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I shot this at the cooper park pond in Elgin Moray Scotland. I had my left hand in the very cold water and shooting with my other hand while lying on the wet pa...
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I shot this at the cooper park pond in Elgin Moray Scotland. I had my left hand in the very cold water and shooting with my other hand while lying on the wet pavement with a few odd stares from passers by which allways puts a smile on my face.
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22 Comments |
Justyna
 
Justyna January 12, 2014
this is kinda.... creepy?
looks like the last seconds of someone drowning. i love the shot!
susanneradke PRO
 
susanneradke January 14, 2014
A funny story for a funny and creative pictute - I am looking forward to see mote of your work!
gervlove
 
gervlove January 15, 2014
Thank you very much.
planetmiko
 
planetmiko January 22, 2014
Hahaha! Awesome image...bloody brilliant:) 10 points for originality gervlove...love the ripple effects. Your life line on your palm shows many more years so back to shooting:) Cheers!
susanneradke PRO
 
susanneradke March 23, 2014
Hey Gerv!
This is very creative and unusual, I like it a lot! Thank you very much for all the positive recognition! I am looking forward to see more of your work...
Beautiful-Breeze Platinum
 
Beautiful-Breeze April 04, 2014
Cool shot. I like the creativity, lighting and composition. Really well done.
gabajo
 
gabajo April 11, 2014
Congratulations! So Deserving of Recognition!
stamatispappas
 
stamatispappas April 24, 2014
This is a well planned and executed photo!
philipbebbington
 
philipbebbington April 24, 2014
Spooky moody hand image,like the mono tone in this shot.Congrats
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 April 24, 2014
this rocks :)
Marjoriesmithphotography PRO
 
A definite favorite...Brought on a belly laugh (^:
ovosphotography
 
ovosphotography May 20, 2014
like this one!
Neophoenix
 
Neophoenix June 11, 2014
great shot
Snappin-shots
 
Snappin-shots June 20, 2014
voted hands photo contest!!!!
gervlove
gervlove June 20, 2014
Thank you so much.
otxanh
 
otxanh June 26, 2014
voted
smswolf
 
smswolf June 29, 2014
Voted !!! Best of luck to you!!
ksf1050
 
ksf1050 July 02, 2014
Your words put such an image in my mind - I can see the passerby's staring at you. I'm in awe of your physical efforts to create this image. Bravo!
shema PRO
 
shema July 03, 2014
so creative! love all the detail
marystory2005
 
marystory2005 July 10, 2014
Very creative! Voted!
RoadKing1985
 
RoadKing1985 August 05, 2014
Awesome! B&Ws are so intense sometimes...Thanks for sharing!
normg123 PRO+
 
normg123 June 09, 2015
Great shot. Did he ever come up??????
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ellenellen January 18, 2016
Interesting photo.
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Behind The Lens

Location

I shot this in the local park pond in Elgin Moray. I was thinking about this image for ages then one night when i was at home the idea came to me and i got my gear and went to the pond. It was a wet night and i had a cover from the car put it on the pavement round the pond lay on it and stuck my hand in the very cold water.

Time

It was around 7.30 p.m.

Lighting

No flash required.

Equipment

Nikon D3100 and basic kit lens 18-55.

Inspiration

At the time of taking this photo i was in a very dark place in my life and i felt nobody could help or even listen. I suppose i was crying out for help, this is one of my favourite photos as it means so much to me.

Editing

No none at all.

In my camera bag

I now have a Nikon D7100 and 35m lens and a Tamron 18-270.

Feedback

This is how i was feeling at the time and to me the photo tells a story. If you ever have an idea for a photo then shoot it.

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