JPG Magazine: Photos: "Defiance" by melanie scott

Defiance

By melanie scott

On 1 March 2008

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I came across this sad little plant one day that had been carelessly painted over when the billboard that it grows alongside got a new coat of paint. This poignant little plant stands strong, seemingly in an effort to defy human encroachment on its surroundings. Man's presence on earth leaves imprints - some are temporary like a footprint in the sand, while others are more severe like clearcutting of forests to provide lumber, fuel or grazing area for livestock. This image illustrates our impact on the environment on a small scale, but reminds us that every action we take has consequences on the world around us. In the same way, even the smallest efforts put forth by us can help preserve our planet.

Shot on expired slide film.

11 Responses

On 3 March 2008 Paco Jurgen Von Szkora gave props:
i really like your interpretation of the theme with this shot. the image is good, but your text really makes it outstanding.
On 3 March 2008 Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid gave props:
As lazy as someone can get.....good eye for this.
On 3 March 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:
that's so sad...
On 5 March 2008 claudia luthi said:
within the huge impacts that humans cause on earth, we tend to forget the small every day impacts, which speak for absolute carelessness and
alienation from nature
On 13 March 2008 Emma Brahas said:
Nice composition! Yeah!
On 17 March 2008 Adrian Rodriguez gave props:
Lovely......the plant is protected from acid rain.........You Have my Vote
On 17 March 2008 Benjamin Leong said:
Good eye.
On 22 March 2008 Justin DiPierro gave props:
Wow, That's amazing! I hope to see this in the magazine! One of the most fitting photos for this category I've seen! Beautiful job!
On 26 March 2008 adniloj gave props:
my vote-tk u for the narrative
On 3 April 2008 m. dot gave props:
beautiful
On 9 April 2008 Joe Lowe gave props:
nice image