Second Life's Flickr Community Create Memorial Photo Group to Honor Member Who Died In Real Life

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“Why did the chicken cross the road?” was one of the last few photos posted by Autumn Rose (aka Candy Gunpowder) before her real life death in mid-September. “To go on an epic adventure,” her answer to the age-old question, revealed her zest for life. New World Notes featured Autumn back in April, noting her love of story-telling with photos. That optimism and enthusiasm for grasping adventure inspired the “Love Life Autumn Rose Tribute”, a Flickr memorial group:

The memorial challenge was set by Kess Crystal and Autumn’s SL partner Trouble Dethly: “Her art spoke volumes when it comes to loving life, color and living for the moment. We're asking you to take a colorful photo, full of life and vitality, on the theme Love Life. We'd love you to frame with a polaroid finish, as Autumn often did, and posting it on Sunday 22nd September, exactly a week from her passing.” It is hard to choose what photos best exemplify zest for life, so I thought I would feature this photo from her partner, Trouble (below):

It captures grief, pathos, and remembrance. But the abundance of flowers, the bright sky, and the sheltering birches also speak of the optimistic spirit that finds a love of life in the midst of grief. 

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