Red Letterbox
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Red Letterbox
Artist
Cheri Randolph
Medium
Photograph
Description
"Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company." ~Lord Byron.
I often wonder what will become of the lost art of letter writing in today's electronic world. A large part of the population no longer retains the talent for expressing themselves thoughtfully and in complete sentences. Besides the loss of the actual letters, is the demise of pleasurable re-reading, which can bring back the same feelings years later of a person or time lost to us.
What makes a good letter? For me, a good letter is personal and personalized. A good letter takes time to write. The thing about writing a letter is that no one can multitask while doing so, unlike e-mails or telephone calls. A letter represents undivided attention and is precious as a consequence. Oh yes, a good letter is handwritten, not a cut-and-pasted, global searched-and-replaced bit of faux intimacy. It need not be written on fancy stationery or an expensive card — many letters I have cherished were written on plain notebook paper! And a good letter is one that required the writer to find a stamp and an envelope and a postbox!
This photograph was taken in a mid-century apartment building in Bucharest, Romania.
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October 5th, 2012
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Comments (29)
Sandi OReilly
Excellent light, sentiment, makes one really think, Cheri, v/f.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Sandi, I appreciate your nice compliment and the very generous support for this one.
Jack Zulli
Enjoy how the light plays such a part which casts the shadows enhancing an already great work;) v
Elena Nosyreva
Cheri, a great quote accompanies this wonderful image. So sad that writing letters becomes a forgotten art.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Elena, I'm glad that you enjoyed the quote and that the image was meaningful. Thanks for visiting!
Cheri Randolph
Bob & Nadine - I really appreciate your feature of "Red Letterbox" in the USA Artist News! Thanks!!!
William Fields
Very wonderful image Cheri! And, very thoughtful share as well. I still write letters on occasion. It's frustrating though as most people don't. I write regularly to my 95 year old uncle. He treasures my missives almost as much as I treasure him. Thanks for this. voted and favorite
Cheri Randolph replied:
William, I really appreciate your thoughtful reply. I am complimented by your words and that you appreciated the sentiment represented by this photograph. Thanks for the V/F.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists - Creative Women!!! Absolutely fabulous work. Very well done!!!!!