Magenta

I never thought I would be a part of the Pink Sisterhood but on May 24 of 2011 diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer, I joined the club.  A sore left breast and a swollen lymph node led to 2 needle biopsies, a lumpectomy, 8 wicked chemo treatments, 5days a week for 7 weeks of radiation and a lot of photos.

I have been told many times that I am not your typical breast cancer patient and I think that’s true.  I didn’t let the word Cancer or being sick beat me. I attacked it head on with my camera in hand!  My camera has been my partner in crime since I was a child and it's always helped me through the ups and downs life throws at me. My passion for photography is what helped me through this journey and what will continue to help me. 

I never thought pink was my color until my diagnoses but since then, I have been wearing more pink and playing with pink in my images. The stencil art on 7th Avenue in Manhattan stated exactly what I feel; "Art is my Weapon".  Photography is my weapon. I added a pink color tint to it to really represent me right now. My photography has helped me heal and will continue to do so.  As long as I can continue to take photos I will do so as my weapon against the bad stuff in life.  

Let’s make a statement today with bright, bold, beautiful pink and shoot images featuring the brilliant shade called Magenta! Don't forget to tag your photos with #sscolormonth. and add them to the OWP pool on Flickr. 

Image and words by our guest blogger, the courageous Darlene Cannup. 

Comments

[Marcie]

This field of pink flowers came into full bloom in the month of October - coinciding with breast cancer awareness month. I later learned that someone had planted these cosmos as a reminder to all of us to keep on fighting.
Here's to pink:
www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/10/23/cosmic-blooms.html

[Marcie]

This field of pink flowers came into full bloom in the month of October - coinciding with breast cancer awareness month. I later learned that someone had planted these cosmos as a reminder to all of us to keep on fighting.
Here's to pink:
http://www.marciescudderphotography.com/home/2011/10/23/cosmic-blooms.html

[DebC]

There is no one untouched by breast cancer.
Photography as a weapon...I like this.

http://www.deborahcrecelius.com/2012/06/20120605-beauty-of-life-captured.html

[Dotti]

I like your moxie, Darlene! You're an inspiration ... but I hope I won't have to emulate you in a similar journey.

[pam]

You are an inspiration. My grandmother and mother both had breast cancer, so I know the odds are not great for me. But I hope to be a fighter also, if I need to be.

Rose of sharon - my favorite old fashioned flower.

http://flic.kr/p/cbL3v7

[Uta]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sagresgrafix/7341750376/in/photostream

:)

[Jill]

My dream lens arrived last week, the 100-400 telephoto zoom, allowing me to capture some wild eye candy over the weekend.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/humbirdhum/7335833228/in/photostream/

"Think Pink!"

[Jeanne]

You have an inspiring story!

I captured my magenta ballet skirt. I love wearing a splash of color against a black leotard!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeamac/7341833658/

[vanessa]

A shot from this weekend fit the bill for today's pink quota!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/glitch_nitch/7332586958/in/photostream

[leigh]

I loved your post Darlene! I love the thought of your camera being your weapon.

[Jennifée]

This is inspiring indeed!

Me, I love adding some colour to my studies:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennifee/7156986297/

[fro]

it's my weapon !! very inspiring!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51727087@N04/7296087580/

[rakusribut]

and what a beautiful weapon it is, darlene!
i am dedicating todays contemplative shot to you :-()
it is a beautiful magenta balloon, shining like a bright sun...
http://momentsofperception.blogspot.nl/2012/06/36.html

[erin]

darlene, i love reading about how you partnered with your creative self to overcome your cancer, those words are inspiring.

here is my magenta for the day... http://www.flickr.com/photos/49935599@N06/7157455263/in/photostream ... interestingly i had about 30 magenta images in my recent upload. must be nearly summer!

[Christina]

What a powerful story. And you so rock!
Here is my magenta. http://www.flickr.com/photos/22136020@N04/7157868993/in/photostream

[Darlene]

Thank you ladies - my camera has always been my best friend and weapon.
Hope to meet you ladies at camp!!!!

[Shell]

Just came across this blog - awesomeness! I just dyed my hair pink, so I couldn't resist adding a few photos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80066105@N04/7343078808/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/80066105@N04/7343077800/in/photostream/

i LOVE "art is a weapon" & your story of overcoming:)

[linda]

happy hat

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55092224@N08/7343345414/in/photostream

:)

[Heather]

I am so happy with this pink beauty. http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather_today/7343417144/in/photostream

[pthurmond1]

fun with flowers and pink.........

http://www.flickr.com/photos/50901045@N02/6913128751/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Jennifer Hagedorn Dizon]

Magenta stars for you :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jendizon/7345805368/in/photostream/