Faded dream...from the past... Photo

Photographer’s Note

I only sing because you loved me
in the past years.
And in sun, in summer's prediction
and in rain and snow,
I only sing because you loved me.
Only because you held me in your arms
one night and you kissed my lips,
only for this I'm beautiful as wide open lily
and I still have a shiver in my soul,
only because you held me in your arms.

Maria Polydouri, 1928

Δεν τραγουδώ παρά γιατί μ’ αγάπησες
στα περασμένα χρόνια.
Και σε ήλιο, σε καλοκαιριού προμάντεμα
και σε βροχή, σε χιόνια,
δεν τραγουδώ παρά γιατί μ’ αγάπησες.
Μόνο γιατί με κράτησες στα χέρια σου
μια νύχτα και με φίλησες στο στόμα,
μόνο γι’ αυτό είμαι ωραία σαν κρίνο ολάνοιχτο
κ’ έχω ένα ρίγος στην ψυχή μου ακόμα,
μόνο γιατί με κράτησες στα χέρια σου.

Μαρία Πολυδούρη, 1928

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jasmis (50901) 2009-03-08 10:26

Real piece of art. Superb presentation. I especially like "frozen" water drops.
Regards.

manudautriche (432) 2009-03-08 10:27 [Comment]

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carper (65524) 2009-03-08 10:29

master Thomas.
a very good piece of art photography, goodblack and white, fine light, good photo job, have a good evening.
regard jaap

bostankorkulugu (33924) 2009-03-08 10:33

you know what, this one looks so much better than the previous one... not looks as mystical as it may be but i would still prefer this one thoma... a first class stuff, hats off...

saylan-cb (12726) 2009-03-08 10:49

Kalispera Thomas,
The image is perfect with great capture and very nice presentation.I really like water pampas.
Excellent work!
TFS/Regards.

TopGeo (22145) 2009-03-08 11:46

Γειά σου Θωμά!
Μια εικόνα προς τιμήν της γιορτής της γυναίκας? Υπέροχο το τραγούδι Αρμονικό το πάγωμα του νερού με το B&W Και την επιλογή της θέσης, Μου άρεσε η ιδέα σου! Κι ο στίχος "κ’ έχω ένα ρίγος στην ψυχή μου ακόμα," Πόσο ωραία ηχεί! εικόνα και στίχος?
Χαιρετώ σε
Γεώργιος

Vato_Law (11686) 2009-03-08 12:46

Hello Thomas.
nice dedication to all the women this photo. I specially like how you played with the focus on the statue creating a feeling of isolation, while the water of the fountain is blurred and encloses each side of the statue.
The small focused droplets of water gives a touch of freshness to the photo.
Cheers.
Paulo

vasilpro (9302) 2009-03-08 13:48

Γεια σου Θωμά,
Οι σταγόνες του νερού περίτεχνα παγωμένες σαν διαμάντια, δώρο για τη γιορτή της γυναίκας. Πολύ όμορφη σύνθεση και παρουσίαση σε ασπρόμαυρο.
Καλή σου νύχτα, Βασίλης.

ngk (1110) 2009-03-08 14:21

Γεια σου Θωμά,
Εξαιρετική γωνία λήψης, απίθανο το πάγωμα του νερού και το ποίημα.
Συγχαρητήρια
Καλό βράδυ.
nasos k.

g_panakia (4004) 2009-03-08 15:41

...apla teleia!!!
kalo vrady
georgia
p.s.:sorry gia to short message alla kamia fora oi lekseis einai perittes...

ribeiroantonio (21961) 2009-03-08 16:05

Congratulations, this is a wonderful art work. The B&W is superb and really makes the statue to stand out. You did manage a great DOF and the sharpness is excellent. Well done.
Antonio

barrufeto_77 (25923) 2009-03-08 16:35

Hi Thomas.

Wowwwwwwwwwwww...what a great exposure to get this amazing effect with the water!

My compliments!

japiey (9497) 2009-03-08 21:07

Dear Thomas,

What I always adore of you is the beautiful presentation of concepts.
Here too, the exploration of art is so deep...
Well blended with passion.
Faded dream ... from the past, yet the dream goes on and on, forever...

jp

maglex (1608) 2009-03-09 1:12

Hi Thomas, I like those curtains of water droplets around the statue, very effective and appealing. Thanks for sharing...Alex

vasileios (104) 2009-03-09 1:19

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Gerrit (36157) 2009-03-09 1:55

Hi Thomas,
A great ode to the woman and a beautiful photo with the definition of the stone so clear and still just not strong enough to break the illusion.
Regards, Gerrit

nasokoun (0) 2009-03-09 3:39

παρά το άψυχο του αντικειμένου(αγάλματος),η φωτό έχει ψυχή,ίσως κάπου κρυμμένη πίσω από τους πίδακες,ίσως στο βλέμμα που αποστρέφεται,
ίσως στη διαρκή αναζήτηση σου να συλλαμβάνεις τη στιγμή μη στερώντας τη την ανάσα της,
εύχομαι σε όλους μας επηρεαζόμενοι από τέτοιες φωτό,να κοιτάξουμε λίγο πιό πέρα από εκεί που μας έχει εγκλωβίσει η ευκολία μας και να βγάζουμε αυτή την ανάσα παραέξω
καλή συνέχεια
Νάσος

snunney (35376) 2009-03-09 4:00

Hello Thomas,
A fine presentation of this beautiful sculpture amidst the water droplets. Excellent exposure control and very successful black and white conversion.

baba_flies (8081) 2009-03-09 4:06

Hello Thomas! What a lovely photo, you made it special with the water going up like pearls, it gives an elegant touch this way and you gave the faded dream a new perspective, sometimes they become alive again. Excellent work, the b/w is just perfect, only the water shines which is nice. Best regards, Barbara.

azaf1 (15547) 2009-03-09 4:08

Kalimera file Thoma

Sketo poiima kai to poiima kai h foto. Apithana kallitexniki ki epexergasmeni se a/m dimiourgei apithana sinaisthimata. Eisai pragmatika ap aftes tis omorfes maties pou xairomai pou exo gnorisei apo konta.

Na pernas kala, file
Argiris

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2009-03-09 6:04

Hi Thomas
I really admire your POV.Falling water stream makes an outstanding picture.TFS

ktanska (16695) 2009-03-09 6:04

Hi Thomas,
Flowing water shot with short exposure makes lovely curtain around her. Beautiful sculpture with very natural forms. Indeed a poetic picture.
Kari

vincz (19045) 2009-03-09 8:23

I love waht you did here with the water. So much depth, we can really feel the space all around her. A great one.

jaywalker (12276) 2009-03-10 13:04

Hi Thomas, A really nice B/W picture with the light sparkling in the water spray, an interesting tight crop bringing the statue into the forefront & showing its beautiful smoothness, the dark backdrop works beautifully, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

papagolf21 (56675) 2009-03-10 14:10

Bonsoir, cher Thomas,
Dans nos ténèbres, il n'y a pas une place pour la beauté. Toute la place est pour la beauté.
Une composition emplie de poésie et de charme.
Félicitations.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Cretense (56888) 2009-03-11 6:46

Γεια σου Θωμά!

Θυμάμαι πολύ καλά και το παλιότερο "ξεφτισμένο όνειρο" σου, μια εντυπωσιακή φωτογραφία. Το "συμπλήρωμα" της είναι εξίσου καλλιτεχνικό, ποιητικό και ατμοσφαρικό! Συγχαρητήρια!

Ηρακλής

UlfE (9118) 2009-03-11 11:43

Hi Thomas,

Really great to see that you are back! Wonderful and very artistic shot. I love the frozen drops of the fountain and the excellent sharpness. B & W is perfect here. TFS and have a nice evening!

Friendly regards,

Ulf

Merline (6578) 2009-03-11 12:31

Hi Thomas,
it's not easy to make photographs of statues interesting. You succeded so well here, giving it life. She is already a beauty, very natural and your subtle play with light and water, like diamonds sparkling is artistic and simply very beautiful! Great b/w too. My compliments.

Take care and best wishes
Michèle

bertolucci (11992) 2009-03-11 12:44

Kalispera Thoma,
I love the atmosphere is this beautiful conceptual work file mou. The effect of the juxtaposition of the sculpture and her head turned away and the water frozen in time is strong and poetic. And the wonderful song does the rest. Xcellent.
Have a fine week!
Bert

Tue (25608) 2009-03-12 4:25

Hey Thomas,
Excellent photo with a good choice of B&W to get a great contrast. You captured the statue so well surrounded by all the drops of water, which look great here. Very well done, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

delkoo (34652) 2009-03-12 14:20

hi thomas
were where you??
Your photo has a pretty well chosen pov and an elaborated composition that helped to enhance the interest of the picture, No doubt though, black and white works perfectly here.

ta leme
didier

dip (12816) 2009-03-16 11:27

Geia sou Thoma,
omorfi eikona,to agalma me tis 'pagomenes' stagones sto proskunio,opos panta sunodeia me ena omorfo poiima,
alli mia ksexoristi douleia sou!
Xaireto,
Dimitris.

parbo (11006) 2009-03-26 14:28

Kalimera Thoma,

Ahhh this is wonderful Thoma. Your capture already increased the beauty of statue with splendid effect of water drops on air. Your skillful shallow focus and black background just fantastic. Congratulations. Ευθυμίες.

Χαιρετισμούς,

Ertugrul

Cricri (43616) 2009-03-27 10:56

Hi Thomas
Une image pleine de charme et de poésie, belle capture des gouttes d'eau et un bon choix du N/B
Good Weekend for you
cricri

coco (28054) 2009-03-27 13:56

Kalispera Thomas.

Beautiful work due your composition and deep and also the use of the black and white.

Very well done.
Ta leme.

AiresSantos (42760) 2009-03-28 4:48

Hi Thomas
Fine black and white picture. Amazing contrast and tones. Excellent sharpness and details
Have a nice weekend
Aires

marietom (32062) 2009-05-18 13:02

hello Thomas,

superbe composition, avec un très beau noir et blanc. j'aime bien ces gouttes d'eau bien nettes.
Bonne soirée
Marie

sunamoon (5061) 2009-05-23 6:13

Hi Thomas,

Es espectacular esta imagen, perfecta en todos los sentidos, las gotas del agua, la perspectiva con la figura y tu adaptacion en blanco y negro hacen tu imagen muy elegante y poderosa! Buen trabajo!

Un saludo,
Elena

Xalkida (11740) 2009-06-08 3:56

Το πάντρεμα της στιγμής με την αγαπημένη μου Πολυδούρη (το "ταίρι" του εξίσου αγαπημένου μου Καρυωτάκη) δένει απόλυτα. Σ' αυτό είσαι μάστορας φίλε μου!

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