Walkin In Between Life And Death by gallimel
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*Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.*
Bertolt Brecht
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Taken with a Canon IXUS 400 no postwork.
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This was taken in the Monumental Cemetery of Parabita (Lecce, Italy) during my Gallipoli holiday weekend at the start of this May.
That cemetery is in itself a gem to see(that I portraited also in another picture of mine in this gallery this past September) so I love to shot pics in there. When I got this one, I was fairly pleased, and so I wanna share it for suggestin you some thoughts to ponder for today :)
The "model" (who doesn't know actually about this :P, as I try to capture real life in motion) is Stef ;)
Enjoy.
Comments (45)
gunsan
So true the words, and a great shot. The motion captured in the model is a wonderful contrast to the mighty tombes that seems standing there forever.
Akinom
True words indeed! Have never heard about that Monumental Cemetery of Parabita, sounds like an interesting place... especially to the photographers. Great shot! Wonderful contrast between present life and eternity.
ratto
I agree with the others! Great motion capture here... The model seems a bit afraid... :)
Synapse
I love the ever-so-slight vertical tilt, it really accentuates the feeling of motion for me. Don't think you've shown Stef in your gallery before have you? ... Hiya m'friend! :-D ... Sublime shot Meli :-)
jgeorge
I like the sense of motion too, especially against the very still looking constructions...
gab-mag
Hehe, "walkin' on the dark side". Nice shot, and different subject, indeed! :-)
SirJohn
Wonderful Meli... so crisp and vibrant. Just another reminder of why I need a digital camera LOL.
gallimel
No, I didn't show Stef before :) He hates being photographed, but one of the Kisses of Jean Marc (the red) showed him of course :) And.. there's actually a drawing I did of me and him, which is the only one I have no scanning of, and which is his.. that might be used on his page, if he will ever dignify himself in filling that ;) You know... he's not really up for any art :) (ehhhhhh :P)
linkinpark
Excellent shot and an excellent title! :))
tallpindo
It is good to see that between life and death there is good drainage. One would hate to get the sniffles at that point...
RedundantlyAbundant
Your words are more powerful than the image, thus making the image more powerful. The concept of life and death is a hard one to tackle regardless of your theological inclination.
Heart'Song
I love the way your mind looks at things, Meli - and the way it gently turns our attention to seeing those same sights. It's really a wonderful gift all by itself! Lovely work
funkandjazz
I'm stirred by your text and your very fine photo gives me a sense of elegant, respectful silence.
moonfish
This is a wonderfully elegant and moving image....
jyriviuhko
You do see thing in a somewhat different way than I do... Thoughtful text to this photo... =)
Sunster
Exemplary work Meli! The photo combined with your thoughts are an inspiration! :)
Tedz
Well I simply love it, and the words of Bertolt Brecht are so fitting in such a place...adds to the atmosphere.
cockjuice
Every piece from you is like cake. A rich, sumptuous, moist, and chewy cupcake of soul. Seeing Stef is like seeing a part of your persona, your choice in male companion tells more about you than you know.
ShadowWind
Very true words and great shot...
nagishiva
Great picture. Gives a claustrophobic feeling to me but with lots of light due to the nature around and the sky. Exactly what death is as well. And just different compared to the swedish cemetaries. we are way more combining it with the nature I think. But this seems to be a very..how can I say...powerful cemetary. with the buildings and so on. Anyway, great picture and love the angles. and 'walking' feeling :)
intolerance
Isn't life a decreasing counting to death? Aren't we dying beings from birth till the last breath of life?
Niutek
I like cementaries, they are so peaceful and help to keep the right perspective on what's important and what's not... Thank you for reminding it with your photo, Meli :)))
davidhate
Motion, perspective and mood. All beautifully balanced by your choice of words. What can I add to that which has already been said? Nothing. :))
SophiaDeer
Beautiful photograph, Meli! Your words are so true!
Andromeda31
Great shot.Never saw a cemetary like that before.I only hope that the next level of existence for us is much more promising!
Digitell
HE looks as if he was looking from side to side...expecting something or someone to jump out at him...it does look spooky. I love cemetary's my favorite being in New Orleans. Great work!
cynlee
only to repeat what's been said- excellent feel & shot! & you share much in your words-
RodolfoCiminelli
una fotografia che ha un eccellente effetto tridimensionale..!! l'atteggiamento del personaggio in ricerca di qualcosa o qualcuno preso nel suo momento giusta, molto buona gradazione di colori, non avendo luce solare presa diretto salvo nella parte superiore, i colori hanno preso specialmente un effetto molto buono nella parte inferiore, fa che le tessiture risaltino molto bene, eccellente e molto creativo lavoro Meli.
magritte
Thanks always,for sharing parts of your life.Mag:):):)
Doublecrash
Slanted composition draws the eye... beautiful shot!