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'''[[Desmond]]'s photograph''' was a photograph featuring him and his girlfriend [[Penny]] at a Marina. The picture was taken the day they broke up, and Desmond had his copy when he entered the sailing race that eventually landed him on [[the Island]]. He held on to the photograph for the three years he lived in [[the Swan]] as a way of remembering Penny. Penny kept her copy on her night table. {{crossref|2x03|2x23-24}}
{{I|I=desold.jpg|w=200|a=right|c=Desmond's Original Photograph in the first broadcast of the episode {{ep|2x03}}}}
 
{{I|I=3X08 PhotoLive.jpg|w=200|a=right|c=In London near the River Thames, Desmond and Penelope pose for the photograph in front of a pull-down backdrop of a harbor {{crossref|3x08}}}}
 
{{I|I=3x17-DP-Ardil-22.jpg|w=200|a=right|c=The photo, found in [[Naomi]]'s copy of [[Catch-22 (book)|Ardil-22]] {{crossref|3x17}}}}
 
[[Jack]] noticed this picture during his first moments in [[the Swan]]. {{crossref|2x03}} The woman in the photograph is [[Desmond]]'s girlfriend [[Penelope Widmore]], and the photo was originally taken as a backdrop screen behind them when they get their photo taken in [[London]]. It was also one of the objects to survive the [[discharge|Hatch implosion]] intact. {{crossref|3x08}} The real-life backdrop to the photograph is the [[Ala Wai Yacht Harbor]] in Honolulu.[http://www.lostvirtualtour.com/lost/filming_locations/alawaiyachtharbor/index.html]
 
   
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Transported back to [[Timeline|2004]] after having [[Desmond's flashes|travelled]] to 1996, Desmond found the photograph at the remains of the exploded Swan. He regretted having broken up with Penny, and wished to return back to act differently if he were granted a second chance. Desmond saw the photograph again later, when [[Claire]] approached and said that Penny was beautiful. {{crossref|3x08}}
Desmond's photograph appeared again, and we discovered that Penelope has a copy of a similar photo. {{crossref|2x24}}
 
   
 
{{I|I=3x17-DP-Ardil-22.jpg|w=200|a=left|c=The photo, found in [[Naomi]]'s copy of [[Catch-22 (book)|Ardil-22]]. {{crossref|3x17}}}}
Another copy of the photograph surfaced in Naomi's possession, tucked into a Portuguese copy of ''[[Catch-22 (book)|Catch-22]]''. {{crossref|3x17}} Naomi claimed to have been hired by Penny and she instantly recognized Desmond. However, when Desmond later showed this photograph to [[Frank]] and the other freighter crew they denied any knowledge of Penny or the photograph. {{crossref|4x03}} He takes this copy on board the helicopter and it becomes very crumpled. {{crossref|4x05}}
 
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Penny's copy was somehow acquired by [[Naomi Dorrit]] before her arrival on the Island, most likely through her employer [[Charles Widmore]], and was used by her as a way to explain her arrival on the Island, lying that she was hired by Penelope. {{crossref|3x19|3x22-23}}
   
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While travelling to the [[Kahana]] on the [[helicopter]], Desmond was looking at the photograph before and after he had a [[Temporal displacement|flash]] back to 1996. {{crossref|4x05}}
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The producers suggest that the origin of the photograph might be different in Desmond's two timelines. They further suggest this might explain the disparity in the apparent number of copies of the photograph that should exist. {{crossref|Official Lost Podcast/February 20, 2007}}
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* The producers suggested that the origin of the photograph might be different in Desmond's two timelines. They further suggested this might explain the disparity in the apparent number of copies of the photograph that should exist. {{crossref|Official Lost Podcast/February 20, 2007}}
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* The real-life backdrop to the photograph is the [[Ala Wai Yacht Harbor]] in Honolulu.[http://www.lostvirtualtour.com/lost/filming_locations/alawaiyachtharbor/index.html]
   
 
==Continuity error==
 
==Continuity error==
 
{{I|I=desold.jpg|w=200|a=right|c=Desmond's original photograph in the first broadcast. {{crossref|2x03}}}}
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* The actress that [[:category:Photograph characters|appeared in the photograph]] from the original airing of {{ep|2x03}} was obviously not actress [[Sonya Walger]], who played [[Penelope]] for the rest of the series. In the rerun airing of {{ep|2x03}} on 6/14/06 (and on the DVDs), this [[Continuity errors|continuity error]] was corrected by replacing the original photo with the one from the finale (showing Sonya Walger). Some fans say that the woman in the original photograph resembles [[Lisa Fraser]], who played [[Arlene and Joseph Stewart|Arlene Stewart]].
 
 
* Desmond's photograph when being taken in "[[Flashes Before Your Eyes]]" was very different from the one used before and since. Here he was wearing a different shirt, orange in color compared to the bright red on the original. The original covered his neck while here his neck was bare. The background of the marina was different as were Penny's position and facial expression.
*The actress that [[:category:Photograph characters|appears in the photograph]] from the original airing of {{ep|2x03}} was obviously not actress [[Sonya Walger]], who played [[Penelope]] in {{ep|2x23-24}}. In the rerun airing of {{ep|2x03}} on 6/14/06 (and on the DVDs), this [[Continuity errors|continuity error]] was corrected by replacing the original photo with the one from the finale (showing Sonya Walger).
 
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{{I|I=3X08 PhotoLive.jpg|w=200|a=left|c=Desmond's photograph when being taken in 1996 after he travels back. {{crossref|2x03}}}}
*Desmond's photograph when being taken in "[[Flashes Before Your Eyes]]" is very different to the one used before and since. Here he is wearing a different shirt, orange in color compared to the bright red on the original. The original covered his neck while here it is bare. The background of the marina is different as is Penny's position and her facial expression.
 
   
 
==Unanswered questions==
 
==Unanswered questions==
 
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* How did [[Naomi]] get a copy of the photograph and why was she carrying it?
 
* How did [[Naomi]] get a copy of the photograph and why was she carrying it?
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Latest revision as of 13:15, 24 August 2012

Desmond's photograph was a photograph featuring him and his girlfriend Penny at a Marina. The picture was taken the day they broke up, and Desmond had his copy when he entered the sailing race that eventually landed him on the Island. He held on to the photograph for the three years he lived in the Swan as a way of remembering Penny. Penny kept her copy on her night table. ("Orientation")  ("Live Together, Die Alone")

Transported back to 2004 after having travelled to 1996, Desmond found the photograph at the remains of the exploded Swan. He regretted having broken up with Penny, and wished to return back to act differently if he were granted a second chance. Desmond saw the photograph again later, when Claire approached and said that Penny was beautiful. ("Flashes Before Your Eyes")

3x17-DP-Ardil-22

The photo, found in Naomi's copy of Ardil-22. ("Catch-22")

Penny's copy was somehow acquired by Naomi Dorrit before her arrival on the Island, most likely through her employer Charles Widmore, and was used by her as a way to explain her arrival on the Island, lying that she was hired by Penelope. ("The Brig")  ("Through the Looking Glass")

While travelling to the Kahana on the helicopter, Desmond was looking at the photograph before and after he had a flash back to 1996. ("The Constant")

Trivia

  • The producers suggested that the origin of the photograph might be different in Desmond's two timelines. They further suggested this might explain the disparity in the apparent number of copies of the photograph that should exist. (Official Lost Podcast/February 20, 2007)
  • The real-life backdrop to the photograph is the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor in Honolulu.[1]

Continuity error

Desold

Desmond's original photograph in the first broadcast. ("Orientation")

  • The actress that appeared in the photograph from the original airing of "Orientation" was obviously not actress Sonya Walger, who played Penelope for the rest of the series. In the rerun airing of "Orientation" on 6/14/06 (and on the DVDs), this continuity error was corrected by replacing the original photo with the one from the finale (showing Sonya Walger). Some fans say that the woman in the original photograph resembles Lisa Fraser, who played Arlene Stewart.
  • Desmond's photograph when being taken in "Flashes Before Your Eyes" was very different from the one used before and since. Here he was wearing a different shirt, orange in color compared to the bright red on the original. The original covered his neck while here his neck was bare. The background of the marina was different as were Penny's position and facial expression.
3X08 PhotoLive

Desmond's photograph when being taken in 1996 after he travels back. ("Orientation")

Unanswered questions

Unanswered questions
  1. Do not answer the questions here.
  2. Keep the questions open-ended and neutral: do not suggest an answer.
For fan theories about these unanswered questions, see: Desmond's photograph/Theories
  • How did Naomi get a copy of the photograph and why was she carrying it?