unconquerable
all i can think of when looking at this photo is ‘out of the night that covers me…’
i’ll have to include the rest of the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley
Invictus
OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
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midzing, 9 months ago
beautiful poem and excellent image,,, love the darkness, and the suspense of this,, what is around the bend,,, where will this road lead me to… well done Megan,,excellent work
berndt2, 9 months ago
I like this shot – very moody and atmospheric!
Paul Gibbons, 9 months ago
Lovely poem and it fits so well with the image. Simple work, excellent mood and composition.
Birgitta, 9 months ago
This is EXCELLENT.
silveraya, 9 months ago
extraodinary image, the lighting/shadowing is fantastic
botticcelli, 9 months ago
what a pic…with best words!!
MuscularTeeth
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9 months ago
looks like space.
Ellie Winds, 9 months ago
thanks for all of the comments – this one was so simple and i personally have fallen in love with it…
Nikki Trexel, 9 months ago
hmmm…the thumbnail version of this looked like a beach and the moon! :) i like just as much now though. very moody and i love the poetry.
Marvin Tunstall, 9 months ago
Amazing shot…keep up the good work!!!!!!
brokedownmelodies, 9 months ago
Very nice… great picture.
Bruce Watson, 9 months ago
Strikingly powerful in its simplicity. The predominant black works wonders.
AngelArtist, 9 months ago
I like this a LOT
Kurt Tutschek, 9 months ago
great one – very moody in a minimalistic way
micmac, 9 months ago
Beautiful words and fantastic image,simple and moving.
Helen Bascom, 9 months ago
Wow this work makes quite an impact. Great work
Antanas, 9 months ago
perfect composition, beautiful work
Jonathan Russell, 9 months ago
There’s a lot of subtlety in this photo – beautifully composed and strikingly spare – great stuff.
Carlos Solorza, 9 months ago
you are amazingly talented with what you see and how you capture it on film. absolutely fanyastic!
Colin Tobin
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9 months ago
The lighting is just perfect for this image.
Spectacular work.
Roy barry, 9 months ago
Awe inspiring!
Helene Kippert, 9 months ago
This is awesome Megan – so simple and so exquisite!
Barssel, 9 months ago
Dark and foreboding road…....................well done, great treatment.
maka1967, 9 months ago
I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
and there is the road in the dark…
so there could be another dimension of graphic work, the poetic.
excellent!
LoveMy7Cs, 9 months ago
Again…wonderful.
billyboy, 9 months ago
Megan, this is a perfect example of what strength can be had from such a simple composition. Your caption is very fitting, but this image leaves an incredible amount to the imagination and has infinite interpretations. Congratulations on making a masterpiece out of such simplicity!
shanghaiwu, 9 months ago
fabulous words and brilliant phtograph/most unusual
coffeebean, 9 months ago
Striking and full of atmosphere
Jeremy Harrington, 9 months ago
this is fantastic.. so simple yet such an atmospheric shot.. well done
kimbaross, 8 months ago
Beautiful words, great image.
Douzy, 8 months ago
What an awesome shot. It’s barely there yet so moody and powerful. It suits the poem perfectly. Brilliant capture Megan.
Vedran Arnautovic, 8 months ago
There are hardly any features to this image, yet it is instantly recognisable. Great minimlistic work and very atmospheric. I love the lighting
Neophytos, 8 months ago
So simple so BEAUTIFUL.
geoff curtis, 8 months ago
Can’t believe such a simple picture works… it does work….brilliantly.
checkma8, 8 months ago
Amazing shot
Glenn-Patrick ..., 8 months ago
some great symbolism here-with or without the poem…..
Paul (Quixote)..., 8 months ago
I love this one. Its effectiveness is in its simplicity. Great work Megan.
Paul Hamilton, 7 months ago
magical shot – love it
jiashu xu, 7 months ago
Amazing shot…
Craig Hender, 7 months ago
So simple yet full of mystery and intrigue! Wonderful shot.
Bjørn Gjelsten, 7 months ago
excellent capture, beautiful poem..
Nicole Ryan, 7 months ago
What an eerie yet beautiful image .. the corner of our fate ..
The piece of writing you have chosen for this is perfect.
andreasphoto, 7 months ago
very haunting…
LostBoy1, 6 months ago
I have to agree with all these lovely comments :)
amarica, 6 months ago
reminds me of The Twilight Zone, well done
Carol & Kev Ha..., 5 months ago
Such an emotive capture, dark and foreboding, yet at the same time gives an essence of hope!! Great work!!
Paul Vanzella
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5 months ago
quite a seductive piece of work!
Irish, 4 months ago
GREAT!
gabryshak, 4 months ago
beautiful image to compliment this moving piece of poetry
Antoine Triche..., 4 months ago
Like taken out of a movie. Very efficient.
WayneD, 4 months ago
Great work!!
Charles McKean, about 1 month ago
Fab