Prayer Blossom

The Story

Derek also chose his wedding day.

This photo was taken a few days after his requested date, because, well, I didn't take any pictures for a couple of weeks.

The day after my dad died, I flew back to London. I needed a few days to gather my strength for the funeral, and one of those days, I went for a walk.

A very long walk.

I walked from Archway all the way through Waterlow Park, where I found this fabulous cherry tree with brass prayers tied to it. On and on, through the suburbs to Hampstead Heath, where I walked right across the heath to Belsize Park, and down through Camden.

This cherry tree still makes me smile.

The Logistics

Location: Waterlow Park, Highgate, London

Date Taken: 6 April 2002

The Technical Details

Camera: Nikon 995
Metering: Matrix
Mode: Aperture Priority
Aperture: F2.9
Shutter Speed: 1/971sec
Focal Length: 11mm
Sensitivity: ISO 100