b'AfterwordDuring these most difficult times ofstriving to survive the current global virus Covid 19 I decided to concentrate on a simple book ofphotographs related to the theme ofwater. As Professor Peter Mortimer has told us in his introduction the retention ofwater forms a major element ofthe debilitating condition oflymphoedema which many ofus suffer from and learn to live with but for which there is as yet no cure.Taking the photographs for this book has been fun, and not being able to use professional camera equipment since I protracted Lymphoedema, I have been forced to manage with a small iPhone and iPad.I also reviewed my folders ofphotographs and selected a few appropriate ones.Professor Mortimer has written captions relating a number ofthe photographs to an element ofthe lymphoedema condition.In order to bring this venture to fruition I approached a limited number ofpeople who willingly came forward to assist with the publishing costs and to provide sponsorship to raise awareness and funds for Lymphoedema research. In addition several friends offered to assist in the editorial side which has been ofgreat incentive and support to me to see this publication through to completion during these uncertain times.Gemma Levine65AQUA_body_contentJuly27FINAL.indd 65 27/07/2020 10:49'