When the moon is bright...

Keiran Lusk

When the moon is bright...

A most incredible church at Sternberg (near Velden in Austria). Perched precariously on top of the mountain, this church enjoys incredible views over the valley and lakes below.

Also from the same beautiful church:

Mozart and the euphoria of singing, singing, singing…

When I embarked upon my journey at the beginning of this year, I made a list of things that I wished to explore or enjoy… in my quest to overcome my terrible afflictions with depression, anxiety, insecurity, guilt and anger. It was an ambitious list, for a man in my state of mind at the time:

In my first few weeks, I managed to successfully tick off just about everything on my list… except for the ‘choir bit’.

So, this week… I finally joined a choir. And not just your average backyard choir… but an incredibly talented bunch of people who call themselves the Gold Coast City Choir. I have thrown myself in at the deep end and committed to joining the group, as they prepare for their busy Easter performance schedule. Amongst the song list for their Easter recital is the hauntingly rich and intoxicatingly powerful “Requiem Mass” by Mozart (one of my newly discovered favourites is Lacrymosa).

Over the past few days, I have completely immersed myself in the world of Mozart. It has been twenty years since I read sheet music, I have never before sang in a choir and had never listened to ‘Requiem Mass’ until this week. But goodness, it just feels so very right. Mozart is now playing in my world… every waking hour (I even wrap my MP3 Player in plastic bags to listen to Requiem Mass whilst kayaking…. oh bliss….). It is such a dream to be singing this beautiful music.


All spruced up and heading off to my very first choir session…

Some photos from the Choir’s website ...

So. With my mind filled with all things Mozart and Requiem Mass, this image just seemed to flow out of my mind… a church in Austria (the birthplace of Mozart) under full moon on a rather haunting night:

[Creative Effects: Contrast/brightness/shadow adjustments, Colour Removal, Blue Photo Filter, Three Omni Spotlights with Photoshop]

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When the moon is bright... by Keiran Lusk
  • Ginger Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Oh, Keiran….Imposing….wonderful photo…

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you Ginger. I really enjoyed creating this piece :-)

  • butchart

    butchart

    not sure which i enjoyed more… this wonnderful blue image or your list…..... both shine with hope and beauty for a better tomorrow….....b

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Oh thank-you Butchart. Here’s to shining with hope and beauty… and better tomorrows :-)

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    oh so eerie yet so intereting, well spotted thanks for sharing it :)) k

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Cheers Kristina, yeah… there is definitely a wonderfully eerie feeling to this piece :-)

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    very strong and powerful image. like it!!!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thanks Linda, very much. I am so pleased that you like this one :-)

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    Wonderful images!!!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you so much Stephanie :-)

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    wow…that’s wonderful amazing place ..and I love your list ..well done

    you’re a real travellin man..and you’re so brave to actually DO the things in life that you set out to do..well done again
    you’re a great bloke..and very talented photographer my friend!!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Gee whiz Catherine, I am speechless. Thank-you, thank-you and thank-you. Yeah, I reckon that I probably am a great bloke, but I have certainly made my fair share of chronic mistakes in the past decade or so… My depression, anxiety, insecurities and anger have affected those whom I love the most… I am determined to find peace and happiness in my life (hence, the list) and yearn to be a better man…. so that ONE DAY I can be rewarded with a loving relationship and a lifetime of happiness. Cheers :-)

  • Anne-Marie Ladegaard

    Anne-Marie Lad...

    Wonderfully dramatic! What awesome views!
    Love your list – excellent list! How fantastic that you have ticked all the boxes now!! And well done on joining the choir! Enjoy immensely and sing to your hearts content, Keiran. ((hugs))

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you Anne-Marie. Yeah, the views from this church were simply incredible. And as for the list… I am buzzing to have ticked off EVERYTHING on the list. Oh, I am singing and singing loudly :-)

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    WOW Keiran! Beautiful narrative to go with the beautiful photography and I will look forward to coming and hearing you sing!!! (will you be in tune?!) Your photography here is VERY Mozart! And here is the curly question! What stars are they, in the background?!!! (As if you don’t have enough to do on your to do list!!!) (Can you please pass the secret of your motivation (re the daily stuff) on to me!!!)

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Geez, thank-you Vicki. Oh shit… you are coming to hear me sing? I certainly hope that I will be in tune! Actually, I have no problem keeping in tune… it is the complicated musical arrangements and latin lyrics that have me struggling! But I am doing lots and lots of homework and WILL catch up to the rest of the choir soon! And as for the stars… cough cough… I must let you in on a little secret… the stars are part of a little known galaxy which I completely made up during the editing of this image… I hope that this information does not ruin this image for you :-)

  • DApixara

    DApixara

    Beautiful work!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you so very much :-)

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Awww, you could have lied about the stars Keiran!! (kidding!) I will just pretend that I didn’t read the last part of your response!!! I will be the one in the white curly wig (like shirley temple) with big purple glasses, wearing a yellow kaftan…. you won’t miss me!!! Though you might want to!!!!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Yeah… I should have lied and no-one would have ever suspected. I will be on alert for white curly wigs and yellow kaftans. Cheers :-)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    this is gorgeous shot .. very moody! you look very handsome as well ..do you sing like an angel ? that is so wonderful that you accomplished what you set out to do .. so many of us dont ..good luck my friend ..you will succeed hugs from Canada Lu :)

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you so much Lucinda. Ha ha ha… sing like an angel? Hardly… But I am definitely enjoying the challenge. I am very proud to be part of such wonderful singing and music. It feeds my soul. Enjoy :-)

  • 99gnome

    99gnome

    Wow, looks incredible! Ingenious photoshop work too, from what i read here :)

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thanks mate, I really appreciate the fantastic feedback. You have some wonderful photos of Austrian architecture too. Cheers :-)

  • Rachel McKinnie

    Rachel McKinnie

    :D That’s quite the checklist! Congrats to you for finishing it off!!!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Ha, thank-you Rachel. I am getting there slowly. I just checked back over the list, and I reckon that I should ‘untick’ the ‘painting and drawing more often’ category… I have been very slack with this one lately! Other than that, I am definitely on track. I have my first choir performance this week and am both nervous and very excited! Peace and happiness to you :-)

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    An imposing masterpiece! Great work.

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you most kindly, for your terrific feedback Adrian :-)

  • Kasia Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Lovely photo and also it looks like Mozart gave your soul wings. It shows on your face. Great work.

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Awww, thanks Kasia (now I am blushing). Thank-you, as always, for your wonderful support and encouragement :-)

  • CheyAnne Sexton

    CheyAnne Sexton

    At first I couldn’t find ( hello, I’m a newbie here) how you did what you did…. but upon exploration voila…...
    cool way to figure how you got there
    peace n abundance
    CheyAnne

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Ha, cheers CheyAnne. Thanks for leaving your feedback. And welcome to the wonderful world of RedBubble. Enjoy :-)

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    very cool shot! love the color treatment… very effective.

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you jwinman, I am happy that you like this image :-)

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent one …..............

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thanks so much Scott :-)

  • LeahsPhotos

    LeahsPhotos

    What a beautiful image!!! Nice check-list also!! Keep on keepin’ on man!

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Thank-you so much Leah, for your terrific encouragement. I will definitely keep on keepin’ on :-)

  • mydogmax

    mydogmax

    Kieran I stopped by to have a look at your work just read your story here. I just want to say that I’m glad you have joined a choir but I can honestly tell you that your photographic work sings to me. Its joyous. Don’t ever stop singing.

  • Keiran Lusk replied

    Ha, thanks so very much Diana, for your wonderful words. Wow. I am speechless. I am so pleased that my photographic work sings to you :-)

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