Lens

PHOTO PROMPT © Alicia Jamtaas “Who are these people?” “I don’t know.” “Why did you take a photo of them, then?” “I want to be a professional photographer like Florestine Perrault Collins.” “Who’s she?” “She was an African American professional photographer from New Orleans.  She began taking photos when she was 14.” “What did she …

A Day to Remember

“Do you remember when this photo was taken?” Lupe asked Horatio. “Yes, I do.  It was taken on May 20, 2012.  I’ll always remember that date for two reasons.” “What are the two reasons?” “The first is I proposed to you and the second is you, who are normally loquacious, were at a loss of …

The Call

PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart "What are you smiling at?" Mr. Kiesler asked his wife. "At a photo of Jürgen's robot with the built-in camera taken outside of our old house." "He could have been anything he wanted but he chose to be a priest. "You said that you weren't upset about that anymore and …

Gina Visits Natalie

After leaving Matt's place, instead of going home, Gina went straight over to Natalie's and Graham's house. Her cousin seemed surprised to see her. "I didn't expect to see you until Tuesday." she asked. "What brings you here tonight?" "I had to talk to you. Are you alone?" "Yes. Graham's still at the hospital. This …

Gina Visits Matt

Matt was looking out of the window. It was Wednesday night just after nine. He had put Cam to bed an hour earlier. He had just finished working out in the den which he had set up as a gym. He took a quick shower and fixed himself a cup of Chamomile Tea. As he …

The Photo

"Check this out." Elvira showed me a photo on her cell. I froze when I saw it. It was a photo of Markus and a young woman. "Do you recognize the man in the photo?" "It's-it's Mr. Adelmann." "Yes. Doesn't he look hot and much younger?" "Who's that with him?" "Madeline's friend, Eliška." Madeline was …

I Don’t Feel…

Image by Unsplash I lean against one of the pillars of the past. The sun hits my face. I close my eyes and bask in its warmth. I'm having my photo taken before the wedding ceremony. I don't feel nervous at all. I don't feel anything. My eyes open. I don't feel like a bride. …

The Search For Nata

I was very discouraged from my trip to Dakar. I showed everyone I met the photo but no one seemed to know who she was or where she was. After two unfruitful weeks, I returned to Paris. I kept the photo in my wallet. I'm not sure why I did that. I looked at it …

Finding Nata

Nata. Dakar. The date.  These were scrawled at the back of the photo I held in my hand.  I found it among my brother’s belongings.  An intrepid missionary, he had traveled to Senegal to share the Gospel.  He died shortly after his return.  Who was Nata?  Finding Nata soon became an obsession. 52 Words

The Lapel

"The interview will commence in ten minutes so you need to go over there and fix his lapel."  Rhea was mortified.  "I can't," she protested. "Don't be silly," Angela snapped.  "You're responsible for making sure that the guests look good in front of the camera.  Now get over there and fix the lapel or you …