Panachallenge #171 Emotional Still Life:

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#171 Emotional Still Life

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mrsawyer
May 9, 2016

Thanks for the comments and votes. See my initial comment at the bottom of the list!

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ysal
May 9, 2016

The interesting angle gives this image a creepy feel (like someone is sit up any second).

rd52
May 9, 2016

Your photo provoked a lot of thoughts for me. I remember when my father died, many years ago, my sister and I were talking to the funeral director and he remarked, "I wouldn't bury my dad in that casket". He was no better than a used car salesman trying to get us to spend more. We just had to bury my mother-in-law less than a year ago, this funeral director was much better, much more understanding.

I decided a long time ago that I do not want to spend 'eternity' in a casket. Toast me up and spread the ashes.

A very thought provoking shot for me, thanks for posting.

Lo
May 8, 2016

Since I couldn't imagine anyone taking this at an actual funeral, my emotion would be curiosity, such as that of a child

babysister
May 8, 2016

Sadness for the finality of a family member's death. Good angle for the photo.

davemisunas
May 7, 2016

definitely fits the theme of this challenge.

Elyod
May 7, 2016

In bad taste.

forkcandles
May 6, 2016

none is the answer
there is nothing but a shell left
remember them as they were and not as they are now

mrsawyer
May 6, 2016

This casket is for rent at a local mortuary. It contains a cardboard box for the deceased to rest in, until cremation. The right end opens up and the cardboard box is slid, foot-first, into the oven. The inside of the casket is then re-dressed for the next rental. Cost for rental $1700. I tried to beat the system by asking if I could rent it for 30 years, thinking they wouldn't want it back after all that time, but the funeral director said no. There was no occupant when I took the photo. It was still a bit unsettling just being in the place even though no remains were in sight. I could not imagine having to shop for one of these under the stress of grief, though I know many people do so daily.
Edited on May 8, 2016

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