Half life
Babooshka
I think this will be my most divisive image to date. You will either love this or hate it. Unlike the flower, there are no half measures. Make of it what you will, but this to me is a pure monochrome, a study in light, shade, contrast and textures and equally an odd shot the half blown away flower not being the usual subject for a portrait.
The image was taken the day I took last Wednesday's railing and lake shot, over at Mooragh Park. It was one of those down on the ground shots I like. When I am not going for an unscheduled swim in the lake,( falling out of a canoe for those who didn't know) you will find me mooching about looking for an interesting shot. Actually you will often find me after the plain old very mundane stock photography shot too.
I was asked last week if Mooragh was Welsh. I can see why the question was asked as in the girl's name "Morag," but no. It's not a viking word either. It's Gaelic and it means" wasteland by the sea." Mooragh Park remember was swamp land before it was transformed, hence the name. Another interesting fact for you going off at a complete tangent, there are 95 men to every one woman on the Isle Of Man, according to the The CIA World Factbook . Now I'm not arguing with the CIA. Not even I'm that mad. I would like to ask them however how they worked this out though. I mean, did they ask for my input, no?
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An exquisite photo. I learn so much just from looking. My amateur offerings are in awe.
ReplyDeleteThe odds are 95 to !??? Even I could find a good man with those odds! I am packing my grip right now. See you soon. Would lyou be rounding up my 95 so they'll be hand picked when I get there?
ReplyDeleteOh and I lOVE this photo. I am in LUV column , B.
Oh wait, and since you have Gary, may I have your other 94 too?
ReplyDelete95 selfish morons to I. I'm not bitter, realistic. I Like the photo.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the image. Very soft large light that gives a nice defused effect.
ReplyDeleteUs men on the island aren't all selfish morons you know......95 to 1 I find that very hard to believe....Thanks for the translation of Mooragh I never knew that before....And so now to the photo.......I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery creative to capture this on photo. Love the black and white look. Happy Monday.
ReplyDeleteLB,
ReplyDeleteCheck me for the love it camp. I can't get a handle on which way you're going to jump with your photos. Perfect, LB.
I love that photo. I'm always impressed how the flower turns from yellow into this and you captured it very beautifully.
ReplyDeleteIt has a special quality of a far away world. Blow and make your wish!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING IMAGE!
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at your photo the first thing that comes to mind is 'wistfulness.' Soft and lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, very artistic and special photo ! Don't find it odd though !
ReplyDeletela photo est magnifique, cela m'a fait penser a un surfeur qui sort d'une vague. superbe
ReplyDeleteYou've BLOWN me away with this!
ReplyDeleteCertainly a different slant on it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, but may be ou have compressed it too much. Please show us the same one without compression.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent!!!
ReplyDeleteA black and a white who would indeed be in big on my wall
I love it, fantastic shot. As for Iron Maiden i've been a fan for years, used to have a tape in my car with them on one side and Susan Vaga on the other.
ReplyDeleteLove love love this shot. It's ripe with possibility -- blow that dandilion and make a wish! Perfect for monochrome with all that fuzzy silvery-white fluff. Odd, sure, but so very cool too.
ReplyDeleteHat tip to you on this, master photo goddess...
Certainly don't hate it - it is a perfect B&W study. And, I suppose, as nobody usually shows a partial 'clock' - odd.
ReplyDeletePerfect in every way! How could anyone hate that?
ReplyDeleteThat is a great immage. It looks vulnerable there on the stem, yet firm and proud while waiting to resist against the breeze...!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery tastefully done.
ReplyDeleteI can see why it's odd and yes black and white. It is so artistic and beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful B & W photo...
ReplyDeleteAnd thank You for the explain...
half life - clever title
ReplyDeleteLots of emails today about this, asking one thing a bigger version, not a compressed version. I have said it before, but I really can't upload a larger size. I am a photographer who sells her images and can't afford my larger files to be copied and printed, which has happened in the past.
ReplyDeleteStunning b&w photo!!! It seems you have just captured the right moment before the fluffy white things flew away... :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat b/w shot, Babooshka!
ReplyDeleteI like that it's lit from above. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove it! It may be a half life but its offspring will appreciate the sacrifice ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love this photo. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteMe too! It is wonderful and makes us think how fragile Life is...
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the song «Candle in the wind». Beautiful.
all but odd... I'd say beautiful...
ReplyDeletemany shades of grey in this one! lovely!
ReplyDeleteJ,
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself today. Smartiepants.
Beautiful and creative
ReplyDeleteExcellent photo. You know I'm a fan of flower photography and this one is a great variation on the norm.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image. And thanks for the link to Monochrome Monday.
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous image!
ReplyDeleteMarley came and posted in my blog where I also have a dandelion photo and he told me to come and see yours. I'm so glad I came. This is beautiful!
I'll be back!
Pat
Guelph Daily Photo
Photography Cafe
A very thoughtful combination - it reminds me of a windmill. A dandelion blowing away into nothingness. To me b/w is the old days of Tri-X and related subjects, but I may be a Luddite on that.
ReplyDeletei can't quite make out the shot. It almost looks like we are looking down on someone who is bending over. And they have a big butt. !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dandy puff view!
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely fabulous photo.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot. It's very beautiful and artistic.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Klaus
I think it's wonderful and it's not so much the shot as what I think when I see it and I see that a child has picked it, made a wish and blew at it and this is what was left. I'm hoping the wish came true. :-) I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like I am going to be number50...
ReplyDeleteand I didnot read anybody complaining about this stunning picture!!!
I am emailing a few of my girlfriends to pack their bags and move to your island!!!
What an incredible shot for MM!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this photo, especially the light on it!
ReplyDeleteI'd say it's a delightful shot. I am also often on the ground for shots, or in some weird pose. My friend has had to have someone stand by to wave traffic on so that they don't stop to rescue him.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful. I wonder how it looks in color.
ReplyDeleteThere is something quite whimsical and very arty in this image! Thoroughly enjoyed its originality!
ReplyDeleteBlack and white represents contrasts or differences and the half dandelion is just right for this format. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteann
Excellent example of the nuances of light.
ReplyDeleteI used to love blowing dandelions whe I was a little kid. This photo is awesome in its delicate way!
ReplyDeleteIsle of Man is a men's world, it seems, according to CIA... Is it so evident when walking through the streets? ;o)
Kisses fro Nydia.
A really beautiful image, I'm memsmerised by it, just would not work in colour this one.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever go to the Isle Of man I certainly won't be on the pull, given the male to female ratio! I guess there are a lot of lonely shepherds on the Isle Of Man...
I LOVE it. Somehow, it demonstrates hope and resilience to me, though I'm sure others would see something different. Very beautiful shot.
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