abandoned

Deborah Parkin

abandoned

Another image taken with the abandoned puppet.
Taken on a Hasselblad 500c.

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abandoned by Deborah Parkin
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  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Nice.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Matt – as always I really appreciate you taking time to comment :)

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Gorgeous evocative work, Deborah.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you so much Colleen – really appreciate you stopping by to comment :)

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    This is photography. :)
    I’ve learned only recently that photography actually means
    “to paint with light”. (I love that) You’ve done that here so well.
    I wanna be like you when I grow up!

    ;)

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    LOL Birgitta – you are too funny – thank you so much – I am sitting here with a big smile – it means a lot to me :)

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Gorgeous work Deborah!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Torfinn :)

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    (Side note- brilliant how you included the a child & a door
    here as well. Both very symbolic..and I love that she’s walking
    away, about to enter through the door; creatively I could even
    interpret this as her abandoning her childhood to enter into
    young adulthood…no time for the “kiddy things” any more, etc. etc.)
    Symbolically, that’s what I see. :)

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    I love your take on this Birgitta … you are spot on really. It’s about children abandoning childhood not because they want too but because they ‘have too’ .. they way the puppet looks is the way the child feels.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    This series blows me away Deborah, stunningly poignant and just so touching, absolutely beatiful image, your lighting and dof are more than sublime…........

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Tracey – such a great compliment and really appreciated – so pleased to have found each others work here on rb.

  • GlennC

    GlennC

    Deborah, It’s interesting how the child in the background makes this less sinister in feel that the first. It tells a story but for me it is much more a child discarding a play mate rather than anything else?
    I love the feeling your getting with your Hasselbland, it is making me really want to scratch that itch i have for getting one!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Glenn – really appreciate your comment. You should definitely go for the Hasselblad – they are beautiful .. I really want to get a Toyo and get into Large format ..will need to save for a bit though :)

  • Sarah Lipow

    Sarah Lipow

    An instant fave!! This is great~ Totally agree with Birgitta, you paint with light quite well:)

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Sarah – really appreciate your comment :) And thanks for the fave too.

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Stunning shot Deb.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Richard .. lovely to hear from you :)

  • Hany Kamel

    Hany Kamel

    woow one frame can tell alot of stories :-) , love it

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Hany .. such a great comment :)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    i absolutely love the 6×6 format and that Hasse is a gem. this is outstanding work. the stories you tell through your images come across as timeless vignettes. just wondering what film you like to shoot? cheers!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much J. K York (I must know your name) I love this comment – such a nice thing to say. I love the Hasselblad too .. the film I used was ilford FP4 (and I use HP5)- want to try tri-x too. Do you recommend anything?

  • reflexio

    reflexio

    Super story and emotion.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you so much – so pleased you like it :)

  • lightsmith

    lightsmith

    The hasse – Lord of Cameras. Even today. Lovely image. It tells quite a story – many stories. Brilliant.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks lightsmith – it is a very old camera by the way – I not that rich lol!! But it is superb :)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    I’d stick with the Ilford Deborah. I, too, use HP5. for finer grain i shoot Pan F50. i’ve also had good results from Delta 100 and their super high speed 3200 film, but overall I’d say that FP4 is unrivaled in its class. cheers, James Keith.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you James Keith :) I like it to be honest and have the developing as second nature now – would be very interested to use 3200 .. I am not keen on flash so this would be interesting – thanks again :)

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Great idea Deborah.. Makes ya think back to those tossed toys of yesterdays.. Also the POV.. Such a mood maker…
    Chuck…

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Chuck – always lovely to hear from you – particularly as I know you are on dial up :)

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    A great shot, Deborah. I love the differential focus and the light.The true high quality medium format shines through.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you David – so lovely to hear from you. I am a real convert to medium format now – I love the deep, rich tones it gives you. I hope you are well – do you have any exhibitions coming up in the near future?

  • Kofoed

    Kofoed

    This is really what photography is all about. To paint with light. You have added a lot of symbolism, and now you have a work of art.
    Splendid work, Deborah. If it wasn’t for the fact, that you a considerably younger than I am, I’d say the same as Birgitta: I wanna be like you when I grow up…..

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    haha that is so funny Kofoed and such a wonderful compliment – I am very flattered – thank you so much for your lovely comment – I really appreciate it :)

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    Abandoned yet not upset about it. For some reason I feel like he will be picked up again – lovely shot, Deborah!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you smallfox – it is lovely to hear people’s take on the image – I really appreciate it and so pleased that you like it.

  • Geir Floede

    Geir Floede

    Outstanding, Deborah

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Geir – that means a lot :)

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Oh…poor puppet. so much feeling in a little wooden toy. Brilliant!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Clare – really appreciate your comment :)

  • Richard George

    Richard George

    Woderfully emotive capture…b/w a great choice

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Richard – glad you like it :)

  • Jacq Wilson

    Jacq Wilson

    Oh my….....your work is still as wonderful as ever Deborah!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    So lovely to hear from you Jacq – thanks for the comment – hope you are well :)

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    your work flaws me, it’s like a beautiful storm for my eyes. hehe
    this is like a film still. ;-) xox

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Ah bless you :) You always say the kindest thing and for that I am really grateful – thanks sweetie :)

  • Lisa Defazio

    Lisa Defazio

    Fantastic work as always Deb.xxxxxx

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Lisa – lovely to hear from you :)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    What a beautiful image, Deb! Wow, the hassie really produces the goods, doesn’t it?

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Mel – yeah the hassie is a babe hehe!!!

  • Graham Dean

    Graham Dean

    Amazing how the different background tells a completely different story. The puppets expression is different from discarded too. His head looking down more and more shadow around him. Very clever stuff Deb.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Graham – you have such an eye for detail :)

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    This is sensational Deb, such emotions it evokes!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Hey, have you been hanging out with Mr Vanzella – using words like sensational lol!! Thanks babe – it so good to see you around – hope you are well and find the lift button ok :) xx

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Fantastic work Deb

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Colin :)

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    Fantastic image as always! love the story behind!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Antoine – lovely to hear from you :)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Wow Deborah, this is really something. could be several different stories in this shot. Wonderful work and of course the lighting is fantastic !

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Lisa – lovely to hear from you – always appreciate your comments :)

  • Sean Viertel

    Sean Viertel

    I love the imagery, and the execution… WOW. This is art. well done : )

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Stunning Deb – love the idea here.

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    fantastic work

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Fabulous moody work!

  • benthebrown

    benthebrown

    Beautiful concept and perspective, love the depth of field.

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    wonderful image.. love your style, b and w tones, ideas and photography expression.. you tell each story beautifully. WOW

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Marcus – really nice to hear from you :)

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    This is Brilliant Deb… really wonderful! Not only your control of the exposure and light but the story behind it too. Work like this doesn’t come about to often, but when it does it really makes you stop and think. Brilliant, brilliant work!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Paul for all your great and thoughtful comments – it was so kind of you to catch up on my work (I didn’t expect it by the way but nonetheless it’s great to hear what you think). I hope you are well and settling into your new job.

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Strong, powerful and intense image! Outstanding bw!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Jean – it is lovely to hear from you :)

  • Vittorio Magaletti

    Vittorio Magal...

    great BW photo.. and use of focus!! compliments!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you so much Vittorio – really appreciate your comment :)

  • Elissa Keogh [:

    Elissa Keogh [:

    I love this picture,its amazing
    I love your work :)

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you Elissa – appreciate your kind comment :)

  • pmistric

    pmistric

    The lighting on this is fantastic. So emotive.

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thank you pmistric – really appreciate your comment :)

  • bela

    bela

    beautiful work. love this.

  • Bob Wickham

    Bob Wickham

    Very creative. All the necessary elements are there. Beautiful

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Bob .. really appreciate your comment :)

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    i love the stories you tell with your image and title
    it lets the audience reflect on it and think to themselves
    i think your work is so amazing because its so THOUGHT provoking
    awesome work

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks Shoaib for all your kind comments – they are really thoughtful and I really do appreciate you taking the time :)

  • lianne

    lianne

    Oh this one breaks my heart I think – so much emotion, so many meanings one could think about. It’s just breathtaking as art and almost poetry in an image. Really amazing work!

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much lianne for all you lovely comments – I am so pleased that you got something from my work – it means a lot :)

  • deahna

    deahna

    what a wonderful image….....reminds me of how I felt when I shot my “Left out in the Cold” image….great work!!!!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is infused with intrique, captivating and creative. Beautiful work Deborah.

  • Morgana Creely

    Morgana Creely

    A really strong evocative image. :)

  • Daniel Bullock

    Daniel Bullock

    Love this ALOT x

  • Deborah Parkin replied

    Thanks so much Daniel :)

  • Betsy Seeton

    Betsy Seeton

    I like what Birqitta wrrote … photography is painting with light… you are doing it beautifully… evoking such emotion ….

  • stitchgrin

    stitchgrin

    Cool picture!!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    such gorgeous tones in this!!!

  • IzzyGumbo

    IzzyGumbo 25 days ago

    stunning.

  • Yves Rubin

    Yves Rubin 25 days ago

    Another beautiful piece of work with your signature composition. Striking image!

  • trueblvr

    trueblvr 23 days ago

    oh No, mommy’s legs, terrifying

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