Oblation

Oblation

42 responses to “Oblation”

  1. Rajiv Avatar

    Brilliant stuff..

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Rajiv.

  2. Birgit Fohlert Avatar

    Good photo…but the subject is very strange for me.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you Birgit.
      Why is the subject strange for you?

      1. Birgit Fohlert Avatar

        Hello!
        Maybe it is strange for me, because I do not believe in God ….and a hanging man on a great crucifix is a very aggressive symbol ….
        I can not explain my thoughts about religion, because my English is very bad and I am not able to express my thoughts because that really would take hours for me.
        Have a good and peaceful day!

        1. rabirius Avatar

          Yes, you’re right. It has something very aggressive.
          Though I thought the motive also strange, because the statue was leaning against the veranda.

          I wish you a happy weekend!

          1. Birgit Fohlert Avatar

            A nice weekend also to you….

          2. rabirius Avatar

            Thank you, Birgit.

  3. Madhu Avatar

    An eerie, but fantastic capture!

    1. rabirius Avatar

      I’m glad you like it, Madhu.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, V.

  4. Barry Comer Avatar

    Makes me want dessert.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Dessert?
      How does this picture have anything to do with food?

      1. Barry Comer Avatar

        I am reminded of my first wife’s family (Romanian) who evoked images such as this all the time. They were food oriented, very rural.

        1. rabirius Avatar

          Ah, okay. Now I get your connection 🙂
          The picture was taken in Moldova, by the way. Not too far from the Romanian border.

          1. rabirius Avatar

            Thanks, Barry.

  5. Richard Guest Avatar

    Stunning shot and beautifully restrained.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      I’m glad you like it, Richard.

  6. sonmi upon the Cloud Avatar

    As perfect as perfect gets.

    – sonmi upon the Cloud

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, Sonmi.

  7. Patti Kuche Avatar

    That’s devotion! Beautifully framed Rabirius.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      I’m glad you like it, Patti.

  8. ivonprefontaine Avatar

    Reblogged this on Teacher as Transformer and commented:
    This is a great picture. I almost missed the crucifix that blends into the the colour of the image.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much for your compliments – and, for reblogging my picture.

  9. john todaro Avatar

    great image.. and treatment

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you, John.

  10. elmediat Avatar
    elmediat

    An intriguing & powerful image. The stark washed out colour can be interpreted as death of sacred natural space being sacrificed for human consumption or if you have a strong negative reaction to the religious icon you might see it a spreading blight of ideology. This just emphasize hoe effectively you have used the strong archetypal imagery in your art to create a thought provoking composition. 🙂

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much for your words.
      I liked the motive as well, when I found it – and think there are different ways how to see/interpret it.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much, Elizabeth.

  11. Sonnische Avatar

    Very striking and rather unsettling. I was glad I read down the comments to see it was a found juxtaposition! Your work is excellent.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much, Sonnische.
      Yes, sometimes, when you step away from the main path, you will find the most incredible things. And I was very lucky when I walked towards the woods from the monastery.

      Greetings,
      rabirius.

  12. Suzy Hazelwood Avatar

    Very striking indeed!! :0

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thank you very much, Suzy.

    1. rabirius Avatar

      Thanks for reblogging.

  13. nataliescarberry Avatar

    Thank you for visiting my blog and for liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂

    1. rabirius Avatar

      You’re welcome. And thanks as well.

  14. natuurfreak Avatar

    Very special photo.

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