Illness

[The_Traveler]

I have my hesitations about posting this and also adding such a leading title but I wonder what your reactions are.

 

[jcdeboever]

It has a great deal of tension in it. The hand on the empty chair, the subject not facing us, darkness (shadows) of the room, and the sterility of the scene all contribute to it's emotional interpretation. You could have left it untitled and I would have thought the same.

 

[waday]

Definitely lots of tension and emotion. I related to this almost immediately, thinking of both of my late grandparents, one with Alzheimer's, one with dementia.

Similar to @jcdeboever , you could have left it untitled, and I would have thought the same.

 

[tirediron]

Agree with both of the above a very powerful image; my only thought is that the crop lets it down a little.

 

[Gary A.]

This is quite telling ... and in a sad way, powerful and gripping. Thank you for sharing.

 

[The_Traveler]

Agree with both of the above a very powerful image; my only thought is that the crop lets it down a little.

thanks, I would have liked more room, particularly at the bottom but it is what it is.

 

[tirediron]

Agree with both of the above a very powerful image; my only thought is that the crop lets it down a little.

thanks, I would have liked more room, particularly at the bottom but it is what it is.

Actually, I was thinking more of cropping off the RH edge to eliminate the cabinets/shelves. In my mind, they add a visual distraction (albeit a minor one) which competes for the eye's attention with the main subject.

 

[snowbear]

Looking at the the outside world and bracing them self or grasping for support. I can relate to this on a couple of levels. Thanks for sharing.