Kate Middleton Emotional During Conversation About One Of Best Photos For Hold Still Project

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Kate Middleton said Johannah Churchill's photo for the Hold Still project touched the judges
The Duchess of Cambridge said the moving image resonated with the public as well
Churchill was glad that the picture she captured served as a representation of the frontliners

Kate Middleton was emotional when she talked to a nurse who captured one of the best photos for her Hold Still photography project.

Th Duchess of Cambridge held a photography project that collected various pictures that reflected the resilience, bravery and kindness of the people amid the pandemic. One of the most popular pictures was taken by Johannah Churchill. The snap featured her colleague, fellow nurse Melanie wearing personal protective equipment while she was doing her duties at a clinic for COVID-19 patients.

"It has become such an iconic portrait that represents a lot of what frontline workers have experienced and what those of you across the U.K. have put your lives on the line in looking after all of us this year," Middleton's voice cracked with heartfelt appreciation as she talked about the portrait, People reported

"It certainly touched us in terms of the judging panel. We felt it was a hugely moving image. I think it has, like you say, it’s really resonated with lots of the public too."

Earlier this week, The Duchess was able to speak to Johannah Churchill, one of the finalists for #HoldStill2020, and whose portrait ‘Melanie, March 2020’ was recreated as a mural in Manchester as part of the community exhibition. pic.twitter.com/UpqH0k8cD8
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) November 15, 2020

Melanie's photo was displayed as a huge mural as part of the national exhibition for Middleton's Hold Still project. Artist Pete Barber also recreated the portrait on a wall in Manchester's Northern Quarter.

"I’m glad that the image of Melanie can feel representative of a group of people," Churchill told the duchess.

"And it’s not about our story, it’s about everyone’s story. I like that that is what she represents. But obviously, we have our own story that’s attached to that image too. It is a powerful thing."

Several netizens also praised Churchill's picture of Melanie. For them, the image was "very powerful."

"Melanie’s image is very powerful! A brilliant image that shows the pain but also courage and fighter spirit of Melanie and her colleagues that fought in the front line with bravery. Applauses for everyone," one commented on Twitter.

"This image is so powerful. I thinks it’s the look in her eyes. Brings me to tears every time. The sign of a great photographer," another added.

Meanwhile, another netizen praised Middleton's healing initiative because it allowed the country to talk openly about the trauma of the pandemic and move together and not apart.