Dark Drew All the Light From My Eyes
I have long loved the poetry of James Dickey. Early in the morning when I stood by a lake and saw the empty lifeguard chair, I thought of Dickey and his rather ominous poem, The Lifeguard.
I can recall the first time I read it and the ambiguity I felt. I needed and desired to reread the work. During the last few decades it is a work I return to. The title of the poem is a line I “borrowed” from the “the Lifeguard”.
Title from James Dickey’s “The Lifeguard”
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canonman99
and you’ve presented it in dramatic fashion…..exceptional
Dragan Petrovic
Love it!
midzing
beautiful shot Mary,,,well done
Kim McClain
nice work
JKKimball
so wonderful Mary Ann!
Richard George
Your ability to capture mood and essence is rather unique…this is another example of this inspired talent…beautifully done Mary
Tara Turner
fantastic!
ragman
A rather special photosynthesis ~ well done
CJTill
fantastic image Mary Ann
Sally Omar
Love it!!!!!!!!! I find this fascinating!!!!!!!! oxooxoxo
Alice Oates
Amazing!
Fitcharoo
Incredible image…
Coronus
colorblind
lovely ….and the poem is outstanding …i’m glad that you put me on that …i have to read more of james work ….but this is brilliant it fits well with the tone and mood of the poem ..truly wonderful ..daz
Ralph Olsson
Very clever…brilliant:))
RebeccaWeston
Congratulations on your well deserved featured in Inspired by Life
Becca
chris Whitney
I like the light fading across the dock into the dark FG. Also the hot spot behind the chair makes it dramatic. Nice symmetry too.
rorycobbe
love it.
Ron Quick
Excellent Mary Ann-like the simplicity of it & the post editing!
johannesfrank
For a museum wall Mary !!!!
DaveHrusecky
Wonderful photo. Simple is always best. I love it.
kathy s gillen...
ragman
ragman
a perfect photosynthesis;
one of my all-time favourites without any doubt,
pure and simple,
great impact