Blue with Woodlouse by Chipka

Photography • Creatures • posted on Jan 17, 2012

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I’m often surprised by the quiet, poignant stories that decompress in my mind. Abandoned things seem to tell the best stories, which is probably why abandoned, forgotten things will always draw my attention. On a warm day last spring, I saw an abandoned shirt. A child’s shirt, if its size was any indication. I was in search of woodlice, and I found one…on a shirt with a history. A small seed had fallen on the shirt as well, and it sprouted. Everything, it seems, was in perfect conjunction: at least in terms of photographic moments. It’s winter, now. The woodlouse is gone: probably hibernating. The shirt is gone as well: probably in a land-fill, and so the small plant growing on it is gone as well. I’m still curious about the story, and I’m sure that one will reveal itself. * As always, thank you for viewing, reading, and commenting. Things are pretty hectic around here and I’m in the midst of looking for different job options, as my current job is beginning to drive me absolutely insane. I hope to get back to commenting as soon as I can, but rest assured that I do get the chance—here and there—to peek in at the galleries I’m currently unable to comment on as much as I’d like.

Comments (24)

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Faemike55

9:06PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

this image is just so cool no one will be ever to complete this story but it will be fun to guess

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treasureprints

9:13PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

Fascinating...the progression of life...

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NefariousDrO

9:14PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

This instantly captivated me, the man-made weave, the seedling, and the fascinating critter that is wandering the strange terrain. I'm always amazed at how the natural world finds ways of reminding us that we aren't separate from it, but a part of the world and it's always on the move.

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EJD64

9:41PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

I was wondering where you were going with this and then the story tolded it's tale. Great picture.

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auntietk

9:44PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

Jareth saw his moment of escape, took it, and ran as fast as he could before anyone could sound the alarm. He already had his shirt half off by the time he hit the edge of the yard. Leaping across the low fence, its pain generators blessedly inactive for the moment, he wiggled his arms out of the sleeves as he ran, dropping the offensive garment the second he could. Being shirtless in the cold was far better than being marked by that hated blue garment as being beh dozoran ... unattended property. He knew where he could steal a green jacket, and hoped his strength didn't give out before he got there. Too young to wear yellow without being questioned, he would settle for the pale green that announced his status as serbech ... provisionally free pending puberty. For now, and until he got out of the City, it would have to do. ...................... You're inspiring, my friend! Did I mention how attractive the woodlouse is? VERY nice, very shiny. :)

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bimm3d

11:06PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

great shot!!

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CoreyBlack

11:17PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

WOW! This is great! I love the ultra sharp macro job you've done here. There is a poignant quality to this as well as being strangely beautiful and nicely incongruous. I don't tend to think of woodlice and baby plants living in man made objects. I keep imagining them as two characters in a play that is set in an old shirt in a junk yard. That's what's inspiring me now. Wonderful work.

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Tako_Yakida

11:41PM | Tue, 17 January 2012

We called them rolypolies where I grew up. Great work!

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kgb224

12:42AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

A great find my friend. No problem regarding the commenting. Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.

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blinkings

2:26AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Nice one Chip. Over here we call them Slaters.

whaleman

3:08AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

That shirt was obviously a life-support system of sorts!

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tibet2004uk

3:28AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Love the story that comes with the shot! Always so interesting to read your words. I shot a woodlouse on a piece of newspaper I found in the woods in England a long time ago and it reminds me of this shot. Good luck with your job's hunt! :)

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durleybeachbum

3:50AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

Superb shot, and Tara has made a great story!

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KateBlack10

7:55AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

love the macro on this - very nice shot and I love your narrative - you captured "abandoned" very well - nice work

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bmac62

8:22AM | Wed, 18 January 2012

When the sun is at its zenith...the plant casts welcoming shade on the armor platted woodlouse allowing him to dream and scheme...if only we could read his thoughts. Do woodlice have thoughts??? :)

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