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Play me a song

2008.02.24

With Sunday upon us, Nima and I sat down after lunch just to relax and take in the afternoon sunshine (well, the bits of it that appeared!) and relax before we got stuck into the cleaning we'd been putting off all week.
Nima plays the guitar a lot, and very well (not that he needs any more of any ego boost, but it is true lol) and on this occasion, played some of his own flamenco-inspired improvisations as well as some of our favourites by Nick Drake and Iron and Wine.
He often makes up kooky little songs to annoy me or just to make me laugh.
This photo was taken clouded by my feelings, rather than by technical whimsy or with consideration to lighting and so on, so it is a little rough. But given how much we've all been sharing of our other halves lately, I thought perhaps it was time to show you all one of the many parts of my other half that I love so much.
21 Comments
Lindyart wow I love love this shot ..the angle and the naturalness of it ...I love that he makes up kooky little songs to you .. this is a wonderful portrait of him :)
Lindyart · 2008-02-24: 12:38
BreezyOnTheEyes although you may think that your feelings clouded the technicality of this photo, i think that they instead brought to light the true subject of the matter. it's a beautiful shot and a touching and personal narrative. makes me want to post a picture of nick playing piano ^_~ i hope your sunday was lovely and you're relaxed and ready for the week ahead. love & hugs.
BreezyOnTheEyes · 2008-02-24: 12:45
Kovac Nice :)
Kovac · 2008-02-24: 14:36
tomie nice shot!
tomie · 2008-02-24: 16:16
Zedsdead

Nick Drake!! Love it, but his tunings are insane. Melloow photo. ?:o).
Zedsdead · 2008-02-24: 17:47
Madoc You may not have considered the technical aspects of this shot but this is atill a truly great shot. It shows how a natural photographer you are! I really love the movement of his hand, the composition and his expression...
Really nice.
Madoc · 2008-02-24: 20:25
vollenda I like the way you filled the frame. The composition is wonderful. But mostly, I love the feeling in it.
vollenda · 2008-02-24: 22:15
electriceyez great shot jess only because you took it, not cos nimas in it! lol his ego doesn't need to be any bigger but great photo, really captured a lot of warmth in it :)
electriceyez · 2008-02-24: 22:56
mintra Nice pic.
mintra · 2008-02-24: 23:33
MHJphotos I agree with both Madoc and Vollenda Jess ... this is a wonderful composition and a shot full of feeling and emotion. I think we all (okay, perhaps only I do this!) struggle and fret too much over the 'technical' aspects of our craft. Photography can be technical, but the best shots are the ones that evoke feelings and emotions, and this one definitely has it! Add to an emotional shot, some emotional text and you have an amazing post.

Wonderful post here Jess! Its awesome.
MHJphotos · 2008-02-24: 23:59
focussed Im guessing he wasnt making up a silly song in this shot...he looks far too serious and thoughtful. Ive seen his silly song face and this isnt it..hahah...Ill agree with everyone else, beautifully framed and wonderful sentiment shines through. Great Job.
focussed · 2008-02-25: 00:10
jet28 Wonderful portrait!
jet28 · 2008-02-25: 04:00
photopoet This is one wonderfully expressive photograph—accompanied by a deeply felt narrative. I like the way you've captured his hand strumming the guitar. Simply sensitive portrait—bravo.
photopoet · 2008-02-25: 06:31
shortyg I can feel the LOVE in that picture :) Sweet :)
May I ask where Nima is from ?
Kisses ...
shortyg · 2008-02-25: 11:07
Primavera Great shot!So romantic :))
Primavera · 2008-02-25: 11:47
amberkay I love your explanation of this post.. :)

Thank you very much for you comment. It's actually a small earring.. it was shot with a macro lens so it's hard to visualize right away :)
amberkay · 2008-02-25: 12:05
hohlkopf very good shoot :)
hohlkopf · 2008-02-25: 15:01
Fali84 :-)
dont u just love these little moments. this picture will probably give u goosebumps for sumtime to come...everytime u r missing him
nice shot :)
Fali84 · 2008-02-25: 15:39
bamommy Great shot. Love the angle
bamommy · 2008-02-25: 17:56
lexlevans a wonderful composition that shows a lot of what is thought of him by you. i always love when people play guitar - i grew up vacationing on a beach where we would all gather for bonfires and listen to our talented friends play the guitar and sing. wow, brings back great memories. you've captured this beautifully :-)
lexlevans · 2008-02-26: 16:03
angeldevil1980 so romantic - love it!
angeldevil1980 · 2008-02-27: 15:50
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