isolation

i love the way the focus draws you in to what is so important here, the child
beautiful series deborah. ;-) xox

sweety as one of those who were bullied … you have the concept spot on. hugs xxx this is a very powerful image

very interesting perspective and well crafted

You grasp emotion so well Deborah.. Your work puts such a great face to it too..
Chuck..

Wonderful DoF and the tones are outstanding.

I was bullied, which is why my mother took me out of school when I was 14 and got me home tutored. I learnt a lot more at home than I ever had at shcool, but it wasn’t until later on that I realised that if I had of stayed in school (i.e. if I hadn’t have been bullied) then I probably would have made more friends in school, and possible still be in touch with some now. I most likely would have not gone through four years of college with essentially no friends. Basically, what I’m trying to say is that bullying effected my life more than I initially realised, and did nothing for what little confidence I have.
I was rarely physically bullied (in fact I only remember two specific occasions), but verbal abuse can be just as bad as physical abuse in the effects it can have on children.
For me this is a very interesting series as I have not seen any artwork touch on this subject before, and I can also relate to it to an extent. Keep up the good work Deborah :)

Another fantastic image Deb….....That was the past you are not bullied now and we protect you :-)

The dof is fantastic. So glad that you decided to post this. Love it all…

fabulous,

Fantastic work! I was bullied in my first few years of school, and I still remember how awful it felt. This work really speaks to me. Well done.

Fabulous work that will mean a lot to many of us for many different reasons.
Isolation for me was about being a child of an alchoholic father – it stole my childhood and made me a grown up far to early.

Another beautiful image. Well done!

Very, very cool

Another well executed image Deborah. I also have to say you have the most photogenic children who know exactly how to use bodylanguage, well done to you all :-))

This is wonderful Deborah ! I am witness to this everyday at the school and it is a sad thing when you see children feeling isolated both on the playground and the lunch table. I try my best to help them. You have done a wonderful job portraying this feeling.

great long perspective and point of view

Great concept and execution, I think this is even stronger than your “playtime” shot. The focussing and vignette really draw the eye towards the child, and this sort of b&w style really does carry the feeling of isolation.

very memorable and affecting, well done

A moving and totally compelling image. A sure fave.
xx

Great capture!

Deborah, this is one of the best images I have seen on Redbubble. I struggle to take images of people, you have turned this black and white image into a story, or a piece of art that one wants to look at over and over. In doing so more or the complex emotions are revealed. Sadness, isolation, anger and resignation are all on display.
Simply stunning.

Very powerful & drawing image which highlights a major issue. I love what you have done here & you’ve also enabled people to speak out. I won’t deny that it’s not an easy path that this pathway of isolation leads you down. I felt it all throughout my childhood, more often than not being beaten up & teased. Not the most pleasant & it takes a long time to get over. Perhaps by speaking out more, highlighting the issue will help to prevent this haunting issue..
An excellent capture and great depth of focus here Deborah…

Excellent, on all levels.

Deborah, this is so moving this brings back a load of memory’s for me like you I wasn’t bullied but i could have done a bit bulling 50 plus years ago, and all I thought it was a bit of fun but now we know it’s not, our bulling was just a bit pushing and pulling not the way that we see it today.
your stunning image could and should be used by the press to highlight the problem as it doe’s this in spades. wonderful stuff

Dark and powerful but beautiful at the same time

Wow….you have really captured the feeling of isolation here Deborah. Your work is always done with such class and quality and tells a story. Nicely done :)

Isolation, betrayal and loneliness….. you’ve portrayed this so well. Once again I have an ache in my chest, & my breath shortens. I don’t think I know anyone who captures these emotions quite like you do.
Keep it up, this is such an important series.

Powerful

very powerful image in an understated way..well conceived and beautifully shot
like it very much.

great shot – beautiful composition, the sense of isolation and loneliness is completely palpable in this image. The dark undertone is there, of course, but there’s also a sense of privacy and intimacy too

very well presented…

I love this !! Actually, all of your work :)

Wonderful, Deb – love the perspective and general mood of this :)

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this….it has a HUNTING feeling to it…but so soooooo AWEsome :) wowwwwwww!

This entire series is so captivating. Great direction. I love them all.

a powerful image

Fantastic work, Deborah. I think you have mastered your task to perfection. A very strong image, and great B/W work.

powerful perspective chosen to create a real sense of isolation – this series is SO inspirational Deborah – really emotive & so brilliantly photographed

Brilliant !! so glad you put this up..more wonderful work from you Deb ;)

Excellent shot!

Wonderful emotive image, well done!

As a parent I can picture my two young girls in this image, I hope they never have to experience bullying. Great image.

This is an amazing series Deb, what a response, it took me so long just to scroll here, I’m way past my bed time : ) I think you use your focus as brilliantly as your light. And what’s not seen hightens the impact of your artistic commentry.

This series says important things about childhood and isolation and loneliness to me, but also about strength and resolve. I can relate to the loneliness articulated in this image, although I wasn’t really bullied at school (probably more a bully than a bullied, if the truth be known …), but I was lonely, and alone, and isolated, for most of my childhood … long story.
These images really resonate with me, they speak in a powerful voice to my memories. Thank you!

Stunning work Deb’s

such a heartbreaking image – isolation can be crueler than taunts. beautiful work deborah

It really shows all you wanted to show: isolation, betrayal and loneliness. Perfect in every way!

Great angle, great shot,
and very, very emotive. Food for thought….

Very powerful image. Is the victim, feeling alone and isolated or is it the bully having been excluded from playing with friends and given time to reflect on the anti social behaviour – I think it could work either way.

Blimey this brings back memories, your BW is spot on you can see this from a wee jpeg. I went to three schools and was bullied at each for having red hair and pale skin couldn’t wait to leave hoorah for work eh ?

spot on

Loving this series… the way you can make an image talk is mind blowing…. Its funny how when I was a child (still am in many ways) i was always so popular and had a lot of friends but as I get older I can totally relate to this image… If i could close my eyes and see how I feel … this image would appear…

brilliant

a picture that tells a story as powerful as this goes beyond mere photography

o wow I love your work. I’m watching you!

This is phenomenal Deborah… Love it!

brilliant capture…great DOF…Love B&W

extremely moving and beautiful work in everyway Deborah…I think everyone has or knows a story about bullying xxxx

outstanding beautiful evocative excellent

Very cool perspective.

This is a very powerful image Deb. It really hits home for me as I was bullied in High School and it is such a horrible experience. You have captured the true feeling of it to the core….Very very powerful and important piece

You portray the concept so well Deborah, well done!!

Amazing !!!!

Bravo to you. This is so amazing. Such an emotive shot.

Awesome DOF and composition in general . . . Yes, wouldn’t it be nice if bullying finally stopped—nicer still if it had never been.

I love your pov in this shot, the black and white is fantastic as well!! It’s a very powerful image, lots of emotion. Wonderful work!