Imprint of Despair
So proud that this photo was awarded first prize in EMAP's competition, 'Imprints of Today'. I called it 'Imprint of Despair.'
I was in great company with so many beautiful images from so many talented photographers - you can see all the prize-winning photos along with 40 short-listed images at the Serre de la Madone, Menton until the 13th June.
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Tellement fière qu'à cette photo ait été décerné le premier prix du concours de l' EMAP, « Empreintes d'aujourd'hui ». Je l'ai appelée « Empreinte du désespoir.
J'étais parmi tant de belles images et de tant de photographes de talent - vous pouvez voir toutes les photos primées ainsi que 40 images présélectionnées à la Serre de la Madone, Menton,
jusqu'au 13 Juin.
I want to congratulate you and lament this poor soul at the same time. A very powerful photo, Jilly.
ReplyDeleteI rarely photograph homeless people, Petrea - mainly because a photo could put them in more trouble - however, this is anonymous. He was outside Menton's railway station, people walking past him, ignoring him. In fact he had covered himself with a tarpaulin and was sleeping.
ReplyDeleteA very strong image!
ReplyDeleteA remarkable photo - congratulations. Not at all surprised it is an award-winning image. @extradiagetic
ReplyDeleteVery powerful photo. Congrats to the win.
ReplyDeleteMrs Bennett,
ReplyDeleteThe 40 images presently at La Serre de la Madone, is there a website where we could see them ?
Merci,
Céline
Celine, there isn't unfortunately. It would be a good idea. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteMme. Jilly,
ReplyDeleteI saw this and instantly my mind led me to this fragment of a poem by Elizabeth Barrett. No wonder your photo has been awarded the first prize. It is so powerful. ¡Mil Felicidades!
I ask less kindness to be done—
Only to loose these pilgrim-shoon
(Too early worn and grimed) with sweet
Cool deathly touch to these tired feet,
Till days go out which now go on.
I agree it is no wonder you took first prize, Jilly. This is beautiful and poignant at the same time. Homelessness is particularly ironic in a village that has so many empty apartments for all but 4 months of the year.
ReplyDeletePoignant and sad. Congratulations to you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Jilly. Your photos have gone from strength to strength. It's unfortunate that anyone is reduced to living like that person.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. A powerful illustration and you've helped bring awareness to a very sad issue.
ReplyDeleteStunning. The image is an insight into the lives of homeless and often mentally ill people. You avoided the personal intrusion and exploitation that is so hard to avoid in pictures of the homeless. Brava.
ReplyDeleteWell done Jilly. You are a powerful photographer of all aspects of life. Thank you for what you do.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, my friends, for all your kind words. Such thoughtful words. Thankyou!
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