conversations about life and death - a photo on Flickriver

            I met Kenneth when I was looking for a different subject, a truly unique looking fellow named Nia (a fearsome large head, dreadlocks wrapped around in a crazy crown,) who a few weeks earlier had agreed to me making his portrait. I described Nia to Kenneth and he told me that Nia had died, perhaps only a week after I had spoken with him. The suddenness. The finality. Even of a near-stranger, jarred and resonated.

Kenneth and I chatted about Nia, that he would do anything for anyone (even annoying amateur photographers). We chatted about death and what is common to all of our lives. Kenneth told me he used to be the chief engineer on several vessels and had traveled all over the world in ships.   

I was so sorry not to have made Nia's picture before he left.  But I was thankful for Kenneth's reflection, sadness and resilience in these images.

Be thankful.

Taken on: February 7, 2020

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