soliloquy
by ubique

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I was looking through some Trent Parke photography and this image kept popping into my mind. Kept thinking it should have been one of his.

Photo Essay
by ubique

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First I want to say the Trent Parke video was wonderful (thanks John) and I will go find what I can on both Trent Parke and Paolo Pellegrin.

Paul, as always you bring up so many ideas, and many that have never occurred to me. I have read the essay a few times and each time I come up with more thoughts so I'm going to write a few down.

I never look at any of my old photographs. Not the snap shots nor the "non snap shots". I never print anything up-to my husbands chagrin. I always say I will do it when I'm old but I won't. I asked myself "why then am I taking pictures?". I like making pictures. Maybe I could/should do more with them. Don't know.

In regards to snap shots. I had been feeling a bit regretful after a recent visit with my grandchildren. I had taken a lot of pictures of them instead of joining them in the activities they were doing. I will never remember how much I enjoyed taking pictures of them. That won't be one of my memories. I'm not sure I want the snap shots if they steal from precious memories. Just not sure how to make sense of this.

On the subject of memories, your photo of the lyons has burned a spot in my mind. I have thought of it many times. It pops up when I am struggling with atrocities in the world. I bet in 20 years I will have a memory of that image. Maybe not the exact image but how I remember seeing it. Your processing exaggerated the horror for me and I was horrified when I saw it-and I find it oddly comforting to realize not all of the horror in the world is instigated by humans-it is an integral part of our existence.

This is not the first time you have stirred up a hornets nest of ideas for me. As always I am very grateful.

009
by daisydavid

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Originally posted by jomari: Here there is a clear differentiation between my dog and yours.

Ha! Great comment.

This might be my favorite of the set.

001
by daisydavid

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Perfect cover photo for this lovely essay. Gave me hints of the lights and shadows to follow. And they did follow, with each image bathed in beautiful soft light, intriguing shadows and of course the sweet dogs.

Lik's Luck (a.k.a. 'Man in the Moon')
by pointandshoot

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Yes, you didn't tell us how many months you waited for this perfect moon shot and how many hours you sat crouched in the dark waiting, etc, etc. Not easy to get 24th out of 37 with seven 10's. Have to fav this.

winter solstice
by PennyStreet

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This is lovely, especially the foreground. I bet it would really be amazing blown up.

The tree that jumped me.
by mitalapo

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This is very interesting. I like it a lot. Perfect subject for the processing.

on the surface
by aberration

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This is really beautiful. Looks more like a Lik than a Lik. Congratulations on another well deserved ribbon.

the hero
by jmritz

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I like this. Very pleasing.

Preening Duck
by kasaba

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Love this