Was debating as whether or not to put this up as it felt a bit cheeky but it is an important image within my school series. This one was conceived as an idea about bullying. Thankfully I wasn’t bullied physically but I know people who were and it is terrible – it is one of my worse fears for my children too. I wanted to portray the isolation, betrayal and loneliness a child feels when they are bullied.
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 :)
I think verbal bullying is as bad as physical. Physical is humiliating but the psychological aspect lives with you. I wasn’t bullied as a child as such but as an adult (quite recently) I had an experience on my doorstep that lasted for nearly 2 years … I would cry and my husband would ask why I cared so much about them – he was right of course but I can’t change my over-sensitive nature. What I did learn though is life never stays the same – these people have moved on and I have grown because of it. I care less about what people think of me and I value those so much more who care for me regardless. As for school friends – never kept in touch – this time I moved on. I know that you will continue to evolve and grow Matt :)
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This is fantastic, instant fave for me! Your depth of field and pov is outstanding!!
Thanks Trish – so pleased you like it :)
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i love the way the focus draws you in to what is so important here, the child
beautiful series deborah. ;-) xox
Thanks sweetie :) always lovely to get a comment from you :) xx
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sweety as one of those who were bullied … you have the concept spot on. hugs xxx this is a very powerful image
sorry to hear that jillijude – that’s awful – hope life is good now :) Thanks for your comment x
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very interesting perspective and well crafted
Thanks Hany – really appreciate your comment :)
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You grasp emotion so well Deborah.. Your work puts such a great face to it too..
Chuck..
Thanks Chuck – always great to hear from you :)
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Wonderful DoF and the tones are outstanding.
Thanks daniel .. i think it must be the hasselblad – makes me use manual focus so makes me think a bit more :)
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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 :)
I think verbal bullying is as bad as physical. Physical is humiliating but the psychological aspect lives with you. I wasn’t bullied as a child as such but as an adult (quite recently) I had an experience on my doorstep that lasted for nearly 2 years … I would cry and my husband would ask why I cared so much about them – he was right of course but I can’t change my over-sensitive nature. What I did learn though is life never stays the same – these people have moved on and I have grown because of it. I care less about what people think of me and I value those so much more who care for me regardless. As for school friends – never kept in touch – this time I moved on. I know that you will continue to evolve and grow Matt :)
– Deborah Parkin
Another fantastic image Deb……..That was the past you are not bullied now and we protect you :-)
Especially with that sword Jeff lol!! Thanks you xx
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The dof is fantastic. So glad that you decided to post this. Love it all…
Thanks Maureen – glad you like it and feel a bit more justified in posting it now :)
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fabulous,
Thanks very much Scott :)
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