Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by cgino:
Congrats Deb! Beautiful image, I love the wistful look on the little girl's face. So happy to see this ribbon!

Bike, phone, pigeon
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
I like it too - more wispy and ethereal than the other, more like a thing of memory.

Waiting on a friend
by Melethia

Comment by krnodil:
Love those ghost feet! Surreal.

Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by bmartuch:
Outstanding shot Deb. The colors are great.

Faces
by Melethia

Comment by Jedusi:
I reckon this shot she be retitled 'Christmas Blend' . . this is both to reflect the Starbucks she is holding, and to reflect the whole scene taking place around her that shows the 'Christmas 'blend' we all face .

The faces behind the girl could represent a band of Angels giving the simple story of Christmas, a message of hope for the world away from the urgency and demands of everyday life - a higher vision and motive to aspire to, away from that which is here today - and gone tomorrow. While the manequin in the green dress (green in this case representing envy) appears to be showing her a sack of beautifully wrapped shiny presents - standing slightly aloof, suggesting the girl has to choose to go over to her if she wants to - while the girl herself stares out of shot, looking lost in thought and possibly slightly vexed, as if not knowing which way to go . . and trying to turn her back on both options.

Many people seem to find themselves in her position each Christmas . .

Nice shot.



Message edited by author 2008-12-31 17:22:39.

Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by JerseyGenie:
MANY CONGRATS, Deb. Well deserved. I just got back from a nice holiday and was very pleased to see your ribbon. You must have been a very good girl this holiday season!!

Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by TheresaA:
Way to Go!!!! LOVE It! Congratulations and Happy New Year!

Waiting on a friend
by Melethia

Comment by Ecce_Signum:
Another great low level shot from you Deb and thanks for the story behind it :)

Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by Charlene:
Wonderful candid, Deb. I love the girls expression, it's beautiful.

Carousel girl
by Melethia

Comment by justamistere:
Great emphasis using DOF, and this one has eyes, not like the out-takes.
A nice Christmas present for you, too!