The Lonely Donkey - Part 2

To continue the theme of framing, the picture I posted yesterday of the Lonely Donkey in his pen was, in fact, nothing of the sort. The image was taken at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon. He was in a pen with around 40 other donkeys, and very well cared for.

It is a skill I work hard to develop - and it is useful to be able to see potential image within a larger framework. On this occasion, I had only a couple of seconds in which to take the shot - what Cartier-Bresson called the "Decisive Moment".

The image itself is not intended as a factual documentary record - it is meant to evoke an emotional response and ellicit sympathy for the donkey.

The Lonely Donkey - Part 1

The Lonely Donkey
Originally uploaded by Photo Plod

Following on from my theme yesterday about the importance of framing in altering the meaning of a photograph, here is an example I shot a couple of years ago.