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Sad Teddy


Sad Teddy
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Copyright: Martin Byrne (martburn) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 77 W: 0 N: 47] (491)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2007-07-28
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Nikon D 70s
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-10 19:41
Viewed: 581
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I do not expect that this will be a popular image. TE is largely about the celebration of life, and I love it for that.
What I am showing here is that the photographers eye is always open to the whole experience of life, in this case, death.
I am drawn to graveyards as they always have a sense of peace.
This is one of a number of shots I took in the London Road cemetary in Coventry.
There are many 'tokens' placed on graves which have meaning to the living for the dead. The sadness of this gesture is hopefully summed up by this picture.
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I just had to comment on this one as well:)
It is very beautiful, you have a fantastic eye for details, and the setup with the cross leaning in over the scene works very well.
I like the sepia, but I'm not too sure about the frame though.
Harry

I can see what attracted you - it's hard not to be touched by this sad teddy. He really looks grieved, his eyes staring at the cross, enduring the loss of a beloved one who will never return.

Kind regards,

Natalia

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  • Tibo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 195] (1689)
  • [2007-12-10 21:00]

Well.... the composition is quite perfect, based on the theme you choose. I like it anyways. Tibo

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  • MeAT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 37 N: 183] (1094)
  • [2007-12-10 21:23]

Like Harry, I like the sepia. The frame I'm not sure. The more I look at it, the more unsure I become. Different idea.

I like the picture. Didn't know people would leave a teddy bear on a grave like that...

MeAT :)

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  • Wanda1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1280 W: 21 N: 1588] (8397)
  • [2007-12-10 21:40]

Hi Martin,
I like it, a nice different photograph. A sad image with great deatails. Sepia tone has worked well to create a lonely and sad mood for the image. Well seen.
regards
Wanda

Salam Martin,
Although its a sad Teddy and a sad shot, but its really impressive ,for death is also part of life..I like its framing n the choice of sepia here.
Regards,
AtousA

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  • Jeppo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 754 W: 2 N: 727] (5649)
  • [2007-12-11 3:24]

I do agree with you, life is not just colours and joy, it is also sorrow...and your sad, delicate and moving picture is a good way to reflect about true life dramas

TFS
Silvio

Hello Martin,
Thank you for posting this picture. It is a very nice post. I like its composition and the sepia tones give it a very peaceful and sweet atmosphere.
TFS. Marianne

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  • isa92 Silver Star Critiquer [C: 16 W: 0 N: 1] (128)
  • [2007-12-18 12:56]

Bonsoir Martin,
This pictures in sepia, for me, is very sad, but in the same time it's very beautiful, you can't be insensitive : life with this teddy and dead with the cross.
Regards
Isa92

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  • bibik Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 199 W: 25 N: 14] (2774)
  • [2007-12-31 5:54]

Strange but impressive composition.
Regards.

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