Broken Light Collective

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Welcome to the gallery site of Broken Light Collective. We are artists of all levels and abilities who are affected by mental illness. We create and we share our work for the therapeutic benefits to us, as well as others who may be struggling and feeling scared and alone. Together we can move from disconnected to collective.

Broken Light: A Photography Collective

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13 comments on Alone

Alone

Photo by contributor Nat, a 70-year-old man who has been interested in photography since he was a kid. He has suffered from chronic depression for many years. Usually the loss of a loved one, rejection, or anything that triggers feelings of low self-esteem will lead to a challenging time for him. Lately, he is rediscovering the joy of the act of photography, and waiting for that moment which tells a special story to the casual observer.

About this photo: “’Alone’ shows a homeless man in the mid 60s.“

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Broken Light: A Photography Collective

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13 responses to “Alone”

  1. aquene7 Avatar
    aquene7

    Not many people choose to capture the difficulties and harsher end of life in their photos. That photo certainly does tell a story.

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  2. sixdegreesphotography Avatar
    sixdegreesphotography

    Very powerful image

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  3. daninstockholm Avatar
    daninstockholm

    beautiful piece!! I couldn’t resist sharing it’s beauty and your mission,

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  4. seeker Avatar
    seeker

    Glad you are taking photography. It does focus outside. A sobering shot.

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  5. robertmgoldstein Avatar
    robertmgoldstein

    very moving and beautiful!

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  6. suej Avatar
    suej

    Very powerful image – all the better for being in monochrome

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    1. imaginarytree Avatar
      imaginarytree

      For those who are alone…
      That is what came to me when I saw your photograph. I also live with Depression.
      While it can be debilitating at times, I can only imagine the loneliness of homelessness. Maybe I am projecting my own feelings. This is a powerful photograph and I thank you for sharing your work.

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  7. Rhys Jones Avatar
    Rhys Jones

    A very strong image showing pain.

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  8. Maya Avatar
    Maya

    This image may capture hopelessness like none other that I’ve seen. I hope it evokes an empathy in all who see it.

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  9. Leah Givens Avatar
    Leah Givens

    Very well done, moving…I hope you continue with the photography and wish you strength,

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  10. A-is for Anima Avatar
    A-is for Anima

    Stunning!

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  11. obviouskelve Avatar
    obviouskelve

    Reblogged this on advertword1.

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  12. AskDaveNL Avatar
    AskDaveNL

    Great capture, emotions of life!

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