I wish wood could talk.

by Michael Ball  

Uploaded 28 Nov 2008 — 26 favorites

© Michael Ball

I realize this is not a pretty or colorful shot. I did this in night vision mode, simply for the fact that so much of the chairs past is dark to me. It belong to my grandpa. I can only remember seeing him confined to a bed. The last time I saw him I was 5yrs. old, that was 45yrs. ago. He lived in Kansas and was in the law profession. The sad part is you don't realize the importance of things like this when your 18 or 19, at least I didn't. Now I wish I knew more, but there is no one to ask. The chair itself has to be at least 70 yrs old. We still use it at our computer.

31 responses

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    So true. I wish my Grand"Mother" was still here so I can ask her all those questions I didn't.

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Love the grain.

  • Litz Go

    Litz Go gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    I love the photo effect and the story. Ain't we glad that sometimes an object can remind us of something very memorable?

  • Karin Burton

    Karin Burton   said (28 Nov 2008):

    Wonderful history!

  • david ong

    david ong   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    very creative Michael, the night vision effect is perfect for it. excellent!!

  • Mayette Ignacio

    Mayette Ignacio gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Michael, truly nice B&W, its a direct shot of nothing but the chair but has so much character and texture, gives warm touching effect, even w/o reading the story I was intrigued by the wire reinforcements und the chair. Do you know if it was part of the original design or added later for stability.

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    mayette, I'm sure it was added for stability.

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Great entry and wonderful story to go with it. Your statement about "having no one left to ask", is exactly the boat I'm in.

  • M emmet

    M emmet gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Cool shot!!

  • Karen K Smith

    Karen K Smith   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    wonderful story and awesome photo!

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Beautiful, Michael....both the photo and story. I'm afraid there are many of us with the same issue.

  • Renee

    Renee gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    love it in B&W, it definitely adds to the air of mystery (and history) of the chair

  • Jüri Vissak

    Jüri Vissak gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Nice composition!

  • suzanne

    suzanne said (28 Nov 2008):

    ... I can relate to this also Michael. We are THE Generation now. Those of us whose parents have gone. Such a life time of memories in the grain of a chair.
    Love the black and white tones, and the warmth of the wood.
    Love it.

  • Stefanie Baltzell

    Stefanie Baltzell gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Michael, I am sitting in a chair that matches that one right now! Small world. Mine doesn't have the sentimental value of yours, just another antique.

  • Yasmina Baggili

    Yasmina Baggili   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    really awesome shot.

  • Ronnie Ginnever

    Ronnie Ginnever gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    this chair is talking...

  • elfriede fulda

    elfriede fulda   gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    Ha, I also wish would could talk, love it...

  • Judy Wanamaker

    Judy Wanamaker gave props (28 Nov 2008):

    This is a beautiful and wonderful entry. All of us 50 and over probably have similar stories of unanswered questions. I love the symbolism of the chair in the darkness. To me, Michael, this is one of your most meaningful entries.

  • Rob Roy

    Rob Roy gave props (29 Nov 2008):

    Mike, I agree with Judy precisely. My grandfather passed when I was just 2. My only memories are a few faded photographs and a shaving mug. I well understand how you feel, my friend! Great shot and text-- from the heart!

  • Mary Ann Reilly

    Mary Ann Reilly gave props (29 Nov 2008):

    this extends the theme so well. love it.

  • James Wei

    James Wei gave props (30 Nov 2008):

    Wonderful texture

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (30 Nov 2008):

    Great story and good insight, so many times we realize later!

  • Carol Jones

    Carol Jones gave props (30 Nov 2008):

    This is such a meaningful shot!! Thanks for the story about it!

  • Sharon Griffin

    Sharon Griffin gave props (30 Nov 2008):

    A very thoughful entry and wonderful story !!!

  • LAM KHIN THET

    LAM KHIN THET said (1 Dec 2008):

    Creative in shot and title.

  • Diane Peterson

    Diane Peterson   gave props (2 Dec 2008):

    Wonderful!

  • Sherry

    Sherry   gave props (4 Dec 2008):

    Charish the memory from when you were 5 ^-^

  • :) L P

    :) L P gave props (7 Dec 2008):

    wow....wonderful shot and story behind it

  • Manon Boily

    Manon Boily gave props (21 Dec 2008):

    very nice! looks like Blair Project

  • Dawn Duffield

    Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (29 Oct 2009):

    What a great chair! You may not know all of it's history, but you have the chair...and I would not be surprised if one day you take a look at that chair and remember a tad more......just maybe

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