I always find scenes like this pretty melancholy, however, the boots were in fairly decent shape and placed with care. Maybe the owner left them there for someone else to wear.
This shot evoked a lot of commentary. That’s storytelling photo art.
A magnificent symbolism struck me. Within there is a trinity, perhaps best described as “foundations”.
At the base (and extending out of frame, its own symbolism) there is a solid concrete retaining wall.
Resting on it a pair of boots, which are in essence a man’s foundation so-to-speak, when walking.
Above it, the boots nearly lean on a tree trunk. Another foundation and contact with the Earth.
One might see further symbolism in the fact that they are all three neglected, discarded, marred or maimed.
Well done, Belinda!
I know what you mean. This picture makes me think. The scene does have a little positivity in it. I’m much more melancholy when I see only one abandoned shoe…
June 16, 2022 at 8:42 pm
This shot evoked a lot of commentary. That’s storytelling photo art.
A magnificent symbolism struck me. Within there is a trinity, perhaps best described as “foundations”.
At the base (and extending out of frame, its own symbolism) there is a solid concrete retaining wall.
Resting on it a pair of boots, which are in essence a man’s foundation so-to-speak, when walking.
Above it, the boots nearly lean on a tree trunk. Another foundation and contact with the Earth.
One might see further symbolism in the fact that they are all three neglected, discarded, marred or maimed.
Well done, Belinda!
Paz
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June 16, 2022 at 9:12 pm
I appreciate your very thoughtful comment. Thank you.
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June 2, 2022 at 9:57 am
This photo certainly has a story to tell….
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June 2, 2022 at 12:20 pm
It does leave you to wonder.
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May 31, 2022 at 8:35 pm
I like your story and please follow me up
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May 31, 2022 at 3:29 pm
It’s inspiring to me to try to figure out why something was done, what was going on in someone’s life.
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May 31, 2022 at 11:07 am
I know what you mean. This picture makes me think. The scene does have a little positivity in it. I’m much more melancholy when I see only one abandoned shoe…
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May 31, 2022 at 4:41 pm
I wonder about that one shoe as well… Thank you for your comment.
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May 31, 2022 at 8:53 am
Interesting all the details in this composition, Belinda. Definitely leaves one wondering…
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May 31, 2022 at 4:36 pm
It’s a curious place they were left. I’ll have to see if they’re still there.
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May 31, 2022 at 2:07 am
Great photo 😊 I wonder if they will return for the boots
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May 31, 2022 at 4:25 pm
Thank you.
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May 31, 2022 at 1:23 am
This is a very poignant picture.
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May 31, 2022 at 4:24 pm
It struck me that way too, thank you.
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