Vikipedia: Solitude

I said: "Have you ever been lonely?"

She said: "Not really. I have my dreams."

comments (27)

Ginnie
Atlanta, GA, United States
3 Apr 2009, 01:43

This is exquisite, Viktor. Very dreamy.

vz-nostalgia: looks like Friday is a day of Dreams, Ms. Ginnie.

Ray
Thailand
3 Apr 2009, 02:40

vz-nostalgia: Only The Lonely? Nah. More like Leonard Cohen's moment. Or Gabriel Marquez'. Or Glenn Gould's.
There is a vast difference between solitude and loneliness, Ray. Solitude is the Elysium of poets.

Nigel Clack
the gym
3 Apr 2009, 07:55

Minimal and striking VZ

vz-nostalgia: "Maximum result with minimum effort". A motto either of a genius or a lazy person, Nig.

Stefania Mela
Italy
3 Apr 2009, 09:17

Dreams and nightmares

vz-nostalgia: having nightmares instead of dreams is like smelling rotten eggs instead of roses, Ms. Stef.

pixelpixie
United Kingdom
3 Apr 2009, 12:40

Are those hosta leaves, pristine before they become lace like?
Got to have a dream, lonely or not.

vz-nostalgia: Your knowledge of all things botany is quite impressive, Ms. Pixie. A hosta indeed.

Regarding having a dream... I see you and MLK are on teh same page.

blackdog
United Kingdom
3 Apr 2009, 12:41

I know the colour is wrong, but I thought Lawrence of Arabia - my dreams were always far fetched;o)

vz-nostalgia: I doubt Peter O'Tool would approve your analogy, Mike. There is very little satisfaction in being compared to a fly.

Seriously, it didn't occur to me to look at those lines as sand dunes. Otherwise, I'd play with the yellowish hues.

Chris
United States
3 Apr 2009, 13:47

Now I'm dreaming of catching a fine brook trout.

vz-nostalgia: wake up, Chris. Let's go fishing.

Bill Phillips
England
3 Apr 2009, 13:49

You know, when I look at this tiny insect and see the iridescent colours and those amazing compound eyes I think how many man made objects are so exquisite in their design?

vz-nostalgia: iPod?

Just kidding. How many materials can compare with the strength, light weight and the flexibility of a spider web? We have a long way to go, Bill.

Chris
England
3 Apr 2009, 14:50

Love those greens Vik!

vz-nostalgia: Stop salivating, Chris. They are not edible.

ronald sanderson
United Kingdom
3 Apr 2009, 16:22

Beautiful colours in this creature VZ...Would love to see a closer shot of it. Nice one.

vz-nostalgia: A closer shot of the fly, though full of the intricacies of a fly body, will be a totally different photograph with a totally different mood to it, Ron. It will be more towards traditional macro photography to which, I must admit, I'm kind of indifferent.

Laurie
United States
3 Apr 2009, 17:05

The tiny bugs looks so lost in this vast green environment. Awesome details and composition. Well done.

vz-nostalgia: wonder, if being lost in the vast green environment will qualify for a definition of solitude. I think it might, Ms. Laurie.

Pamela McNamara
United Kingdom
3 Apr 2009, 20:28

Superb macro Viktor

vz-nostalgia: Well, technically, it's not a macro, Ms. Pam.

tim hitchins
leeds,uk:)
3 Apr 2009, 21:07

superb shot Victor, dreams hmmmmm looks like our plonker Gorden Brown has being sucked into the "The new world order"

vz-nostalgia: plonker? hahaha I had to look up in the dictionary for that word, tim.

yep, a new world order is shaping up, and we just stand here in silence and watch how they shuffle our money.

Ellie
England
3 Apr 2009, 23:01

Loneliness is not the same as being on your own. It's possible to be lonely in a crowd yet at ease with your own company.

Astonishingly good picture

vz-nostalgia: Absolutely. That's exactly what I was trying to explain to Ray, Ms. Ellie. You did a much better job.

Lyndah Wells
Bahamas
4 Apr 2009, 03:09

I really Love this shot. Ohh I wish I were just a little as good as u;-)

vz-nostalgia: "95% hard work and 5% talent". Remember, Ms. Lyndah?

Suzanne
Canada
4 Apr 2009, 04:57

two worlds meet..the light as air little jewel of an insect and the green planes of the hosta leaves...no loneliness to be found here, only a soft place to land... full of promise, full of dreams as seen through eyes we can only dream to view the world through. Such a delicate, touching, and precious photo.

vz-nostalgia: two worlds in harmony... no loneliness, but solitude... the dreams of promise... where is this land, Ms. Suzanne? Show me the way.

Philine
Germany
4 Apr 2009, 08:35

Yes, you are right- dreams are an important part of our life , but they alone don't satisfy and don't make really happy! Yes, Friday looks like a ady of Dreams (Astrid's pic and music...)! While looking at your beautiful pic- full of shades of green, known as the colour of Hope, I think of Grimm's fairy tale about "one who went out into the big, wide world" to ...! I wish your little Sir good luck and that he will find a delicious food and a lovely girl friend...!

vz-nostalgia: I wonder, why did you decide that this is a little Sir, Ms. Philine, and not a little Madam?

Astrid
Netherlands
4 Apr 2009, 11:28

...sigh.... dreams....dreams.....and do I feel lonely ? NO my dear Viktor, I have my dreams, I have my friends and I have my SC friends.
Everyday is a new gift to me, I know, it sounds strange, however we have to walk the path of life, if we like it or not....oops I am wandering off...
Have a nice weekend.
PS. I did see Philine's comment, dreams only are not enough, some dreams come true though and a life without dreams is no life, this is MY humble thought.......

vz-nostalgia: Well, Ms. Astrid, for some, dreams are not enough, for others, that's all they have.

emillamola
Barcelona - Spain
4 Apr 2009, 14:58

Maravillosa.

vz-nostalgia: m-a-r-a-v-i-l-l-o-s-a. That sounds like music, Enric.

Jennie
United States
5 Apr 2009, 00:51

I love this. The iridescent body, cool green of the plant, and simplicity of the overall image makes it a wonderful shot

vz-nostalgia: Yes, Ms. Jennie. Simplicity would be the most important word in here. There is a fine line between being simple and being simplistic. We got to be careful not to cross it.

Ola Solanke
United Kingdom
6 Apr 2009, 22:48

In a word, Magnificent.

vz-nostalgia:

Ola
and how would you describe it in two words?

Kathryn
Germany
7 Apr 2009, 07:34

vz-nostalgia: :
...what happens to a dream?
The dream explodes.
Explodes into a hundred little lonely droplets.
A hundred little lonely dreamlets.
want one as a memento?..

Vernon Trent
Germany
8 Apr 2009, 13:07

vz-nostalgia: the thought of solitude came only naturally, Vernon.

How have you been? Any plans on visiting the States?

Diane Schuller
Canada
9 Apr 2009, 14:44

Wow, what a remarkable macro. The tones, the composition, and the sharp focus in the foreground -- fine, very fine!

vz-nostalgia: Good to see you on Nostalgia, Diane.

L.Reis
Portugal
13 Apr 2009, 15:29

vz-nostalgia: are you saying that everyone who has the wings cannot dream in solitude, Ms. Reis?
Back to your big question "who answered?". Could you remind me what was the question about? I'm drawing blank here.
Arguing with you? Who me? You must be kidding. I learned my lesson long ago. It doesn't do you any good to argue with a woman. You only node your head and say: "Sure, dear. I'll do it in a minute", and keep doing what you're doing.

L.Reis
Portugal
26 Apr 2009, 13:26

The question was: "Have you ever been lonely?"
My question was: Who answered this question?
(Oh boy, it can get more complicated than this

)
Now I resent that part about arguing with a woman...we don't just node our heads...we also put a marvellous and comprehensive smile in our faces...

vz-nostalgia: The answer is, she answered (with a marvelous and comprehensive(!) smile). Of course, it could be more complicated than this, if we want it to be.

...regarding arguing with women, be easy on me, Ms. Lina, I was barely talking about myself, when I said "you only node your head...."

Edward Osborn
Japan
6 May 2009, 09:00

Great capture. A whole world unto itself.

vz-nostalgia: Indeed, Edward. At times, we voluntary reduce our world to almost a point and stay there until things get sorted out.

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