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Uploaded: 05/19/08 3:17 AM GMT
Meloncholy
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Someone was kind enough to point out that it sounds a bit gruff when I just say 'tell me'. That's not how it was meant. This shot is B&W because it is representative of my mood lately. It is more and more difficult to find the color in every day life, more and more difficult to be creative in my narratives (Can't shut you up now though, shouts a voice from the Peanut Gallery), more and more difficult to feel that I am just existing and not truly living. This to will pass and I thank all you for your support lately... I've been listening to this a lot lately, it soothes me, between the mellow guitar intro and the second verse: When will I know that I really can't go To the well once more - time to decide on. Well it's killing me, when will I really see, all that I need to look inside. Come to belive that I better not leave before I get my chance to ride, Well it's killing me, what do I really need - all that I need to look inside. Hey oh... listen what I say oh Come back and hey oh, look at what I say oh The more I see the less I know The more I like to let it go Rich

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::0930_23
05/19/08 3:55 AM GMT
I once was told I looked rather meloncholy. Head like a melon, face like a collie. I'm guess the bw is a symbol of your thinking of days gone by. How it used to be. Funny thing about memories is that you eventually don't remember the bad ones so clear and the good ones really stand out. That is how the mind helps out. Good scene and the sky looked like it was beautiful in its day. Good post BR.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::rp64
05/19/08 5:12 AM GMT
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"'Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a ride!"'
::danika
05/19/08 9:59 AM GMT
I for one am a big fan of B/W. Rich, a very moody capture with a nice balance in monotones. I really like the atmosphere, especially the clouds. Very well done.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~ George Carlin
::Jimbobedsel
05/19/08 12:23 AM GMT
Gaeljet2 does the same thing with every picture, the Tell me thing. You are right about it being melancholy. The black and white does it. I love big clouds in the sky, and that is what I see the most in this shot. So, of course I like it. Nice work.

Jimbob
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SOMEONE STOLED MY HAT
::casechaser
05/19/08 2:45 PM GMT
Rich, in many ways, your b&w "Meloncholy" is an metaphorical oxymoron. Sure, it is in b&w, but the subject is about life. And good plentiful life. Look at the lake, the surrounding forest, the beautiful sky, they are all more symbols of what is right about life rather than what is going wrong. I think you are nearing an end to one existance and beginning the start of a new one. Your art does not lie to us.
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If you have some extra time, please visit my gallery
::bif000
05/19/08 4:35 PM GMT
Excellent shot, Rich. B&W really works well here.
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::cctruckee
05/19/08 7:26 PM GMT
Very dramatic.
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~ cc de leo 'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'
.Genver
05/19/08 8:57 PM GMT
Very nice view and clouds,it's a very good black and white photo.
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::cynlee
05/20/08 1:10 AM GMT
The key to your own happiness and the place to find it is right there inside of you. Don't let the past bring you down, it cannot be other than what it was and don't be fearful of the future because you cannot know it until it arrives and therein you will enjoy life as it is in this very moment. This very moment is all that one has and if it is not enjoyed, it will be gone in the very next. Be of good cheer. You are very much loved. That is why you were called into being. All is in God's hands in every moment of creation.
I love the voluminous clouds in this so wonderful black and white scene. I think your mood has directed you towards your niche.
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You may lose the rights to your own art. Read MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. Or watch the VIDEO
::solita17
05/21/08 7:35 AM GMT
I have been where you feel you are many many times... know that you are not alone even if you feel completely and utterly alone... I know the metaphor of black and white, the thought that you can no longer see the world in color, only in B&W. So your image is apropos of how you are experiencing life. I'm glad you can express it artistically. Keep on keeping on.
mary
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"If I dream I shall be real, or really myself..." Robert Penn Warren
::phasmid
05/24/08 3:06 AM GMT
Hey, Rich, I really enjoyed the link you left and I also went to your profile page and saw that your project was "LIFE".

Chin up, my friend. We all go through the shadow places and know that there are many who are sending you the kind of help they know how to send.

And thanks to the person that gave you the heads up on "tell me"....lol...

:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"

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