the forgotten bride
The ring is on my hand, And the wreath is on my brow;
Satin and jewels grand Are all at my command,
And I am happy now.
And my lord he loves me well; But, when first he breathed his vow,
I felt my bosom swell- For the words rang as a knell,
And the voice seemed his who fell In the battle down the dell,
And who is happy now.
But he spoke to re-assure me, And he kissed my pallid brow,
While a reverie came o’er me, And to the church-yard bore me,
And I sighed to him before me, Thinking him dead D’Elormie,
“Oh, I am happy now!”
And thus the words were spoken, And this the plighted vow,
And, though my faith be broken, And, though my heart be broken,
Here is a ring, as token
That I am happy now!
Would God I could awaken! For I dream I know not how!
And my soul is sorely shaken Lest an evil step be taken,-
Lest the dead who is forsaken
May not be happy now.
... Edgar Allan Poe
Canon 300D // 3 frame HDR/tone image
The lighthouse keepers cottage, at The Narrows, Pt Malcolm, South Australia
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Kirsten H
This is such an awesome shot Jim. Well done
JimFilmer replied
thx DB…appreciated
Steve Chapple
Such a clever addition to the original shot, gives the emotive feeling I think you were looking for.
JimFilmer replied
thanks Stephen… yes while the original was interesting I think it needed the extra component and focus
Tracey Mac
Jim this is such a cool image, love how you’ve created this….I really do!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou very much Tracey
Kim Soltes
This is great!! So interesting and captivating and sad!!
JimFilmer replied
I’m glad that I was able to “capture/present” the emotion… thanks Kim
Dan Perez
Great photo. I love the color choices, varying textures and the play of light and shadow. It gives the photo a very moody feel.
JimFilmer replied
Thankyou Dan… the textures there were so interesting
SURYADI .
fantastic capture.
JimFilmer replied
thx SM..much appreciated
cherylc1
fabulous!!!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Cheryl..glad it appeals to you
Alf Caruana
a great composition…well done
JimFilmer replied
much appreciated Alf
Paul Vanzella
so, so well done Jim, it all works so well… INCREDIBLE shot!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou very much for the compliment Paul…apreciated
Geir Floede
So very mystical and litle bit creepy.
Keep up the great work.
Stright to the fav.box.
JimFilmer replied
thanks Geir… hopefully one day I can approach your standards
wdphotografics
Great work Jim….......a very creative and atmospheric image.
JimFilmer replied
thx Wayne
ToastedGhost
This is wonderful!
JimFilmer replied
much appreciated TG
Adrian Donoghue
Fabulous colour and concept, very well done.
JimFilmer replied
thanks for your review and comments Adrian
Melissa Ellison
I love it!
JimFilmer replied
thx Melissa…glad it appeals to you
melbourne
Beautifully done Jim, congrats.
JimFilmer replied
thx Melb.
Alf Caruana
impressive use of light, especially the effects. striking composition
JimFilmer replied
much appreciated Alf
Cordelia
Wonderful idea and composition. Very eerie!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Cordelia… sometimes these shots just work out with out too much effort…then there’s the other times…....
Mark McClare
Very cleaver Jim, I like this shot and the thought that has gone into it!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou for your review Mark
Carla Broekhuizen
Excellent work!
JimFilmer replied
thx Carla… much appreciated
Nicole Goggins
this is wonderful!
JimFilmer replied
thx Nicole
shadowzone
wow! brilliant work
JimFilmer replied
Thankyou SZ
Nvision Ink
Ohhh Wow! This is amazing the lighting and shadows are sooo interesting! And the ghost bride evokes emotion.
JimFilmer replied
thx Neil
bluerabbit
Amazing! Just wonderful. I started to read the poem and thought, OMG, this guy is a real poet, too—until I got to the bottom. LOL! Usually I do not even like Poe’s poems.
JimFilmer replied
sorry to disappoint blue… perhaps one day I might turn a hand towards poetry writing.. but that will probably be only after my camera dies
bidkev
This supplements Poe superbly Jim….so atmospheric
kev
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Kev
Barbara Morrison
Beautiful!
JimFilmer replied
I’m glad you liked it Barbara..thankyou, and thankyou for taking the time to visit “my bubble”
jewelskings
Oh yes I like it! Wow!
JimFilmer replied
I’m very glad you do Jewels
jewelskings
Your Host’s would like to Congratulate you on being featured in the Ghost and the Paranormal Group!
ltruskett
wonderful image….......love the story….......
JimFilmer replied
much appreciated
Peacefulwarrior
Just a brilliant shot…........ oustanding thought process
JimFilmer replied
thankyou for your wonderful compliments PW
darby
awesome jim. :)
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Darby
jewelskings
Your Host’s would like to Congratulate you on being featured and 2nd place in the Ghost and the Paranormal Group Challenge !
mikequigley
beautiful image and gorgeous colours mq
JimFilmer replied
thx, appreciated Mike
Tibby Steedly
Very beautiful and sad.
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Tibby – appreciated
BigD
Beautiful work, Jim
JimFilmer replied
thx BigD…appreciated
Kazzoom IPA
beautiful work
JimFilmer replied
many thanks Kazzoom
Per E. Gunnarsen
Beautiful work
JimFilmer
thankyou Per
MACLOVER
This is great … and love the words!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou for you comment Maclover
Robert Armstrong
Wow! This is fantastic!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Robert…glad you like it
Colleen Milburn
Stunning work & love the Poe poem – his musicality is to die for! You are so clever :))
JimFilmer replied
thankyou so much Colleen for your kind and supportive comments…very much appreciated
sonjas
Incredible. Well done
JimFilmer replied
many thanks Sonjas
Eleni Hadjikir...
very imressive!!
JimFilmer replied
thankyou Eleni
Louise Cooke
ghostly and spooky…wonderful work!
JimFilmer
thx Louise…. an old favourite
BAD-HARVEST
this is amazing babe xxx
JimFilmer replied
thx Karen.. just one of those moments
Songmistress
Excellent work!
JimFilmer replied
many thanks Autumn
Sarah Russell
Ah, so sad…...
JimFilmer replied
Thx Sarah…. well perhaps it worked out for the best…. lol…. how many times do we hear that from those with 20/20 hind-sight
Marilyns
wow this is a so beautiful image ! light colors are splendid !
JimFilmer replied
an old fave that just come together… thanks