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Patricia Lay-Dorsey | all galleries >> my photo-a-day archives >> 2007 photo-a-day galleries >> photo-a-day October 2007 > our old kitchen table
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14-OCT-2007

our old kitchen table

In a world that often seems to be careening out of control, there is something comforting about living in an old home where the only thing that changes is you. That's what it's like here in Ed's and my 100 year-old house. Paint is chipped, floors need sanding, wallpaper is peeling, the upholstery on our 42 year-old couch is worn, but the roof is new, the wiring and plumbing are in fine shape, the outside shingles are nicely painted, the foundation is sound...and it fits us like an old shoe. When I think of those who have no home or have been displaced due to war and natural disasters, or are in danger of being evicted for nonpayment of rent or mortgage, I realize just how fortunate we are. Everyone deserves a home--it is a human right.

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Greg Harp18-Oct-2007 04:00
Truer words have never been said. Fabulous work. V
Guest 16-Oct-2007 15:36
Indeed...home is where the heart is.
Beautiful image.
Didier Vanderperre15-Oct-2007 13:09
I guess this is why we call it home sweet home...
Good picture photographically speaking.
Neal Nye15-Oct-2007 12:25
It's a lovely image of peace and security. I think about how fragile our lives and our little worlds are and how important it is to appreciate what we have while we can. This image is a nice reminder to do just that.
Guest 15-Oct-2007 06:53
This image is very evocative indeed. The control of the light is really good.
Phil Douglis15-Oct-2007 05:40
"Home" is an emotional word. In this image, you give us a metaphor for home -- an abstraction of an old kitchen table that speaks to the heart as well as to the mind. You don't give us a table here. You give us mood and atmosphere through the interplay of light and shadow that sums up the feeling of home as a place to live and a place to remember. Our own imaginations will fill in the details.
Guest 15-Oct-2007 03:56
Very nice shot and great words too!
Barbara Heide15-Oct-2007 00:28
looks very cozy! beautiful light! V
an nguyen15-Oct-2007 00:07
Patricia, it is a sweet home. The B&W and lighting are great. V
Colin Clarke14-Oct-2007 22:47
Well expressed, and well photographed, Patricia. It's like when I put on a favorite shirt that has been tumbled dry but not pressed. It feels better. I wish we could all live more tumbled, and less pressed. :-) Bravo, again. ~V~
Bonnie Underwood14-Oct-2007 22:10
This just speaks of loving comfort
and warmth, everything a house
needs to make it a home. Fine use
of light and shadow to bring our attention
to the delicate details.
Alejandro14-Oct-2007 21:48
superb lighting. well done. v
Jean-Luc Rollier14-Oct-2007 21:33
Outstanding shot Patricia! I love the light in the window.
JL V
zeev segal14-Oct-2007 20:18
Wonderful picture, I liked the light and the dark V
Scott Wager14-Oct-2007 19:29
Lovely relaxing timeless image, full of detail yet easy on the eye, well done...V
Adalberto Tiburzi14-Oct-2007 19:04
You seem to live in the right house.
But in the wrong country.
Adal ;-))
Paco López14-Oct-2007 16:55
Excellent, Pat!!!!!!!! Big vote!!
Silvia Roitman14-Oct-2007 16:54
excellent composition & light!!vote!
Ann...14-Oct-2007 16:49
Wonderful - just wonderful!
M Williamson Lebon14-Oct-2007 16:29
Perfect!! V
CIS14-Oct-2007 16:10
This is an ode to what a home is. Home is not to 'make' a living, but to Live.
The comforts and shelter surrounded with love is immeasurable.
This is so touchingly beautiful!
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