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alternative art, art, Brian Gaynor, Elvis Presley, heartbreak hotel, lesley fletcher, loneliness, Lonely Street, Photographer, photography
I found a photo that I was completely taken by. Although I see and admire and love so much photography by so many talented posters here on WordPress, I rarely find one that prompts me to explore it in an artistic sense.
Brian Gaynor’s photo did just that and he was kind enough to allow me to use his depiction of Urban Loneliness. The post and his other photography may be found HERE.
This is Brian’s original Shot entitled Urban Loneliness which stirred up sympathy and empathy within me.
Like a child pumped up with excitement I aligned my tools and I tackled the thing that bothered me most – witnessing loneliness – with what I like to do best – Find a way to take the loneliness away. The theme I chose is music and in particular the blues.
I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet.
If you don’t know the blues… there’s no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.
The blues is like a planet. It’s an enormous topic. You can’t ignore the impact that it has had and continues to have on the whole musical culture. It’s a tree that everyone is swinging from. Without it, I don’t know where I would be. It’s indelible and indispensable.
Elvis Presley and his first hit Heart Break Hotel – On the Milton Berle show as a brand new entertainer. No one had the chance to set up a public outcry about his swivel hips. Subsequent performances were taped from the waist up for many years.
https://inspirationimport.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/alternative-art-on-photography-sorrow/
https://inspirationimport.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/wordless-wednesday-tied-to-religion/
https://inspirationimport.wordpress.com/2012/10/05/bullseye-alternative-art-on-photography/
Mark Armstrong said:
This post made me swivel my hips with approval! Very cool idea, Lesley, and great job with the photo manipulation– now it’s got real Star Power!! : )
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Thank you for the wonderful visual and of course your approval 🙂
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munchow said:
A fun post – and I love how you completely changed the sentiment in Brian Gaynor’s photo. And I think the original photo has a strong emotional impact as it is, too, just like you.
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Thanks a lot for your visit and comment, Otto, I am sure Brian Gaynor appreciates your comment also.
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catnipoflife said:
Great post, Les, that really stirs the emotions! You will probably enjoy this post at my other blogsite Awakenings: http://awakenings2012.blogspot.com/2012/10/wine-whiskey-and-women.html
Hugs!
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Thanks Sharla, Oh yes – listening to the videos as we speak. xx
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LuAnn said:
Outstanding Lesley…such creativity! 🙂
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Ah! Thanks so much. I have just rewarded myself 5 stars 🙂
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LuAnn said:
A well-deserved 5 stars! 🙂
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Amy said:
That is so beautiful, Lesley! I agree with Penny, Outstanding!
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Thanks so much Amy! have a wonderful weekend.
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valeriedavies said:
Love what you did with the colour, Lesley… and at the same time I love Brian’s picture… to my perverse mind it didn’t feel lonely, I always feel something rather comforting about those urban landscape… people hurrying home to their little nest, and their people, or cats or budgies… thinking about what they’;ll make for supper, enjoying the sameness and familiarity of hurrying home every night… the little routines that people create to make themselves feel comfortable and content…
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Valerie, I was thinking about the same. At first because of the title I saw the potential for loneliness and understood the feeling. Then on second thought, I changed to – what if he is heading home to a warm loving spot 🙂
Of course the drama does lie with the harsher reality that many face and so I thought of the heartbreak hotel and lonely street.
My dear cyber friend you are so wise and constantly open my eyes. xx
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Penny L Howe said:
Your title, theme and post are outstanding Lesley. The blues, yes indeed! Thank you!
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
It was such fun to open up the pack of sticky stars too 😀 Thanks for sharing Penny xx
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lgyslaine said:
I adore Lesley 🙂
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Ah merci Gyslaine – tu et tres gentile 🙂
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lgyslaine said:
😉
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Brian Gaynor said:
Love it! Very creative, Lesley. Thank you.
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Oh, I am so pleased. I thank you too!
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cobbies69 said:
lovely post,, going down to the station taking my guitar to play, go to pay my way by GAA.. Station Blues heehee! enjoyed the first picture actuall reminded of the matchstick men painting by I think Lowry
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Yes, there is something about that photo that seemed so familiar. At first I was going to do an Abbey Road theme which somehow led me to this. Thanks for popping by. Can hear you playing from here 🙂
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Bumba said:
“You ain’t been blue. No , no , no
You ain’t been blue
Till you had them blues
Indigo……..
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
Smiling here Bumba 🙂
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Bumba said:
All right!
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Cat Forsley said:
sending love xo
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
and back Cat – hearts
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Susan Scott said:
Beautiful Lesley thank you. Love the music notes in lights down the road. It still has a feeling of desolation though with light there in a soft way – i.e. the stars …
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Books & Art - Spirit & Soul - Lesley Fletcher said:
It is still the blues but at least with music lonely street doesn’t feel so cold.
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