Antidote for Depression, a photo from Oslo, Sud

Photographer's Note

After touring the Oslo Peace Museum’s exhibit about global warming; I was so depressed I went back to the ship for a nap. The music that night was a good antidote for depression. Herbie Hancock played a new version of Watermelon Man. It was inspired by Lionel Loueke’s piece called Seventeen, named for its rhythm of 17 beats per bar. Marcus Miller’s band provided back-up. Lionel was born in Benin, a small country of west Africa. His voice is even better than his playing. When he sings, it sounds like a whole choir.

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delic (6735) 2007-07-17 13:05

Hello Pat,
Excellent frame-filling composition from a fine pov. I like the emotional intensity in his face, which you have captured perfectly. Regards,
Hakan

devimeuxbe (58557) 2007-07-17 13:20

Hi Pat
You have captured a nice expression on the face of this man.
Beautifull light also and nice sharpness.
Bertrand

edytungkal (4551) 2007-07-17 19:17

Hello Pat,
Perfect captured of Herbie Hancock, very clarity and well sharpness portrait. The golden colours are contrast with the black background, very well of using the light. I do like the expressions on his face, thanks for share it, Pat.

greetings
daniel

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2007-07-17 23:57

Wow, it is a wonderful picture full of emotion and good feelings. Well done Pat.
Antonio

feather (51130) 2007-07-18 3:50

Another excellent quality portrait, capturing him in a wonderful moment as he is lost in his music. The black bg is perfect to contrast with the golden colours. Well done
Kath

delkoo (68) 2007-07-18 10:33

good one, Pat, he is very concentrated on his song, he live it deeply, lvely colours too.

friendly
didier

Angelillo (9374) 2007-07-18 14:40

Hi Pat,

I like the strong light of the cloth and guitar. It's like a flame emerging from the darkness. Very good timing too, it's really nice to see its concentration. Great shot!

Regards,
Angel.

gunbud (34066) 2007-07-18 20:00

Hi Pat,
Wonderful sharp clear green colors to this photo with the artist shirt blending with his guitar. You have caught an expression of pure concentration and transformation from man to his art.
Regards, Tom

lestans (17258) 2007-07-19 10:45

Ciao Pat!!

Music is great! You describe so well the deep way of palying and singing of this man, Lionel.
I think that you spent very nice days enjoying great musicians and photographing them very well.

A kiss!!

livia

Scharan (14144) 2007-07-19 19:04

Olá Pat

Bela foto, cores lindas.
Você egistrou um momento especial Pat, ficou ótima esta imagem.

Grande abraço,
Vera.

john_c (24666) 2007-07-21 8:56

Hi Pat,
Very fine light and sharp detail. You capture all the action and the mood. There is nothing like a soft guitar to help with depression...I like the way the hue of his shirt blends so well with the rest of the scene. Have a good weekend, Pat.
John

darrasin (2860) 2007-07-25 23:19

Hello Pat! Very well done, the results are so sharp especially for a slower exposure. You froze the musician perfectly, his expression is well seen. Glad it cheered you up a little :)

-Doug

isabela_sor (47748) 2007-08-08 4:42

Dear Pat
For me music is the universal medicine.I would like to listen his voice.His passion is so powerful,your shot is perfect
Thank you for sharing
Isabela

xuaxo (6854) 2007-08-14 3:02

Hi Pat,
Global warming? Where? This summer is the cooler I can remember in Portugal :-) And I like it this way.
Good portrait. I wish it had sound also.
That's interesting, in the thumbnail (and also in normal size) he reminded me Tito Paris, a great Cape-Verdean musician.
SAA,
F

Henryk_Bilor (20803) 2007-08-25 5:35

Hi Pat
Expression in his fingers, in his face and especially in the voice. Nice capture, delicate light. I like it :)
Regards

scobert (5355) 2008-02-10 13:59

Hello Pat,
Very good shot of this jazz musician in very difficult lighting. His expression is excellent and is a reminder that all musicians and artists, including photographers, are passionate people. I admire you even attempting to take photograph in this tough lighting. Excellent work!
Stan