Abstract A Troubled Mind

A Troubled Mind · **5 Likes**

I took this photo well over half a century ago, while we were on R&R in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. It's nothing to write home about, but every time I look at it, it makes me wonder what was happening in her life that was troubling her so.

Here I am, most of my life behind me and I'm still thinking of her. Life is full of strange yet interesting things that happen along the way.

**Tonytee** · 07-18-2018, 01:26 AM

GEEEEEZZZZZ!! What an awesome photograph. You truly captured a person in a natural state of deep disappointment and concern. I am guessing you used Kodak ASA 100 or 200 Gold. Wonderful colors and sharpness. Well done, sir.

TT

reh321 · 07-18-2018, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

I took this photo well over half a century ago, while we were on R&R in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. It's nothing to write home about, but every time I look at it, it makes me wonder what was happening in her life that was troubling her so.

Here I am, most of my life behind me and I'm still thinking of her. Life is full of strange yet interesting things that happen along the way.

This is what I call 'street like' photography - not on a street, but capturing a scene that depends on candid non-posing, that the person/people act as they would if the camera were not present - and you have captured this emotion very well

**Sailor** · 07-18-2018, 07:33 AM

First class, my friend. You made a wonderfully poignant photograph.

Jer

Dewman · 07-18-2018, 12:51 PM

Thanks for all the kind words.

tonver · 07-19-2018, 10:23 AM

The toys behind her, showing a deeper contrast between her disappointment and what we are, only toys in a big sandlot.
beautiful capture both ways: you capture the picture and the picture catch you.
Thanks for showing

Janse · 07-20-2018, 12:45 PM

Great photo Dewman!

**FozzFoster** · 05-06-2021, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

I took this photo well over half a century ago, while we were on R&R in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. It's nothing to write home about, but every time I look at it, it makes me wonder what was happening in her life that was troubling her so.

Here I am, most of my life behind me and I'm still thinking of her. Life is full of strange yet interesting things that happen along the way.

great expression and story telling ! love the colours too well done

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07-18-2018, 01:26 AM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,502	GEEEEEZZZZZ!! What an awesome photograph. You truly captured a person in a natural state of deep disappointment and concern. I am guessing you used Kodak ASA 100 or 200 Gold. Wonderful colors and sharpness. Well done, sir. TT

07-18-2018, 06:12 AM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181	Originally posted by Dewman I took this photo well over half a century ago, while we were on R&R in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. It's nothing to write home about, but every time I look at it, it makes me wonder what was happening in her life that was troubling her so. Here I am, most of my life behind me and I'm still thinking of her. Life is full of strange yet interesting things that happen along the way. This is what I call 'street like' photography - not on a street, but capturing a scene that depends on candid non-posing, that the person/people act as they would if the camera were not present - and you have captured this emotion very well

07-18-2018, 07:33 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	First class, my friend. You made a wonderfully poignant photograph. Jer

07-18-2018, 12:51 PM	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492 Original Poster	Thanks for all the kind words.

07-19-2018, 10:23 AM	#6
tonver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: miami, florida Posts: 252	The toys behind her, showing a deeper contrast between her disappointment and what we are, only toys in a big sandlot. beautiful capture both ways: you capture the picture and the picture catch you. Thanks for showing

07-20-2018, 12:45 PM	#7
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Great photo Dewman!

05-06-2021, 09:06 PM	#8
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by Dewman I took this photo well over half a century ago, while we were on R&R in Hong Kong during the Vietnam War. It's nothing to write home about, but every time I look at it, it makes me wonder what was happening in her life that was troubling her so. Here I am, most of my life behind me and I'm still thinking of her. Life is full of strange yet interesting things that happen along the way. great expression and story telling ! love the colours too well done