I don’t see this as a contrast between the statue and the disabled man in the wheelchair. On the contrary, the statue is a metaphor for the man’s spirit, his determination to overcome his limits.
28 responses
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Brian Brooks gave props (28 November 2007):
Great shot. I also see the statue looking to heaven while the man only dreams of being free to be part of the world outside as he gazes out the window. Reminds me of Laslow's hierarchy of needs. The statue has attained physical perfection so dreams of a higher existence while the man with his physical challenges still wishes to attain something more earthly.
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Amanda Means gave props (28 November 2007):
Very powerful.
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Amanda Yeager gave props (28 November 2007):
powerful.
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paul moore gave props (28 November 2007):
just stunning
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Kristin Mitchell said (29 November 2007):
There's a poem, I remember, about a man begging outside st Francis church of Assisi, by Norman MacCaig, a famous Scots writer.
Available here:
http://www.jacobite.org.uk/maccaig/xpoems/assisi.html
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Sotiris Dimopoulos said (3 December 2007):
This shot is 1000 words.
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Koen Pieters said (8 December 2007):
Outstanding photograph
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Alexis Gerard said (19 February 2008):
Thank you, each and every one of you. Your wonderful comments on this picture mean a lot to me.
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Kathryn Grimes said (28 April 2008):
Beautiful. You didn't even have to explain this picture. It speaks your words for you.
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Ognjen Karabegović gave props (9 May 2008):
Exelent.Very strong message.
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Lisa Slifko gave props (23 May 2008):
Beautiful!! Thank for sharing your vision with this image...You opened my eyes just a little more, and that is good...
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Michele Randell gave props (8 August 2008):
Alexis this is such an inspiring image indicative of the power of the human spirit in spite of adversity - voted many times over if I could !
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (10 August 2008):
Another of your amazing shot! Great job. My vote
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Eric Sayah gave props (15 August 2008):
Powerful - no words required... Alexis, I think this is so far one of the best and most deserving entries to "Faith"!!
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Laura Boston-thek gave props (22 August 2008):
Beautiful!! Well seen and said! :)
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Alexis Gerard said (24 August 2008):
Thank you very very much. This image is very special to me, so I appreciate your encouragement even more.
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Rob Roy gave props (27 August 2008):
Outstanding in every way, Alexis!
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Nelson Campbell gave props (30 August 2008):
Incredbile.
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (12 September 2008):
My vote...again
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Ralph Komives gave props (16 September 2008):
I voted, very powerful.
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peggy gardner gave props (18 September 2008):
I am very moved by this.
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Natalie S gave props (19 September 2008):
Speechless
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morgan jones said (22 September 2008):
Incredible! Voted!
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Kathi Moore gave props (26 September 2008):
very power for Alexis. What an awesome capture.
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Kevin Kabuki gave props (29 September 2008):
One of the most involving shots I've seen anywhere. Such visceral thoughts come up instantly upon sight. A truly great shot.
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Dominic Kite gave props (10 October 2008):
excellent. just tragic, almost as if the statue has turned its head away from the wheelchair.
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Bonnie Blanton gave props (17 November 2008):
I am moved, beautifully shot and written....
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Kevin Downey gave props (5 December 2008):
Brilliant Alexis. Inspired. My vote for sure.
