Of Death and Dying 3

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Of Death and Dying 3

Uploaded: July 19, 2006

Description

Taken at the Holocaust Museum in Miami, Florida. This is a small part of a very large outdoor bronze sculpture.

I am dedicating this to the State of Israel and its struggle to survive terror.

Entered into Travel and Place

Comments

Marilyn Flanagan July 19, 2006

Melissa - Your photo and comments affected me deeply. Thank you for sharing. Never again will Israel be a victim. #487023

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Thanks Marilyn for your heartfelt comment!!! #3049193

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 19, 2006

Wonderful dedication Melissa..... #3049214

Bill Wyatt July 19, 2006

So much agony. Wonderful lighting, details and dedication, Melissa! #3049263

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Thanks Gail and Bill for your wonderful comments!!! #3049294

Joy Rector July 19, 2006

very expressive, great job #3049345

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 19, 2006

Melissa, I'm really speechless on this.
#3049375

Carla Metzler July 19, 2006

Excellent job, Mellisa. So emotionally moving. #3049433

Nadine A. Lewis July 19, 2006

Wonderful capture, Melissa. Really makes a person think.

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Nancy L. Green level-classic July 19, 2006

Very moving and heart wrenching Melissa!! I believe God is with Israel and will protect her! <><

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Jenny Bosmans July 19, 2006

I can only agree with the comments above, Melissa! This is another very moving image from the Museum! #3049587

Kara L. Hendricks July 19, 2006

This is a powerful image and your dedication is profound... All I can say is... WOW... #3049603

Gary Lange July 19, 2006

Out of this world, Melissa! #3049857

Paula Dwyer July 19, 2006

Very moving dedication!! Nicely done!! :) #3050049

Pamela Shane July 19, 2006

This image is so very gut-wrenching,
it is almost too difficult to look at.
So very powerful Melissa - you have presented this so well....we continue to pray. #3050146

Kenneth Mucke July 19, 2006

Just magnifigant work Melissa...the whole series is superb #3050314

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 19, 2006

Your images are so powerful Melissa!, When are the human beings going to learn to live in peace?,
Amalia #3050369

Bobbie Davis July 19, 2006

Wonderful tribute Melissa! #3050514

Tarun Bose July 19, 2006

Excellent shot Melissa. The agony & the pathos has been depicted beautifully. Well done. #3050567

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Thanks, Joy, Susan, Carla, Nadine, Nancy, Jenny, Kara, Gary, Paula, pamela, Kenneth, Amalia, Bobbie and Tarun for your heartfelt comments!!!! #3050592

Nadya Johnson July 19, 2006

Melissa, I can only echo what everybody else has said. The work itself is stupefying in its horror, just as the reality was: but you have done an outstanding job of capturing the sculpture. Well done! #3050678

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Thanks, Nadya for your heartfelt comments...much appreciated!!! #3050697

Hendrik Storme July 19, 2006

You captured this art work very well!
Nice dedication too, Melissa! #3050997

William C. Raco level-classic July 19, 2006

Very powerful image, Melissa
I wish it didn't have to be so
Best wishes,

Bill #3051018

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Yes, Bill, I wish it did not have to be so, either...and Hendrik, the work of art I photographed was extraordinary and very moving. #3051651

Ronald F. Fischer July 19, 2006

Another awesome capture and presentation, Melissa! #3051749

Dan Holm July 19, 2006

Incredibly dramatic sculpture made even more so by your EXCELLENT capture of the dynamic shades and textures, Melissa!! #3051754

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Many thanks Ronald and Dan for you effusive comments...they are much appreciated!!! #3051813

Pat Gamwell July 19, 2006

Too powerful & emotional for words! #3051844

Navin Talwar July 19, 2006

I respect you dedication. #3051857

Melissa G. Meiselman July 19, 2006

Thanks Pat and Navin for your comments!!! #3051992

Silvia Nunes July 20, 2006

Terrific image Melissa!!!Great work!! #3052195

Tressie Davis July 20, 2006

Haunting image, dramatic presentation... #3052656

Melissa G. Meiselman July 20, 2006

Thanks Silvia and Tressie for your terrific comments!!! #3054222

Sylvia Rossler July 20, 2006

Terrific shot Melissa ! An image worth more than 1000 words !! #3055065

Melissa G. Meiselman July 20, 2006

Thanks, Sylvia for your great comment!!! #3055075

Daniel Diaz July 20, 2006

Excellent image and message Melissa!! #3055822

Melissa G. Meiselman July 20, 2006

Thanks, Daniel for your comment!!! #3056030

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 20, 2006

This is a very well presented and emotional image, Melissa!!! #3056717

Melissa G. Meiselman July 20, 2006

Thanks, Jim for your wonderful comment!!! #3056729

Mick Burkey July 21, 2006

Very touching image, Melissa. I join you in your hope for peace and hope we all can remember. #3059578

Melissa G. Meiselman July 21, 2006

Thanks Mick for your heartfelt remarks!!! #3059878

Mary N C. Taitt July 21, 2006

A touching and heartfelt tribute, Melissa! Nicely captured. Mary :-D #3060676

Melissa G. Meiselman July 21, 2006

Thanks, Mary for your heartfelt comment!!! #3060685

Cathy Stancil July 22, 2006

Your composition and lighting are excellent, Melissa. This image is so haunting and has such an impact... Very nice dedication, great work ! #3063143

Melissa G. Meiselman July 22, 2006

Thanks, Cathy for your heartfelt feeling and comment!!! #3063648

Cassie L. Woodlee July 23, 2006

Great dedication Melissa, Lets all pray for peace !! #3066774

Melissa G. Meiselman July 23, 2006

Thanks, Cassie for your comment!! #3066781

Lavone Vannoy July 23, 2006

Whaoh! I have never seen this before Melissa! Very profound!!! Truly amazing!!! You captured the detail quite well! #3067435

Melissa G. Meiselman July 23, 2006

Thanks, Lavone for your wonderful comment!!! #3067609

Judy A. Lawhon July 24, 2006

All I can say is "AMEN" to all that has been said, Melissa!! #3071560

Lori Dunn July 24, 2006

I echo all the comments made so far Melissa. Very moving, and a good reminder of what should NEVER be aloud to happen! Well Done! #3071593

Melissa G. Meiselman July 24, 2006

Thanks, Judy and Lori for your kind comments and heartfelt sentiments!!! #3071645

Melissa G. Meiselman July 24, 2006

Thanks, Judy and Lori for your kind comments and heartfelt sentiments!!! #3071649

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