Today’s Photohunt Theme is “Lock”
My memory is shoddy; part of the reason I take so many photographs is so I can remember.
Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely.
–Becky Aligada
And so this is why I keep snapping, to retain these truths of my own experience. To freeze in time where I’ve been and what I’ve seen. To hold onto a little bit of… everything. Sometimes, one needs a little help holding onto certain memories.
Others, of course, stick to us without effort. Life is funny that way.
The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains.
–Josephine Baker
#1 by Tara R. on June 13, 2009 - 7:34 AM
Wonderful shot. I love the black and white, gives it a melancholy feel.
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#2 by nic @mybottlesup on June 13, 2009 - 7:51 AM
i could use an 8×10 of this on my wall. FANTASTIC!
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#3 by Karen MEG on June 13, 2009 - 7:56 AM
Gorgeous Lotus…the image and the words…
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#4 by Amy @ The Bitchin' Wives Club on June 13, 2009 - 8:46 AM
SO true… I feel the exact same way about photography and my memory. I actually use my photography files that are backed up by year and month on a ext. drive to map the last 10 years of my life (thank God for digital). When I can can’t remember when important things happened, I just go do a search of the files and can usually pinpoint right down to the day when it occurred.
I love your photo of the lock! Great exposure.
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#5 by Crystal on June 13, 2009 - 9:15 AM
Wonderful photograph.
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#6 by Teena in Toronto on June 13, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Cool angle!
I played too
#7 by bookbabie on June 13, 2009 - 10:45 AM
Great post, I touched on memory too today!
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#8 by Missives From Suburbia on June 13, 2009 - 11:15 AM
Perfect post.
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#9 by marta on June 13, 2009 - 11:26 AM
Great composition. I like how it is off-centered and to the left. It makes you wonder what is off and out of focus to the right. So mysterious in B&W. Excellent shot for the theme.
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#10 by srp on June 13, 2009 - 1:30 PM
This is a lovely lock and a great photo.. I love the black and white. Great job!
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#11 by lceel on June 13, 2009 - 9:30 PM
Striking photograph – well executed. I hope, however, that the mood of that photo isn’t reflective of your own mood.
#12 by Sympathy Gifts on June 27, 2009 - 12:10 PM
I love the photo of the sky. You are right that is worth being awake for!
#13 by Page Sec1 on September 3, 2009 - 7:40 AM
Great picture, love it !!