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søren k. harbel's avatar

Your photographs have a lovely feel and your composition is excellent. Evidence of human activity is everywhere, yet empty. I like the mood very much!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you for your feedback, Søren. It is very much appreciated. I am often drawn to man-made structures which give you an idea of human presence without actually photographing people.

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Patris's avatar

Grateful you let us see through your eyes. These are compelling. May I ask about the debris in that tree? It seems it could be the improvised nest of a megalithic bird.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Patris, thank you so much for your comment. I like your interpretation of the debris in the tree. But I think, somebody tried to build a very basic tree house up there. At least that's what it looked like to me...

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Patris's avatar

From the pieces of timber I know you must be correct Susanne but the photo is so evocative that it demands a fantastical interpretation. You do such gorgeous work.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

I love your interpretation so much. Sometimes I find small nests on the sidewalk which have fallen from trees and you find all kinds of human-made materials in there. If we still had really big birds living amongst us, they probably would use exactly what's pictured here.

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Patris's avatar

Yes! My mother knit, crocheted nonstop when she got older and lived with us. I’d find small lengths of leftover wool in the garden even after she’d passed - she left them for the birds to use in their nests (and they did). I leave bits of ribbon when I have them to offer..

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Pamela Leavey's avatar

Love the snail!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Pamela!

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RICk TARDIFF's avatar

thank you for sharing your photo walk with us, the boat and boat houses perked up my interest.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you for walking along, Rick!

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Xavi Buendia's avatar

Very nice way of photographing whose not there but their presence. Love these photo-walks Susanne!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Xavi! Happy you enjoyed it.

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Xavi Buendia's avatar

Who's not there I meant. Damn autocorrect!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

I figured! 😉

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Schematic Etheria's avatar

Absolutely incredible work! Such a joy to behold.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Well, thank you very much! Happy you enjoyed it!

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SilverPerceptions's avatar

Love the palette - the greens, browns & oranges. Very harmonious.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you!

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Julia Thorne's avatar

I actually love people doing this. I struggle with reading with the ME/CFS brain fog, but I love looking at images with perhaps just a few words for context. It's something I intend to do with my photography - fewer words, more images 😊

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

So good to hear you enjoyed my series. Substack is the perfect platform for it, because it is so quiet here and you can take all the time you need to look at it (compared to other platforms).

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Julia Thorne's avatar

Definitely agree! It's less overwhelming here than many other places 😊

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Leanna Julius's avatar

Love how all the photos are within the same color palette 🤎

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Leanna!

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Birdy's avatar

A tree house awaiting a new tenant! And the snail! It's all beautiful!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, CJ! The tree house might need a bit of fixing though! 😉

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Manuela Thames's avatar

Lovely, once again!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thank you, Manuela!

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

Thanks so much, Paul! It‘s such a great feedback and I am happy you feel that way.

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Susanne Helmert's avatar

I couldn't walk past them without photographing them...

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