Connected to the divine
One of my favourite photos. This was taken in 2007 with my Nikon N65 (film camera). He seems like he’s in heaven doesn’t he – or at least that far away spiritual place between your talent, your love for it, and pure joy. Connected… indeed.
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You certainly captured the essence of the moment with this one Tony.
Great photo!
You are so right with your comments. He seems to be actuaally living the music. It reminds me of some blue devils I once saw who were totally immersed in the moment and in their characters. Something to behold.
I really love the way in which this photo captured the intense spirit of the drummer, and the passion in which he was playing his instrument. Great shot, I also liked how you were able to blur the background enough for us to see the reactions of the onlookers, but not bring them into the picture too much to take away from the focus on the drummer. Great job!!!!!
I am now seeing this photo, and I realize that this is my friend! He is a gifted drummer indeed. As far as I’ve seen over the years, he is in tune with what message he is carrying. I shall share this with him.
Update: This photo was published recently in the Fall/Winter volume of Amistad Literary Journal of Howard University. Check out the volume here:
http://issuu.com/amistadjournal/docs/fallwinter2010?viewMode=magazine&mode=embed