Thirsty

Artist: AFogArty
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Thirsty

The last day of Winter 2008 and this sad image say’s it all. The cracks are 1m deep in the bottom of a watering hole.

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Nature's Realm

sad but story telling shot. – Dennis
AFogArty replied

Thanks Dennis, makes you wonder what we are doing to this planet sometimes.
Steve Chapple

So powerful, a true image that makes a statement!
AFogArty replied

Cheers Steve, sometimes word just won’t do what a picture can.
RiSH :

Its very powerful image … great capture.
AFogArty replied

I appreciate your comments Rish, thank you.
sneha

so sad!!!
AFogArty replied

Thank you sneha.
Rosemary Scott

tragic…. gut-wrenching…..
Is this in the Murray R. region??
AFogArty replied

Hi Rosemary,
This sad shot was taken on a farm dam approximately 50km North East of Hobart.

Thanks for visiting.
James Birkbeck

reminds me of the scapegoat
James Birkbeck

scapegoat
AFogArty replied

I see the comparison.
Cheers James
Leanna Lomanski

What a horrible wonderful photograph.
AFogArty replied

Hello Leanna, yes such a death is unthinkable and cruel. May we all think about the value of fresh water.

Thank you so much for visiting this image and your comments.
Adrian
Jan Piller

Oh gheesh – how awful! but a compelling and powerful image! I hope you submitted to some global warming/ eco charity somewhere.
AFogArty replied

Hey Jan, I had never thought of submitting it else where.
Thanks for the visit.
AFogArty replied

Thanks Jan, your heads up and now this image is in the final 4 for the Save water photo competition.
dinghysailor1

a poignant and heartbreaking capture – so well seen and captured !!
:))
AFogArty replied

Hey thanks Dingy, yeah it was a shock sight for the end of winter.
Thanks for visiting.
CaseyConnor

Such a strong image – well captured
AFogArty replied

The extremes of this most beautiful but harsh Southern State.

Thanks Casey for viewing my work.
DanaMS

Wow.. very drastic.
AFogArty replied

Thanks for the visit DanaMS.
DanaMS

I’ll be back ;)
AFogArty replied

I look forward to it.
HansBellani

Strikingly sad….and so well portrayed
AFogArty replied

Yeah really sad. Thanks for dropping by Hans
IndigoMidnight

A captivating image. Makes one think twice about wasting water for lomg showers.
AFogArty replied

Thankyou IndigoMidnight, that is actually the nicest compliment ever..

Thank you so much.
BelairArt

Saw this shot as a half page picture in the Adelaide Advertiser this week. Very impressive. Well done man!!
AFogArty replied

Thank you so much, wow it made the paper, lol, I’m published. Thanks for the heads up.
Nick Milton

thats unreal shot, well done, and what a shame!
AFogArty replied

Thanks Nick, yeah nature has its funny ways, often hard lessons attached. Thanks for the visit buddy.
Tomas Abreu

Excellent photograph!!
AFogArty replied

Thanks Tomas, this one is in the final of ‘Savewater’ Australia photo competition. Fingers crossed, amazingly this dam at the same time as when the photo was taken, its now overflowing. Nature, such an amazing thing.
Tomas Abreu

A great photograph needs to convey a message and this one certainly does, good luck in the competition!!
dadsboy

a good photo but a bit sad.
AFogArty replied

Thank you Sam, can you remember going on this drive together? Another great day with you buddy.
GailD

Sad, but true shot. We see it often. Great photography.
Annette Blattman

great photograph Adrian, I’m a finalist too, good luck in the comp. are you coming up to sydney for the awards night? if so looking forward to meeting up with you.
annette
AFogArty replied

Hey Annette, Thank you and Good luck to you also, Yes I am coming up for the night, did I read somewhere you won Last year? Your photo’s are superb in every aspect, just had a look at your portfolio…....... WOW!
Lois Bryan

my heavens what a heartbreaking image … I’m so sorry for the livestock .. this is horrible. Magnificent and powerful image.
AFogArty replied

Many thanks Lois, and may I say what a great Portfolio page you have, will be back to give your work more time ASAP.
Again heaps of thanks for the visit.
Dave & Trena P...

wow what a sad sad photo…
AFogArty replied

Many thanks Dave and Trena
Heather Rivet...

oh my troubling
AFogArty replied

Then spread the word.
Thanks for the visit Heather.
Leslie Battjes

amazing…so tragic, but one of those incredible things that takes seeing to believe…like a flood or tornado…it’s hard to imagine a drought this severe. Really makes you sit up and take notice and THINK…thanks so much for sharing.
AFogArty replied

Thank you so much for visiting and taking time to write such a nice comment.
Themis

Horrible life and death – thank you for having the courage to post the non-cute side of animal life. This should be on billboards, with the caption ‘Do you really need two showers or baths a day?’ Gets my vote!