Abandoned

Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 16 May 2007 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.

When I was in Liberty Park a few weeks ago I saw this full glass sitting abandoned on the walkway just like this. I thought it was rather curious and so I took this photo. Now granted there is a banquet hall and restaurant very near, by the Marina, but it was a little ways from where this glass was sitting. I still wonder if there was a story behind this glass.

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Comments (35)

Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada

it does make for a great story! - great capture

16 May 2007 1:00am

@Art Monkey: Thanks.

renee mudd from Denver, United States

i absolutely love little finds like this...that's why we photographers are here to share them with the world.

16 May 2007 1:36am

@renee mudd: Thanks. They are meant for us.

Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany

Very intriguing story Laurie! Good eye to catch this & share it with us. Thank you.

16 May 2007 3:39am

@Manuela Photography: Thanks.

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

Great tones and positioning Laurie, and the reflections in the glass are excellent. Lovely shot.

16 May 2007 4:16am

@Stu: Thanks.

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

simply superb shot, BRAVO the light out of the glass is fantastic

16 May 2007 5:20am

@Dimitrios: Thanks.

Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

this is incredible,gives me some mysterious powerful feelings ! Nice shot

16 May 2007 8:40am

@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thanks.

April from Santa Cruz, United States

Really love the lighting on that glass. Great composition!

16 May 2007 9:14am

@April: Thanks.

Russ from Gilbertsville, PA, United States

Consider it a toast that someone left to your photographic talent. I like the amber color and the reflections on the glass as well as the subtle upside down image. This is a simple but elegant image and a great find.

16 May 2007 9:43am

@Russ: Aww that's sweet. Thanks.

Kairospix from Singapore

you've composed it well such that it adds to the mystery of that solitary glass being there...makes you wonder about the story behind it... :)

16 May 2007 10:45am

@Kairospix: Thanks. I think maybe a love story.

photowannabe from pacifica, United States

The lighting, composition everything makes this a fascinating photo. I like the emphisis on the liquid in the glass.
There is definitely a story there.
How is Russell doing now?

16 May 2007 11:38am

@photowannabe: Thanks.

Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Beautiful capture, and i am sure there is a story behind this glass there. Probably a couple fought with eachother and left hehehe.... and left the drink abandoned. Aiks, why waste alcohol haha... ;-)

16 May 2007 12:33pm

@Rahul: Thanks.

Jen from Jessup, United States

Wonderful story...and photo!
A lovely little mystery that will never be solved ; )

16 May 2007 2:40pm

@Jen: Thanks.

alla from Toronto, Canada

Did the glass tried to escape? Where does this road leads to?!

I like how the glass is full of warm colours, and everything else have cold colours. Great shot!

16 May 2007 3:29pm

@alla: Thanks. I think someone may have left a wedding that was at a banquet hall that was fairly close by. Maybe they met someone at the wedding and had been taking a walk with them and maybe sat down for a few minutes and then just forgot it was there.

There is just a marina that runs along the walkway and the walkway ends at the end of the marina.

Michel from Koksijde, Belgium

simply very well done , congrats

16 May 2007 3:43pm

@Michel: Thanks.

Diane - Daily Walks from United States

Very nice capture, Laurie. The way that you composed this, with ample space around the glass, adds to the abandoned feeling. I have come to look at all objects, be them alive (nature/people) or not, as having a story or memories which they hold. It adds another dimension to life.

16 May 2007 10:16pm

@Diane - Daily Walks: Thanks. So true.

DTW from Orlando, United States

Nicely done

16 May 2007 11:17pm

@DTW: Thanks.

Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States

Love how the sunset was captured in the liquid, it hints at the question of whether it has been sitting there all day.

17 May 2007 12:17pm

@Dawn Sutherland: Thanks. I didn't check to see if it was still cold. There was no condensation but it wasn't humid that day.

John from United States

A "found" image. Images find us, we don't find them. Very nice.

17 May 2007 12:28pm

@John: Thanks.

adalove from Alcala de Guadaira, Spain

I´m sure this glass was there just for you and take this shot! Looks so beautiful.

17 May 2007 12:51pm

@adalove: Thanks.

Suby and Sinem from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Hhmmmm, the mystery of the Glass Of Wine in the street. I will get on the case ASAP lol

Love it

Suby

17 May 2007 3:25pm

@Suby and Sinem: Thanks. I'm counting on you to solve the case.

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Perfect!

18 May 2007 6:46pm

@badala: Thanks.

Behrooz from Tehran, Iran

My guess is that there was a hidden camera ;)) Anyway, it's a very cool shot, tones and frame and all.

19 May 2007 12:37am

@Behrooz: Thanks.

MontereyJohn from Monterey, California, United States

Hmmmm... a little photoshop action here? If not, how the heck did you do that. Marvelous shot.

19 May 2007 9:28am

@MontereyJohn: Thanks John. No Photoshop other than RAW conversion and slight curves adjustment.

Tim from Bratislava, Slovakia

Nice photograph! What this glass was doing there??? :)

19 May 2007 12:54pm

@Tim: Thanks. I'm not sure but I'd also love to know.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

I really like how the contrasting values help define your subject here! Very well executed photo!

20 May 2007 11:55am

@Craiger: Thanks.

jasp from United Kingdom

Just popped in from Capture This and look at these photos !... pretty impressive I must say.

20 May 2007 4:26pm

@jasp: Thanks. Glad you found the time to take a look and comment.

Mia from Cin City, United States

Very interesting - love the colours reflected in the glass.

I was at a rather posh party recently and people got tipsy, and a similar scene could be seen on the garden... glasses just standing there.

20 May 2007 5:38pm

@Mia: Thanks. There was a wedding at a nearby banquet hall that is located in Liberty Island State Park and I assume that's where it came from. It was still in an odd place as there were no benches or seats anywhere nearby.

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Stunning! simple and beautiful .

21 May 2007 9:26pm

@Reza: Thanks.

April from santa cruz, ca, United States

Laurie, I've enjoyed your comments but miss your photos. Hope you are back to posting soon.

21 May 2007 10:14pm

@April: Thanks. I'm trying! I should hopefully get back to normal in a week or so...I hope!

amy from Rocky Mountain House, AB, Canada

It's a GREAT shot, Laurie!! With or without the story! Well done! ;-)

22 May 2007 9:24am

@amy: Thanks.

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

love the light on this shot - does make you wonder the story behind the glass

22 May 2007 4:00pm

@Jason Kravitz: Thanks.

Angry Buddha from Phoenixville, United States

Now that's a shame.

29 May 2007 7:37am

@Angry Buddha: Thanks for visiting.

Bumble from United Kingdom

I love material like this. Its like it was waiting for the people who care to photograph it in its natural splendor. I def. luf this one to the 5th power. obscure. very nice.

1 Jun 2007 1:38pm

@Bumble: Thanks.