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:
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Mindy McGregor
Great work!!!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow :) thanks Mindy!! Thank you for the fovourite too :)
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
Nicely done!
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow & thanks for the fave :)
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
Thank you also, you are too kind Bettina :D
Paul Gibbons
Gorgeous light and shadows, great B & W well done.
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you Paul – much appreciated :)
Ralph Olsson
Light, shadows, tone, subject…all outstanding:)
BettinaSchwarz replied
Ralph :) Thank you so much!! :)
The Last Look
Instant fave Bettina.
Superb B&W.
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow :) thanks for that!!
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
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
Wonderful atmosphere here, well done.
BettinaSchwarz replied
:) Thanks Jan :)
Vicki Ferrari
Dramatic shot! Great contrast and lighting and a great photo!!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you so much, Vicki :)
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
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
excellent work ;
BettinaSchwarz replied
much appreciated Scott :)
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
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
Excellent image- well done. A fva for me!
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow – thank you Simon!! means a lot coming from you :)
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
Great angle, perfect capture. So -
timeless!
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you for the lovely comments, kilman :) much appreciated indeed
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
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
gooood
BettinaSchwarz replied
:))