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09-Dec-2025 Fong Lam

Shadows of Time

The lady is barely visible, almost swallowed by shadow, yet her presence is unmistakable
through the wheelchair’s silhouette and the delicate outline of her legs and feet.
It’s as if the subject is defined not by light, but by the absence of it.
This image invites the viewer to reflect more broadly — on aging, mobility,
and the passage of time — without imposing a specific narrative.



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Carl Carbone10-Apr-2026 12:45
Powerful image.
Alla Gilbourd08-Apr-2026 11:21
Striking composition and Excellent use of light and shadow—very atmospheric. V
Julie Oldfield07-Apr-2026 03:31
Very very poignant. The passage of time can be cruel. V
carol j. phipps06-Apr-2026 23:17
Thought-provoking. Excellent! V
globalgadabout06-Apr-2026 23:04
both subtle and sensitive..a refined touch at work here...V
Apostolos Tikopoulos06-Apr-2026 16:35
Excellent and strong monochrome. V
francoisconstantin06-Apr-2026 15:17
Alain said all...agree with him!! Well done!! V
Alain Boussac06-Apr-2026 07:20
Remarkable image, powerful, suggestive and so touching, while preserving anonymity and human dignity. V.
James Clarke06-Apr-2026 04:53
Excellent image, conveys so much emotion. V
Bryan Murahashi06-Apr-2026 02:43
Wonderful shadows reflecting her state in life.
Denise J T Lee06-Apr-2026 02:30
Every great photograph carries within it a message, or, a question.
This lady in a wheelchair passes through the shadows of time—a trial through which we are all, unfortunately, destined to pass.
Each of us will sooner or later lose our charm, our mobility, and our memory as time slips away.
Yet I believe that, even more than passing through the shadows of time, it is passing through the time of shadows that is saddest of all. It is the sadness of losing oneself. ~VVVVV~
Charlene Ambrose06-Apr-2026 01:37
Fantastic image and it does invite reflection. V
Dennis Hoyne05-Apr-2026 23:57
A stunning monochrome, I've been reflecting on those items for many years now!
Dan Opdal05-Apr-2026 23:50
Wonderful B&W mood shot. Thank you for sharing, Fong. V
janescottcumming05-Apr-2026 21:23
Well titled and taken. V
Ronny05-Apr-2026 21:18
After reading the description accompanying the beautiful black and white photo, you are left speechless for a moment; words fail me......
big V
jtocaciu05-Apr-2026 16:19
A superb composition. VVVVV
Helen Betts05-Apr-2026 13:12
Beautiful image that is food for thought. V.
Marc Demoulin05-Apr-2026 08:53
A magnificent image that calls for deep thoughts and respect. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal05-Apr-2026 07:59
Beautiful B&W image with great light and shadows. V
joseantonio05-Apr-2026 07:28
nice and creative capture.V.