The Meaning of The Blues

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The Meaning of The Blues

FEATURED OCT 2009 JAZZED UP ART
FEATURED OCT 2009 HISTORIC PLACES

Blue was just the color of the sea
till my lover left me.
Blue was just a bluebird in a tree
Till she said forget me.
Blue always made me think of Summer
Cloudless Summer skies so fresh and warm.
But now the blue I see is more like Winter
Winter skies with clouds about to storm.
Blue was just the color of the sky
Till she said good-bye love.
And blue was just a ribbon for first prize
Till she said don’t cry love.
Blues were only torch songs
fashioned for impulsive ingenues.
But now I know
Too well I know
Too well I know
The meaning of the blues.

Composer: Bobby Troup ( Below is a Youtube video of Keith Jarrett’s amazing rendition of this jazz standard.

I am looking forward to visiting Dubrovnik again soon, this time for the Winter. The shots above and below were both taken in November 2008, and are among my favorites of the visit. I love the lonely deserted narrow streets, and the play of light and shadow across the walls and lamps. It was quite a beautiful moment I shared with Mick and his sister. We had been walking the Old Town, and feeling quite relaxed, and came upon a cute store selling cool hats- we had spent some time in there looking at the pork-pies, the shubaras, and dozens of other nostalgic designs, and had emerged onto the street laughing, and as our carefree laughter bounced softly across the lonely walls, standing in the doorway of the hat shop, I looked and saw the beauty in this scene, that I share with you now. Every season has its beauty, and every mood.

I am interested which you might prefer, the top image or this one below, and whether I should upload this one below as well if people like these.

Nikon D70s
Nikon 30-200mm lens
f/5
1/60 sec
focal length 46mm
handheld/no flash
Editted PS, Photomatix.
Uncropped

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The Meaning of The Blues by rodeorose
The Meaning of The Blues by rodeorose
  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    Stunningggggggggggggg…great comp, crop and TONES ..wow!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for your generous commentsssssssssssss ;)

  • greenstone

    greenstone

    beautiful composition!!! stunning effect!

  • rodeorose replied

    Georgie thank-you so much for being here and sharing :))

  • UnEasy

    UnEasy

    WOW Rosie. Beyond the Blue, the entire image is so atmospheric! Love the darkish stone, and the area above the wall, so well lit, is wonderful. A beautiful image.

  • rodeorose replied

    Kevin, I love to see your thoughtful responses. They are very much appreciated my dear friend :)

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    Lovely… great find and nicely capture… love the bluish color over lamp glasses. Just imagining how magic it would create during night. Beautifully done. :)

  • rodeorose replied

    I’ll need my tripod for that Vivek- I will try for nighttime shots for you next visit. I’m always so glad for your wonderful comments my dear friend :))

  • ViktoryiaN

    ViktoryiaN

    Beautiful work! Love the blue light.. And the person walking- just a perfect detail!

  • rodeorose replied

    I’m so glad you enjoyed this one darling Vik!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • rodeorose replied

    My dear Scottie ;)) Thanks so much.

  • Vivek Bakshi

    Vivek Bakshi

    I am seriously waiting to see night shots of this place now… don’t u forget. :D

  • rodeorose replied

    heh heh heh…got the memory of an elephant here, don’t worry Vivek ;))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers great friends

  • rodeorose replied

    xx

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    this has such a back in time feel to it, and period of dark times, great capture of the mood, blues..:))) k

  • rodeorose replied

    Hey sweet Kristina !! So much love your visits and comments :))

  • Vicki Pelham

    Vicki Pelham

    Wonderful perspective!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Vicki- glad you like this.

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Fantastic image Rose!
    Please consider submitting to Jazzed Up Art Group
    with Keith Jarrett you cant miss!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so very much JKK for the suggestion- hadn’t come across that group yet in my travels…here I go now. :)) Your support is wonderful my friend …this song has been a long time favorite, I’m so glad you know it.

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Rosie, this is wonderful!!!!! I am looking forward to you going back so we can see some more of your wonderful photos!

  • rodeorose replied

    Oh MaryAnn- you just knocked my socks off with this treat!!!! You are so kind to feature my work, and I love so very much to share this gorgeous town with you .

  • lianne

    lianne

    Ah Rosie you have totally outdone yourself with this combination but even had I not read the lyrics and seen the video, I would have fallen in love with this incredible image. As I have with all of your images of Dubrovnik – so exquisite and always perfectly composed to capture the magic, the history and the beauty of this beautiful city. Truly gorgeous my friend.

  • rodeorose replied

    Whenever I see your Avatar on my page dear Lianne, my heart just opens wider and I just jump right in…big hugs! I so very much love to take you to this place with me..It’s my Camelot.

  • lianne

    lianne

    Oh and I like the one above best – you cropped this so perfectly!

  • rodeorose replied

    this is uncropped- just fluked it my sweet friend:) These are two separate images taken in sequence.

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    This is superb picture Rosie, well done, i like those purple hues.

  • rodeorose replied

    Rajdev I so much welcome your comments. Thanks so much :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent work, dear Rosie!

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear friend Bela :)

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    Outstanding image and text..a complete masterpiece! :)

  • rodeorose replied

    Karen I am so thrilled you enjoyed this :))

  • David Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    Rosie! I love the angle and colours, not to mention my love of masonry.
    Well done

  • rodeorose replied

    Hhhhhhhmmmmmm, masonry… well keep on rockin’ then Davo!!! I’ll have to find some more for you my dear mate!

  • Oldrooz

    Oldrooz

    Excellent image and composition Rosie and congrats on your feature.

  • rodeorose replied

    Great mate! Time for a bourbon soon….thanks for your wonderful support!

  • Ninit K

    Ninit K

    wow!! amazing! well done! congratulations for your feature! :)

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much for coming by Lina :)

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    Lovely work!

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you like this Sylvia!

  • Brenda Dow

    Brenda Dow

    What a fabulous image….. and there are plants and candle holders on the railing above…...caught in the light!!! Love the view!!!! A fave for me Rosie!!!

  • rodeorose replied

    Jazzy!! Your visits are a special treat!

  • midzing

    midzing

    love the perspective, beautiful lighting, well done

  • rodeorose replied

    So thrilled you enjoyed the Midzing! xxx

  • Veikko Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Magnificent capture! Very beautiful the street of the blue lanterns! Well done!

  • rodeorose replied

    Your comments are wonderful Veikko- thanks so much !!

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    This is beautifully done…love the framing of the shot..nice work.

  • rodeorose replied

    I’m glad you like this Chris. Thanks so much for coming by.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work…..

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Antanas!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely gorgeous sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Val!

  • Larry Butterworth

    Larry Butterworth

    looking good Rosie, as usual, a fine work

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks Larry for your kind comment- I do appreciate it:)

  • autumnwind

    autumnwind

    wow. amazing image and words. truly blown away by the effect this has on me. enjoyed the video so much too. what an incredible treat. xoxoxo

  • rodeorose replied

    Thrilled to pieces that you got into this one Shar!!

  • Patrick Monnier

    Patrick Monnier

    Wow. That’s great , Rose. A bright and brilliant idea.

  • rodeorose replied

    Huge thanks to my dear friend :)

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Great lighting and effective pov lovely capture

  • rodeorose replied

    So glad you enjoyed this shot dear Trudi :))

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    splendid lighting and composition. Excellent capture

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic

    At the first congratulations. You are featured photographer for me. Whole your work need to be considered like a featurd.
    You surprised me again. Keith Jarrett is one of my favorite piano players. His very good known album is “Concert in Koln” (Keln – Germany). I listened “Concert in Koln” audio tape many times in my car.

  • rodeorose replied

    OUTTA THIS WORLD NEDIM!!! I CAN’T GET OVER THAT!! He has been a long-time favorite of mine, and yes, Koln is an unforgettable masterpiece!

    Your responses here are so wonderful, I can’t tell you enough thanks. :))

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    Such an artistic capture

  • rodeorose replied

    I am so glad you enjoyed this!!

  • luanda

    luanda

    SPECTACULAR COMPOSITION and GREAT union between image, poem and music…I LOVE KEITH JARRET too! As 4 the images I prefer the second one…it appeals me so much ‘cause it emphasizes the blue lamps in their beautiful array…INSTANT FAV, my fantastic friend! Lotsa luv! DANIELA

  • rodeorose replied

    BIG BACI CARA DANIELA!!!! XXX

  • luanda

    luanda

    Haha…U did good with your italian! TNX A LOT:..and…Back to ya! ;-) Luv, Daniela

  • rodeorose replied

    Maybe I should stick to Englese..? BTW so cool you love Jarrett too! Rosie xxx

  • Charuhas Images

    Charuhas Images

    Great capture

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks dear Charuhas!

  • walela

    walela

    Fantastic!! I love it. Love those blues. And I am very familiar with the other blues.

  • rodeorose replied

    Wow! I am so thrilled you like this one dear friend, and go easy with those other blues, eh? xxx

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball


    Wonderful image & song Rose!

  • rodeorose replied

    Oh this is a nice surprise at the end of a long hard day…thanks so very much for this treat- I am so glad you got into this one :)

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    Fabulous pov

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much dear Angel :))

  • Sinisa Saratlic

    Sinisa Saratlic

    Fantastic image !

  • rodeorose replied

    Many thanks :))

  • tori yule

    tori yule

    What a beautiful city. I imagine you’re looking forward to going back. Wonderful work!

  • rodeorose replied

    Absolutely Tori- just finalizing plans now. Thanks my friend:))

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    perfect in all details!!! this image is stunning Rose! the words are beautiful and the music…. everything perfectly matching, everything perfect!
    what a dream trip this might have been!

  • rodeorose replied

    I am so glad you got into this one dear friend- obrigada!!!

  • martinilogic

    martinilogic

    Excellent framing and great pov… plus the textures just pop here

  • rodeorose replied

    Thanks so much Rick! Cheers!

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    fantastic shot looks great!

  • rodeorose replied

    Glad you enjoyed this ;)

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly 19 days ago

    This is a fantastic shot. Congratulations on your features!

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