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Photographer Quix Photography  Quix Photography {Karma:20204}
Project #16 Poetry in Pictures Camera Model Lumix FZ10
Categories Landscape
Nature
Photoart
Film Format Digital JPEG High
Portfolio Lens Leica 35 - 420 mm
Uploaded 2/24/2006 Film / Memory Type SD
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Views 442 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 15 Rating
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Location City -  Hulne Park, Alnwick
State -  NORTHUMBERLAND
Country - United Kingdom   United Kingdom
About Please take your time to read my Poem as well as view this photo... for on a rare occasion I find a photo that matches my words, and this photo could be no more perfect as it is so close to the picture that was in my mind when I wrote 'Beyond the Smoke'.

Please feel free to comment.. you are the first to see not only this photo, but also this poem. Written in 2004 & my entry to the 'Bridport Prize' 2005... first viewing online... enjoy.



Beyond the Smoke

Under a heavy thunderous cloud I walked
Surrounded only by fire and smoke
No brightness could I see
Only darkness engulfed me

My mind blurred by useless thoughts
Of past errors and future woes
Only in sorrow could I be
No hope could I foresee

In darkness I wandered
All concepts misplaced
My mind blank, my feelings disgraced
A silent life, subdued by time
A life that I do not deem to be mine

Then, one day, an impression came to me
An image that only I could see
It grew, like a tree, tall and strong
A concept so simple and true
Its roots so solid and new

At last the smoke began to ebb
Taking with it all the gloom
And out of the shadows stood
The true colour that began to bloom

Then there rose a glorious day
Clouds finally parting, went on their way
Leaving pure blue light up above
A brightness that brought with it love

My mind, previously dim, clears once more
A new start through an open door
In a colourful garden I now walk
All thanks to one beautiful thought.

Copyright 2004 Quix, SB
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There are 15 Comments in 1 Pages
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Abid Muhammad Abid Muhammad   {K:2613} 3/12/2006
VERY NICE PICTURE AGAINST THE LIGHT, WONDERFUL
EFFORT.

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Quix Photography Quix Photography   {K:20204} 3/6/2006
Thank you Mary... I could not have put that better myself & yes.. that little tree... well.. that's what sealed this photo to this poem for me. You have described perfectly my thoughts when posting this photo with the poem.

Again your critiques are full & rich... very well thought out & written... You deserve a prize my friend.. for it is too easy for people on here to leave short comments or say they like something.. but rarely do people comment with such great depth and understanding as you do.

I thank you for all your comments you have left for me in the past couple of days... I am truly honoured to have you air your thoughts on my photo's and words... as always greatly appreciated & really nice to hear from you again.

Keep well & bright
Sue xx

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Mary Brown   {K:71879} 3/6/2006
Your poem is wonderfully written. It reminds me of Shakespearian Sonnet #29. I know yours is not written in sonnet form. However, as #29, the beginning expresses concern and bleak thoughts. Then the ending sees the good and the mood changes to one of hopefulness and brightness. Looking back at your picture, I see that it is a perfect match for your poem-- held in by the darkness of the walls and patch of dark road. Then your picture, as your poem opens to where there are no boundaries and the darkness is overcome by the light. At first, I thought the sunspot on the road did not belong, but when I see the raindow, I realize how it fits in. I really like the small coloured tree. To me, from your poem, that represents your colourful thought that changed the mood.
MAry

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Quix Photography Quix Photography   {K:20204} 3/1/2006
Bless.. thank you Marian...

The poem, one of my best, means a great deal to me... It really moves me that I am getting so much positive feedback on this as well as my photo. Thank you Marian.. the greatest compliment you can pay any poet is to be touched by their words... I am greatly honoured that you have chosen this as a favourite.

Keep well & bright
Sue xx

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 3/1/2006
love them both dear Sue!!!!!! so fine poem really touched me deeply!!!!!and your image is marvelous!!!!! have to keep this one in my favorites!!!!!
my very best to you
Marian

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Bob Aldridge Bob Aldridge   {K:14758} 2/26/2006
This hase to be one of your best so far Sue,that shaft of light to the left is just awesome I love it Sue my kinde of photo you know.Very well captured Sue, now to the next one lol stay bright.
Uncle Bob.xxx.

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Quix Photography Quix Photography   {K:20204} 2/26/2006
Thanks for the comment Nigel... I'm happy with this photo.. like the way it has come out. I think this photo is nice with the wall at either side framing the shot, though I agree with you that more wall would have added greatly to this photo; the water track, though, I feel is perfectly positioned. I would not want that feature too central to the photo. Again I think it's all down to personal taste..

Thank you for taking your time to comment... greatly appreciated & may I take this opportunity to commend you on a wonderful portfolio. Quix xx

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Paul's Photos Paul's Photos   {K:35235} 2/26/2006
Hi.. I don't mind sunspots and I use flare myself http://www.usefilm.com/image/787862.html I like the poem and for me there is great color in the scene, in the grass and the wall, I see the rainbow colors in the overall landscape...yes, everything is subjective :) but in this case, the sunspots (not the flare) look more like waterspots on the lens... anyway great work.. and great photo!

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Nigel Watts.   {K:5225} 2/26/2006
I like this, I think if you had more of the wall on the left and right the composition would be more spot on. It would also move the wonderful water on the trak=ck more left a bit. The light and colour on the left had wall is supurb
Great photograph
Nigel

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Quix Photography Quix Photography   {K:20204} 2/25/2006
Thank you George, your comments mean a lot to me.
Keep well & bright
Sue xx

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George Black George Black   {K:102014} 2/25/2006
Just sensational (the photo and the poem). Once again, I love the flare. It creates a very visceral sense of looking into the sun. The complexity of the image--light and dark, colors. textures, masses--is very powerful.

Good work,
--George

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 2/25/2006
Beautiful lighting and mood here, Sue! I don't mind the flare at all, I guess it's a matter of preference. The shot fits your poem perfectly, or vice versa!
Dave.

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Muzamil Saleem Muzamil Saleem   {K:1214} 2/25/2006
a masterful photo, excellent moods and tones
well done

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Quix Photography Quix Photography   {K:20204} 2/24/2006
Thank you Paul... I guess sunspots are a matter of personal taste... sometimes I feel they work, sometimes as you say they can be more of a distraction and ruin a perfectly good photo.

I like them here... they are quite subtle and if you look close you can see the colours of the rainbow... my poem is about finding colour and freedom again in ones life so I believe the spots add to the overall peice.

Thank you again for your indepth critique.. greatly appreciated as always.
Quix xx

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Paul's Photos Paul's Photos   {K:35235} 2/24/2006
excellent scene.. and great poem .... I do like the composition, even the flare from the sun.. but, the reflected spots are definitely a distraction and take away from the image. It is always hard to shoot into the sun or even lights at night and avoid getting the reflected spots. I know that if I use a filter, I tend to get more spots than if I remove it. I do like the photo, the scene, colors, and the lighting... just the spots distract from the overall composition... good work

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