"Leaving and Waving" by Deanna Dikeman compiles 27 years of photographs capturing her parents waving goodbye as she departed their home, a ritual that began with a spontaneous snapshot in 1991 and evolved into a poignant tradition. The book separates black and white images from color, marking the visual and emotional transitions over time. Originally part of the larger project "Relative Moments," this collection reflects on themes of family, aging, and the inevitable passage of time, offering a deeply personal yet universally resonant narrative centered around the act of parting and the quiet sadness it entails.
