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22-NOV-2006 stephane bouchard

7th
Death of a son *
by stephane bouchard

Blainville, Qc, Canada

Close your eyes, my love. You may leave now...

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Guest 29-Nov-2006 11:24
Hi Stephane... beautiful and quite powerful. You're really not a surface dweller when it comes to content and for that I applaude you. Like the way the hair blends in to the negative space as if to free the thoughts. I really like this. Congratulations, my friend.
Helen Betts29-Nov-2006 02:07
Very dramatic image, Stephane. Such a striking composition and toning, I think "emotive" as mentioned below is an apt description. Beautiful work.
Martin Polanic 28-Nov-2006 15:26
This one gives me a bit of the shivers and a feeling of sadness, from not knowing how to interpret the title. I really like the minimalistic approach though and the framing suggests, that in darkness, whatever's around us is unknown.
irish 28-Nov-2006 13:28
Beyond Poignancy..It makes me cry.. a little one crossing....A stunning dedication..words and image in perfect harmony..courageous & beautiful realized piece..irish_eye
Sony Forums Challenges27-Nov-2006 05:15
Stephane, this unusual close-crop and minimal composition are really effective. The feeling seems like one of deep sleep or loss, especially with the black background. Closed-eyed and motionless, the son seems to be "leaving" the picture. Again... creative, emotive, and well-executed, Stephane.
Katherine Stanback's Photos27-Nov-2006 02:36
Beautiful composition! I hope you didn't really have a son that died.