Original Art Photography Series by @velimir #192 'Gone Now'
'Gone Now'
I didn't like coming across this scene. Many children would be happy to have a monster sized Teddy bear sitting in their bedroom. I found this sorry one that somebody just blatantly left it in a dumpster. The first thing I usually think about is: why? There could be a bunch of valid reasons, starting with the emotional ones and ending in completely reasonable ones. But, whatever the reason was, it could have been done differently. How about leaving it by the dumpster to start with? A poor kid would be thankful.
In this photograph, the bear is a sad symbol of passing childhood. The passing time inevitably brings change to everyone's life and old things are gradually replaced with the new ones. Nothing can be done about it. As they say, nothing lasts forever but the change itself. One needs to accept that irrefutable fact because there is no other sane way of dealing with it. Life can only move forward in time. If there is such thing as time...
Colors are reduced to mainly green with a small accent of red that I added to complement the green. The rest is quite colourless and very appropriate to the desired mood. The light is diffused, rare shadows are soft. Even if it doesn't appear so on the first sight, the image is quite dark. The Teddy bear's expression is sad. It appears as if he's sitting in disbelief as to what has happened. I took the photograph from another angle, too. But, believe it or not, Teddy's expression is different from another angle and it does not fit the idea at all.
I also had a Teddy bear once. It just came to my mind. Wonder where and when did that yellow fellow leave my life? But, as I already said, this road only leads forward, there are no U-turns...
Enjoy going forward. It is the only direction, anyway! :)
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Well done .. expressive image
Comment in its place. Stupid behavior
Thanks for sharing.
Cute guy 😍
I am still keeping my teddy at my age. I still buy teddy. It gives me comfort. 😊😊😊
I left my teddy bear in the Philippines...
everyone loves teddy bear
white bear so amazingly adorable!
You perfectly analyzed this photo - I guess it's also because you took it in a way that will amplify the desire message and effect - there is nothing to add in that aspect.
I would take a guess that in your other photo the bear does look sad but also accepting - as you mentioned in your post, we grow and we change and develop ourselves into something more whole and complicated, so it might be nostalgic and a little sad - but we do have to keep the past behind and concentrate on the present and on the future - dwelling in the past might blind us from looking at the present clearly.
If you will look - the teddy bear hand's looks like he is catching the upper part of the garbage bin and closes it on himself in acceptance of the fact that his time is over and the present belongs to others.
All the same - we should still keep our past memories and our childish behavior - when we will have our own children - it will come handy! so maybe the bear should be kept in the garage, until the time comes he is needed again :)
I had a teddy bear, too, now that you mention it. Last time I saw him I'm thinking I was probably 8 and it was pretty raggedy.
Another great photograph, it is dark, you captured the mood perfectly. My first reaction was "Did the child die?" That's dark.
Another great piece. Your works always make me think and remember. Exactly as designed, I'm thinking. Thank you.
o nice
The photo looks sad and symbolizes farewell to old things. The bear, as it were, waved his hand to say goodbye. The photo can also be interpreted as a farewell to a loved one. We are all guests in this world and therefore we all will sooner or later leave it. Therefore, live worthily.
You can also tell about parting with friends or a close circle. As the saying goes: People come and go - it's all about the feet :)
But in fact, there is nothing sad in the rastavanii. We have to put up with this fact - nothing lasts forever. Therefore, live here and now and appreciate what you have.
Thank you
I agree that it could have been done differently. Many children or maybe teens/adults/seniors too would be happy if they could have it. This bear reminds me of the toys of Toy story, where Andy became a teenager and throw his special and loved toys to trash. It really looks sad, but I am sure, it would smile, if he could have another chance.
We can replace our things, that we don't like or don't need anymore or whatever, with others, newer ones, but that doesn't mean, that we should leave those things in the dumpster or throw it away. There are many people around us, who can't afford stuff and would really appreciate it.
I myself would pick this teddy bear out of the thrash and wash it and give it to some children.
Nice post :)
Sometimes we come across things that come to our attention and take a picture and give us a very important subject and enter into a meaningful discussion Da.
This picture, for example, makes us think about things that we thought about. Who put this bear in the garbage can is an affordable family, maybe their son got a better game than this bear, and his fate would have been if he had been humane. What was thrown in this box? There are poor families whose children need such a hatchet. This game is just an example of things we throw and people need
Great work that is....fine art that
the photo also looking very fine....
photography is art of anyones life..if any body can gather the knowledge about that he will a famous man in life....your work is like famous people....
carry on your activity
best wish and thanks for sharing that
This reminds me of my childhood. Just like you i don't remember when my Teddy left me lol. I do know that my childhood looks like forever ago. Kind of miss the problem free childhood life haha.
Cómo reaccionaría quien lo consiguió ? Ojalá que el peluche haya sido encontrado por un niño que quería tener un oso de peluche y sus padres no tenían dinero para comprarlo.