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This Short Film Has No End
This Short Film Has No End
ShannonLee


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Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: my room/bathroom
Aperture: 22
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1.3 secs
Galleries: Black and White, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Sep 27, 2006

Viewed: 1322
Comments: 18
Favorites: 8 (view)

 My interpretation of one of Photonurd 's songs titled "The Beautiful Movie". Have a listen, he's quite amazing :). Anyways, I wasn't aiming to do an interpretation of the song ... but after looking at this pic for a while it donned on me that if fits perfectly. I know the connection may be hard for others to make because it is somewhat abstract, but for me it's crystal clear. <3


Here are the lyrics:

"The Beautiful Movie"

What a beautiful life they live on the screen
Every word sings a note that screams to me
So I'll hang on their lines as if made of steel
I know it's not real but it beats reality

When you're haunting me and I cannot sleep
Another long night with my pen to the page
So I'll search for the moon I saw in your eyes
But I'll search all alone as leaves fall from the sky

I pushed you away weren't we supposed to be
A beautiful movie
This short film has no end
I'll kiss your hand and disappear
And now in my dreams you're reaching out to me
I wish I could follow
I'll see you with closed eyes
You'll have a safe place in my dreams

Oh what was that line again the one that made me think about you yesterday
Oh yeah, "Maybe I should climb the highest tree to see
The way all these scared little animals live their lives"
Oh no, you're reaching out again

And you're haunting me and I cannot sleep
Another long night with my pen to the page
I'll search for the moon I saw in your eyes
Another long night as leaves fall from the sky

I pushed you away weren't we supposed to be
A beautiful movie
This short film has no end
I'll kiss your hand and disappear
And now in my dreams you're reaching out to me
I wish I could follow
I'll see you with closed eyes
You'll have a safe place in my dreams

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 10/03/2006 08:45:06 PM
This one is all about the shapes. Great photo.
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 09/28/2006 08:23:57 PM
shannorific!!! This is something else - the comp, the pp, the grain, the eye flow, the angles, the arches, the curves, the lines - perfect. Perfect.
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 09/28/2006 03:46:30 PM
LOVE IT! fantastic shot, great PP and tones
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 09/28/2006 01:11:39 PM
Really nice. I like how your back is arched - helps separate you from the wall. I also like how the curves of your body reflect the curves of the heart.
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 09/27/2006 10:35:24 PM
This is very beautiful and sweet. The noise is an interesting choice, and works really well with this theme, which surprises me. I love the way the photograph is cut in two by an almost high-key/low-key effect. The heart shape and your form seem to take a little bit out of each other in order to appear in their respective places. Just lovely.
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 09/27/2006 08:34:28 PM
Shannon, you are one gifted and talented photographer - you have a very fresh and delightful approach to your pictures - it's a joy to look at what you shoot. This one is a tad on the sadder side, as far as the emotion it evokes, but even still it imparts hope.
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 09/27/2006 03:43:23 PM
You are such a doll and you inspire me in so many ways! I'm honored to have sparked a connection with such a brilliant image crafted by your genius! I think it goes without saying you have become one of the most respected and talented photographers here on DPC! 8o)
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 09/27/2006 01:06:11 PM
this is great photography
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 09/27/2006 11:44:29 AM
This is beautiful! WOW... The grain works so well with this composition. Fantastic work.
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 09/27/2006 05:52:05 AM
this is fantstic. beautifully done.
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 09/27/2006 03:15:15 AM
stunning, I love the grain across your face.
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 09/27/2006 01:58:47 AM
I love the grain and the heart and the composition and yaaaay so pretty.
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 09/27/2006 01:36:12 AM
OMG! I have never heard that song before and it started playing in my head when I looked at this image!! ...ok, not really - but that would be freaky weird, huh? :)

Seriously Shannon - this is... *scans previous comments so as not to duplicate adjectives* ...SPECTACULAR! I love it. :)
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 09/27/2006 01:22:53 AM
i've been rendered speechless, i can't even express how great i think this is!
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 09/27/2006 01:19:19 AM
Brilliant. One of your best.
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 09/27/2006 01:18:55 AM
Great processing work here Shannon. Excellent composition. Fantastic!
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 09/27/2006 01:17:46 AM
WOW...This is absolutely fantastic..Love it!!!
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 09/27/2006 01:15:29 AM
Wow....awesome work girl.
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