.....Without Color
for yet another 'school shooting'26 total reviews
Comment from bpellephoto
The mere contemplation of yet another senseless act of mayhem and murder of innocents sickens, saddens and drains my soul.
Who can tell but God, what we may have lost in these 17 souls. Maybe one of them might have become our greatest President or a Congressional Representative who cares more for his/her constituents than their pocket or perhaps an honorable Senator.
The sad truth is after this latest of horrors has cycled through the media nothing will change - it will only continue.
In response our government will condemn this act of horror, take half hearted ineffective action and host a media event on the steps of the capitol and proudly thump their chest with their landmark legislation.
But we all know the truth - everyone of them is owned by the NRA and they do not want that blood money to stop flowing into thier cofers.
Enough!
If you had posted this striking B&W for any other reason - I would have opened this dialogue with TAKE ME O LORD, FOR I HAVE SEEN IT ALL, FOR DEB HAS GONE B&W.
A 6 for a take that is appropriate, heartbreaking, and so, so sad ... OMP
R.I.P. - 17 untimely lost souls.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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The mere contemplation of yet another senseless act of mayhem and murder of innocents sickens, saddens and drains my soul.
Who can tell but God, what we may have lost in these 17 souls. Maybe one of them might have become our greatest President or a Congressional Representative who cares more for his/her constituents than their pocket or perhaps an honorable Senator.
The sad truth is after this latest of horrors has cycled through the media nothing will change - it will only continue.
In response our government will condemn this act of horror, take half hearted ineffective action and host a media event on the steps of the capitol and proudly thump their chest with their landmark legislation.
But we all know the truth - everyone of them is owned by the NRA and they do not want that blood money to stop flowing into thier cofers.
Enough!
If you had posted this striking B&W for any other reason - I would have opened this dialogue with TAKE ME O LORD, FOR I HAVE SEEN IT ALL, FOR DEB HAS GONE B&W.
A 6 for a take that is appropriate, heartbreaking, and so, so sad ... OMP
R.I.P. - 17 untimely lost souls.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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I thought of YOU immediately when I did this this morning OMP and I have to admit I grudgingly thought- "well hell, the guy knows of what he speaks" lol I wish I had tried it for a different reason. Your review of the sad fact that this will just be another in a horrifyingly long list that the government is unwilling to do anything about is spot on....and truly, the saddest thing of all. Thank you so much for your heart felt words re: that....and for making me smile there at the end. And the very special rating. I do really appreciate it all OMP. Heartfelt thanks from me.
Deborah
Comment from Paul G.
Sad Face. Major Sad Face. And, I don't have an answer for it. Gun laws won't help. Criminals just break them. Mental health help? Well, they have to be identified and submit to the treatments. I have no idea. Run away to an island and bury my head in the sand? Not in my personality. This was horrible.
Enough lamenting. This is lovely. Deserving of highest marks. Well done.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Sad Face. Major Sad Face. And, I don't have an answer for it. Gun laws won't help. Criminals just break them. Mental health help? Well, they have to be identified and submit to the treatments. I have no idea. Run away to an island and bury my head in the sand? Not in my personality. This was horrible.
Enough lamenting. This is lovely. Deserving of highest marks. Well done.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Do you know Paul that I thought those EXACT same things when I heard about this last night. Like you, I have no answers....and honestly, THAT is what is the saddest thing of all. Even living here where I do....in my own little paradise I cannot escape the horror I feel each and every time his happens....so yes my friend, Major Sad Face. Thank you so much for looking....commenting....and being so generous.
Deborah
Comment from shoregrass
Totally agree and applaud you for calling it out in your notes. Of course your flower is beautiful with or without color, yet with how you have presented it here, the sorrow emanates out from it in a extremely affecting way. Because of its innate beauty may it also bring out hope for healing and change.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Totally agree and applaud you for calling it out in your notes. Of course your flower is beautiful with or without color, yet with how you have presented it here, the sorrow emanates out from it in a extremely affecting way. Because of its innate beauty may it also bring out hope for healing and change.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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aww dear Ed. I looked for a sad flower this morning. Difficult b/c I never look at my flowers w/ those kind of eyes...but yes, THIS one had all the qualities you mention in your really moving review. Thank you so much for seeing it exactly as I hoped it would be seen....and, of course for rating it so wonderfully.
Deborah
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Most welcome. Pictures can convey more than words sometimes.
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My thoughts EXACTLY this morning Ed. Thank you again.
Comment from TBI John
It is a very sad day and this is a beautiful tribute .
Your notes are very moving as well as the piece you just posted .
It's an excellent title for such a sad piece .
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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It is a very sad day and this is a beautiful tribute .
Your notes are very moving as well as the piece you just posted .
It's an excellent title for such a sad piece .
Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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awww....thank you so much dear John...for that beautiful review and wonderful rating. You are so kind and I do really appreciate your very thoughtful words. I would so prefer to be watching the Olympics....this afternoon, yes??
Deborah
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Absolutely
Comment from suzannethompson2
So touching, Deborah. I was so saddened to hear the news yesterday of yet another school shooting in your country and your image here is certainly in keeping with this.
I like how you've shown the beautiful flower also looking sad, without colour and with its petals curled inwards. Very dramatic image against the black background. Excellent composition. Suzanne
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So touching, Deborah. I was so saddened to hear the news yesterday of yet another school shooting in your country and your image here is certainly in keeping with this.
I like how you've shown the beautiful flower also looking sad, without colour and with its petals curled inwards. Very dramatic image against the black background. Excellent composition. Suzanne
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Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Thank you so much Suzanne. Seemed so wrong to remove color from one of my such beloved flowers yet the only way I could think of to express my sadness. Your review of it is just lovely....and I do really appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness, this gives me chills, this is so well presented, it's a beautiful flower with petals curled to partially hide its center, removed of it's beautiful color, representing the loss of the young lives in a senseless tragedy.
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Oh my goodness, this gives me chills, this is so well presented, it's a beautiful flower with petals curled to partially hide its center, removed of it's beautiful color, representing the loss of the young lives in a senseless tragedy.
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Comment Written 15-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2018
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Thank you Pat....for saying it so well. I so appreciate your kind words. This has got to stop....it MUST give us chills .....
Deborah
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I pray for all of the families , I can?t even comprehend such a devastating loss, I also pray for an end to these terrible events happening in the schools to our innocent children .
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Yes to everything you've said here Pat. Just so sad it seems our prayers don't even help stop this.