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I am growing ever fascinated with childhood, their thoughts and in particular children's literature, art and so-called amusement - there is always an intense darkness about it - so i have tried to create dark images visually and psychologically.

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milangqi 1 year ago

nice

ferrara claude 1 year ago

superb :)

Monique 2 years ago

This one is stunning--the shot that i always had in my mind--and i could never took...:)

Deborah Parkin Thanks again Monique .. I have been back to this carousel but have never been able to recreate anything remotely near this .. I suppose that is photography for you :)

mds 2 years ago

What a strong picture, I like the mood.

Deborah Parkin Thanks again mds - so pleased that you like my work - means a lot :)

Angela Bacon-Kidwell 3 years ago

Congrats on Black & White Spider Awards.
It is a great image. Best!

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Angela for your kind words. I am so sorry to have taken so long to get back to you - I am at uni and haven't been on the site ... however, you words mean a great deal, so thanks again :) xx

Mel Brackstone 4 years ago

So good to see this one here Deb, love it! Congratulations!

Sasa Lazic 4 years ago

this one is awesome. bravo

Thomas Ljungberg 4 years ago

Deborah, you have really succeded with your intention. The mood and "tension" in the images is great. The dark clouds, shadows in the carousel, the tint, the child looking into the frame. All work so well to build up just what you describe... Great work! A different viewpoint of childhood...
/Thomas

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Thomas for your really thoughtful comment - i really appreciate it. I am really interested in Childhood emotions and I am really pleased that my intention has been conveyed - thanks again :)

Loredana Guinicelli 4 years ago

stunning.
I adore carousels ....

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Loredana - i really appreciate you taking the time to look and comment :)

Eddie Wong 4 years ago

Excellent capture... really like the mood. The boy looking at the Carousel really created a strong tension. Superb composition!!

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Eddie - so pleased you like it and thank you for stopping by - shall look forward to seeing more of your work too :)

Boris UNTEREINER 4 years ago

excellent ;)

Deborah Parkin Thank Boris for stopping by :)

Giorgio Lorcet 4 years ago

really moody. i like scene and tones. brava

Deborah Parkin Thank you Giorgio - glad you like it - so pleased the atmosphere has come across to the viewer :)

Anette Tyler 4 years ago

Brillant capture. Fantastic atmosphere and great composition

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Anette - really appreciate you taking the time to comment :)

Angela Bacon-Kidwell 4 years ago

I love the mood and b/w processing in this image. Great shot and I can't wait to see more imagery from you.

Deborah Parkin Thank you Angela for your lovely comment - i am so pleased you like this image - shall look forward to seeing your work also. :)

Sandy Powers 4 years ago

An excellent first day, Miss Deborah :) I look forward to seeing more of your work. I too am captivated and mesmerized by photos that capture the essence of childhood. This one shows a different side, and draws you in wanting to know more of this child's experience. Congratulations on such a fabulously successful first entry!

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Sandy for your lovely comment - I really appreciate it :) I have really enjoyed reading peoples responses and have loved looking at the wonderful work here on this site - glad to be a part of it and look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work too :)

flo 4 years ago

beautiful picture, where you have really created a moody atmospher.. circus, and carousel are so dark !! I think the same things as you about them.. bravo

Deborah Parkin Thank you Flo - I agree there is something very dark about the circus and fairgrounds - they bring up all kinds of hidden, dark memories for me - thank you for your comment - i really do appreciate it :)

jaka 4 years ago

dream..... someday, nice tone, little bit dreamy :)

Deborah Parkin Thank you Jaka - really appreciate your comment :)

raphael guarino 4 years ago

wow !

Deborah Parkin Thank you for stopping by raphael :)

MarieM 4 years ago

;)
Thanks Deborah !!!
Go on sweet lady,
you deserve all successes.

Deborah Parkin Bless you Marie - thank you for telling me about this beautiful site :)

monikaMM 4 years ago

this is amazing... love the bw and the child looking away!

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much monikaMM - appreciate you taking the time to look and comment :)

Koen Pieters 4 years ago

very beautiful work

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Koen - so pleased you like it :)

Codrin Lupei 4 years ago

A wonderful image, very beautiful work! Just great! Love it!
all the best
Codrin

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Codrin for your wonderful comment - i really appreciate it :)

lucian olteanu 4 years ago

special!

Deborah Parkin Thank you lucian - really appreciate your comment :)

umberto verdoliva 4 years ago

a remember...very poetic...

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Umberto for your lovely comment :)

Emily Bem 4 years ago

Had to come back. This really is exceptional...

Nicole Goggins 4 years ago

Welcome deb - so pleased to see your work here! saw this in screening and was so happy - your work is PERFECT for OE!!! love this photo - love all of your photos actually... congrats!

Deborah Parkin Hi Nicole - so great to know someone here already - this is my first day so I will have to learn my way around the site - have no idea what i am doing yet - thanks for your great comment too - as you know I am a big fan of your work too - shall look forward to seeing more here, Debxx

Emily Bem 4 years ago

Yes, yes....a fav for me too! I was the one who left the very articulate " WOW!" in screening. AMAZING perspective and feel...

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Emily - means a lot to me that you like it - :)

joan kocak 4 years ago

a favorite for me, very special

Deborah Parkin Thank you so much Joan, so pleased that you like it - this is my first day on OE :) Shall look forward to seeing amazing work here.

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