Forget the swan, a photo from Bolzano, Trentino Alto Adige

Photographer's Note

Its floating through the abyss
Under the brig my head swings down

Beware her wrath, the image gone
The shell is crumbling, fix my frown
This spell would be clear in non-tradition
And stepping on these pieces of pain and smirk
And rape goes through to sin my eyes
And shapes know where the heartache will lurk

Forget the swan, a stone swims near
A stone has come, if I could cheer
Forget the swan
Forget the swan

Drifting among this rubble
I guess the waiting, wished I would
I found a box, untethered and true
Possession it understood

Forget the swan, a stone swims near
A stone has come, if I could cheer
Forget the swan
Forget the swan

How I tried to warn my neighbor
But the corn was much too high
In confusion up and threw him, woke up every day
But its not too late brother, Ill still say you were mine

Forget the swan, a stone swims near
A stone has come, if I could cheer
Forget the swan
Forget the swan

Forget the swan, the dreams are gone
The pain goes on, they fly at dawn

Forget the swan
Forget the swan
Forget the swan
Forget the swan

By Dinosaur Jr.
From Dinosaurm Lp
Released 1985
Recorded "At Chris Dixon's house"
Label Homestead Records
J Mascis - Vocals, Guitars, Tom Tom, Cymbal, Big Muff
Lou Barlow - Bass, Vocals, Casio, back cover art
Murph - Drums, Vocals, Casio

Click here to listen to Forget the Swan

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Model: Canon DIGITAL IXUS 50
Software: Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Exposure Time: 1/318
F-Stop: f/10.0
Focal Length: 17400/1000 mm
Date Taken: 2007-03-10 13:11
Metering Mode: Center Weighted Average
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
File Size: 189 kb

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Critiques | Translate

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2007-06-05 4:18

Hi Paolo.

It's great the constrast of the water and the ice.

Well done!

Rgs, Oscar

riclopes (35577) 2007-06-05 4:48

Olá Paolo, fantastic effect from the frozen part of the lake and nice placement of the swan in foreground. The way the white stripe divides the image makes a very appealing composition. Impressive mountain scenery in the background.
Very original image.
Ciao,
ricardo

eza1701 (3345) 2007-06-05 5:02

Hi Paolo,

This is a wonderful composition which works really well in B&W. The swan adds a lot to the composition and the shot wouldn't be the same without it.

Best regards,
Paul.

nwoehnl (122) 2007-06-05 6:09

Beautiful photo, Paolo. I like how the lighting supports the natural horizontal layering, and the foreground swan is a fine inclusion in the way it seems to be swimming into the grand scenery. The b&w works well with good contrasts, although I don't think I would mind to see this one in color. Have a nice day.

rigoletto (34279) 2007-06-05 6:36

"Is that ice over there?
Is it a swan over there?
Is nature a magician?
Does B&W suit a photo this much?
Are you a magician?
Can i eat this wonderful photo???"

critique taken from rigoletto's critique on paolo's "inside the val di landro" photo...

Gustaw (21670) 2007-06-05 11:25

Hi, friend!
It is very nice photo with beautiful composition. I like your idea. Good black and white photo. Well done. I like your loney swan and mountains.
Marek

carper (96) 2007-06-05 12:12

well Paolo,
without the swan and with the swan it is a very good line player, good black an d white shot, fine photojob, good frame, fine balance,
groet Jaap

jmcl (14535) 2007-06-05 12:19

Hi Paolo,

I love the black and white .. it reduces this to the essence of its beauty .. the contrast of dark to bright .. of vastness to the intimate .. wondrous image.

take care,

John

vinicio (23423) 2007-06-05 16:19

Perché mai questa foto ha cosi poche critiche? Mistero, personalmente la trovo bella e raffinata, la barriera di ghiaccio davanti al cigno ha molti significati e la natura delle montagne che fanno da sfondo bella e complementare alla semplicità delle linee sul lago, i miei complimenti Paolo.
Ciao
Vinicio

grigand (20290) 2007-06-05 16:40

Ciao Paolo,
E' un luogo che conosco bene, la trovo molto originale, mi piace.
Ciao
andrea

stefanocer (10642) 2007-06-05 17:08

Molto ben studiata e realizzata Paolo , complimenti una foto non comune , bravo.
Stefano.

Wanda1 (15142) 2007-06-05 23:47

Hi Paolo,
The light layer between the two dark ones really stands out and makes an eye catching shot. I also like the triangle of clouded sky peepeing through at the top, and of course the lonely swan and the ripples around it just tops it all off. A lovely image.
Regards
Wanda

Angelillo (9374) 2007-06-06 3:01

Ciao Paolo,

È veramente un'immagine magnifica, piena di contrasti et con un senso di avventura e drama interssante. Lo cigno è veramente di fronte a un gigantesco muro e a un aqua strana (giaccio, suppongo) che sembra un ostacolo insuperable. È ben vista la scena e ben deciso il bianco e nero. Grazie,

Un saluto,
Angel.

evanrizo (462) 2007-06-06 8:38

Ciao Paolo, a great artistic photo, congratulations for this.
The link is also very interesting.
TFS
Evan

vonp (2235) 2007-06-07 16:16

Ciao Paolo,
Più bianco e nero di così...
Il cigno in primo piano è veramente una chicca inserito in questa bellissima inquadratura: Bravissimo!
Buona Giornata
Paolo

a_i_ren (1315) 2007-06-13 11:20

Ciao Paolo
Black and white large stripes creating a very unusual entry here, letting to the triangular forms from the background to sit very comfortably on the top of them. Oh, and i almost forgot the swan :-)
inna