pic. Qué calma y cuánta paz en esa imagen! Amor eterno.

James March 13, 2010 3:24 PM  

I'm so sorry to read this about your mother Louis. Your photo is a moving tribute to your dear mother.
I'm so glad that you let us know what is going on. I look forward to seeing your photos when the time is right.

Irina March 13, 2010 3:26 PM  

Oh, Luis, I am so sorry about your Mom. And I am glad you are back to blogging. Please be strong and calm. It will make her way calm too.

chachanggg March 13, 2010 4:41 PM  

losses are always difficult. it's great to see that you're coping with yours through photography. that's a beautiful image.

joo March 13, 2010 5:56 PM  

Luis, I'm so sorry with you! I can't even imagine how difficult it must be to cope with the death of someone so close.
Thanks for sahring such a personal moment with us.

Mr. J March 13, 2010 6:17 PM  

Luis, I am so sorry for your loss. I too was wondering what had happened. Safe travels whenever you return!

amatamari© March 13, 2010 6:37 PM  

Thanks for this picture of inestimable value: the life is like flowing water and infinite
is our memory...

Catarina March 13, 2010 6:57 PM  

un fuerte abrazo y todos mis respetos.

ρομπερτ March 13, 2010 7:33 PM  

Dear Luis, please allow me to offer my sincere condolences and express my great respect upon this entry of picture of yours.

Candida Livia March 13, 2010 9:22 PM  
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Candida Livia March 13, 2010 9:24 PM  

Luigi, grazie. Con tutto il mio affetto per te e la tua bellissima e incomparabile mamma - vi amo tantissimo. Grazie per un cosi' bell'esempio.
- Candida -

manuel nieto March 14, 2010 5:20 AM  

luis lo siento de corazon, un abrazo

arabesque March 14, 2010 8:36 AM  

dear luis,
so sorry to hear about your mother, it's really a sad news, no wonder you were absent for the past few weeks.
this photo reflects loss and serenity, may she rest in peace.

VP March 14, 2010 11:58 AM  

My sincere condolences for your terrible loss. A beautiful image to honor the memory of your mother.

Chuck Pefley March 14, 2010 12:05 PM  

Luis, I had wondered ... be gentle with yourself and the rest of your family.

Peace.......

Steffe March 14, 2010 12:17 PM  

I am sorry for your loss Luis.

Serge Cornillet March 14, 2010 1:48 PM  

Hola amigo Luis.
Lo siento mucho. Espero que superarás ese momento tan díficil aunque tu madre siempre estará contigo. Un abrazo,
Serge

Eleanor Miller March 14, 2010 3:04 PM  

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady and soul. We miss you and the view from your lens.

JL LEAL March 14, 2010 3:10 PM  

Hola Luis

Un abrazo muy fuerte en estos momentos tan dificiles.

slim March 14, 2010 11:02 PM  

Your mother was young, Luis. I am sorry to read of her passing. This is my first visit to your blog and I am moved by your beautiful parting image and tribute. I hope your photography helps you work through your loss.

manuel nieto March 15, 2010 3:16 AM  

no sabemos nada luis. Gusto tenerte de vuelta, un fuerte abrazo

Carraol March 15, 2010 5:28 AM  

Luis, las palabras sobran y tu bella imagen lo dice todo. Paz y comprensión. El ultimo refugio es la plena integración con la totalidad. Un abrazo de apoyo y amistad.

José luis March 15, 2010 2:18 PM  

Mis condolencias y mi apoyo.
Vine a disfrutar de tu blog y... bueno esta imágen es fantastica, trsmite paz, un fuerte abrazo, Luis se notaba tu falta.

José luis

Johnny March 15, 2010 7:35 PM  

Una forma muy bonita de horrar la memoria de un ser querido. Espero que Dios te de fuerzas para afrontar este trance lo mejor posible en compañia de los tuyos.
Un fuerte abrazo Amigo

Mo March 15, 2010 10:43 PM  

Sorry to hear about your mother. Your blog will wait while you and your family celebrate her life.

Renee March 16, 2010 10:50 AM  

It's with much sadness that I read your words here Luis. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Coffeeveggie addict. March 16, 2010 1:57 PM  

sorry to hear that,we both lose important person in our life my dad has died last jan..and still the feeling was so fresh to me,and miss him so badly...hope you could easily get over....
your blog rocks!

takecare,
blue*

Nishant March 18, 2010 3:41 AM  

it's really a sad news, no wonder you were absent for the past few weeks.
this photo reflects loss and serenity, may she rest in peace.
work at home in india

Trojan Gayle March 18, 2010 10:26 AM  
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Trojan Gayle March 19, 2010 7:06 PM  

So sorry to read about your loss. I say a prayer for you and your family. My your mother rest in peace. Much love Troj London, UK

Trojan Gayle March 19, 2010 7:06 PM  

So sorry to read about your loss. I say a prayer for you and your family. My your mother rest in peace. Much love Troj London, UK

AB March 22, 2010 4:35 AM  

My condolences on your sad loss

Carlos Lorenzo March 23, 2010 12:17 PM  

I read about this too late but my condolences. Sorry to hear that. Now the image gets a very deep meaning. Truly sorry.

Jonathan Alcorn March 30, 2010 2:51 AM  

Luis, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The beautiful image is a nice tribute to your Mother's memory. May she rest in peace.

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Luis Gomez Photos

I am a freelance photographer and photojournalist who moved to Washington, D.C., in 2003 from Caracas, Venezuela. During my 15 years as a photographer, I have traveled the world collecting images for work and pleasure. I have taken photographs throughout the Americas, Europe and Australia, focusing on cityscapes and architecture as well as the simplicity of landscapes and people.

I studied architecture at the University of Tennessee and then returned to Venezuela to earn a B.A. degree in communications from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas.
I was a photographer and photo editor for publishing companies while doing freelance work for local and international media outlets.

I was born to a Venezuelan mother and a Belize-American father, some of my earliest memories are of hurrying through airport terminals with a camera around my neck. I was raised in Brazil and Venezuela, and I am fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.

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