This photo is about creativity, manifesting in urban decay in Paris, on the famed Jim Morrison wall.
It’s a funny thing, creativity. Some studies have found that some of the world’s most prolific and creative people, such as Virginia Woolf or Ernest Hemingway, suffered from major psychiatric ailments, and it seems to be a pretty widespread belief that many of the most famous artists have often experienced some form of major life struggle or pain. The key, of course, is finding a way to harnass that internal pain and make it into some form of beauty, some creative expression.
I find myself that my own photographic work waxes and wanes, usually with my mood, and I do my best work when I am able to relate in some meaningful way to the story in front of me.
This is my version of the theme Close, as part of the weekly photo challenge that can be found here.
There is a fine line between graffiti and arts. I love this image — he’s full of imagination and creativity.
Janet, I sat and watched them for a while. He was very skilled, truly an artist. This is one of those “acceptable graffiti” walls, and it seems as though many people go there to express themselves creatively. It truly was wonderful (as is your comment. Thanks for stopping by!).
Creating color where first was dull concrete. Nice.
Marion: Absolutely! I’ll admit that I felt a bit…silly? by going to see the Tower yet again, a tourist attraction that people flock to when there are so many beautiful, little, undiscovered bits of Paris that are unique. When I saw this, I knew that this was my own little piece of Paris that I had discovered (also well known, though).
Perfect entry for the challenge.
Madhu: Thank you! I have found that the best entry for me tends to be what first comes to mind. This photo immediately popped into my brain and I knew it was the one! Wonderful of you to stop by and leave a comment – thank you!
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Nothing like good old graffiti art!
Eof, indeed! I’ve done some graffiti photos before, but never one where the artist was in the midst of his creation! Thank you for stopping by ~ and for taking the time to leave your thoughts!
Love that graffiti!
Thank you Jude. And thank you so much for your comment! This is one of my favorites in my collection!
amazing photos, the subject and the technique
Emma, thank you!! Very kind of you to stop by and to leave a comment. I’m always glad to hear when my photos bring anybody joy – the experiences behind them have always been powerful and moving, so it’s important to me to convey that.
like this pic
Thanks Sia!! For both your comment and for stopping by!
Your welcome
You raised an interesting point on creativity and moods. I love the work they are doing. Didn’t know Jim Morrison had a wall…I so need to visit France.
hi Jo: Thank you for your comment! My friend and I (he’s an artist too) have discussions about this all the time. I think we’ve concluded that we are most prolific in our respective arts when in the right mood (which is neither at its happiest nor its saddest).
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Great colors – nice post!
Thank you TRS!