When the muse takes me by swillinbillyflynn

When the muse takes me

Orpheus, the father of song, musician, poet and a legendary sailor. His music is said to have been so beautiful that it saved Jason and the Argonauts from a terrible fate at the hands of the Sirens. This probably makes him the very first and original shanty man.

It is no wonder then, that I feel a strong affinity for him. When the muse takes me, I feel his spirit is always near and guiding my hand.

And it goes without saying..... that this is immeasurably better on the black background.

An entry for the 5+2 Orphic theme.
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June 3rd, 2016  
Great shot and light
June 3rd, 2016  
you oud salty dog you, this is truly marvellous.
June 3rd, 2016  
Great subject and warm lighting. Fav
June 3rd, 2016  
great portrait of a musician
June 3rd, 2016  
Terrific capture :)
June 3rd, 2016  
Fabulous composition, lighting, details
June 3rd, 2016  
great selfie
June 3rd, 2016  
Wonderful portrait. We are deeply saddened today at the death of Dave Swarbrick he will be sadly missed.
June 3rd, 2016  
If I could fav this a thousand times, I would. I absolutely love this. There is so much character into this photo! Perfect lighting, and composition, your thoughtful expression, the music sheet and quill and fascinating oud... so much awesomeness.
June 3rd, 2016  
Nice one!
June 3rd, 2016  
Brilliantly done
June 3rd, 2016  
Nice staging
June 3rd, 2016  
@kerosene Well thank you most kindly. I take that as high praise coming from you. :)
June 4th, 2016  
Terrific image and lighting.
June 4th, 2016  
One Favs NOT enough for this one...
June 4th, 2016  
Beautiful - reminded me of the Chiaroscuro artists like Carravagio....exquisite light and dark

June 4th, 2016  
That light, the atmosphere, love!
June 4th, 2016  
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