Gelfling on Tour

It's my last day of Easter and I haven't managed to squeeze in a trip to Malham cove. Pretty disappointed in myself for not managing it, but I could still make it next week? Nope, probably not. Being realistic, it's too far from Ripon to do without any transport. A huge shame because it would have been a perfect place to shoot some Dark Crystal photographs...

Anyway, my family are going to Whitby today so I'm tagging along with a Gelfling to take some photos and buy some crystals. Not Malham Cove, but close enough I guess.

I took a Gelfling to Whitby today but her tiny legs got tired so she had to ride in my backpack.

I also bought some crystals!

Made one into a necklace...

My project has thus far been about Jim Henson's LIFE, but I can't forget that he's also gone. His departure from this world has left a huge hole for his loved ones, but also for his fans and viewers. This too is an emotional strand that I could try to communicate through my work, commenting on his legacy in retrospect.

I found this exert from a letter he wrote to his children whilst he was dying (be still, my Muppet heart):

'First of all, don’t feel bad that I’m gone. While I will miss spending time with each of you, I’m sure it will be an interesting time for me and I look forward to seeing all of you when you come over. To each of you I send my love. If on this side of life I’m able to watch over and help you out, know that I will. If I can’t, I’m sure I can at least be waiting for you when you come over. This all may sound silly to you guys, but what the hell, I’m gone — and who can argue with me?

Life is meant to be fun, and joyous, and fulfilling. May each of yours be that — having each of you as a child of mine has certainly been one of the good things in my life. Know that I’ve always loved each of you with an eternal, bottomless love. A love that has nothing to do with each other, for I feel my love for each of you is total and all-encompassing. Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It’s a good life, enjoy it.'

He was just the sweetest man ever. I wish wish wish wish I could have met him, or worked with such a genius.