Depression (Traps the Whole Family)

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Uploaded	January 24, 2013
Taken	November 26, 2012
Make	Sony
Model	DSC-R1
Exposure	1/100 sec at f/5.6
Flash	No Flash
Focal Length	20 mm
ISO	160

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Huddled together they look outside and know there's a brightly, beautiful world out there, but can't imagine how to muster the strength to break out to be a part of it. Someone or something must intervene with prayer. Won't it be you? God's waiting.

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Bailey Cooper gave props (24 Jan 2013):
I love the abstracted face in the reflection on the right... as if locked deep within the dimensions of that frozen world. Strong image representation.
Patrick Marella gave props (24 Jan 2013):
Excellent shot, beautifully done!
Donald Garrett gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Great abstract shot, James!
Raymond Fausel gave props (25 Jan 2013):
lovely
Susan Littlefield gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Very insightful. it does look as though people are trapped within the vase. Beautifully captured, beautifully written.
James Wiley gave props (25 Jan 2013):
This deserved a long look...Absolutely fascinating!
Donna Mullins gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Such a strong image James. Depression is a terrible thing and it does trap the entire family for sure. We are going through this plight with a family member. You have to take it one day at a time.
Susan B. Griffith said (25 Jan 2013):
Wonderful abstract rich in colors and good representation of your thoughts.
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Nicely illustrated!
Yaz Hawkins said (25 Jan 2013):
Very interesting and abstractly intriguing, James! Dark atmosphere!
Lynn E. Harvey gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Insightful, thought provoking, I love what you wrote. This image is powerful, God is there.
Evelyne Schulte gave props (25 Jan 2013):
Fascinating image!
Andrea Petersen gave props (26 Jan 2013):
An interesting image and analogy that makes you think that the shadows look trapped inside the vase trying to get out of that enclosure without breaking through the glass which holds them inside...
JanElle gave props (26 Jan 2013):
A great depiction of a state of mind that can be so difficult to overcome..
Sarah Springer gave props (26 Jan 2013):
Words escape me .......so very, very emotional...have been there....and back with faith
Leslie Hunziker gave props (26 Jan 2013):
wild & cool. at first glance it looked like 3 huge fish hanging up.
Michele Wambaugh said (27 Jan 2013):
Wow, wonderful, James!
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (27 Jan 2013):
excellent JH .... !
Cindy Griff said (27 Jan 2013):
Stunning capture, loving the tones and abstract look. Depression is something we all share from time to time. Please, be well my friends!
Jüri Vissak gave props (28 Jan 2013):
Very creative! Well done.
Dunja Kolar gave props (29 Jan 2013):
great photo
Craig Treadwell gave props (29 Jan 2013):
This is excellent.
Jason Platt gave props (29 Jan 2013):
your visual representation of an illness is difficult to photograph but I do see what appears to be a human figure trapped in a bottle..wow!
Ted Anderson gave props (29 Jan 2013):
Very moving, powerful image and words.
ROCIO GUILLEN gave props (29 Jan 2013):
Very interesting image!
Hilda Cox gave props (29 Jan 2013):
fantastic !! and i know of this horrible thing from experience
Bruce Wendler gave props (29 Jan 2013):
Nice message
elfriede fulda gave props (30 Jan 2013):
Excellent on many levels !
Steven Schutz gave props (30 Jan 2013):
I dig the shadows filtering through the water and the tiny bubbles against the light color of the filtered sun
Richard Knight gave props (31 Jan 2013):
Very thoughtful in every respect. (Title made me think of the von Trapp family)
Deborah Downes gave props (31 Jan 2013):
Beautifully conveys your moving words.
Haim Yavets gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Excellent illustration of a thought
Suzanne McGeady said (1 Feb 2013):
A profound statement James......the shadows within certainly remind one of a trapped thought trying to get out.
John Tanner gave props (1 Feb 2013):
Excellent,original and very creative and thoughtful well done James !!
s. hines Lodder gave props (2 Feb 2013):
really powerful . . . a beautiful expression/illustration of a very ugly thing
Lynn Pepper gave props (3 Feb 2013):
Cool shot!
Karin J. Burton said (3 Feb 2013):
So true!
Ann Reece gave props (3 Feb 2013):
What an intriguing abstract vase and words that fit it so well.
Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (5 Feb 2013):
another, most excellent take on "The Bell Jar" ....
Rene Yoshi gave props (7 Feb 2013):
Beautiful tones. Powerful message.
Felicia gave props (9 Feb 2013):
Agreed. Great shot and such insightful words.
Tomma Henckel gave props (10 Feb 2013):
Incredible symbolism!
Sajida Hamiya gave props (25 Feb 2013):
It's beautifully done!
Massimo Bardelli gave props (11 Mar 2013):
Very interesting & cool!
John Linton gave props (19 Mar 2013):
A welcome addition to JPG's Secrets...