Broken Like My Spirit
An old broken-down pier in San Lorenzo, CA
20 Responses
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On 30 May 2008 Chris Whitney said:
Broken piers connect me to my past. In college, I was the coxswain of our rowing team. We rowed on a tidal river that had strong current at times, and our dock was close to an old "basket factory" pier that looked pretty much like your pic. One day, during high tide and strong current, we rowed over the pier, puncturing and sinking our rowing shell. I probably would have thrown in the towel at that point and never gone back if it were not for the support of my team mates, and understanding and support from my coach. We kept the team together and became much stronger after that. We never won many races, but I learned that it is not always about the winning.
So sometimes those obstacles are just challenges.
It is interesting how all things are connected in life-thanks for sharing your photo Laurie. -
On 30 May 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:
Beautiful landscape
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On 30 May 2008 Portia Söderberg gave props:
A huge ditto on what Chris so eloquently said. Laurie, what a great photo, inspring for me. Thank you for sharing!
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On 30 May 2008 Edward M. O'Brien gave props:
Great shot! Love how the curve draws the eye !!
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On 30 May 2008 Laura Hartley said:
Lovely shot, and look how it evokes such strong commentary. The image, as well as your title are very moving. You have a depth that is touching and sublime. The shot is beautifully composed and very inviting. Thank you, Laurie.
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On 31 May 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:
Love this capture Laurie !!! The nice thing about broken spirits they can mend mine did :)
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On 31 May 2008 Dave Bowden gave props:
Laurie, this is a very nice shot. Metaphorically though, I see something different. Piers are a designed to be strong, a foundation to which things can be built. They are made to stand the elements, Mother Nature and time. They are things you can lean on, that can carry you and offer support to the load the carry and they span gaps and voids. When I consider your picture and then you as a person who has attached this metaphor too describe yourself, I see the strength and support, the foundation to something extraordinary. I most certainly don not see broken…not at any level. It really is a nice shot.
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On 31 May 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:
Sweet Laurie - read these wonderful words these people have written, and know they are true....hang in there.
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On 31 May 2008 Kevin Leger said:
I can't wax poetic like some of the others here but this is a very touching image.
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On 31 May 2008 Todd Chonody gave props:
Absolutely beautiful Laurie!
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On 1 June 2008 Simon Le gave props:
Absolutely gorgeous shot Laurie!
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On 1 June 2008 Jim Thomas gave props:
Laurie, We are all broken to some degree, some more than others. Remember there are people who care about you. All the best to you. You're beautiful!
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On 2 June 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:
:)
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On 2 June 2008 Allen Price said:
The most interesting thing about this shot is it's inspiration. Most people's comments for photos on JPEG are kept to one or two words like "wonderful" or "amazing." The comments for this photo are detailed and filled with as much emotion as the image itself. Now that's art!
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On 3 June 2008 adniloj gave props:
so if I give "ditto" on Allens comment, then that would be a one-worder eh!?, Laurie, thank you
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On 4 June 2008 Ævar B. Jak. gave props:
Great composition and dramatic seen! Hope your spirit will mend.
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On 12 June 2008 Eva Hoffman gave props:
Wow, beautiful shot.
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On 22 June 2008 Tjerk Smit gave props:
Wonderful view ,great shot!!
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On 25 June 2008 G Anderson said:
I agree with Allen... this shot inspired many here... as it stirred up emotions. A sure sign of great art. Personally, I agree that we are all broken to a certain point... Your capture was of the stongest part of the pier... the foundation, so to me, it's really all about strength and building and less about the broken part...
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On 24 July 2008 Lori Cook said:
Beautiful Shot.
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