The Nicks Of Time
by Connie Handscomb
Title
The Nicks Of Time
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
'Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.'
'Does it hurt?' asked the Rabbit.
'Sometimes,' said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. 'When you are Real you don't mind being hurt.'
'Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,' he asked, 'or bit by bit?'
'It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand.
~ Margery Williams [fr. The Velveteen Rabbit]
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I read voraciously, and of all the thousands of books I have read in the course of my lifetime, "The Velveteen Rabbit" still remains one of my very favorite stories of all time.
This door was found in Arundel, an old market town in the South Downs, West of Sussex, in England.
Idyllic Arundel was founded soon after the 11th century Norman Conquest. By the time of the Domesday Book in 1086, it was flourishing.
I'm not sure just exactly how old this particular door is, but judging by the nicks, marks, and scrapes - and notwithstanding the ancient wrought iron knocker - it would certainly have many stories to tell us ... if only it could.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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January 24th, 2015
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Comments (11)
Hany Jadaa Prince John Photography
Beautiful detail, textures and colour. I love door handles (one of many of my favorite subjects to photograph). And I loved reading your description as well. Been a long time since I read The Velveteen Rabbit. What a wonderful book. Great image shown here Connie.
Connie Handscomb
Hi Martin! & thank you very much for featuring this image in Old And Used ; much happiness to you :)))
CJ Anderson
Lovely capture and story, Connie. Thank you! My favorite story has always been "The Giving Tree." When I feel I have no more to give then I know I need to re-read that book.
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, CJ; we've had The Velveteen Rabbit on the night table for many years .. ; these stories are timeless, aren't they ;)))
Mitch Shindelbower
Excellent detail and color Connie nicely done ! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Mitch .. there's a story about the colour Turquoise I wanted to fit into the description .. Lol! whoops, long enough {need to wait for another image} :)))
Kerri Farley
LOVE this! and a perfect title!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Kerri! Nice to see you! & thank you for much ; glad you appreciate this image :)))
Jeff Swan
nicely done
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thanks so much, Jeff ..{ I like old, scratched up doors ... such character} :)))