Time ~~ 'tis but an illusion

BettinaSchwarz

Time ~~ 'tis but an illusion

Time! – what a subject!

what is time really
when is the right time
time used wisely or squandered
rich moments or emptiness

so much we “measure” in time …

yet, time is such a subjective thing …

We can hear the ominous boom of the clock up in the tower …
or the light and bright little ticktock of a smiley faced clock on the mantle

... so what is time really?

ohhhhh what a delight! Time’s illusion was featured in ImageWriting 03.05.2009 … an honour and delight – thank you so much!

Featured in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club 01.06.2009 – thank you kindly!

Canon EOS 450D 18-55mm kit lens

Time ~~ 'tis but an illusion belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Black and White Photography, Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland, German Artists, ImageWriting (2/24), Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄ and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints and Canvas Prints

Time ~~ 'tis but an illusion by BettinaSchwarz
Time ~~ 'tis but an illusion by BettinaSchwarz
  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    Great work!!!!!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wow :) thanks Mindy!! Thank you for the fovourite too :)

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    like this, Bettina!!
    i like the angle you’ve put on this!!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    :) thanks David :) The sun casting it’s morning glow on the clock’s hand just begged for me to come and play with it :)

  • LynnH64

    LynnH64

    Nicely done!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wow & thanks for the fave :)

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    As a time poor person your photo really resonates, I can almost hear it ticking – outstanding :)

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    lol … time-poor-person huh? heck … there’s too many of us out there !!
    I’m thrilled that the image resonated though :) ... thanks so much for the favouriting & the watchlist add – what an honour!

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    Thank you also, you are too kind Bettina :D

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Gorgeous light and shadows, great B & W well done.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    thank you Paul – much appreciated :)

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    Light, shadows, tone, subject…all outstanding:)

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    Ralph :) Thank you so much!! :)

  • The Last Look

    The Last Look

    Instant fave Bettina.
    Superb B&W.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wow :) thanks for that!!

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    Good b&w capture again tells a story ! emotion, feeling, can almost here the ticking, reminds me of the b&w film set on a station and two people meet then depart, all centered around a clock and time.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    thanks Simon, also for the favouriting :)
    Glad it conjures up stories for you – that’s awesome !!

  • Sinéad Costello

    Sinéad Costello

    Too true! Time is a human creation – which is why a minute is never the same stretch of time twice!
    Great image!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    :) ahhh wonderful! a kindred! Indeed – a human construct to help us make sense of things … simplifies things on one hand, but complicates matters on another because we start believing it to be absolute. Thank you so much for stopping in and leaving the note – much appreciated!

  • Jan Bickerton

    Jan Bickerton

    Wonderful atmosphere here, well done.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    :) Thanks Jan :)

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Dramatic shot! Great contrast and lighting and a great photo!!!!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    thank you so much, Vicki :)

  • John Robb

    John Robb

    Great lighting – I love how the shadow you’ve included hints at time moving forward.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    John – you’re a gem!! I love the fact that it gave you that sense :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Light and shadows are wonderful! Stunning photo Bettina!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    thank you Jens :) ... that was one of the wonderful days where I actually had sunshine streaming in through my window … I’m sure you know, sunshine in the UK is not a thing to be taken for granted ;)

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent work ;

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    much appreciated Scott :)

  • Tomas Abreu

    Tomas Abreu

    Outstanding!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    hmmmm what have I done … ? ... seems I’m only seeing your comments much, much later … thank you kindly for your visit a few days ago, and for taking the time to browse through, leaving me notes with images you liked! Much appreciated indeed!!

  • Johnny S

    Johnny S

    Wonderful shot Bettina, love your description behind the capture.

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    :) now you’ve got me smiling :) glad you like the words along with the image :) ... thanks a span Johnny!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Excellent image- well done. A fva for me!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wow – thank you Simon!! means a lot coming from you :)

  • Nancy Stafford

    Nancy Stafford

    and how time flies.. great image

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    lol … yeah, she seems to sail on by on her very own wings at times … yet, magically she seems to stand still at times too (generally when I’d prefer for her to hurry on along …)

    Thank you SO much for the feature!! What an honour!!

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    Great angle, perfect capture. So -
    timeless!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    thank you for the lovely comments, kilman :) much appreciated indeed

  • Stuart Baxter

    Stuart Baxter

    this is perfect..this is why I love photography!!!!

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wow! if there ever was a compliment, then it’s your kind and generous comment! Thank you so much Stuart! ... !!!
    :)
    ~ Tina

  • Alan McMorris
  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    ohhhhh … thank you kindly – an honour and delight! :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    I really like your ‘time’ shot Bettina, the light are shadows are wonderful and the b&w sets a real mood with it, makes it very ‘classic’ :))

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    means loads to me Trish – I thoroughly admire your PF!

  • Nuh Sarche
  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    wooohooo :))) Thanks so much Nuh!! :))

  • snphotography

    snphotography

    gooood

  • BettinaSchwarz replied

    :))

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