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A toy ape protecting its owners bike helmet. But the images triggers so so many other thoughts.

A toy ape protecting its owners bike helmet. But the images triggers so so many other thoughts.
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Dec, 2014

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What a powerfully emotional image. Well done.

Thank you.

This is fantastic! And I agree, could easily be viewed as a deeply emotional image. Bravo!

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wow, what words this image can speak. Great find and capture

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Makes me so very sad . But it's Avery powerful picture Great Job !

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Thought provoking

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Makes me sad but that's what photos are supposed to do is stir emotion of some kind! Great job

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horrible.. torture

That is what indeed springs to mind.

Immediate emotion. Wow, you've captured it. Wonderful job!

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This photo says more than a thousand words! Cute lil fella.

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So sad 😞

It is a sad image isn't it.

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Instant favourite, absolutely amazing shot

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So glad you explained this capture. It initially made me very sad.

It is a very evocative image isn't it.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was made at Southport train station.

Time

It was late afternoon after a day exploring Southport

Lighting

Natural light

Equipment

Canon 5d

Inspiration

The cages are there for cyclists to store their helmets and gear whilst visiting Southport or going further on the train. I spotted the stuffed toy monkey looking so sad in a cage and just had the take the shot

Editing

Very little

In my camera bag

Sony A7 Mk III with a 35mm lens

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