The Enchanted Forest
This was a beautiful place to be – when the children were there is became magical – every door opened wasn’t a garden it was the secret garden and we had to look for lepricorns and fairies and smell every flower and describe every tree.
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Dani Di Cesare, 10 months ago
I like the softness to this, and the way your eye is led up and through the trees, wondering what awaits.. Oh to be young again…
Bruce Halliburton, 10 months ago
This is brilliant, Debs!
Torfinn Johann..., 10 months ago
Excellent, and magical shot! Great composition, and lightning. Your b/w shots are fantastic. Well done!
freebornman, 10 months ago
I’m not often lost for words…..............
Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago
wow that was quick – thank you so much – forgot to mention used a diffusor for the softness – not just bad focusing LOL!!
velveteagle, 10 months ago
The children will remember those moment with you. They are indeed magic. So is your work
Bruce Halliburton, 10 months ago
Hey – just had a thought – How would it look if you coloured the handbag red, leaving everything else monochrome?
Rhana Griffin, 10 months ago
Kids give us the greatest perspective on life dont they? They manage to make us see the ordinary as extraordinary!
Well captured Deborah!
Catalin Soare, 10 months ago
Beauty is usual with your works Deborah
Martin Derksema, 10 months ago
Wow, this is a great one. I like to see how the trees create a gate. The light parts are magic indeed, as if it are x-rays of twigs and leaves. This image does very pleasant things with my mind. The motion of your daughters hand is very symbolic, looks like sowing. Also you have been playing fabulously with the light and the dark.
Adela Hriscu, 10 months ago
Oh, we enter here in a magical world!
Biswajit Pandey, 10 months ago
Amazing work!!!, excellent art!!!.
sandra56, 10 months ago
This is a very beautiful portrait, great work
Danae Leach, 10 months ago
stunning …pulls you right in
honey, 10 months ago
as always wonderful image!!!!!!
margo, 10 months ago
Wonderful imagery here, Deborah. I particularly like the little girl’s hand leading us into the light and the secret garden beyond.
Antoine Dagobert, 10 months ago
Like the mood so much..I agree with Adela…Excellent Again my friend!
Jeff Burns, 10 months ago
Beautiful Deborah. Man you have yourself quite the little models that these pictures tell stories.
I love it
heydiddles, 10 months ago
you are so amazingly talented!! Love the world you create in your pictures
Damian, 10 months ago
Great image, love the idea and the description. Sounds and looks lovely.
Andrew Bosman, 10 months ago
Did you find any elves Deb?
Mel Brackstone, 10 months ago
Gorgeous shot, Deborah!
Laura Marsh, 10 months ago
just beautiful!!!
Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago
Thanks everyone for your comments – always appreciated. Yes Boz i did find some elves and they are kindly doing the cleaning for me so i can be on RB haha!!!!!!!!
lance leopold, 10 months ago
It certainly looks magical,Deborah,lovely image!!
camneville, 10 months ago
My favourite, great portfolio now too…wonderful…
SylviaHardy, 10 months ago
Deborah, this is absolutely awe inspiring! I just love what you have done here – fantastic work!
Mikael Hörnlund, 10 months ago
Stunning image, i like the fairy tale feeling in the picture..
WitheringMoon, 10 months ago
WOW Deb, stunning my friend great composition and love the title – you are evolving arn’t you!! lol =)
rebecca zachariah, 10 months ago
Excellent This is truly amazing.
NervousNellie, 10 months ago
This is beautiful!! I love it.
5* INDUSTRIA, 10 months ago
Wow – you have an amazing portfolio
Mugsy, 10 months ago
Stunning!
LisaG, 10 months ago
This image reminds me of a book I read when I was a child, I wish I could remember the name, will try to google it….found it, Mandy by Julie Edwards….
Sorry, I’ve digressed….into a memory that you’ve conjured for me with this image.
I love it….
Angela Stewart, 10 months ago
You captured this beautifully Deb…a perfect moment in a perfect setting!
Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago
thanks everyone really appreciate the comments – thanks Ange
Arthur Chambers, 10 months ago
yet another masterpiece …...............
Susan Grissom, 10 months ago
It is the secret garden… love all of the effects. What wonderful trees. You have such great material around you. Your daughter is so natural and playful. it all works so well.
Carole Felmy, 10 months ago
It does look enchanted…
love the way you use the dark and light in such dramatic way for all the portraits too btw
TheFatman, 10 months ago
Gorgeous shot, Deborah
Cinthia Creel, 10 months ago
Beautiful!
Sam Sneddon, 10 months ago
Another great shot Deborah! This is a wonderful series you are building. I love the high contrasts of light and dark. I look forward to seeing more.
Deri Dority, 10 months ago
Wow Deborah. This is amazing. So mystical and so touching with the way her arm is out. Really well done!! I think that this is now my favorite out of all your wonderful images.
Lucindawind, 10 months ago
WOW beautiful
Rany Lutz, 10 months ago
Perfect scene with the little model!!!
Charlene Aycock, 10 months ago
I just love your black and white work excellent
Alan Rodmell, 10 months ago
Very nice Deb. Such a fantasy-like scene. Looks all that much better in B&W. Well done
micmac, 10 months ago
If you were not so far i would borrow an elf or two for my cleaning ha ha …Just the most wonderful enchanted forest i’ve ever seen Deborah the light is stunning and had a smile when i saw Fleur with her little purse,so cute
Kellie Kennedy, 10 months ago
I don’t know how you do what you do, Deb, but keep doing it! You just keep giving us these beautiful photos!
Hiroko, 10 months ago
It indeed looks enchanted, what a beautiful photo…
Halcyon007, 10 months ago
Your portfolio is getting very impressive indeed now Deb.
Anothert classic to add to its many pages
Dan Cahill, 10 months ago
Deborah. This is very enchanted. I love the burning on the edge and the amazing shadows and highlights. Very soft and mystical. Wonderfully done.
cdwork, 10 months ago
Absolutely stunning – your children will have such a beautiful legacy
Simon Gladwin, 10 months ago
Very warming and magical image. Beautiful.
Jennifer Resemius, 10 months ago
another image that is just magical. you are inspiring. :)
Deborah Parkin, 10 months ago
thanks everyone for your amazing response – means a lotx
Sorin Reck, 10 months ago
This is art love it Deborah …superb
illicit, 10 months ago
beautifully done Deborah
Andy Harris, 10 months ago
soft, warm and enchanting…!
Ozcloggie, 10 months ago
Is that young Jess Aarons I see through those trees? Great picture!
MtnMan, 10 months ago
Magic exists in photos like this.
tonilouise, 10 months ago
Absolutely beautiful Deb. Pure magic
Peter Horsman, 10 months ago
Fantastic shot, Deb…it really captures the spirit of childhood imagination
Kerry McFarland, 10 months ago
This is truly great, Deb. I love the description, too. I love how the center is lit so it appears almost to be a secret door – really great!!!
shawhouse, 10 months ago
Beautiful, magical – like an illustration.
Mark German, 10 months ago
Wonderful work, Deborah.
It speaks to me.
Paul Vanzella
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10 months ago
Your images are so wonderful Deborah – juts love how you can make them look so magical!
Jason Helton, 10 months ago
Beautiful!!
royce, 10 months ago
Beautiful b/w shot, excellent work
Louise Cooke, 10 months ago
enchanted is the PERFECT word for this..wonderful work Deb, pure magic!
Jacqueline Gwynne, 10 months ago
Wow! The title fits perfectly!
Elizabeth Pier..., 10 months ago
This is wonderous!
Nicole Goggins, 10 months ago
stunning work deb…
PennyEdwardes, 10 months ago
Incredible work Deborah! Love the title and the mood…..well done!
Denis Fox, 10 months ago
A great shot! Have you compared the full shot with the “thumbnail” , its tight cropping is also very effective.
Lisadee, 10 months ago
Surreal and magical.
Benjamin Scheurer, 10 months ago
pure magic….love this shot!
songkoking, 10 months ago
it is better to make them to canvas art
paul romanowski, 10 months ago
VERY COOL…
Charles McKean, 10 months ago
Fab
TonyLegg, 10 months ago
Wonderfull !!!
joolz, 10 months ago
I wonder what magic place is beyond those trees…........??!!
Sue Wickham, 10 months ago
Beautiful Deb – another magical photo. I hope you are seriously considering sharing your amazing talent with others – there is a huge market out there for you to take advantage of.
Go for it!
chriso, 10 months ago
How aptly named. A wonderful image. The B&W is great.
alistair mcbride, 10 months ago
You have captured the magic of childhood with this one, beautiful image
Pete Chennell, 10 months ago
another beauty …love your work
cynthiab, 10 months ago
gorgeous little girl and an awesome photograph
Heather McSpadden, 10 months ago
beautiful looks like its a page out of a storybook.
aksircar, 10 months ago
Alice in Wonderland,Deborah.
Elana Halvorson, 10 months ago
Wonderfull
carpenter777, 10 months ago
this is really great
LisaRoberts, 10 months ago
This is beautiful Deborah – Magic!
Lisa x
Sean Farragher, 10 months ago
just magical
Barbara Gordon, 10 months ago
The contrast in this makes it feel mysterious and almost ominous! Great storytelling in an image.
David Stuart, 10 months ago
Beautifully composed and framed.
Hagen, 10 months ago
This is beautiful and yes, Magic!
ltruskett, 10 months ago
The small child looks as though she has pulled apart the trees to reveal that magical light. Luv It!
Antanas, 10 months ago
Great composition and light. Well done!
Naomi Mawson, 10 months ago
Love your style Deborah
Danae Leach, 9 months ago
YAY you made the home page!!! congrats 8)
Martin Mullen, 9 months ago
Wonderful image!
The curve of the tree roots takes the viewer to the girl while the highlighted gap beckons for discovery.
A fine work!
Graham Dean, 9 months ago
One of your pictures that I’m in awe of.
Linda Tenenbaum, 9 months ago
There’s not much I can add to what everyone else has said, except that we all need a bit of magic in this world. This picture reminds us to keep it in our hearts as adults too. Inspiring.
Mike Emmett, 9 months ago
You just keep rolling out these amazing high quality images… stunning. I’d love to know how these opportunities come about and how it is that you “see” the image before you press the shutter… Does your camera just go everywhere?
Ed Stone, 9 months ago
Children add their own “quality” to photos don’t you think?
Jef Harris, 9 months ago
I’m sorry, this just looks a little scary to me. Like this child is welcoming me into the light…
Michele Roohani, 9 months ago
very nice shot!
Madison Ellis, 9 months ago
I truely love this photograph!!! man…you’re such an excellent photogrpaher!!!
TANYA WILLIAMS, 9 months ago
great image! lovely contrasts
poppykitten, 9 months ago
Deborah, you have such an amazing talent and you really inspire me. I am always waiting to see your next picture.
Lucindawind, 9 months ago
beautiful !
kaylee roderick, 9 months ago
absolutely beatiful
i aspire to take photos half as amazing as this someday
Helen Bascom KMA, 9 months ago
You create the most lovely portraits. Congratulations on another fabulous shot.
googa, 9 months ago
Brillant !
Omoore, 9 months ago
I really like this, after reading your description, I like it even more.
CatInTheFog, 9 months ago
Beautiful light, so soft… Great BW
Sarah Matthews, 9 months ago
This is really unsettling, the hair in front of the eyes and the hand reaching out creates a sense of mystery
robjbez, 9 months ago
Beautiful shot. Lovely monchrome tones and a great composition. The little girl adds a wonderful balance.
Michael Oubridge, 9 months ago
A beauttiful location Debs. Where is it? The b&w sets it apart:)
kristian94, 9 months ago
this is brilliant work!
missalyshachri..., 9 months ago
magnificant
AngelusNoir, 9 months ago
what an enchanted photograph…and teh stripes are a cute contrast :D
Gary L. Suddath, 8 months ago
wonderful composition,magical discribes it well
agypsyk, 8 months ago
Hi Deb, just to let you know I got the card version of this today and it really is enchanting, beautiful work
gypsygirl, 8 months ago
This is lovely! Love the lighting through the trees!
Madison Ellis, 8 months ago
This is an amazing picture…..You are such a wonderful photographer! I love the black and white!!! Nice work!
Lea Wells, 8 months ago
Your work moves me. I feel as if I’ve been here in a dream. The light between the trees is like a portal calling you in.
Zigga, 8 months ago
Wonderful image. It is like a secret garden & looks quite magical!
Birgitta, 8 months ago
You master the use of tones + lighting + exposure.
I’m constantly blown away by your work!
Martie Venter, 8 months ago
Truly magical – love the light coming through the portal created by the trees. Beautiful and very inspiring work!
Thanks for your comment – much appreciated!
jerry alcantara, 8 months ago
stunning bnw job!
Dakolina, 8 months ago
So atmospheric, The perspective makes you feel as though you’re going to take off through the canopy. No better way to describe it. Uplifting.
mlgkats, 8 months ago
this is fantastic
Mel Brackstone, 8 months ago
Gorgeous work, Deborah, love her stripy shirt here, makes the shot for me.
paulevelin, 8 months ago
Breathtakingly beautiful
Catalin Soare, 8 months ago
Like a dream!!!
Joyce Dickens,..., 8 months ago
Superb work!
collectiveone, 8 months ago
Beautifull image! Very eclectic and powerfull!
BarryKing, 8 months ago
This is beautiful
pmistric, 8 months ago
I just love your images. You’re the mast at BW images that’s for sure. Great photo of a child wondering in the enchanted forest. I remember those days.
madvlad, 8 months ago
angelic photo you want to be there too with the child being a child again your self , i also love the photo of your self it looks so 1880ish real serious and thoughtful all the photo,s are delightful and well done
missmilly, 8 months ago
Came across and had a look at your work ! Really lovely and unique style you have.Contrasts of light and shadow are amazing. You capture real atmosphere and magic in your shots. well done!
cheerishables, 8 months ago
This looks like a vision straight out of a dream … so beautiful and magical. I love how the massive tree trunks are dark and mystical with the light shining through them and onto the child’s hair … Gosh, this is gorgeous, Deborah. I love your style.
Bjørn Gjelsten, 8 months ago
just absolutely gorgeous!!
susan davies, 8 months ago
another amazing image
Dave Sandersfeld, 8 months ago
Deborah: Even in B&W, you captured the state of wonderment no child oradults should ever out grow. This brought a tear to a mountain man,...
Julie Langford
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7 months ago
This is so awesome Deb, magical and mystical. Excellent mono work as always and lighting is superb.
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 7 months ago
Another Beautiful work of Art…. Deborah!!! :-)
memory, 7 months ago
This has a wonderful storybook feel.
Beauregard, 7 months ago
This image reminds me of a book entitled “The Jaberwoky”.
Trace Lowe, 7 months ago
Fantastic! his is prfect in every way!
Craig Hender, 7 months ago
Awesome work. I love the composition.
frogster, 7 months ago
A lovely enchanted image.
rossco, 7 months ago
Great piece of work . Brilliant image.
Scott Denny, 7 months ago
Very moving BW. Great post production!!
Per Ove Sleen, 7 months ago
Takes me back in time….
Jeremy Harrington, 7 months ago
this is absolutely fantastic.. brilliant work
Falina Maley, 7 months ago
this is amazing. what a thing to capture great job :)
Ann Garrett, 7 months ago
This is fabulous, love it
kdm2222, 7 months ago
Really and outstanding BW image..love the tones and light…
Mark Gardner, 6 months ago
stunning, any chance of some tips !!!!!!
mare, 6 months ago
There really is enchantment here!
PNFdeb, 6 months ago
delightful
pentangled, 6 months ago
enchanting image. You have some wonderful work here! :o)
Gareth Chalklen, 6 months ago
Lovely image! well done.
Lucindawind, 6 months ago
this is very magical ! wonderful shot
JLHopgood, 6 months ago
Wonderful, imaginative, creative, excellent. I like it – can you guess?!
Believe as a child believes, it makes life so much more interesting.
hdphotos, 6 months ago
Beautiful enchanted forest, love the composition and the light is fantastic!
david malcolmson, 6 months ago
Another enchanting (and enchanted) scene.There’s a rare poetry here and a great imagination at work. Beautiful!
NOverton, 6 months ago
This image has the wow factor. It is absolutely stunning. Creativity at its best. Great job
Larry Varley, 6 months ago
amazing shot, love it!
RichiesArt, 6 months ago
This has the awwwwweee factor!.
thedarkerside, 6 months ago
Great tones here – love the stripes on the jumper
Kuntal Daftary, 6 months ago
amazing photograph – very well processed – you have managed to capture the awe and wonder of childhood and fairyland so aptly in this photograph – almost expecting a fairy to pop out from between the trees with gossamer wings and stardust :)
Kenny Gulley Jr., 5 months ago
awe-full!
photogenic, 5 months ago
stunning. maginficient masterpiece.
Azzurra, 5 months ago
awesome shot…..looove it! xoxo
Rajdev Dhiman, 5 months ago
classic, do you have a colour version of this one?
Karin Taylor, 5 months ago
there is something so pure about your work :D it’s beautiful Deborah
Deborah Parkin in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 5 months ago
Hi Karen
Thank you so much for looking at my work and taking the time to comment – i really appreciate it :) Just would like to add that i think you are an amazing artist and very talented and will look forward to seeing more of your work :)
Romeo Koitmäe, 5 months ago
Excellent!
coppertrees, 5 months ago
Amazing, this is perfect
Benjamin Young, 5 months ago
Beautiful…! ! I love a well done b/w and your gallery is full of them…:)
zganie, 5 months ago
I like the composition because it leaves you to imagine whats beyond those trees
nice job
ragman, 4 months ago
a story telling image
Mark Jones, 4 months ago
Beautiful shot. You do have a lot of very beautiful black and whites. Do you do much post processing. I noticed you commented you used a difusser. I gather that was on camera.
nickowen, 3 months ago
reminds me of “Don’t look now” I have a series on Pan’s Kingdom, but I like “The enchanted forest” title very much
Laurie McClave, 3 months ago
Gorgeous and magical shot and I love the lighting!
Jo Hoden, 3 months ago
magical work,glad you wrote in your journal it brought me over to see you.
JudyBJ, 3 months ago
Superb !
Jane Carroll, 3 months ago
beautifully captured well done
Nicole Ryan, 3 months ago
so beautiful .. such magic.
Lindsay Berman, 3 months ago
perfect!!!
Stephen Chapple, 3 months ago
Love your images, the whole stream is so inspiring!
“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.” ~Ansel Adams
Andromedae, 2 months ago
So many great images! Beautiful work!
Sandra Fisher, about 1 month ago
This is beautiful! Magic!