Prompt #3: Think about a photograph you feel a strong emotional connection to. Tell who is in the photo and why you treasure it.
Her eyes are closed, her head titled back just so with her chin resting on her gloved hands. She is leaning on a cement wall, soaking in the scene behind her; the city of Paris. The Eiffel Tower is lit up in the distance, the yellow glow reflected in the River Seine as it runs through the background. Although the photograph is clearly taken at night, Mackensie’s face is showered in light. She looks grounded, full of life and love and confidence; so happy in this space.
I’ve had this photograph of my daughter on my desk for many years. It was taken when she was an undergraduate student and spent some time living in France. She loved her time abroad. She became fluent in French, lived in two different apartments in two very different arrondissements, shopped, cooked, studied, met new friends, and knew her way in and around the city like it was her own.
This photograph reminds me how strong and brave this girl is, and how she continues to live life on her own terms. This photograph encourages me to find my space, to take more risks, to live a bigger life, and to continue to work to become my own, authentic self.
Happy March 9!
Writing to Learn, Learning to Write 
This is a beautiful slice and photo. The description of her face in the glow stands alone, without the image. The image and your words are full of love and admiration.
Thank you! I do admire her so. I actually thought about not including the photo and trying to let my writing create the image (which I think is probably the purpose of this prompt), but the picture is just so beautiful….
A beautiful piece about your girl. Happy Day! I hope she reads this.
Beautiful slice and beautiful ending…a reminder to all.
I know this significance of this day for you. What a beautiful prompt to choose.
I LOVE this. I can feel your love for your girl. Nothing like the love for our children.
She’s lucky to have you. xo
It’s a beautiful picture and a beautiful tribute to your daughter. Photos capture moments in time that become memories and stories. I love how you describe the picture, and I also love the memories and meanings you create for us to understand the context and importance.
Thank you! I take so many photos, so it was nice to slow down and really study a few of my favorites.
A beautiful photo of a beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your feelings about her.
Love this prompt/quick write. You captured the joy of the photo with your description. Writing about photographs reminds me of Lois Lowry’s book Looking Back. It was lovely to meet you at our slicer gathering. I have a strong and brave daughter too. She inspires me every day.