“I think it is all a matter of love: the more you love a memory, the stronger and stranger it is”
--- Vladimir Nabokov
COMMENTS
Andre. said at 12:55 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Nice feel to this one. Cool work
Chilla said at 12:57 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: It is a lovely tabblo and the grapes look ready to eat! Love the last image!
Ira said at 1:00 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Хорошо-то как!Хорошо в краю родном...пахнет укропом и ...
21-gramm said at 1:10 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: ...тоска по родине давно разоблачённая морока мне совершенно всё равно где совершенно одинокой быть.. МЦ
Marranei said at 1:16 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Beautiful! I like the quote!
Leftofcenter said at 1:37 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: it's not a sad backyard, it's a messy backyard, where people actually live! nice shots Den.
21-gramm said at 1:50 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: .. there lived a two-person family, husband and wife, each 81 years old. a month ago they buried a daughter. Garden state of neglect... If it not a sad, Annelies?
Chilla said at 2:12 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: That is so sad Den, now I understand this tabblo more.
Gazelle said at 2:13 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Le jardin a l'air aussi fatigué que ses propriétaires doivent l'être,vieillir ou être abandonné est toujours un peu triste!belles photos tout de même!merci Den!
Maz2001 said at 2:22 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: It is a wonderful backyard. Homey. Great images.
Tigerdba74 said at 2:26 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Now that's what you call a real Backyard....Great Tabblo!
Tishfish said at 3:01 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Looks like a lot of fun things to get into. Nice shots though ! ! ! !
Tishfish said at 3:06 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Second thought, if I was 81 years old, I think my backyard would look like this, it is sad to think there is no one to help her with something they must have loved very much as their back yard with all those lovely fruit trees. Love to be there to help them.
Lifequest22 said at 3:14 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Den--if i didn't know the story, i wouldn't find this sad at all. It reminds me a little of my yard. Like leftie said--a yard that people use and enjoy. good images.
Emmabro said at 3:47 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: such a sad story Den.... but a great back yard... under the circumstances it looks forlorn but not neglected...wonderfull qoute and images !!!
Pkeener said at 4:06 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: its about the best quote I have read in a long time. I guess if the title says sad in it, the artist was thinking of sad things. It is the saddest thing I can think of ever happening..to bury your child. No matter how old they were. Thank you. The photos are very nicely done.
Debdog said at 4:31 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: that iS SAD...to live a long life,and bury your child before you.... lots of life was lived in that backyard...:)
Debdog said at 4:31 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: their SOULS must feel like the backyard LOOKS
Shenresi said at 4:33 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: why sadness Dan, I think there`s much hope in the pictures, coloured furniture, and wonderful fruits and a great nature !!!
Welshchick said at 4:35 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Yes, The garden is in grief...I see the tools of the past and the watering can. I also see the lush grapes and apples and the dill...it is not over. Bravo for so much feeling Den~
Karsten said at 5:04 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: what a sad history - and the fotos reflect that..but the shot of the grapes is spectacular! Vladimir Nabokov is russian? Love the quote...
21-gramm said at 5:24 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Yes, Karsten, Nabokov is the great Russian writer, but he dosn't receive Nobel Prize! My favorit writer!
YorkJodi said at 6:10 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: A wonderful quote... and very good photos... the fruit especially and the blue door... a sad story, yes!!
Bethe27 said at 6:26 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: What a sad sad story! Your tabblo is a grand tribute!
Mirella said at 6:27 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Out of chorus, may I say that I like the big photo of the wood snake eating the wire ? I like your photos more than I like Nabokov, I'm sorry. Ciao
Bucketsmedia said at 6:36 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: looks like our backyard on a gud day :-)
Leftofcenter said at 6:39 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Den I didn't know the story when I left my comment.
Cowgirl said at 7:58 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Den sorry to here this story . i do love the grape shois and are those lemons?? Were they friend of yours??
Idiomneutral said at 8:38 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: You have an interesting eye. These are like pictures I would have taken if I were still living in the states and had a backyard :) Nostalgia!
Chesapeakekid said at 9:17 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Interesting images. Nice shots of the apple tree and the grapes! Sad story.
Jamesbrian200257 said at 11:34 p.m. on Aug 6, 2008: Very nice back yard. Reminds me of my grandparents. Never know what you might find in that jungle.
Mariusblack said at 12:41 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: interesting story behind the photos, mr. zen. somehow, your images remind me of pam's neighborhood- filled with beauty and normalcy. =)
SFMatMan said at 1:17 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: There's a hidden story in your photos here. It's a touching collection. Thanks Den.
Noe said at 1:37 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: Interesting photos... the grapes looks really cool =)
HtD said at 3:30 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: I hope that this is not your garden. Wonderful photos
Hhwind said at 6:30 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: Thanks for the story, a little help and the garden would be beautiful again, the fruits are lovely
Babooshka said at 10:12 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: Cell phone work again? Excellent!
Pachito said at 10:23 a.m. on Aug 7, 2008: Great captures Den!!1
Moabjeeper said at 1:43 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008: The grapes is a great shot.
Hollyridger said at 3:13 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008: This tabblo is very touching. It says a lot about you, Den, reconfirming to me that you are a very talented sensitive photographer.
21-gramm said at 7:58 p.m. on Aug 7, 2008: I'm grateful to everyone for the excellent comments! Suddenly for me simple and usual tabblo has created a wave of sincerity and complicity! Thank you again!
YonderCreature said at 1:04 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008: Another tabblo that you combine so many opposites, yet there is still harmony. In the fruit, there is hope of new life. In the tools and furniture, there is the evidence of life despite death. The fact that you and so many people seem to care shows that humanity is not lost and in death, we can still hold on to the joy of life. Thank you for sharing these photos and the story of this family.
21-gramm said at 1:42 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008: Thank you, YonderCreature! Your opinion is important and interesting for me!
Curriehouse said at 9:21 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008: You're right, Den...it is sad. However, seeing the fruit in the midst of it all lifted my spirits. As usual, great shots and unusual angles.
21-gramm said at 11:20 a.m. on Aug 8, 2008: Thank you, Beth for nice comment, empathy is yous talent!
Sirnicolay said at 9:04 p.m. on Aug 8, 2008: Cool backyard, Den!
Candlepower said at 5:47 p.m. on Aug 9, 2008: So much felling and atmosphere in this Tabblo! Wonderful!
21-gramm said at 8:29 p.m. on Aug 9, 2008: Thank you James and Pat!
Domieb2 said at 10:41 p.m. on Aug 9, 2008: aWWW... Not sad... full of life and color :-) great set!
21-gramm said at 12:03 a.m. on Aug 10, 2008: Thanx, Dominique! If you see LIFE, I'm agree whis you!
Swedfinn said at 7:48 p.m. on Aug 11, 2008: The memories put life to death!! Great Den, one and only!
21-gramm said at 8:46 p.m. on Aug 11, 2008: Thank you, Jorma for lovely comment! You understend a message og this tab wery well!
Isralev said at 4:49 a.m. on Oct 13, 2008: Interesting memories and beautiful fruits.
