Still in the Mood for Jazz by myautofocuslife

Still in the Mood for Jazz

After writing the description for yesterday's post, I realized I was reminded of Baccano, a classy, critically acclaimed 2007 anime series that had fantastic jazz music in its soundtrack. The opening sequence was one of the best I'd ever seen, as was the music for it! The jazz number comes from a Japanese all-female jazz band called Paradise Lunch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wInHktd7hU

Baccano had great animation, great characters, great music and great violence. (I did say I like a healthy dose of death and violence in my anime diet, didn't I? 8D ) It's very cleverly written, so you need to pay attention when you watch. Here's another fabulous jazz track from the OST: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI76wS6tlKs
I really like these! Thanks for the music links...I love jazz!
May 1st, 2012  
Love the Jazz link. Another great shot Livia.
May 1st, 2012  
Wonderful - love the use of negative space here. He looks thoughtful in today's shot :-). I am just listening to the music and like a lot - thanks for the link.
May 1st, 2012  
... and I dislike typos - sorry. I like the music a lot :-).
May 1st, 2012  
Lovely to see more of his hair, it is lovely; beautiful shot
May 1st, 2012  
He does look more thoughtful today....yesterday he looked a bit flirtatious and seductive. Beautiful shot........I love the composition and light :-)
May 1st, 2012  
Do like this series. Beautifully shot. :)
May 1st, 2012  
I like I like ; )
May 1st, 2012  
Your impeccable use of shadow and light change his face from serious, to flirtatious, to thoughtful. Beautifully done and executed.
May 1st, 2012  
Love this, perfect lighting, colors and composition...another awesome shot Livia =)
May 1st, 2012  
What an incredible shot, Livia.
May 1st, 2012  
Great pov and moody. Fits the tittle perfectly Thank you for the music.
May 1st, 2012  
Love this little guy...! Great lighting, and his mood is very well done for this piece. Can't wait to check out the music, thank you for sharing!
May 1st, 2012  
Another great capture. Wish looks like he's just chillin today. Reminds me of a Rolling Stones song "Waiting on a friend"

"Watching girls go passing by,
It ain't the latest thing,
I'm just standing in a doorway,
I'm just trying to make some sense,
Out of these girls go passing by,
The tales they tell of men,
I'm not waiting on a lady,
I'm just waiting on a friend."
May 1st, 2012  
such a poser hah great lighting and shot!
May 1st, 2012  
eva
Warm colours and soft details. Really nice.
May 1st, 2012  
Another great shot, Livia. The detail is incredible.
May 1st, 2012  
Just keep them coming.. love them.
May 1st, 2012  
Nice!
May 1st, 2012  
Love the music!!
May 1st, 2012  
I am beginning to long for the sounds of Basin Street and Al Hirts place on Bourbon Street in New Orleans...inspirational posting!
May 1st, 2012  
He looks like he is in deep thought to me. Very wistful shot.
May 1st, 2012  
A couple of real funky jazz tunes! Very retro! Love Wish's pose for the day! He looks like he's very relaxed and thinking very deep thoughts! Wonderful shot, Livia!
May 1st, 2012  
I love the colour here, the yellow/orange tints, just lovely :)
May 1st, 2012  
Great composition and wonderful soft colors! Great pose!
May 1st, 2012  
I just love these shots. Fav
May 1st, 2012  
I love doll !!!
May 1st, 2012  
wow he is just so gorgeous.
May 2nd, 2012  
You've done an about face with your pictures, its a long way from bats balls, I originally folllowed you for the BJD's and here they are again.Do you ever take them out side for photos? He is so beautiful.
May 2nd, 2012  
Your composition is fantastic Livia.
May 2nd, 2012  
Great composition. I love looking at photographs of these amazing dolls. They look so real.
May 2nd, 2012  
These are an amazing lot of pictures ...your composition is great on all!!
May 2nd, 2012  
I love your series! These dolls are so expressive!
May 2nd, 2012  
Great series. very cute
May 2nd, 2012  
I really like this shot
May 2nd, 2012  
another cool shot of Wish and thanks for the links!!!
May 2nd, 2012  
This shot looks like it could be an album cover.
May 2nd, 2012  
Nice shot - he looks relaxed.
May 2nd, 2012  
Great photo shoot with Wish! You have managed to capture such different moods with each shot! Loved the music again...relaxing (the first one anyway).
May 2nd, 2012  
cool!...love this serie :)
the model is great!
May 2nd, 2012  
Agree, love this serie! The light is really beautiful!
May 2nd, 2012  
The mood is well reflected! Nice crop!! :)
May 2nd, 2012  
@monika64 Yes, I've taken my boys out a few times when I met other doll owners. We had fun seeing and taking photos of each other's dolls. Other than those occasions, no, I don't take them out. They're big and heavy (60cm tall and they weigh between 3-4kg) and these dolls are on the expensive side. Although I do have a special padded carrying bag for them, I'd rather not risk taking them out and getting them knocked over or something.
May 2nd, 2012  
great POV, love your words too
May 2nd, 2012  
Another great shot of Wish :)
May 2nd, 2012  
Wow, Wish is so photogenic, Livia. Beautiful capture.
May 2nd, 2012  
looking very cool! cool link too!
May 2nd, 2012  
Excellent shot Livia.
May 2nd, 2012  
Cute and coy!
May 2nd, 2012  
Such an expressive piece. Very nice.
May 2nd, 2012  
Lovely thoughtful pose. I almost think of him as real, and bet you do as well at times. I have 2 white stuffed bears--Mr. & Mrs. Bear--that I always thought of as real before we got our dog. Used to talk to them all the time... LOL ;-) I really need to check out that jazz, too. Thanks!
May 2nd, 2012  
Fantastic composition and angle of this shot!
May 3rd, 2012  
Exuding innocene here
May 3rd, 2012  
Such a beautiful image!
May 3rd, 2012  
A great, big, musical, jazz-inspired, thoughtful and expressive "THANK YOU!" to everyone!

This is the last shot in the series and I am so glad you've enjoyed the photos. The light was natural afternoon sunlight and Wish was being his own beautiful self—I didn't do anything except to press the button on my camera to take the shots. Thank you so much for your time and your comments. I am grateful.
May 3rd, 2012  
So pure and shy
May 3rd, 2012  
natural lighting is always the best and in your case you know how to make it work. great shot, yet again!
May 3rd, 2012  
This is such a cool doll and you've taken some amazing photos of him.
May 4th, 2012  
Love the pose and composition. Fav.
May 6th, 2012  
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