Discarded

Deborah Parkin

Discarded

Another image taken on a Hasselblad and another image for my developing ‘Childhood Narratives’ portfolio.

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Discarded by Deborah Parkin
Discarded by Deborah Parkin
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Excellent work Deb.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    wow Richard that was quick – thanks very much.

  • photosan

    photosan

    ...there’s a story behind this on…love it…

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks very much photogsan :)

  • Kevin Skinner

    Kevin Skinner

    Excellent shot! Quite emotive – yet simple. Just how a B&W should be.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Kevin – such a nice thing to say :)

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    poor pinocchio!
    lovely depth of field in this

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    I know, he does look rather sad – thanks for your comment hsien-ku – really appreciate it :)

  • marshall calvert IPA

    marshall calve...

    Hi Deborah, wonderful use of depth of field concentrating our view to this little man who looks like he is looking for help to make him come to life and bring happiness to some lucky child, can you tell I love it,
    PS did you ever see creative monochrome Books or by monthly mags. as a friend of mine had a wonderful image of a puppet in the year book

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Marshall for your wonderful comment – so pleased you like it. I am afraid I haven’t seen the image you talk of but would really like too.

  • charitygrace

    charitygrace

    Wow, kind of spooky, but also dramatic!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks charitygrace – really appreciate your comment :)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Wonderful Lighting Deb! as always youre talent is amazing!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    ah thanks Vonne – that is such a lovely thing to say – really appreciate it :) xx

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Brilliant!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Tania – so pleased you like it :)

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Excellent work Deborah!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Torfinn – appreciate your comment :)

  • Stylista

    Stylista

    Deb how touchy this art is!! wonderfull

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Stylista – love your comment and really appreciate it :)

  • Jing3011

    Jing3011

    Such a story in one photo

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Jing – always try to make a story so always pleased when it is found – :)

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Magnificent Art, Deborah.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Roy – such a nice thing to say :)

  • Ruby Del Angel

    Ruby Del Angel

    a discarded puppet…brilliant work

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks abnoba – really appreciate your kind words :)

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    Evocative, reminiscent, memories!!
    Thoughtful image, Deborah!!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you David – so pleased you like it :)

  • Simon Gladwin

    Simon Gladwin

    Super shot Debs but I find it quite unnerving and a bit sinister. It scares me a little! I like it that a picture does that!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Simon – so pleased you like it – hope you don’t have nightmares tonight. :)

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA

    that’s a really great image and composition

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Dave – really appreciate your comment :)

  • Simon Gladwin

    Simon Gladwin

    If I can go to an alice Cooper show I can stand this LOL!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    Absolutely brilliant work here Deborah. Love this style of photography a lot :-))

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Sylvia – so pleased you like it and thanks for your continuing support :)

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    That’s great Deb, love the lignt and that abandoned almost pleading look in his eye.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Sylvia – he does have a rather sad look doesn’t he?

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Lovely framing and lighting. Poor Pinocchio!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Clare – appreciate your comment :)

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Great image.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Matt :)

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    discarded but not forgotten, somebody will find him and save him and love him again, marvelous work

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    just like life :)
    Thanks Larry – appreciate your comment :)

  • Deborah Hally

    Deborah Hally

    beautifully done, Deborah….quite sad, makes me think of the fleeting nature of childhood

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Deborah .. I agree, far too fleeting.

  • Karen Cougan

    Karen Cougan

    oh poor little pinocchio…....he looks so broken
    great work Deb
    xkc

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Karen, lovely to hear from you :)

  • collectivebydeb

    collectivebydeb

    so beautifully captured Deborah – the lighting & perspective create such a wonderful sense of place – so many loved toys found discarded by our children – I love that Ive kept them for the future when I know that they will be appreciated – even by future grandkids !!! – cheers deb :)

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much .. funny enough I kept my old toys too – they felt too real. :)

  • Adrian Jeffs

    Adrian Jeffs

    another masterful display from you Deb… from the exquisitely positioned and lit toy in the foreground to the tormented child in the background…

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Adrian – so pleased you noticed the child too :) Always lovely to hear from you :)

  • Graham Dean

    Graham Dean

    I first think of that fabulous cinematic quality unique to your work. Discarded is so artistic. You get so much art out of your camera. More than just a photograph. Everything’s good on rb when your exhibiting Deb : )

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Graham – I like the idea of having a ‘cinematic’ quality – love your comment as always.

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    A perfect picture Deborah

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Colin :)

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Stunning lighting and magical image Deborah, I can’t help but feel so sorry for him. Love his little shadow and love your work so much x

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Tracey – such a nice thing to say – I really appreciate it :)

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    That is quite magical. A real ‘fave’.
    Anna

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Anna – very kind of you :)

  • GlennC

    GlennC

    Deborah, this is a beautiful image; there is a tension between a sadness and a darkness. No toy should lay discarded like this has, but as children grow so do there interests! but it is the positioning of the toy which hints at a this is a result of a sad incident?
    glenn

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Glenn for your thoughtful comment – you are right – there is more to the story than the discarded toy – it is more about the child behind – hope you are well :)

  • imageworld

    imageworld

    gives you a feeling of sadness this picture, the way the toy is lying there looking pitiful seems to be lost with out his playfriend, works well in black & white

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you imageworld for your comment – so pleased you like it :)

  • Jan Kölling

    Jan Kölling

    exquisite

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you very much Jan :)

  • TheBlindHog

    TheBlindHog

    Very well done.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much for your comment – I really appreciate it :)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    brilliant shot

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Sean – really appreciate it.

  • michalfanta

    michalfanta

    Awesome idea, light and shadow play.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you – really appreciate your comment :)

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