
Ophelia

by Theresa Tahara
Title
Ophelia
Artist
Theresa Tahara
Medium
Photograph - Photography / Digital Art
Description
On the calm black water where the stars are sleeping
White Ophelia floats like a great lily ;
Floats very slowly, lying in her long veils
In the far-off woods you can hear them sound the mort. ~ Arthur Rimbaud
(I wasn't expecting to find a poem with Ophelia compared to a lily. Thank you Arthur Rimbaud) This Calla Lily really is in water and is not a digital manipulation.
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June 28th, 2012
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Comments (18)

Gabriela Taylor
This photography definitely has the mystery and the beauty of J.E. Millais' Ophelia! Excellent work ! Voted
Theresa Tahara replied:
Thanks very much, Gabriela. The flower was actually in a tub of water. Lol. The things I do for art. ;-)

Kathy Bassett
I think I said 'rather' too much. I Really like this, rather! ;)
Theresa Tahara replied:
Really, Kathy. I'd rather you just really kept up your rather nice comments. Lol. ;-D

Rosa Cobos
The image is haunting my soul, Theresa...that moment of extreme beauty and submitting to a despair that becomes so lucid. The idea of sing this lily is really original and the symbolic effect, like calling from the depths, the personage of our dreas, is just perfect. Rosa

Oiyee At Oystudio
Wondrous! This is so soothing and refreshing, Theresa! Perfect for this hot and muggy summer. F/V!

Lianne Schneider
Beyond beautiful Theresa - there's a poignancy about it, very fitting title. Lovely colors...but sad just the same. Amazing work! F/V

Jenny Rainbow
Once again so beautiful and dramatic idea, Theresa hope no one flower has been hurt during photosession :-) Amazing floating image, agree with Odd its a mirage...

Xueling Zou
Fantastic expression, Theresa! I love the colors/light/shadows movement, exciting capture! Thank you:-)!

Bob Orsillo
This beautiful work of art caught my eye right away. Colors and light - to me give your photograph a dreamlike quality I enjoy. Wonderful poem. v/f

Kaye Menner
Theresa, this is so beautiful. The colors are pretty and the lighting in the water is fantastic. V&F