On my way home for Christmas
by John Chivers
Title
On my way home for Christmas
Artist
John Chivers
Medium
Photograph - Photo Print
Description
I had to wait for many years for this picture of Bibury in the Cotswold's as a good measure of snow in the South West of England does not come often. I love this image in so many ways, maybe because it's quite personal to me? by this I mean I remember at the time all the smiles on the faces I met that day, everyone just seemed to be enjoying themselves. Maybe becouse it was a free day of work? who knows? but one things for sure we don't get Snow often in the south west of England not like times of old so people make the most of it when it comes...as yet it has not become so common that it has became a nuisance.
If you look closely in this image you can see what I mean as in the background there are people enjoying themselves having a snowball fight. There is a stunning 'photo bomber' in this image by way of a beautiful Heron proudly standing on the bridge waiting for his/her dinner. I think the stunning animal really adds to the scene.
Around Christmas time I love to look at this image as it transports me back to Old England, the warm of a fire and the smell of cinnamon..Wonderful.
A lot of photographs of Bibury mainly (or almost exclusively) focus on Arlington row (the main block of houses at the top of the picture) this is where this composition is very unique indeed as the stunning brick bridge has been included and really adds in taking the viewer into the scene.
I hope you like this picture of this very beautiful magical little place, through I had some good fun wheel spinning out of my snowed in car parking space! *face cringing* :)
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February 15th, 2019
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Steve Buckenberger
I would say "excellent as always, John," but that would minimize your eye, your soul, and your imagination. I must admit that your work here does most closely approximate my mind's idea of how Christmas must be in England - never getting past 1900. As for your errant Heron: Thwarted in his planned holiday on The Isle of Wight due to the inclemency of the surprise snow, he stood watch on the bridge, holding himself to a certain standard of dignity as the lesser creatures, those plodders on the snowy ground, did burn away their energy while apparently trying to catch balls of snow with their heads. He had initially take perch near one of the chimneys until the frozen missiles started. He then felt that his best vantage point was further down the path upon the bridge. There was no shame in the movement, for the potential of a meal was of greater value than the moderate warmth shared by the chimney. At least that is what he mumbled to himself as he say shivering at his post. Keep finding and holding these images, John. This is Fantastic!
John Chivers replied:
Hi Steve, it's been a long time my friend hope all is well with you and gland to hear from you again. What a delightful comment and fully enjoyed reading it. To make a complete story based on one of my images has to be one of the best complements anyone could receive! Thanks you for your time and incredible words of kindness towards my work. It's wonderful to know that this image has touched you in such a unique and profound way. Cheers :D
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your marvelous art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group. This art has been selected from the ABC Group's OPEN WEEK, You are invited to add this wonderful art to the features archive.
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
John Chivers replied:
Thank you John very much appreciated and all the support from Images that excite you :)
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