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Dear Wobby, highlights and bright colors in the foreground are very attractive. I like the way the mantle and rump of the bird are shown proudly, and its tail up, the whole perspective. Blur background enhances bird's silhouette gracefully. Very good shot, Congrats, Laura.

Thank you very much! dear Pierre, very glad about your enchantment. I appreciate your comment very much and your visit to this image. ¡Un abrazo!. *** Dear Wobby, thank you very much!, I do not expect that others should always discuss or comment on the images. It makes me happy that they do so when they feel to or are attracted to some aspect in particular. All shared thoughts and opinons are welcome :) I've enjoyed making this image. I had a very clear idea from the start and may be shown in a general overview. I appreciate your visit and comment and I'm glad you liked it.

Dear Pierre, it's the image of a duel, which in principle can confuse us a little because of its magnitude. Who conquers Death? no one. In this latest version, the blade of the scythe is already on his forehead. The smart thing would be that the man let himself "be killed" ... yes! you heard right, sometimes one has to let things go, to let "the inevitable" occur and stop a phase of suffering. Then, once it's all over, Death will go ... to terrorize other poor souls. So, one can continue doing everything that wants, even more freely and happily. It's a bit my spirit in relation to Life at this point. "Let the inevitable happens" not even give any importance, and after, continue still "doing the same" because our inner is virtually unchangeable, it will be those 21 grams we all lose when we start our trip. With those grams even Death can do nothing at all. Better to choose carefully which problems to solve or which battles to fight respectively. I do not know ... but I hope my thoughts and perceptions about this artwork will help you. By the way, it is an eerie sky and spectators maybe may not add anything extra to the scene; There are viewers ready for all. Go ahead with your art, gives great pleasure to see your works published and uploaded, continue publishing. Good luck and best wishes, Laura.

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Some time ago, a photographer friend of mine suggested to me how about making a version of the famous poem by Edgar A. Poe, The Raven. Right away, I was marveled at the idea. Due to my formation, I have been very in touch with Literatures written in the English language: American, British, Australian literatures etc... there are so many works and authors over the years, that is difficult to cope everything. I already knew this poem. For the project, I've recreated a room that does not exist in reality, that is ... the two walls are located kilometers away from each other in reality, the floor is elsewhere far away, the landscape situated in my cottage etc. For me, it's like a vision of this poem. Given that I am a rebel spirit, I have not dedicated myself solely to shape the verses, details and elements. I made a mixture, where won a total lack of "resignation". While the protagonist accepts his fate and stays in the impossible and foreboding, I've painted all with "hope". Substituting the "nevermore!" for "forevermore!". I think this is a rendering to enjoy another perspective, with my profound admiration and respect for this great American writer, Poe. Humbly, I'd like to accompany my artwork with two new stanzas for this scene. I hope you like them, here we go!: *** While he was sitting outside, afraid of memories of Lenore, Unable to change his will and soul, - "Can't resign myself!" said she; And with rage from the shadows, to destroy this liar crow she struggled, to be here anymore. To ruin his unhealthy repeated curse over the walls and floor. "We shall be together, we shall be together"-, she implored! The man is now a mere shadow over the door. Listening to the Raven's “Nevermore!.” *** No feather will stand on this floor, so her hands twisted to grasp their flying forms. "Go away!"-, said she, "go far from my life and hopes, leave our love still and sealed", -black demon of the night. And the Raven began to move, afraid of the woman standing on the floor. The sad bird finished in a deep silent, his recurring words didn't sound anymore. Now, the room is empty, no bad creature. Only a love, a love, forevermore! Listening to her prayer “Forevermore!.” Forevermore! © Laura Marco

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Hi, I always tend to write a lot about each artistic image, in this case ... I leave it to the free interpretation of those who will contemplate it. To reflect on the message in silence or share their point of views if desired. What I like the most, may be the asymmetric shape of both hands, each in a different direction. The message can be interpreted in many ways. For me, it is clearly positive, just add that the title comes from the following phrase: "Amen dico tibi hodie mecum eris in paradiso" (Lc 23: 43).

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In this case the inscription on the marble plaque that closes the crypt, gives the title to this artwork. Wine is the symbol of life, as blood that spills and finally falls into the crypt. As the legend says, " AQVIVIENE APARAR LAVIDA ", ("Here is where Life ends"). In that hole, blood, beauty, life, hopes, dreams ... will end, will stop. Revealing this idea as a good summary that reminds us that nothing is eternal. I've frequently visited the Cathedral of Murcia, when I was a student, many times I had to wait due to bus schedules, then I moved around the city, walking ... and I almost always ended there, looking for the tranquility of the place. This wasn't my destination moved by any religious zeal, or any belief. Maybe the reasons were that the space is quite vast, freshness within those walls, or especially thanks to silence. The silence. My most handy throughout sentence daily is: "Silence, please!". I need silence, to think and rest. In my case, like one drinks water every day, I need to enjoy moments of silence. In the cathedral many fine artworks can be found. One can enjoy paintings hanging in private chapels. Glancing at those artworks, it's easy to realize that maybe many answers regarding composition, colors etc. are there in front of our eyes. There're photographers who are troubled with many themes: it seems wrong to change colors, to change lights seems to be wrong as well, but I do not feel that inner struggle, I look in front of me ... and answers show themselves, hanging on the walls :) The floor is glazed tile, from the XVI century. Belongs to a private chapel, called "Chapel of Junterones", when I saw the slabs and the legend, I knew that I loved to highlight this so absolute truth. It's there where we end. Well, not all of us, because this is a chapel for rich and influential people. I couldn't cover the whole scene behind a fence, I hadn't the necessary focal length, but this fact, did not discourage me at all. "With the objective that I have, I do what I can". Adding the fact that I'm not very high, I suffered to get a clear and clean scene of the floor and the crypt. Murcia is very beautiful. If you're going to visit the cathedral, when you seek the floor of the chapel of Junterones, you'll remember me, maybe thinking: "Hey!, this is the floor and the idea that Laura liked so much" :) The wine is a red one from Ricote. The glass cup is my trousseau. I myself... lying with the dress that my mother gave to me as a present long ago. Hope you like it!. Kisses.

This time the point of view is not focused on what she's dreaming ... the emphasis is put on the fact that this is the image of HIS dream :) Does anyone know what her name is? ---- "Do only what you love, and you will be happy. He who does what he loves is blessedly condemned to success, which will arrive when it’s supposed to arrive. Because what must be, will be. And it will arrive naturally." Facundo Cabral

Dear Gianni, Hands have higher lights than the rest of the body ... why? the reason is that according to me, they're the most important part of the composition, and in general of this image. I wanted that all the importance was placed on her hands. My eyes definitely perceive this image in the way I'm showing, this is how I feel and want to recreate its atmosphere. There's nothing good nor bad about it; in fact I would not change anything in the portrait. My mind knows what it seeks: "...I sought to emphasize her hands, her forehead (thinking), also the warmth of the cap and the perspective of a large tree bark behind her, the bark of an olive tree, an important element, not to be missed when interpreting the whole scene, hand in hand with the title ... and finally the freedom to play with your imagination. For me, beauty does not lie in the eyes, neither lips ... lies in thoughts and actions we can do every day (hands). Her hands seem dead, without blood, maybe previously tied, or still attached, or from someone who has been crucified, perhaps without life ... and life can only be in return in that place. This is my interpretation. This is how is seen with the eyes of Laura Marco. Then I share with you... that's all!. I, modestly, think that it's one of my most beautiful portraits: sweet, intimate and plenty of peace. Although it's full of lowlights (where my eyes are comfortable), there are details in every corner. There are details of warm yellow in her cap around the hands. I do not know if I've responded well to your concerns. I'm glad about your question and interest; Ciao, Laura :)

Dear Giangiorgio, as I've said to you before... it's a very beautiful and lovely image, it could be the cover for a book of Nature. The beaks of the birds, tenderly together is touching! Lovely moment! Congrats! Laura.

Caro Giangiorgio, like a beautiful ballet stopped in the air for our delight. The position suspended in the center of the mother is undoubtedly the most beautiful and elegant. Excellent image and excellent technical values. Always beautiful Nature that you're presenting to us in your works. Congrats!. Con cariño, Laura.

I also publish my images on my website www.lauramarco.es http://www.lauramarco.es/pn/laura_web.jpg and on my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/lauramarco.es http://www.lauramarco.es/pn/laura_facebook.jpg Many kisses. Nice summer! Laura Marco

Caro Giangiorgio precisely it's that flower you're pointing out: here we called it: "Don Diego de día" or Campanilla... and Ipomea. It's never too late to read fairytales, they all have a moral or a learning at the end and his prose is simple. With simple and beautiful words, the most complex ideas can be presented and the interesting thing is that they're accessible to all. That is the bounty of the good master :) I still read fairytales. Thank you for your visit and have a nice summer!. I also publish my works on my website www.lauramarco.es http://www.lauramarco.es/pn/laura_web.jpg and on my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/lauramarco.es http://www.lauramarco.es/pn/laura_facebook.jpg Many kisses. Con cariño, Laura.

Great lights... Gianni! There's also a sense of "immensity" here at the vanishing "shore" in the distance. Congrats!, con cariño, Laura

It's an inevitable decisive step, but a step forward. After these chickens, will also teach others how to fly and become independent. The detail of their wings deployed in the upper third and the similarity of tone with the sky, is the most beautiful me. Although some collision or hitch-hiking is also appreciated :) Great hue in the image. Congrats! Giangiorgio, con cariño, Laura.

Dear Andrey, thanks a lot for your visit to this portrait and your impression. This is one single shot, the original negative is as it is shown here, except for the post-processing, which I've made according to my own taste :) All seen with the eyes of "Laura Marco". Nor better, nor worse. The tree is a century old olive tree! It's a real olive orchard. For me full of peace, meditation and calm. That day, when I finished making the photos, I remember I didn't want to leave the place. Kindest regards, Laura.

Dear Andrey... I know the English translation for some fairy tales, but not all. At first, I didn't catch the meaning of THUMB-elina, the name of this finger, relative to the size of the character in the tale. When I've realized, I've searched some images of Thumbelina at random and it's true, most of the times, she appears sat on flowers as if they were her home. I love making portraits and I've used flowers many times, since I began with photography, so it could be "a perfect description". You've offered a better title than me. You've made my day! Very glad you like it!, thanks a lot! http://www.lauramarco.es/pn/macro.jpg © Laura Marco This is the original negative for the background. All images used are mine :)