As I saw today’s Daily Prompt of ‘Abandoned’, I immediately thought of an image from a couple of years ago…
This poor onion had been left all alone in the icy parking lot of a pizzeria. Had it tried to escape being taken apart by a sharp knife on a food preparation table? Or had it been evicted from the premises after a tearful goodbye?
Unfortunately, the onion declined to comment, so I will never know the answer.
Hope you enjoy this image!
Technical Details
This image was captured with an iPhone 5S using the standard Camera app.
A Fresh Perspective
Photography is more than just a vehicle for capturing the world around me; it provides me with a palette and a set of brushes, with which I paint not only what I see, but also look to express the emotions that are evoked by the scene in front of me in that moment.
Growing up in the Netherlands exposed me to a wide cross-section of visual arts that laid the foundation of my photographic view of all that surrounds me. Early influences were the Dutch Masters of the 17th century, to whom I was introduced by my grandfather during museum explorations; favorites among them are the scenes of quotidian life depicted by Jan Steen and Frans Hals and the vivid landscapes of Jacob van Ruisdael.
My classical high school education was supplemented by the Boijmans Van Beuningen museum, where I spent many a lunch hour exploring its great collection. Here I was introduced to surrealism with a particular love for the approach taken by Salvador Dali; Dali also rekindled my appreciation for the work of Hieronymus Bosch, who often showed the folly of us mortals.
Universal Connections
My approach to any photographic subject is to look for understanding first; in this I look to establish either a connection between the viewer and the subject or capture the connection of the subject with its surroundings. The captured image then aims to portray this connection from a perspective that is part of my personal interpretation.
This interpretation is often a form of externalized introspection, which may alternately display the connection of isolated beings and items with their environment or highlight the whimsy of the profound world, in which we find ourselves. The universe is full of connections, many of which are waiting to be discovered; part of my journey as a photographer is to document these connections.
Any assignment, be it an event, a product shoot or a portrait session is always approached through communication with the client; this is where the first connection is established. Ideas are exchanged and a collaborative plan of action forms, ultimately resulting in a set of images that aim to exceed the expectations of each client.
And, lest we forget, it is important to have fun while practicing the serious business of photography!
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13 thoughts on “Daily Prompt – Abandoned”
I really enjoyed your take on the prompt. It got me cracked up. Great shot. Now, you just gave me an idea… Watch out! 🙂
I really enjoyed your take on the prompt. It got me cracked up. Great shot. Now, you just gave me an idea… Watch out! 🙂
LOL!! I’m on high alert now 🙂
Thanks for the inspiration. You’ll find out soon. 🙂
Well this just cracked me up…I would have rescued that poor little onion! And thanks for checking out my blog and for the follow!
Thank you! I didn’t really want to mess with the onion, as its family might be trying to escape from the kitchen and join him 🙂
Thank you for having a great blog!
Frank
Wow. Thank you, I found this image quite powerful. I love when visuals can speak without any words attached….blessings, Frank! 🙂
Thank you very much!!
Loved this post! Poor Onion! It looks too good to be abandoned
Thank you!….yes, the onion did look way too good, so I figured it ran away 🙂
😂
It’s all onion could a’chive’!!! I know, sometimes this type of humour is not a peeling! That’s Shallott – Don’t worry – I’ll get me coat!! :0)
Punster Munster! It’s a bit off the ramp 🙂
Lol :0)