Reviews from

22nd of July 2011

A prayer for the dead and those left behind

41 total reviews 
Comment from canon shooter


Sorry to hear about the problem. I was thinking about you and hoping you were not involved. This is a very good creation and I hope it helps with the grieving. I like you have the hands as your main POV with the rays leaving the hands.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from bosch2


I have thought of you often, Annie, as I have been reading about this terrible event. Your photo gives me hope that there are some of us who still believe in prayer. It is a dramatic shot filled with feeling, both grief and hope.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review and your warm thoughts
Comment from netdweller


This is a wonderful tribute to those who suffered at his hands - Great composition - heartfelt artist notes. Thank you.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from joelise


Good, but very sad, initial impact. Very good focus and lighting. The hands folded in prayer are the center of interest. Good composition, cropping and framing. Very good technique, technical skill in use of media to form this picture, and story telling potential. Creativity in title, presentation and artist's notes.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
reply by joelise on 24-Jul-2011
    You are very welcome, joelise
Comment from Johnny Gora


A very well done piece that conveys a strong emotion.
Very sad the inspiration for the image.
I'm impressed at the choice of staying with a light clean look and still being able to maintain the emotion of such a dark feeling.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from Iowa


I really like this picture! I love the symbolism that it has. I love what it stands for! Good Mixed Media Here! Good Job Here!

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from Radiodog


This is a powerful image Annie and for me at least, impossible to review outside of the horrible events of the past day in Norway. For me, the story inherent in any photograph is part of its worth and obviously the story here is profound.

Your photograph (creation) is excellent. The composition is extraordinary. The praying hands with rays of light radiating from them is a great center of interest. It is balanced with the spots of blood. Your background, a well blurred Norwegian flag is the perfect background, both for the images set against it and for the story.

Technically you are so good at the mixed media part of this work. The rays coming off of the hands are perfectly placed and appear almost real.

You have created an excellent tribute and memorial for your countrymen and your nation. And I know that the world stands with you in grief and solidarity against this kind of senseless violence.


 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you so much for the lovely review. Your words means a lot to me
Comment from Intrepid


It is an unimaginable tragedy. It seems as time goes by, man is becoming less civilized. It is no longer enough to debate or argue points of view, but aggrieved parties feel that violence is necessary to get your point across.

You picture sends the right message. The blood represents violence and death. The hands represent prayer and hope that we can get past these violent tendencies. In your small way, you are saying that you will not give up hope.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review. Your words mean a lot to me
Comment from basilbaby


it is a sad day for the world when idiots take over and cause such carnage and pain,center of interest 5, use of medium 5,
storytelling 5.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review
Comment from mamamary


I love it. At first when is saw red, white and blue I thought of the Fourth of July in America. When I saw the rays from the hands and the splatter of red I thought of my Jesus. When I read your story I was saddened. I love the toughts that go with this piece or art. I will pray for your country.

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2011


reply by the author on 24-Jul-2011
    Thank you very much for the lovely review and your prayers