Zajdi Zajdi
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Zajdi zajdi jasno sonce / Set, bright sun,
Zajdi pomrači se / Set and get dark
I ti jasnale, mesečino / And you, bright moonlight,
Begaj, udavi se / Go away, drown
Crnej goro, crnej sestro / Mourn, mountain, mourn, sister,
Dvajca da crnejme / We are both in mourning
Ti za tvojte lisja le, goro / You for your leaves, mountain,
Jas za mojta mladost / Me for my youth
Tvojte lisja, goro sestro /Your leaves, mountain, sister,
Pak ke ti se vratat / Will come back to you
Mojta mladost, goro le, sestro / My youth, mountain, sister,
Nema da se vrati / Never will.
TODOR TOŠE PROESKI 1981-2007
I invite you to click on the video below , and to enjoy this adapatation of an ancient and haunting song from Macedonia, sung so chillingly by the gifted late Tose Proevski.(If you press CTRL while clicking the link, you can enjoy the song while meditating on this picture, but Tose is beautiful to watch as he sings )
The song is a soulful serenade to the setting sun, the setting life.In its current form, the song was written by Macedonian singer-songwriter Aleksandar Sarievski. It is based on the texts of two earlier folk songs collected by the Bulgarian writer Lyuben Karavelov and published in Veliko Turnovo in 1878. (ref.:Wik)
The first time I heard this song, I was sitting at a late jazz club in Dubrovnik, and it was an instrumental version.For me there is something incredibly organic to this powerful song. There must be literally countless of versions, this one of Tose’s is particularly touching, as the superb youthful vocalist was tragically killed two years ago, and as one writer notes “little did he know the song would become his epitaph.”
This is a collage consisting of two of my shots, both superceded by others in the same shoot, (see these below) . I hope you agree these current shots can come together and find a place of their own here in my collection. The egret or heron shown here is one of our locals who has generously swooped over my head on several occasions. This bird represents “The Way” or “The Path” in Chinese symbolism.


*Here are the two shots that beat the two in the Zajdi Zajdi on the day of the shoot
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lorilee
A wonderful image – - – beautifully done!!
rodeorose replied
I’m so thrilled you like this Lorilee. Many thanks :))
RebeccaWeston
This fabulous image would be a perfect addition to our group Inspired by Life. We hope that you will join us there. XX
Becca
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Rebecca for such a warm invitation:)) Count me in! xxx Rosie
sunsetgirl
neat shot!
rodeorose replied
Many thanks.
insolitus
Wonderful.
rodeorose replied
So glad you like this.
Béla Török
Gorgeous work, my friend!
rodeorose replied
Dear Bela, your generous comments are so special to me. Thank-you!!
Milos Markovic
Toše was a singer with the voice of an angel and this is a beautiful dedication.
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much Milos. This comment is especially meaningful for me bc you knew this gifted singer I imagine for longer and better than I do. I am always so inspired and moved when I watch and listen to his singing that I felt compelled to put something together in his honor.
LudaNayvelt
woooooooooooow! outstanding
rodeorose replied
Luda- I am absolutely thrilled you like this my friend :))
Angel Gold
Awesome.. Looks like you are really getting the hang of it now :>))
rodeorose replied
You reckon? heh heh…I’m having too much fun is what I’m doing…much love and hugs,Rosie xxx
Nedim Bosnic
I am deeply touched by your work and song. I listened this song many times and every time sound better and better. You made excellent work for this song. Nirvana …....Thanks a lot
rodeorose replied
We thought about you last night when I posted this work, and hoped you would like it. Mick knew…
We keep listening and listening, even when it’s not playing we listen in our hearts :)))
Antanas
great work, lovely done
rodeorose replied
You are very very kind. :)
Linda Syms
Fabulous image.
rodeorose replied
Linda thanks so much!!
Jarko
this moves me. so well done.
rodeorose replied
If something good has moved in, then that makes me very happy :)) xx
Helen Corr
gorgeous glow!
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you liked this XX
Sharon Mau
Your beautiful work of art accompanied by Tose Proeski’s profoundly beautiful voice has moved me to tears. You are truly amazing Rosie.
Congratulations on your feature today in Dimensions.
It is a pleasure.
Aloha ‘oe,
Sharon
05 October 2009
rodeorose replied
You are so kind. Completely stoked by this honor Sharon- Mahalo! This is such a special piece I want to get right. It is an amazing song and sentiment of ancient wisdom. xxxxx I am on cloud nine and then nine :))
Luca Renoldi
simply fabulous image!
rodeorose replied
Grazie Luca :))))))))
Aleksandar Top...
great image and song..
rodeorose replied
Many thanks.
Ana Belaj
Great image and song…anna
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Ana.
Patrick Monnier
Beautiful. Another great picture!
rodeorose replied
Merci :)) I am so pleased you enjoyed this one.
Rambler25
Wonderful work!
rodeorose replied
That’s so much appreciated ER. :)))
Larry Trupp
Congrats on your features, this is awesome work Rosie…inst fave
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much on that Larry :))))
toriyule
great work Rosie, You put them together perfectly. I love it.
rodeorose replied
Dear Tori thanks so much xxxx I’m so glad you like this.
tkrosevear
Breathtaking image and beautiful narrative Rosie, the music is hauntingly mesmerizing too ;) xoxox ♥
rodeorose replied
I’m thrilled you enjoyed the music too- it is among my very favorites. Many thanks for coming by and sharing your responses :))
David Hibberd
Cool shot Rosie. Put me in mind of a Terradaktyl, but ony for a second. Awesome PoV and color.
Davo
rodeorose replied
Just finished work Davo, and needed a laugh…sounds like a throwback to the Flintstones :)) Actually in this bird shot his wings are a bit skewed bc he was turning away from me as I shot at that point in the sequence.
valzart
Wonderful sweetheART enchanting work ;} happy hippy hugglez
rodeorose replied
Thank-you muchly wonderful hugglez wuggles happy happy:)) LOOOove that little jingle of yours :))))
walela
Fabulous image and words!!
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much :))
jules572
The stark beauty of this piece sets it on a higher level and the music as an extra bonus adds to the viewing pleasure..
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much for getting into this :)))
LYN EVANS
What a fabulous image
rodeorose replied
Lyn thanks so much :))
Sean Jansen
This looks so very beautiful !! It deffinately is so pleasing to the eye to see this one. You captured the moment perfectly. Well done : )
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Sean :))
BigD
Fantastic
rodeorose replied
Thanks. Much appreciate your comment.
Larry Butterworth
absolutely breathtaking and the light is otherworldly, Cheers
rodeorose replied
I’m so glad you like this one Larry- means alot to me :))
Mariska
Hi Rosie, wonderful portfolio you have, this one is a breath-taken…so beautiful!!
thank you for your visit and time, your wonderful words means a lot to me….
take care , hugs xx
rodeorose replied
O Mariska- I was thrilled to discover work as original as yours. If you like something of mine, that is a special treat for me :)) Means alot. xx
navybrat
gorgeous!
rodeorose replied
Glad you like this collage :))
luanda
WONDROUS! I’m speechless…..Instant fav! Daniela
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much my dear Daniela :))
JKKimball
Outstanding work Rose!
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much JK. I do appreciate your comments.
artisandelimage
beautiful artwork !
please consider an introduction in the Inspired Art group !!!
my best, francis.
rodeorose replied
Francis I’m so thrilled you liked this. Thanks for that tip too my dear Francis :))
Karen Tillotson
fantastic!
rodeorose replied
Karen! Hi there- I am so pleased when you visit and love that you liked this. Thank-you so much. :))
Maureen Maliha
So amazingly beautiful, Rosie
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much my dear friend :))
greenstone
stunning catch!!!! absolutely beautiful!!!!!
rodeorose replied
Georgie thanks for all your wonderful responses!
Angel Gold
Wonderful :>))xx
rodeorose replied
Appreciate your visits and comments so much Angel.
Haydee Yordan...
WOW, great image!!
rodeorose replied
Thank-you so much. I appreciate you coming by:))
greenstone
its my pleasure!!!!
hsien-ku
a truly epic and beautiful image
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you could get into this one. Thanks so much :))
Kasia-D
A wonderful image – the two shots definitely marry well together. Then those beautiful words and music too. Something for the senses.
rodeorose replied
I am so glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for your generous comments :))
Laurie Search
Fantastic work!!! So artistic!!!
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you think so Laurie ;)
Jean M. Laffitau
Excellent and beautiful work!
rodeorose replied
I am so pleased that you liked this. Thanks for coming by:)
Antony Cole
Wow, this is an amazing image, very well done!!
rodeorose replied
My collage work- which is such fun to learn. Thanks so much for coming by Antony!
heathermaree
Magnificant shot well done.
rodeorose replied
Thanks so very much!
Barbara Brown
A truly beautiful image!
rodeorose replied
Your encouragement mean so much Barbara-thanks:))
emolena
WOW !!! Wonderful image !
Anthony Mancuso
absolutely superb!
artisandelimage
bravo !
my best, francis.
(did you vote in this challenge ???)
rodeorose replied
(I voted now dear Francis, thanks for the nudge!) And THANKS FOR THE SUPER FEATURE!!!! And this awesome feature avatar- WOW!!!! I am so thrilled to receive this- I can’t tell you enough!
autumnwind
So glad this is featured! How did I miss such an incredible, inspiring image??? Breathtaking beauty!!! xoxoxo
rodeorose replied
Shar!! Thanks so much for making it anytime sweetheart! Love your work and your comments mean so much ;))
velveteagle
This captures such beauty in nature so very well..
Chuck..
rodeorose replied
Thrilled you enjoyed this collage :))
Anna Ellis
Well done, it is so peaceful.
rodeorose replied
Thanks so much Anna- and apologies for my late reply ;)
Steven de Siow
impressive….
rodeorose replied
Thanks Steve- glad you enjoyed!
vaquera
Stunning!
rodeorose replied
Cheers again!
ellcot
So beautiful!!!!!!! I wasn’t familiar with the music, but it is exquisite! thank you so much for adding it
annalisa56 17 days ago
Splendid !!!!
wiscbackroadz 17 days ago
Rose your works are all quite stunning!!! The way that you’ve captured the raw beauty of these graceful birds is just amazing…..
toriyule 16 days ago
Beautiful capture Rosie, I’m going to miss you my friend. Have a great trip and take lots of pictures!
rodeorose replied 16 days ago
I’ll be closer than you think…and online at every opportunity my dear Neighbour!! Big hugs xxxxxxxx