Colors of My Heart

I was granted permission to be present at the birth and even allowed to take photographs, so I was fully prepared and eagerly awaiting the moment. However, our daughter was reluctant to come out, and an emergency C-section became necessary. Naturally, I was no longer allowed to be in the delivery room and had to wait in a separate area. After about an hour, a nurse handed me a small slip of paper and said warmly, “Congratulations. Both mother and baby are doing well.” I had hoped to capture the emotional moment of birth with my camera, but instead, I photographed that piece of paper.  Olympus E-5 ／ Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD ／ 1/20s ／ F2.4 ／ ISO400 ／ + 0.3 Later, I was finally able to hold my daughter in my arms—and for the first time, I truly felt what it meant to become a parent. Olympus E-5 ／ Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2,0 SWD ／ 1/10s ／ F2.8 ／ ISO400 ／ + 0.3 This photo was taken on her fourth day of life. It, too, is filled with unforgettable memories that I will cherish f...