Strength Within

Strength Within by Helen Bascom
Strength Within by Helen Bascom

Strength Within

She will find it.

WHAT DOES THIS WORK MEAN?

ART BLOG HERE

FEATURED on RB Home Page 25 November 2008

  • ozjami

    ozjami, about 1 year ago

    Whoa..Powerful image,like a hand reaching for help…Very well captured Helen!

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee, about 1 year ago

    WOW Helen this is really powerful!!! You captured this perfectly!

  • Samantha R

    Samantha R, about 1 year ago

    Helen this is sad yet spectacular work very well done!

  • StacyLee

    StacyLee, about 1 year ago

    I’ve added you to the charity list :)

  • cdhammer

    cdhammer, about 1 year ago

    evocative

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, about 1 year ago

    Can almost feel the desperation, and determination. A striking image.

  • Amanda Cole

    Amanda Cole, about 1 year ago

    this is great! love the colour!

  • googa

    googa, about 1 year ago

    This is awesome mate ! such a strong message, well done !

  • SnapHappy

    SnapHappy, about 1 year ago

    for a worthy cause, good going Helen

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

    Brilliant Helen – very powerful work!

  • AMHERN0525

    AMHERN0525, about 1 year ago

    powerful image. very nice work

  • Angeleyes117

    Angeleyes117, about 1 year ago

    Wow! Such a great image! So powerful, yet vulnerable! Good job!

  • John Segon-Fisher,  RPA

    John Segon-Fis..., about 1 year ago

    Superb work Helen – breathless!!! Bravo

  • Gracey

    Gracey, about 1 year ago

    Powerful. Very drawing, this image.

  • martin venit

    martin venit, about 1 year ago

    WHATEVER IT IS THAT SHE WANTS, JUST GIVE IT TO HER. AND BE QUICK ABOUT IT! THAT IS RAW! STRENGTH PERSONIFIED.

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, about 1 year ago

    Helen – I’ve seen the site on the right – Centre for Women and Famalies…...the shot is great and the intention even greater!

  • Alycia K

    Alycia K, about 1 year ago

    Wow this is powerful. very emotional. great job! :D

  • shaytay

    shaytay, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful moody peice!:)

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom, about 1 year ago

    Powerful shot and a good charity,

  • MrsBuden

    MrsBuden, about 1 year ago

    Very powerful, love the meaning and how you captured it!

  • Lou Green

    Lou Green, about 1 year ago

    Nice one Helen for highlighting this subject with a such,strong emotive image ..
    Oh and yeah the title is great too!

  • Naomi Frost

    Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago

    This is so emotive, Helen. Such a powerful piece of work…well done.

  • Andy Gibb

    Andy Gibb, about 1 year ago

    beautiful powerful atmospheric shot

  • googa

    googa, about 1 year ago

    Very glad to see it on the hotlist !

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

    this is such a powerful image – superbly done – fantastic work Helen.

  • Antanas

    Antanas, about 1 year ago

    Perfect!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago

    awesome image

  • clau

    clau, about 1 year ago

    wow …powerful image, Helen!!!

  • Valli Boldini aka Frankiesgirl

    Valli Boldini ..., about 1 year ago

    Love this one Helen..

  • Catalin Soare

    Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

    Most powerful image!

  • Heather King

    Heather King, about 1 year ago

    this screams to me. i love everything about it.

  • Bahoke

    Bahoke, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic capture…stunning shot

  • Karen Crozier

    Karen Crozier, about 1 year ago

    Interesting shot, good colors, I like green

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi, about 1 year ago

    great image

  • Beatriz R. Aldridge

    Beatriz R. Ald..., about 1 year ago

    Great work Helen! Good cause.

  • Vonney

    Vonney, about 1 year ago

    Powerful image! Can really identify with this one.
    Love the strength in that hand.

  • DLKeur

    DLKeur, about 1 year ago

    Again, you get another WOW from me. Your work has a real potency and power to it. It’s very dramatic, provokes an emotional response from the viewer, and demands…COMMANDS…one’s attention. Very good.

  • Catherine Crimmins

    Catherine Crim..., about 1 year ago

    wow u have left me speechless on this

  • Carlo Cesar Rodillas

    Carlo Cesar Ro..., about 1 year ago

    Great image Helen! Congrats!

  • thrumyeyes

    thrumyeyes, about 1 year ago

    Very powerful Helen.

  • CowGirlZen

    CowGirlZen, about 1 year ago

    the strain that can be seen in the fingers is remarkable. the just adding of the facial part really brings the viewer in. well done

  • hugo

    hugo, about 1 year ago

    this has a lot of emotive spirit in it, great!!!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher, about 1 year ago

    anger in the face and hands,,,powerful shot

  • BarryKing

    BarryKing, about 1 year ago

    Wow !
    al I can say is…Wow !

    I love it

    Bear

  • Kurt  Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek, about 1 year ago

    a powerful image for sure. great compo and colors

  • Julie Langford

    Julie LangfordGreeter, about 1 year ago

    Wonderful dramatic shot – full of energy and that great pulled back saturation gives it just the right mood

  • Karl Schlemmer

    Karl Schlemmer, about 1 year ago

    Love this one. Great comp.

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, about 1 year ago

    INTENSE IMAGE – I love it… love the texture you have given it!

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

    Awesome image, very powerful and emotive. Love the tones you have used. Excellent work.

  • Beverly L.

    Beverly L., about 1 year ago

    this looks cool :D

  • K.D. Hemi

    K.D. Hemi, about 1 year ago

    I love the tone and colours you produce throughout your portfolio… :) incredible

  • Jessica Heidi  Marilyn Tremp

    Jessica Heidi ..., about 1 year ago

    Helen, this is fantastic…reallly strong image

  • papam

    papam, about 1 year ago

    Very dramatic! Mad expression! Strong work.

  • TonyLegg

    TonyLegg, about 1 year ago

    Powerful image !!! excellent

  • nikspix

    nikspix, about 1 year ago

    Very compelling. Nice work.

  • Jewd

    Jewd, about 1 year ago

    Love this image and the intent that accompanies it…you always express a consciousness geared to awareness..thankyou Helen… x

  • ingrids

    ingrids, about 1 year ago

    Very strong image! Love the composition, mood and the light! Great work!

  • Andrew Hildebrand

    Andrew Hildebrand, about 1 year ago

    Powerfull!! very emotional

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride, about 1 year ago

    Can feel the raw energy,great shot Helen,like the colour tones too.

  • kordis

    kordis, about 1 year ago

    I love the perspective in this, and the tension…I love it!

  • Henk Stolk

    Henk Stolk, about 1 year ago

    wooonnnddeerrrfffuuullll

  • SNik

    SNik, about 1 year ago

    it rocks a lot!

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin, about 1 year ago

    fascinating
    strong artwork

  • janik

    janik, about 1 year ago

    Like it – gritty and intriguing.

  • karolina

    karolina, about 1 year ago

    very intense indeed. i like how only part of the face is visible, and i love the texture!

  • Chilli

    Chilli, about 1 year ago

    this is quite a powerful capture

  • Kate Towers IPA

    Kate Towers IPA, about 1 year ago

    powerful shot! lovely work

  • Pete Chennell

    Pete Chennell, about 1 year ago

    wow!..love this, powerful image with an important message. Great work Helen

  • purelydecorative

    purelydecorative, about 1 year ago

    Well, I think it’s all been said, but this is truly fantastic work Helen. You have an amazing way of bringing out such intense emotion in your images, well done.

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...community helper, about 1 year ago

    strong image here, i like the added touch of the noise/grain, something about it makes it more powerful, very nice

  • Hazel

    Hazel, about 1 year ago

    Wow

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson, about 1 year ago

    Strong work and well titled Helen…excellent!

  • Damian

    Damian, about 1 year ago

    Such an emotive shot! It looks great too.

  • Tabitha Borges

    Tabitha Borges, about 1 year ago

    like the way she reaching…

  • Victoria Rusnac

    Victoria Rusnac, about 1 year ago

    dramatic =)

  • Dakolina

    Dakolina, about 1 year ago

    and all you really want to do is reach and help. powerful photograph

  • Linda Bretherton

    Linda Bretherton, about 1 year ago

    So powerful – poetic – sad – longing and desperate – a wonderful portrait of despair capatured for all to see – passionate work

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign, about 1 year ago

    wow this is a powerful image well done

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne, about 1 year ago

    Powerful image Helen,works for me alright!

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs, about 1 year ago

    Helen this is a very powerful image. I hope that you get many sales and that many of these women can get the help that they need. Thank you for including my writing in this very worthwhile cause

  • Anjo Lafin

    Anjo Lafin, about 1 year ago

    Powerful image that expresses your idea exactly.

  • Rusmwood

    Rusmwood, about 1 year ago

    Awesome work

  • Jan Kölling

    Jan Kölling, about 1 year ago

    excellent expression of the concept

  • birdinsun

    birdinsun, about 1 year ago

    So powerful – your idea is beautifully illustrated. This image has impact. Excellent work.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson, about 1 year ago

    A powerful message…well done Helen!

  • Jon Clark

    Jon Clark, about 1 year ago

    Hi Helen, Great work and I mean Great Work..

  • Barbara Kaplowitz

    Barbara Kaplowitz, about 1 year ago

    Fantastic! What emotion…..

  • Michael Douglass

    Michael Douglass, about 1 year ago

    intense piece, such an interesting perspective. the dov and texture is great, nice job.

  • padillai

    padillai, about 1 year ago

    Awesome imagery and for a great cause to boot!

  • Michele Randell

    Michele Randell, about 1 year ago

    Beautiful emotive quality to this work Helen

  • Tony Elieh

    Tony Elieh, about 1 year ago

    So impressive good job i like this photo

  • lisaraejohnston

    lisaraejohnston, about 1 year ago

    This is an amazing series.

  • kari

    kari, about 1 year ago

    This pulled a lot of emotion from me…I have a lump in my throat! Well done, very intese and emotional!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, about 1 year ago

    Great portrayal of emotion!

  • Headcrime

    Headcrime, about 1 year ago

    Great work!!!!!!

  • dreamsower

    dreamsower, about 1 year ago

    wow, what a powerful image!

  • people/are/stran9e /

    people/are/str..., about 1 year ago

    i love the fingers … and here them so emotional… !

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, about 1 year ago

    Absolutely inTENSE.
    One of the most powerful pieces of work I’ve seen from anyone in
    a very long while. BRAVO for your VOICE!! And terrific photography + editing!

  • Chase Voorhees

    Chase Voorhees, about 1 year ago

    nice color, looks great!

  • NicoleBPhotos

    NicoleBPhotos, about 1 year ago

    Powerful and a very good cause!

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman, about 1 year ago

    Wow! Helen, this is very powerful work.. the image here is breathtaking and your treatment is wonderful.. aside from that it is a fantastic thing that you are doing bringing this charity to light.. Great work!

  • Kaitlyn  Squires

    Kaitlyn Squires, about 1 year ago

    i like this alot, great emotion and i like the texture alot

  • Elenne Boothe

    Elenne Boothe, about 1 year ago

    WOW THE HAND IS POWERFUL.

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas, about 1 year ago

    No words to say to this that hasn’t been said better before me – except to say I am very glad that you are on this site and doing what you do Helen.

  • H( )( )K  STUDIO

    H( )( )K STUDIO, about 1 year ago

    Great Image.
    Cheers SteveH

  • VisionaryImagist

    VisionaryImagist, about 1 year ago

    helen: I really enjoy viewing your profound and thought provoking work. Continued success!!

  • Vansk

    Vansk, about 1 year ago

    great image. love the perspective and framing of this, also the cool muted colours.

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats, about 1 year ago

    this is really meaningful ,and yes the power does come from with in

  • Care

    Care, about 1 year ago

    There is so much in your work to think about Helen…..such strong ideas….many paople don’t like to face these problems….but you do…and you spread the word and remind us that they are there waiting for us to care

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk, about 1 year ago

    i applaud you…

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella, about 1 year ago

    Amazing powerful image…beautiful!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, about 1 year ago

    fantastic!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, about 1 year ago

    fantastic!

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 11 months ago

    such strength of emotions helen – like you!!!

    good on ya woman – you rock!!!

    -sg

  • drjones

    drjones, 10 months ago

    Strong and powerful.

  • Ashley DeRossett

    Ashley DeRossett, 10 months ago

    You an inspiration!

  • John Douglas

    John Douglas, 10 months ago

    powerful and moving work Helen, thanks for doing what you do.

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin, 10 months ago

    great ART

  • legi0n

    legi0n, 10 months ago

    Nice texture and the blue/greens of it, add almost a poisonous strength to it.

  • Hoffard

    Hoffard, 10 months ago

    Love this peice! The colors and effects are great!

  • caroline (caux)-Evans

    caroline (caux..., 9 months ago

    thank you for your comment! I used to work at a women’ shelter and your work is of the uttermost importance!

  • Rachel Leopold

    Rachel Leopold, 9 months ago

    Totally awesome!! Fabulous.

  • Jodie Carruthers

    Jodie Carruthers, 9 months ago

    What a gut wrenching image.
    Well done Helen

  • ablyth

    ablyth, 7 months ago

    Great composition, and processing

  • Kelly  Bermingham

    Kelly Bermingham, 6 months ago

    Such a dramatic photo – wonderfully done Helen – and your message comes accross perfectly clear.. Brilliant.

  • Lara  Luz

    Lara Luz, 4 months ago

    great capture, the tones really help push the mood here. Powerful, emotive, emotional. I love it.

  • Joanne A. Bradley

    Joanne A. Bradley, 7 days ago

    Dramatic and emotive, congrats on homepage feature!

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin, 7 days ago

    Congratulations on homepage feature, amazing work!

  • maka1967

    maka1967, 7 days ago

    Congrats! Great dramatic work, very powerful!

  • Kalliope Amorphous

    Kalliope Amorp..., 7 days ago

    Well done!

  • people/are/stran9e /

    people/are/str..., 7 days ago

    beautiful and congrats on feature

  • AutopsyofaDream

    AutopsyofaDream, 7 days ago

    well done !

  • Mahjabeen Mankani

    Mahjabeen Mankani, 7 days ago

    great shot! congrats on home page! :)

  • Ashley DeRossett

    Ashley DeRossett, 7 days ago

    OMG! You’re on The HOME PAGE Again!!!! I love this shot one of my top tens of yours! BEAUTIFUL! : )

  • amarica

    amarica, 7 days ago

    Well done Helen!!! Congratulations on being featured on The Home Page!!!

  • mmargot

    mmargot, 7 days ago

    Congratulations on Home Page Feature!
    Can’t give this more praise or new adjectives …
    we should all have this as a reminder of what can be within.

  • Jasmine Moston

    Jasmine Moston, 7 days ago

    This is beautiful Helen.
    Truly beautiful.

  • Kelly  Bermingham

    Kelly Bermingham, 7 days ago

    WOOHOO… Woopy doo!! Congratulations Helen, this is very deserving!!!!!! :)) x

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