rock city...
ok… so i met a professional photographer at a gallery that is going to be carrying my stuff (now i just need to paint it!). had an idea for a portrait of my sons and i. wanted us to have our guitars and get an album cover kind of feel, but not have it look contrived. he agreed to swap the portraits for some of my art (thank you Lord!).
this was an overcast day around 2 PM. his very kind girlfriend had the exact idea for this positioning. together they make an awesome creative team.
i’ve been playing since i was 10. both my sons are already way past where i was at their ages. what a blessing that they both love music and really want to pursue playing. and yes, for you musicians out there (this does mean you, blam) we are a bit weighted towards the fender side of the spectrum.
this is only one of a number of poses he took. will post the others over time.
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rock city... belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Nerds Unite, Safe Haven, Self Portrait, United States and Virginia
StacyLee
Very cool Ray!!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, stacy!!
Lior Goldenberg
Cool image, great atmosphere!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, lior… the guy is really great at creating mood
susi lawson
Music is life and you seem to be an inspirational dad! Excellent job!
Ray Schloss replied
a very kind comment, susi. thanks! :0)
linda858100
AMAZEING
Ray Schloss replied
much obliged, ma’am! :0)
Maria Wiley
WOW! I really love the feel of this photo! He did an excellent job, what a treasure!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, maria! yeah, couldn’t have been more pleased. guy’s a genius… :0)
Maria Wiley
Look forward to seeing some more :)
Romo
This is a great photo…a powerful image:)
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, robin! :0)
valzart
Aww wonderful portrait sweetheART one to keep lol! ;} hugglez
Ray Schloss replied
very kind, val :0)
ieneke jansen
Now there’s a picture that speaks a million and one things all at once! What a beautiful capture of you and your sons. Love the background, the setting and the ambience this photographer has created with you & your little musicians in the making…lucky you Ray to have this opportunity. Run with it :)))
Ray Schloss replied
hey ieneke! good to hear from you. hope all is well in the great white north. much snow now? and thanks for the comments. it is a very meaningful photo. :0)
DARREL NEAVES
sooooperb … my second bass was a fender fretless … loved it .. so did the swine who stole it from the back of a coach i was on !!!! ...p
Ray Schloss replied
wow, that’s a drag p… it takes a real musician to play fretless (i play bass as well), so you must have some real skizzalz :0)
blamo
Good to see the food of love being spread Ray …............
Ray Schloss replied
they’re great kids and totally love music :0)
butchart
rock on… for generations.. love the moody atmosphere…....... b
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, b… hope you had a merry christmas and happy new year to follow
butchart
me too ray… and thanks… hasn’t started out to good though… ha….... send me a good thought or two….....b
Ray Schloss replied
will keep you in prayer, amigo…
mimi yoon
sorry i wasn’t here last night, but is this what you wanted to show me ray?
handsome, handsome, handsome… but you already knew i thought that…. :P
should turn it into a life size poster and hang it in the living room…
great photography work… ROCKIN’ models !!! :D
Ray Schloss replied
ok… you’re toooo kind! :0)
no, the other thing was the “urban” commission… want your opinion and will bmail it to you
Jonicool
What a priceless image..to be cherished!
Love the town in the bg,,,
Ray Schloss replied
hi, joni… since you’re a photographer you’ll appreciate that he was using a 21 megapixel canon. not sure of the model #. have a great new year’s :0)
Pamela B
Very cool image and effects!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, pamela… nice to meet you. very cool photography you have there! and is that bedford, pa? :0)
Pamela B
My pleasure Ray:) I’m in Bedford, TX
Too cold up there in PA lol
linaji
Ray.. I miss you!! This is super image!!!
Ray Schloss replied
sorry that the thank you was so late in coming one this, lina… much appreciated!
Wayne Pearson
Brilliant image Ray, even more so sharing your passion with your sons, that, is priceless.
Joel Hall
Cool shot Ray
sulaartist
This image is a treasure you will keep it forever. Great capture at that moment. It may never happen like that again. I have three grow up children ! I love looking at their photos when they were younger.
Great work !!
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous;
Cathy Cale
FANTASTIC SHOT!!
mimi yoon
hehe… just came by to check you and your boys out again…
handsome trio… :P
Ray Schloss replied
you are a positive influence on my general disposition, ms. mimi! :0)
mimi yoon
that means so much to me, mr. ray… : )
Lorena Maria
Very cool image and effects!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks very much!
Larry Llewellyn
Congrats to you and your boys~ a very professional look!
Ray Schloss replied
the guy is an outstanding photographer… thanks
Carrie Glenn
This is definitely an awesome shot, one I’m sure as your sons grow, they will appreciate all the more. Awesome deal, I completely believe in bartering!!!! I hope you got plenty painted for your buddies shop! Good luck on that! ;D
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, carrie! agree that this will be an effective marker in time.
Antanas
lovely work
Ray Schloss replied
thanks!
janfoster
it is a wonderful capture of you all and great lighting too : )
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, jan…
Susan Trigg
Great shot! Isn’t it terrific to have children who love music – but I don’t think my guitarist son would be happy to pose with me holding my clarinet ;)
Ray Schloss replied
lol… probably not! thanks for stopping by, susan. :D
Birgitta
The only thing I would have done differently is blurred the
background a bit. ;) He did a fine job! Looks like he converted
it to an HDR, which gives it that glow + saturation. Really cool. :)
Ray Schloss replied
thanks for stopping by! yep, he likes extreme depth of field…
jacqleen
I LOVE this POSE, and POST…..You and your sons ROCK!!! what a NICE Image to have of the ones that mean so so much to you!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, jacqleen!! and i must say, you have to be a very popular member of RB, becasue like 5 people have favorited this image since you posted this. :DD
Earhart Chappe...
love your processing on this image. it pops!—chappel
Ray Schloss replied
much obliged, ma’am… point of note though, i just stood there. all processing was the photographers. he’s brilliant… glad you enjoyed it!
Morgana Creely
Very cool :)
Ray Schloss replied
very thankful! :)
Adrian Kent
Great composition, good luck with it all!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, adrian!
LeahsPhotos
Hey Ray!! I am a total rock photographer and love this shot!! It looks like a painting!!! Totally amazing!!
Ray Schloss replied
ya, this dude’s work is worthy of multiple encores! get out your lighter!! LOL :D
TREVOR IRWIN
Wonderful photograph and so well composed. This is an instant favourite. I love the Sky and the way the rail tracks lead of into the distance. This causes me to look deep into the background as well as the foreground. An excellent Work. The Lord Bless you continually my friend. He called you, Blessed you to make you a blessing. http://www.philadelphia33.org/
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, trevor. may the Lord continue to bless you as well, and thanks for the great work you are doing in helping promote P33.
jacqleen
shhhhhhhh…..I’m really trying to keep a low profile here :)))) still, I do LOVE this image! :)
Ray Schloss replied
ummm… your comment? what comment? i don’t see no comment! ;0)
AnaCBStudio
Great composition and processing….beautiful image
Ray Schloss replied
thanks for stopping by!
Tenee Attoh
WONDERFUL capture
Ray Schloss replied
much appreciated, tenee…
Stephy
I heart this picture!
Ray Schloss replied
thanks, steph! hope you are well :D
Rita H. Ireland
wow just the best!
Laurie Search less than a minute ago
Awww, this is such an awesome portrait of you and your sons!!! Love it! :)