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.
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.