Waiting to Say Goodbye

Artist: Dana DiPasquale

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Waiting to Say Goodbye

© Dana DiPasquale 2008. All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Dana DiPasquale. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.

This photograph has a very special meaning to me. I was visiting with my aunt and uncle, the family gathered, waiting to attend funeral services for a beloved uncle that has passed away. The night before we did our best to enjoy each other’s company and joke around like we usually do, but mostly we were just trying to get through the night so we could say our goodbyes in the morning. I saw these antique children’s chairs that my aunt had and decided to spend some time taking photos of them to get my mind off of things. I brought the chair out to the garage so that the smooth, rich wood would be in stark contrast to the rough, stained concrete floor. A running theme throughout my photography is viewing objects from new perspectives, so as I stood on a ladder that I found and tried taking photographs without falling, my uncle walked by and laughed at me. “You’re taking a picture of a chair?” he said. I told him “You just wait – this will be a masterpiece!” but I am pretty sure he didn’t believe me. The photograph turned out exactly the way I had envisoned, a sense of being in a room but high above it like an omnipotent source, alone, expecting someone to be there who isn’t, a bit of a faded memory. This fine art piece hangs on my own wall, and I smile when I see it for it is a reminder of the family I love.

The Space Between You and Me

My Arms Were Around You and I Hoped That You Wouldn’t Hurt Me

Waiting to Say Goodbye belongs to the following groups:

Abstract Realism, Escher and Perspective Art , Friends of RedBubble, Just Brown and Visual Texture

mohammed, 4 months ago

wow what a gr8t shot!!!
midzing, 4 months ago

awesome textures and love the perspective,,, well done
Adriana Glackin, 4 months ago

Ah, yes, very, very good – this is beautiful, the textures, the tone, that chair shape – well done, Dana :)
Maxhamish, 4 months ago

Wonderful…...........
ruckyboy, 4 months ago

Great result – so what did you stand on to get this angle…. or are you Reeeeeeeaaaaalllly tall? :-)
Steve Woodman, 4 months ago

Fantastic treatment. Great tone & colour. Excellent job!
Bevsimages, 4 months ago

Great tone & textures, works really well x ;))
Jo O'Brien, 4 months ago

wonderful use of perspective and texture
Leah Highland, 4 months ago

I love the simplicity of this work. Great POV and of course I love the texture.
Micki Ferguson, 4 months ago

I don’t think I have every seen a picture with this texture and POV of a chair ~ wonderful :)
Mar Silva, 4 months ago

Very creative. Beautiful imagery, textures and composition.
Victor(Vic) Be..., 4 months ago

so so so so beautiful and unusual perspective !
Roy barry, 4 months ago

Perspective, treatment, texture-all just phenomenal.
Barbara Morrison, 4 months ago

Another really great shot! I love the color of the worn seat.
Jim Marshal, 4 months ago

Love the tones here, so rustic. Nice work.
eramophla, 4 months ago

very poignant
Joanne A. Bradley, 4 months ago

Exceptional Dana! Love the angle of capture, the chair and colors in the background!
Charl045, 4 months ago

What a wonderful perspective Dana.. such a mood filled photo.. Well done
Basia McAuley, 4 months ago

The perspective is spot on, the tone and texture just add so much, awesome work Dana :o)
Jing3011, 4 months ago

A winner. I think this would make a marvelous poster.
DVS1, 4 months ago

I love this one… awesome work mate!!!
Elaine Harriott, 4 months ago

Great shot, i love it!
Karin Taylor, 4 months ago

an excellent study, love it!
kcranmer, 4 months ago

Excellent still life shot dana and fantastic pov!!!
ltruskett, 4 months ago

so simple, so lovely…......
Michael Gray, 4 months ago

fantastic! so simple, yet sooo fantastic!
sallysparkle, 4 months ago

This is so like a painting. Beautiful textures and colour, evocative and thought provoking – the chair – always there waiting for someone to arrive or depart. I love your work.
Tania Rose, 4 months ago

Such a fantastic image, It says so much without breathing a word.
Glen Allen, 4 months ago

This is a stunning image, unique, imaginative and tones to die for.
Pepijn Sauer, 4 months ago

Beautiful!
Lior Goldenberg, 3 months ago

Amazing image, love it!
Woodyk2, 3 months ago

Great shot..especially the tones.
Arlene Zapata, 3 months ago

Yep! This is one for your show for sure!
mimi yoon, 3 months ago

P E R F E C T !
Peter Harpley, 3 months ago

Wonderful – minimal and pure… a real inspiration
Prasad, 3 months ago

Very much inviting Dana.
bouldercreek, 3 months ago

Perspective, color and treatment of this for this image is wonderful.
Ben Herman, 3 months ago

lovely colour and texture.
Lenka, 3 months ago

Simple compositions make your photographs so powerful… as well as perfect post-processing! This one has a great point of view :)
Steve Sharp, 2 months ago

This is gorgeous in its simplicity and tones/texturing.
Stephen Chapple, 2 months ago

Such a meaning for you, such a stunning image for us!

“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.” ~Ansel Adams
Nuh Sarche, 2 months ago

I LOVE this POV!

wonderful picture!
Patricia Montg..., 2 months ago

Phenomenal image!
Klaudy Krbata, 2 months ago

love the treatment, angle and texture
allyj, 2 months ago

The ‘presence’ is so strong here…poignant
Curtiss Simpson, 2 months ago

Beautiful texture and tone, love it !
richardseah, 2 months ago

Indeed, a masterpiece!
Donell Trostrud, 2 months ago

I’m gonna add a ladder to my camera gear. Amazing to see an ordinary object become art by looking from a diffferent POV. Wonderful!
Lisa Wilson, about 1 month ago

love them!
Persimmon, about 1 month ago

I really like this, and it is very brown!
Birgitta, 29 days ago

So pretty…
Rosalie Dale IPA, 28 days ago

Well done – the perspective certainly gives the feeling of ‘departed’ ! Congrats on being featured in the SS Group
Jolie, 27 days ago

Beautiful composition! And a wonderful one given your narrative to explain the story in a capture!
Diana Forgione, 16 days ago

Beautiful browns! Congrats on Home Page!
Larissa Brea, 16 days ago

WAO! I’m without a word!
Joanne A. Bradley, 16 days ago

Congratulations on homepage feature Dana! Excellent work!
Brandy Bentz, 16 days ago

Love it…such a wonderful pov. What a beautiful chair that is!
Shelly Hiebert, 16 days ago

Love the perspective and what a lovely story to go along with this fantastic image Dana :)
Carrie Glenn, 16 days ago

The picture alone says volumes and then your description is like poetry. This is simply perfect Dana! ....and the fact that you made the Home Page is just a confirmation of the beauty of your work! ;D
Sylvere, 16 days ago

Great perspective and colour… The texture too are simply amazing !
Jim Marshal, 16 days ago

profound. I love how the texture of the chair and ground seem to almost ,merge. Great work.
Adriana Glackin, 16 days ago

Congratulations on making homepage!! 25.9.08 : )
justimagine, 16 days ago

You are so right, this is indeed a masterpiece.
dannielle, 11 days ago

wow! excellent!!
Dayonda, 8 days ago

Beautiful work!