PROPOSAL AT THE PINK HOUSE
Marcel Dutu
Photography is an incredible tool and I believe it can be used to capture precious life moments and help transcend time.
The images I have included capture a story close to my heart, and every time I look at them I am reminded of those precious moments. Although technically inferior to other photographers featured here, the strength of the memories they carry mean so much to me, and I hope might inspire others to capture beautiful moments with their loved ones also.
When my girlfriend and I started dating, we quickly discovered that we both shared a passion for travel and exploring the beautiful country we live in, Scotland. When planning a small getaway one summer, we therefore thought what better place to visit than the Scottish Highlands?! So we packed our small suitcase and headed up North. Little did she know that in a jacket pocket tucked away in the suitcase there was also a small ring!
On our first day we thought we would go wild swimming and I had found the perfect spot for us, Loch Glass, not too far away from where we were staying. So we did the cold plunge, and even in late summer the water was baltic! Shaking with cold, while she wasn’t looking, too busy trying to dry off and get warm, I reached for my jacket and grabbed the ring. Half frozen and wrapped in towels she turned around to see a half naked man, shaking cold on one knee asking her to marry her. And she said yes!
Whilst others may see just a pink house, to me these photos therefore symbolise so much more; everything I love about Scotland, travel, and, above all, my fiancé.
This article first appeared in PRISMA, Issue 11.