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26-NOV-2005 Brent

3rd: Discarded by Brent

I happened upon this postcard lying on the sidewalk while walking the dog recently and shot it just as I found it. I don’t know if my image fully captures just how creepy this scene was- to me anyway.

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iso320017-Dec-2005 20:41
Utterly fantastic.......
Guest 16-Dec-2005 05:06
Unusual indeed. The shadow behind the photo makes all the difference! Funny thing is the lil craters don't have similar shadows..... -Cat
janewigginsphotography15-Dec-2005 12:38
This is so surreal.... What a striking and profound image. It speaks... Title fits. jano
ctfchallenge14-Dec-2005 23:06
what a spooky image! baby surely looks lifeless. -Abstract
ctfchallenge14-Dec-2005 18:00
This has a surreal feel to it, almost like the photo of the baby is being lighted from the bottom edge, while the rough surface behind it seems to be lighted from the top. My eye and mind are very confused, but it's an absolutely striking image nonetheless.
--Mary Anne
elips14-Dec-2005 00:06
Yes, definitely creepy but beautiful in its own way. Well seen! ~Sharon
Britt 13-Dec-2005 23:23
Too bad this wasn't in eligible because you would then be running the next challenge! This is superb!
Rod 13-Dec-2005 19:08
Excellent Brent, keeping your photographic eyes open will get you some more great shots like this. Very well done mate.
ctfchallenge13-Dec-2005 17:00
I love this one - if I took a picture of a photo I found discarded on the pavement it would just be a picture of a photo I found discarded on the pavement - this is art! The contrast of the smooth surface of the photograph coupled with the softness of the babie's skin contrasted with the cold hard texture of the pavement... excellent - Ric
Brent 13-Dec-2005 07:22
That's the shadow Britt, harsh looking huh? I was reluctant to even touch it because it looked like some morgue photo to me. Once I turned it over I realized it was just a postcard that I suppose someone purchased down the block and inadvertently dropped it there. I just put it back down and got out of there.
Guest 13-Dec-2005 06:02
Definitely an eerie image...what is the black above the baby's face? I can't quite figure out the framing and setup. Very eerie ! ~Britt