The Way Eye See It
Lonely Unloved And Unwanted
Posted by Marcah (Quincy, United States) on 31 December 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
"There is much suffering in the world - physical, material, mental. The suffering of some can be blamed on the greed of others. The material and physical suffering is suffering from hunger, from homelessness, from all kinds of diseases. But the greatest suffering is being lonely, feeling unloved, having no one. I have come more and more to realize that it is being unwanted that is the worst disease that any human being can ever experience."
-- Mother Teresa
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Absolutely heartbreaking, poignant and lonely. This is such a strong image, so many emotion bubble up under the surface instantly! Well seen, well documented and of course your processing is stellar as always.
All the best for the coming year to you :)
31 Dec 2008 5:48am
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States
Bluechameleon said is so well, I can only agree wholeheartedly.
31 Dec 2008 6:11am
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
Life is so cruel and so beautiful also ........ the words of Mother Theresa are so true !!!! yes we can !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ..................................... !!!!!
bonne fin d'année @ toi !
31 Dec 2008 6:30am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
A very powerful shot, what an emotional shock.... It really touch my heart.... Like your sensibility.
Wish you an happy new year full of happiness !! And a hope for a better world.....................
31 Dec 2008 7:35am
k@ from Paris, France
Overwhelming ! Love so much your tones, and the textures move me so deeply... As for Loneliness, of course, I share the words but also hope, and see, that if one wanna try to go towards others, it's not that impossible... I live that every day, in the street or wherever, but of course it's not enough... We have to open up, all of us, and go and meet those who are actually exactly like us. Human beings jut with harsher Being... And yes, we are lonely, everyone, and we aren't... Paradoxes of Life we have to deal with... See you next year with the same oh-so great pleasure, Marc**
31 Dec 2008 8:54am
@anubhav: Unfortunately it is all too real.
Claus Petersen from herfølge, Denmark
This is extremely expressive, beautiful work!
Happy new year!
31 Dec 2008 9:52am
Hoshisato from Ealing, United Kingdom
Stunning photo, best wishes and lots of great captures for the New Year!
31 Dec 2008 9:56am
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
great image and treatment - though sad that it has to be...
very impressive find!
31 Dec 2008 10:59am
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
If I could give six stars I would. Totally awesome post
31 Dec 2008 11:15am
Veronelle from Lens, France
yes it is a real good creative composition ! happy new year to you
31 Dec 2008 11:25am
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
A marvellous treatment, and a wise sentence. Nice alliance.
31 Dec 2008 11:36am
Florence from Paris, France
What a poignant composition ! A violent and beautiful tribute to all the homelesses around the planet...
I wish you all the best for this year to come Marc... !
31 Dec 2008 11:45am
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Another amazing job of processing such a strong message in this and it goes so well with the words of Mother Teresa
31 Dec 2008 1:49pm
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Magnificent photograph. Your message is one that we all need to take to heart as we move into the new year. (It is amazing what happens when you look a homeless person in the eye and simply say, "Hello." The humanity of both you is affirmed. Hopefully this global economic crisis will help us to realize that we are all brothers and sisters. To paraphrase M.L. King, "If any of us is lonely and hungry, we are all lonely and hungry." My brother, my sister, is me. Thank you again.) Peace, love and joy to you and to those you love.
31 Dec 2008 2:40pm
Lorna from Regina, Canada
Very dramatic image and quote. It's images like this that make you appreciate what you have. Thank you for the reminder.
31 Dec 2008 4:31pm
blackivory from Singapore, Singapore
Excellent shot. And that is indeed the worst kind of suffering.
31 Dec 2008 4:31pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Another of your brilliant images. A very powerful statement.
Happy New Year.
31 Dec 2008 4:32pm
Cricket from Huntsville, United States
Oh my goodness. What a picture of such reality. What a reality to the words! Thank you for sharing.
Happy New Year!
31 Dec 2008 4:58pm
Pixim from Nice, France
An émotional image which shows us perfectly the fracture between the worlds. Of course, without being naive, the course (involuntary or voluntary) of each one can lead to loneliness, misery, your image is a whole symbol. One can sit down on his dreams, one does not see more the light, even more the time which passes… you tried to return all its dignity to this man by seeing it large, but its sadness is larger still. Thank you for all your work carried out (with the preceding photographs), the sharing of your emotions and your vision.
31 Dec 2008 5:22pm
always from Santa Clara, United States
This is THE photo of the year! Beautiful and emotional! Happy New Year, Marc and looking forward for your photos in 2009!
31 Dec 2008 5:46pm
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
Great shot! Great work! Great photo and atmosphere. Bravo!
31 Dec 2008 9:17pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Incredible image and exceptional processing. It goes well with the narrative.
Happy New Year ...!!!!!
31 Dec 2008 9:44pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Extraordinary work with a compelling message ...
1 Jan 2009 12:44pm
groenkemarquez from Barcelona, Venezuela
A very strong message. The processing enphazises the gritty and cold surrounding. Good work !
11 Jan 2009 6:04pm
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