Wordless Wednesday..

Rory // Jan 24, 2007 at 3:11 am

That’s a beauty, Ryan. Liking very much the pale red standing out against the red. Actually, there is much about this picture to like…

Rory // Jan 24, 2007 at 3:13 am

Wait a minute! You entered twice! Wily, wily, wily.
Are you up to something with Rose and her “more” button?

local girl // Jan 24, 2007 at 3:53 am

That’s actually a pretty sad photo. Did he lose the love of his life?

Ryan // Jan 24, 2007 at 4:00 am

Hi Local Girl - We will never really know exactly what was going on.. A friend and I were on a walk along a trail that circled this frozen lake. We came to a clearing and saw this woman (yes, is actually a lady) slowly releasing these heart-shaped balloons one at a time, until they were gone. It was very very eerie.. I felt even from watching from a far distance that I was intruding on something very personal.. I took a few photos then quickly left.

Lost love? Perhaps..

A child that drowned in the lake?? I just don’t know..

Part of photography is simply being at the right place at the right time..

Dragonheart // Jan 24, 2007 at 4:15 am

Beautiful photo, although rather sad.

incog // Jan 24, 2007 at 5:27 am

Oh it seems so sad, like he is letting go of a love that he really doesn’t want to let go of. Beautiful!!

Beckie // Jan 24, 2007 at 6:44 am

Fantastic! The best I’ve seen today.

palmtreefanatic // Jan 24, 2007 at 7:51 am

I really like this photo! thank you for posting! happy WW!

ADDIE // Jan 24, 2007 at 8:33 am

Interesting story attached to the picture … makes it more real. Thanks for sharing it.
My WW is more on the funny side

Letha // Jan 24, 2007 at 9:11 am

Very sad looking, I had to look twice to see what the balloons were.

Jan // Jan 24, 2007 at 9:32 am

There is a lot of symbolism in that picture, even without knowing the story. The frozen lake adds to the feel and I love the way you have only the balloons colored. Great shot!

Busy // Jan 24, 2007 at 9:48 am

What a sad picture. That evoked a lot of emotion.

Katie // Jan 24, 2007 at 10:04 am

I love this picture…I couldn’t take my eyes off of it. I think the story it is telling depends on who is looking at it. I haven’t commented in a while, I’ve been a lazy blogger I have to admit. You know when you just kind of get in a rut? I’m pulling myself out slowly but surely. I think it’s the gloominess of the time of year…

AscenderRisesAbove // Jan 24, 2007 at 10:23 am

fascinating photo

Ryan // Jan 24, 2007 at 10:24 am

I completely understand Katie. Good to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by!

As what you mentioned, yes, it certainly could mean a lot of things, depending on who is looking at the photo.

Thanks again!

celfyddydau // Jan 24, 2007 at 11:28 am

That photo is beautiful but also sad. I really think you’ve captured the emotion of the subject in a really senstive way.

Wordless is the right word

Ryan // Jan 24, 2007 at 11:35 am

I appreciate it. thank you..

amy // Jan 24, 2007 at 11:50 am

thats a very emotional picture… I just got back from a 4 year olds funeral and they released butterflies..thats a touching photo

Claire // Jan 24, 2007 at 2:24 pm

Oh how sad, even more so with your little explanation, but Katie is right it could mean so many things.
I have decided that instead of a message in a bottle, she is sending love balloons and she will meet up with who ever finds one and then they get married!
I love a happy ending!
Great shot again! Darn it! do you take the camera everywhere?

Debbie // Jan 24, 2007 at 5:46 pm

Ryan that is a really stunning photo and to be so lucky as to stumble upon the opportunity! Wow a really great shot!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope yours has been a wonderful Wednesday!

Marcia // Jan 24, 2007 at 7:58 pm

Great timing, yes, but great composition as well. Loved the photo.

Ryan // Jan 24, 2007 at 7:59 pm

Yes Claire, my camera bag is always with me…

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