Dead Poets

Lorraine Creagh

Dead Poets

Tennyson, Byron and Burns and Scott…all poets from long ago.

I’m so priviledged to have these books. They have been in my family for such a long time. Tennyson for 109 years, Byron for 122 years and Burns and Scott for 129 years.

They are so old and fragileand I carefully turn the pages and read some poems. I’m transported back in time with each reading.


Featured in Art for Bubble Hosts on 14 May 2009
Uploaded 17 January 2009

Placed in the top ten of the Womans Photographer Group Challenge 17 April 2009

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Dead Poets by Lorraine Creagh
  • midzing

    midzing

    I love this,,, fantastic image,,, love the textures,, well done

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thanks so much. Your comment is so appreciated.

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    Ooh lovely, I love old books, they are so decorative in their own right, regardless of their actual purpose.

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Steve, thanks so much. These books are absolultely beautiful. Even worn as they are.

  • Gregoryno6

    Gregoryno6

    Your family has held them that long? They’re practically family themselves after that time.

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    They sure are Greg. I have quite a collection of old books that have been passed down. It’s lovely to read the inscriptions inside.
    One reads Robert Alfred Miller, from his mother on his 21st birthday, September 30th, 1880
    So formal in those days….

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    Oh! wow Lorraine that is so special, I would love to have a look and smell and touch of these books, I know that sounds strange but old books, there’s just something about them. Wonderful work this.

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    They are indeed. I have an old family bible that dates back to the 1600’s also. To hold something as old as that is very special.

  • Jessica Jenney

    Jessica Jenney

    Gorgeous work of art, Lorraine! Beautiful tones, POV and treatment! What a tresure!

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thanks so much Jessica

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Very cool treatment and photograph!!

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thank you Kimmie. Glad you liked the treatment xx

  • Rebecca Lee

    Rebecca Lee

    Wow! This is wonderful! Sets a very nice mood and tone. Very well done!

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Appreciate your comment Rebecca. =D

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    fantastic work

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thanks Kate

  • DarrellMoseley

    DarrellMoseley

    WONDERIFUL IMAGE, I MUST SAY! ALL, LOOK LIKE VERY GOOD YEARS! CARE TO SHARE MORE!!!

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    I might just do that Darrell. I have plenty of very old books around. Thanks for leaving a comment =D

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Great work, Lorraine!
    These formidable tomes look almost temple-like!
    The title really accentuates the subject
    Well done!

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thanks ElRobbo. So glad you like it. =D

  • Christine Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    really nice work how awesome to have these books

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    They certainly are Christine. They are kept in a special place with all the rest. Keeping them for future generations. Thanks for taking the time to comment. So appreciated. x

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Great image!

  • Anette Tyler

    Anette Tyler

    Lovely picture. Fantastic textures

  • bidkev

    bidkev

    Lovely treatment Lorraine. I have an old Burns and Tennyson dating back to 1890 and also a small leather bound Rubyat…......you have given me an idea, but it will have to take a back seat to me editing my Tassie pics

    kev

  • Karen Cook

    Karen Cook

    This is made all the more special knowing how long they’ve been in your family and how much you treasure them Lorraine. The treatment is perfect – I just love it to bits!! :o)

  • Sara Lamond

    Sara Lamond

    Very dark indeed :)

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Ummm..OK….thanks for that =D

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Love this image! Beautiful treatment!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    another fantastic treatment …love the textures your using…aged to perfection, I can smell those old pages!

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Wow..lucky you for these treasures and you have displayed them beautifully!!

  • bouldercreek

    bouldercreek

    Love your textured layers work Lorraine.

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    How lucky your are to have these books and how talented you are to photograph them so well – you do them great justice! This is a beautiful shot!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thank you so much for the feature Sandra. It was such a lovely surprise.

  • Ann Van Breemen

    Ann Van Breemen

    This is beautiful, Lorraine. Your Digital Art pieces are gorgeous. Even simple non-descript objects like cabbages look special after you have finished with them, and these old books are fantastic.:)

  • Lorraine Creagh replied

    Thanks so much. I love finding objects around the house and giving them a bit of texture treatment.

  • adgray

    adgray

    THESE ARE NOT just old books!
    these are VERY VALUABLE WORKS OF ART!!!
    and your photograph and how you have turned that into a fabulous piece of art is such a stunning Ekphrasis ☼ BRAVO!! ☼

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