standing tall

As written previously some strange encounters and experiences only hit the full impact mark with some delay.

On a recent event I was viciously struck, once again, by the fact how people are trying so hard to stand out from the crowd.

Clutching for recognition haunted and conforming to some distant paradigm.
In an almost perverted way of begging for attention, they act just merely all the same…
Waiting for a miracle to get noticed, dwelling around (could be a side effect of too many mojo-cocktails though) with eyes closed to their own originality.

Peculiar fact: they want to stand out and simultaneously being simply slightly different from the crowd terrifies them …

Exhausted by too much conversation, by all those attempts to come up with jokey and lively epigrams as the hours and the evening evolve, they seem to fill less and less the room, a kind of emptiness silently surrounding them. Awaiting some miracle solution or advice on how to navigate the crowd.

Wouldn’t it be more simple, every now and then, just to merciless avoid the crowd and just stand tall, against the wind …

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SiuL (lggf) says:

buenisima
que buen amarillo

saludos
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Hulalulatallulahoop says:

I haven't seen you around for what seems like ages.......and then you come up with a shot like this........wow!!! I love the splash of red admist the yellow......what i can perfection!

Hear, hear on your words above.......i salute you!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vincent4362 says:

beautiful colours and composition
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Str8heated(Mark)Busy says:

Its been a while! A wonderful shot and powerful words. Just when you come back I leave.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

sibemolle says:

wow....supercolours!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jo Sand-Mann (lucky) says:

been missing you and your photos. what a wonderful shot - maybe these events are not for you, or maybe they help you to realise how life should be
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Don Frodo says:

Eindelijk!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dutchmetal says:

Die springt er heel cool lekker tussenuit!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

do not fold says:

heel sjiek!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hoofdweg says:

mooie bewerking en prachtige kleur
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MisiekBunnik says:

Heel mooi! in woord en beeld....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

verjac says:

I always avoid the crowd and prefer places where you can listen to the silence but it's quite hard to find such places nowadays.
Your photo is wonderful. That poppy can live days but if somebody picks it and tries to put it in a vase it dies in a few minutes....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

My Name Is Marcel says:

hij is werkelijk prachtig, fijn weer wat vanje te zien
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Gekko82 - On a big trip says:

Prachtige foto, wat een kleur!

Soms is het prima om de massa op te zoeken (want daar is klaarblijkelijk iets leuks te doen of te zien), maar soms moet je juist heel ver van weg zijn (omdat dat ook erg leuk is of de massa dingen doet die juist niet leuk zijn, bijv. naar de Ikea...). Je moet een beetje de balans erin vinden denk.

Maar goed, fijn dat je weer eens een foto gepost hebt!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

corremmers says:

Gezien in De Doka
Gaaf gedaan... Springt er echt uit!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

edwindejongh says:

Geweldige foto!!

Gezien in De Doka
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans van Reenen says:

Hoi Karin. Fijn dat je er weer bent.
Sterke eenzaamheid hier en niet weg te blazen.
Prachtig minimalistisch beeld en metafoor.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

antsplan says:

stunning observation and execution.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zilverbat ( says:

Zoooo, dat is lang geleden zeg ! en dan gelijk weer met zo'n knaller van een foto......meesterlijk !.......alles nog goed met je ? fijn weer eens wat van je te vernemen....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

beams of beauty photography says:

geweldige plaat! mooie kleuren en compositie
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

w.eras says:

Wat heerlijk om weer eens een foto en inspirerende woorden van je te vinden! Erg mooi (en waar).
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

betuwefotograaf ( ...Winterse Appeldijk.... says:

Deze is weer schitterend my friend.......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ewa Koska says:

awwwwwwwwwwwwww
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

TOnEM says:

Utterly beautiful!
I am trying to decide which of your work I enjoy more: your photos or your words...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

thieubob says:

Geweldig mooie foto. 't Doet me bijna denken aan 'Remie' (alleen op de wereld)
Prachtige kleuren!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg Wallis says:

Put it on a poster and I'll buy it. Such a great picture, that the colours almost pour out the sides of the frame.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

illyphoto says:

very very nice.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

Bravo!

This beauty image is the spectacular to see & study about:) Thank you to share your best on flickr. I pleasure and honour to give the awards. BE HAPPY & ENJOY to display your BEST photos to My amazing group:-

SPLENDID PHOTO.. YOUR PHOTO WINS THE BEST IN
THE INSPIRE AWARD..

INSPIRE ...
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool, and give the award to your best friends...

Have a nice day:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

RemcoBoerma says:

"dare to be different" would have matched as a title as well...

Great cap!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

~ foqiazafar ~ (ON / OFF) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flowers ☆ Monthly Contest ~ Tulip ~ is Open Now, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow this is really a superb image a great catch very well done !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Alice H van der Plas says:

Geweldige foto!

Gezien in De Doka
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rene1956 says:

Kleur is een eenvoudige manier om je te onderscheiden als de rest allemaal anders gekleurd is.....
Geweldig mooie compositie!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Carina Olsen (Kat's Photography) says:

Cool Shot! Congrats on Explore!
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

j image says:

You have stated a very basic human flaw that I've sort of noticed, as well. But without dwelling on that further, I'd like to say how amazing this photo is. The DOF allows ultimate attention be given to that pretty red blossom, which I know was your whole point. Very well done, my friend.

And how happy I was to see some new work from you. I've missed ya! :))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

stumayhew says:

sound advice and exceptional imagery
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dutchroth says:

impressive - geweldige foto
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joep R. says:

Erg goed!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

A.gga says:

simply and gorgeous
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joel Tjintjelaar [ www.bwvision.com ] says:

Prachtig minimalisme. Wat een schitterende compositie en sfeer....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tmphillips says:

wonderful shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PAL1970 says:

Fantastic and interesting image. Thanks for sharing!
PAL1970 Blog

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

DNIAK DNIAY says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called دنــــيــــاك دنـــــياي, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

juliusfrumble says:

awesome
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hernan.seoane says:

great work!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

richardk9 says:

Quality!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Anniko 1996 says:

So beautifully taken, just awesome!

Anniko

Please visit my stream as well. Thank you.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

uccia♥photography says:

unica nella sua bellezza!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

warp speed says:

het rode tulpje zal alleen maar steeds verder groeien met zoveel comments en favs :-). En terecht, mooi vastgelegd!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Arjan Almekinders says:

Great contrast and DOF!

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Maid in Devon says:

Excellent!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

patdebaz says:

wonderful
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dyrk.Wyst says:

great shot
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rebecca Lader says:

this is perfection
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Charles Machado says:

Fantastic!

The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mlu click says:

great shot
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Phi Bokeh says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Le Rouge dans la Photographie, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

NickD58 says:

Nice shot. The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dephixeb says:

nice capture
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

stumayhew says:

well done on explore
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

javiermoon says:

very cool capture
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith says:

Wonderful image . . .
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

homeboym says:

this is a beautiful capture. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

louloute.k says:

Brillant shot !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

BlissBohemian says:

wow, truly dazzled by all your comments, mails and fav's - thank you sincerely
will take time to catch up with all of you (except the few malicious ones that is ...)
have a grand weekend!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Aron Hjalti says:

wow! this one is fantastic! great colors and focus
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mauspray says:

beautiful..!
seen on explore
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

arguiped says:

*fave
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ferran.pons says:

a beautiful shot
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Cristo Bolaños says:

Really good work, an example of how to use composition and color to get a grate shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

GlobeTrotter 2000 says:

Awsome shot !
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Campiglia says:

Esta es una foto excelente. Felicitacionesss! :) This is an excellent photo. Congratulationsss! :)

Te invito a visitar mi Galería y mis Albumes. Gracias. I invite you to visit my Gallery and my Sets. Thanks.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Leandro Deitos says:

Just great!
Congratulations
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

"ziyo" says:

excellent!!!:))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hoogen imagery says:

beautifully simple

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fpajonk says:

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

amjone says:

"crowded loneliness"...great tag! Fantastic shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Massim. says:

Fantastic!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zyxsingapore says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Flickr's BEST* - SERIOUS Photographers - Pst 1/Cmt 3(Sweeper i, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

aviana2 says:

Congratulations on Explore #1!
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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Thin Glass says:

Outstanding focus and great colour.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

lydiatownsendphotos says:

wow what a good shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Photolab.AJ says:

Ha!
Sorry my reaction is somewhat late, but better late than never...

Wonderful contrast. From a more socio-biological stand point: Darwin would be proud of you, creating this image of survival of the fittest in its essence. Being different to adapt. A parallel with standing out is not farfetched. You don't need The Beagle, but just a leap of faith and self confidence. And it can take place just in our back yards.

I need to say some parts of the photo look a bit s(t)imulated. Perhaps because you pushed the settings a bit. But that’s a leap of artistic faith.
Cheers,
AJ
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Flavio Ewerton says:

Great photo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Isa ♫ says:

meravigliosa!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jongarrett777 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photographic Image Quest (Post 1, Award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Excellent Image!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kp@Xi says:

great shot! fantastic contrast!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

scismgenie says:

into the sun

Jeff Likes THIS
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

juanRubiano says:

Fantastic !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Gullz says:

Excellent shot
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hubsio says:

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2009/06/10 /page50/

congratz!!!

Seen in the interestingness archives. (?²ˣ)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy Stockwell says:

Beauty! Well done!

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Irene2727 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Art and Photography 18+ ADMIN INVITE , ONE COMMENT PLEASE, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

A definite head above the others!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

JacQuiles says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Clips, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

YaYapas says:

Really great. Therefore you get...

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

marc do says:

Magnifique ! Great work on focus !
You can have a look at www.myspace.com/marcdo
Encore bravo !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Very beautiful!!

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefan's Page says:

MY VOTE
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Thanks for entering this fantastic
photo in the weekly photo contest :-)
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*Micky says:

Congrats BlissBohemian!
Your fantastic photo was voted 2nd place
in the weekly photo contest :-)
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

plecojan says:

Beautifully done - bravo! Congrats on your second place win in this week's contest!

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