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The Gift of Free Moments<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No thought
No guess
No hesitation
Random
Freely scattered about
Whimsical at times
Smiles in return
Laughter of joy
Standing taller
Warmth and goodness felt
Moments of peace
Free moments
Treasured<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drew Frederic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model: Austin Wilde
Location: Abandoned cotton warehouse, St. Louis, MO
Medium: Black and White Photograph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin is in a profession that can be very taxing on the spirit and body. I think for a couple of hours he felt at peace while we shot. He was able to unwind from laughing at my corny jokes, be himself, be free. As I was looking at this finished photograph of Austin, I could feel his calmness that day, his peace.  I was reminded of the simple gift I gave him.  The Gift of Free Moments. This does not cost a dime but yet is the most treasured gift of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give my friends, give what you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheers, Drew Frederic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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