JPG Magazine: Photos: "Back Again" by Laura Hartley

Back Again

By Laura Hartley

On 31 May 2008

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I wonder if anyone else is alone. Are there others with no mother, no father, no family? Is there anyone else without a hometown anymore? All I have are relics from the past; wrinkled reminders of what used to be. The rare visit "home" to Louisiana leaves me completely empty. Melancholy; like a guitar without strings. Sometimes, I miss the show.

19 Responses

On 1 June 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:
It is I, thanks for asking, sweet Iris!
On 1 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
You zen me.
On 1 June 2008 Thad Zajdowicz gave props:
Super!
On 1 June 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
I am getting there, and sometimes I wonder if the process of moving into it is worse than what it will be like when all is done and gone...i love your photographic representation (that not the word I'm looking for, but it will do) of this feeling.
On 1 June 2008 elfriede fulda gave props:
Love the photo, love the caption .....sad, but how true....
On 1 June 2008 Jay Stockhaus gave props:
Wonderful image.
On 1 June 2008 Loree McComb said:
Lovely photo
On 1 June 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
Yes, I know this feeling well. Wonderful photo with a lot of emotion. Everything changes and this will abate. It is only temporary.
On 1 June 2008 j. l. said:
oooh, laura, i love this photo. very haute couture dress and the lines of your back, gorgeous.
On 4 June 2008 Isuru Wakkumbura gave props:
A beautiful woman is never out of fashion. Love the photo.
On 8 June 2008 Anne McGinn gave props:
Boy, do I relate. Wonderful B&W.
On 10 June 2008 Gary Fudge gave props:
An interesting, quiet yet quite powerful self portrait. Understatement seems to be the key, with the use of light, or more importantly shadow play. With this image I have feelings of the 80s. Superb dress. Perfect for the shot.
On 11 June 2008 Laura Hartley said:
Jolinda, beautiful Jolinda: Zen is the absence of things that aids one in obtaining enlightenment. (I used to study martial arts.) The less you have, the less encumbered you are. I am trying to make the best of loss....hopefully, it makes me a stronger, more enlightened, and realistic person.
But, we'll have to see!
On 12 June 2008 Lisa Slifko gave props:
Lovely, A Beautiful Image Laura !!
On 17 June 2008 Mandi Nikole gave props:
Wonderful composition and capture
On 19 June 2008 Spilt Sugar said:
My favorite! Such a simple yet beautiful vintage looking shot. Wonderful tone and emotion to it!
On 21 June 2008 Januar D said:
Similar angle ;-) Nice work Laura!
On 25 July 2008 Peggy Gardner gave props:
very classy, love it.
On 30 July 2008 Rebecca Kinzie Bastian gave props:
Stunning and emotion filled.