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faith and hopePosted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 7 September 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio. “As we grow older, it becomes difficult to just believe. It's not that we don't want to, but too much has happened that we just can't.” All Rights Reserved © Sharon Wish
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flyingwind风飞扬 from Bridgetown, BarbadosChinese? 7 Sep 2009 5:08am @flyingwind风飞扬: I'm not sure if the quote is a Chinese proverb, as it was credited as author unknown. Thank you for your comment and stars. Cheers! k@ from Paris, FranceLove how she holds her hands tight in prayer, and the tension in her eyes... I don't know if it's more difficult, I guess some (other) things are simpler too, because nothing more to prove, but your photo & the quote are thought-provoking, and that's my fav. Thks, Sharon, and have a sweet week (I also love how her soul inhabits the corner of the image) 7 Sep 2009 5:11am Erika from Espoo, FinlandVery beautiful portrait. Sad, in some way, but beautiful. 7 Sep 2009 5:27am Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, SpainI like the concentrated expression of this woman, and the composition in the left side. 7 Sep 2009 6:04am NaveenBachwani from Bombay (Mumbai), IndiaSo much emotion in just one frame... As always, the title and description perfectly complement the picture! 7 Sep 2009 6:07am Nina from Haute Loire, FranceA beautiful portrait as a prayer ... she tries to believe it! 7 Sep 2009 6:11am beanow from Warsaw, PolandYou stopped in the frame this woman emotions wonderfully... 7 Sep 2009 6:31am Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New ZealandA wonderful and moving portrait! Brilliant! 7 Sep 2009 6:38am Fritsch from Berlin, Germany"With a steady heart / And a steady love / My hands keep shakin' / Like a storm" (Malcolm Holcombe) 7 Sep 2009 7:08am Angel from Madrid, SpainHow long without visiting your blog. I feel the delay. But around my vacations I like to happen through your house and to see so magnificent photographies. Brilliant the expression that it has captured in this taking. Excellent the black and white one. 7 Sep 2009 7:12am Dulcie from Danville, CA, United StatesSuch an expressive portrait and as always excellent B&W! Glad you caught this one! 7 Sep 2009 7:26am Aurore from Paris, FranceMoving portrait (imploring eyes/hands), i like how you frame it with this blurred shadow on the right (her past, her soul...) Just deeply beautiful. 7 Sep 2009 9:28am zOOm from Paris, FranceOh yes, she surely need better days. A very poignant portrait Sharon. 7 Sep 2009 9:47am LB from PortugalGreat capture! 7 Sep 2009 10:33am Mario Jean [MADOC PHOTO] from Montréal, CanadaDeep emotions shines through this intense expression. Strong portrait, really, especially in that gorgeous light. 7 Sep 2009 11:59am Darietto from Milano, ItalyA moment full of meanings and feelings! It's impossible to give a technical review choose not to consider all the emotions that this portrait gives! Really well done 7 Sep 2009 1:15pm Hiro from Kyoto, JapanNice telephoto shot. White background makes her eye-catching. 7 Sep 2009 1:17pm Tracey from Maryland, United StatesExcellent portrait! How I would love to know what she praying for. 7 Sep 2009 1:18pm Laura Abigail from Sint-Niklaas, Belgiumamazing picture, great expression and very nice contrasts! 7 Sep 2009 2:18pm hugo poon from hong kong, Hong KongWhat an incredibly delicate portraiture that strikes the deepest chord of sympathy and emotion! "Faith and hope"? Not too sure... though I could feel very strongly, sadly, that she's helplessly on her own and it's been far too 'heavy' and far too long for her... This is real photography Sharon! We're so lucky to be able to see (and feel) your work! 7 Sep 2009 2:19pm @hugo poon: Wow Hugo, thank you so very much! She really is so full of emotion and I have not a clue what was weighing on her mind at this moment. It was just a poignant moment...thanks again for your kind words. Polydactyle from Montreal, CanadaEmotion is central to this photo. It is rare to capture as many feelings in one shot. You have achieved what I am unable to do and I am a little jealous :( (Bravo and 5 stars definitely!!! 7 Sep 2009 2:31pm LESLIE from norwich, United KingdomBeautifully taken portrait Sharon, full of emotion & a great title to match. 7 Sep 2009 2:59pm Manuela M from Rennes, FranceLe visage est marquée par la vie... la tristesse est flagrante! 7 Sep 2009 4:38pm john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United StatesSuperb photograph. So expressive of depth of experience and feeling. Personally I find that in my mid-70s, it is not so much that I find it difficult to believe as that it is clearer what a phenomenal mystery life is. I connect with life much more mystically than with any cognitive function. 7 Sep 2009 4:43pm Liang from San Francisco, United Statesbeautiful quote for this photo. love the lighting on her face and the look of concern. nicely shot here! 7 Sep 2009 4:57pm jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United StatesWell done. Great quote. 7 Sep 2009 6:15pm Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United StatesI like the introspective expression on her face. 7 Sep 2009 6:58pm marc battault from clermont ferrand, Franceall the despair in this regard, it is superb! 7 Sep 2009 8:32pm Mindy | f-stopMarin from United Stateswonderfully framed contemplative moment. perhaps her thoughts are heaving, but there's (at least to me) a feeling of hope, perhaps because of the large highlight area. 7 Sep 2009 8:43pm John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United StatesVery moving portrait, her hands and expression definitely create the mood in this shot. Impressed that you were able to capture her in this tender moment. Excellent image. 8 Sep 2009 1:06am Elaine- from Canadaawww she looks like she needs to believe, needs some good old fashioned Jesus in her life!!! nice shot, sad, but nice... :) 8 Sep 2009 2:26am Steve Rice from Olympia, United StatesShe seems to hang onto both. What a great study of this woman's face. 8 Sep 2009 2:42am Soe from Bangkok, ThailandGreat photo.. beautiful quote... 8 Sep 2009 2:47am dj.tigersprout from New York City, United Statesoooh BC!!! this is so heart wrenching!!! a beautiful and sad moment here -- so expressive! so magnificently captured!! and the quote goes so well!! an amazingly enigmatic truth -- god bless us, everyone for we will all feel this pain someday... (!) faaabulous reportage! 8 Sep 2009 3:42am Nataly from Santa Monica, United StatesVery genuine portrait, Sharon. I am not sure if it`s more difficult to believe, but it is more difficult to enjoy. 8 Sep 2009 3:53am @Nataly: ...I think you have made a good point Nataly. Thank you. romine from Bucharest, Romaniavery beautiful quote and so true. excellent capture to go along. well done 8 Sep 2009 10:28am 10Fraction from Rennes, Franceexcellent illustration of your title, the picture is superb!Congratulations 8 Sep 2009 10:42am Marcie from Newton, United StatesWonderful 'emotion' expressed and captured here. Beautiful!!! 8 Sep 2009 11:05am JoeB from Brampton, CanadaWe would wish for the heavens, now we would settle for a small corner of the earth. 8 Sep 2009 12:43pm Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, FranceA geat composition and a touching attitude for this moment of reverence. 8 Sep 2009 1:15pm B.Held from Santa Fe, United Statesher thoughts seem to jump out at us, just beautiful. 8 Sep 2009 1:24pm rian from mobile, United Statesthat's some emotion you captured there.. great work capturing this! :) 8 Sep 2009 1:39pm Laurie from New Jersey, United StatesThis is a powerful image you have captured here. 8 Sep 2009 1:53pm Howard F. from South Pasadena, Calif., United StatesHer inner thoughts are written all over her face- worrisome, earnest, pleading... Powerful shot. 8 Sep 2009 5:01pm Stephane Themeze from Maryland, United StatesIt's all written here in her expression as well as in her hands. If only...just once more...once. Painful emotion as faith and hope can be. 8 Sep 2009 5:38pm Mr Tambourine from Great Malvern, United Kingdomwell done! I love that overexposure in the background, great portrait! cheers 9 Sep 2009 1:55am Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, MexicoLovely quote, Sharon. This woman seems to be in prayer. Just how did you manage this angle? Moving image, indeed. 9 Sep 2009 3:36am @Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thanks so much Luis :) I sometimes plant myself up against a wall and look up ahead to see what is happening. There she was...standing there, hands clasped, for just a moment, and continued to move in that same position through a crowd of people. SCOTT F. SCHILLING from San Martin, United StatesGreat image and perfect in black and white - very thought provoking. Your quote is quite interesting on this one - it may help explain a lot of my belief issues as I go through my mid-life crisis years! 9 Sep 2009 6:30am Mike from Lichfield, United KingdomVery powerful and moving. The shallow depth of field is exactly what this photo needed. 9 Sep 2009 10:48am Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United KingdomInteresting responses generated by this powerful and personal image . . of course, we don’t know what she is thinking but she does look gripped by intensity. 9 Sep 2009 3:30pm Bishop from Houston, United Statesmarvelously isolated subject... and great concentration on her face... congratulations! 9 Sep 2009 8:15pm Sarah from Suisse, SwitzerlandA poignant and deeply moving photograph. Over 80 comments you have here so no need for me to tell you that it's a definite 5 stars shot! Bravo. 9 Sep 2009 10:24pm Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, IndiaSuch quiet dignity and poignance...lovely portrait! 10 Sep 2009 3:29pm Brian Chen from Seattle, United States"Faith and Hope" well represented in this shot. masterful! 10 Sep 2009 8:28pm Magda from Vancouver, CanadaOutstanding portrait! LOVE IT!!!! So much character.... Bravo! 10/10 11 Sep 2009 4:29am grant from kansas city, United Statesthis is quite touching, and very well done. 12 Sep 2009 3:52am Andrew Gould from Sydney, AustraliaWonderfully caught, and with a depth of emotion coming through. 12 Sep 2009 3:52pm STEED from GUERET, FranceWowwwww !!!!!!!!!! The Picture and the Mind...... All in One...Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 Sep 2009 6:28am |
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