Remember the classic folk tale about the ugly duckling? The story of one black feathered duckling amongst its white siblings. In the Disney version, the ugly duckling grew up to be one beautiful swan. A few days ago, I came across this bunch of geese. I saw that one black feathered goose (or duck, i don’t really know my avian) was left behind by its white feathered fellows. I instantly recalled that folk tale of the ugly duckling. So, ignoring their quacking at me, I fired away my camera, and captured the drama in the composition. It’s almost seemed choreographed, but i just got lucky, i guess.
It’s sad really, that this kind of stuff also happening in the human society. You see it everywhere, in the form of segregation, discrimination, hate crime, heck, it also happens in recess time in an elementary school backyard. And to be realistic, a mentally wounded kid most likely won’t grow up to be a ‘beautiful swan’.
by ingimg
It’s tough to be exclusive in the society. That’s why family play a very important part to support each other to pass through this stage of life. Once they found break through, they’ll became stronger mentally. Great thoughts ingimg!
He/she is still beautiful in my eyes, though I understand completely what you mean to be the outsider.
It’s a very good message from you!
Servus and have a nice day
Kvelli
Thanks VS, IcyBC, Kvelli. i just thought that if the world would be kinder to every individuals when they grow up, those individuals would grow up and be kinder to the world too.
A poignant message and I think in my opinion it’s his difference that makes him so rare, unique and beautiful. He or she, has character.
Black duckling, black sheep, black stallion, black cat, have their own beauty.
Dare to be different. Thanks for the thought.