Trash? Treasure?

© A. J. Perry

Trash?   Treasure?

Uploaded: January 08, 2008

Description

Washed up along the shoreline in British Columbia, I often wonder what ever happened to the little girl who once treasured this little pink smiling face with blue eyes?

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 45.00 mm, Model: E-500

Comments

Debra K. Thomas January 08, 2008

outstanding foto #825265

Vickie Skellenger January 08, 2008

I love photo's like this that pull on the heart strings. When my youngest lost his favorite "friend" for awhile I think it was daddy and mommy that were the most upset! LOL #5311883

Teri Soares January 09, 2008

Great find and a sharp I that caught it! Your editing skills really show and I love the colorfulness of the scene.

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Steve M. Harrington January 09, 2008

Poignant! I don't know nor care whether you positioned the doll. Having it against that diagonal log makes a heap into a fine composition. Nice work, A J.
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A. J. Perry January 10, 2008

Just like a Professor, always inquisitive!

Frankly Steve, I'm glad you asked that question because it gives me an opportunity to give credit where it's rightly due...to my son, David, who took the original shot in Vancouver a few weeks ago. I never did ask him about the position of the doll since I was more interested in coaching him on his editing skills.

He's a far better documentary videographer than he is a still photographer so I couldn't resist showing him a before and after of what I thought was his best capture.....And, since I can't shoot decent video either, we pretty much just both compliment each other in that unique way. Below, is an example of his original image.

Vickie...."heart strings" is precisely the target I shoot for when I'm trying to caption or explain an image...doesn't have to be true, just poetic.

Teri....thank you for your comment regarding my editing skills....For me, THAT is the motivating force that even keeps me interested in photography.


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A. J. Perry January 10, 2008

Sorry Debra, didn't mean to leave you out, I just didn't scroll up high enough. I appreciate your comment also.
AJ
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Steve M. Harrington January 10, 2008

Yeah, inquiry is a blessing and a curse. :)
With your sons eye for composition and your editing skills, you two are formidable, A J. A brilliant transformation.
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