Happy Birthday, Jock! by anahata.c
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Just coming back to wish Happy Birthday to one of our finest artists, Jock (jocko500).
I'm late, but only by 2 hours.
Jock posts terrific shots from his part of the world: Louisiana, and the south in general. He has an eye for how special that place is: He gets its magic, its grit, its ornery refusal to be anything other than what it is, and its unique, Louisiana-lush poetry. He gets its magic.
But above all, he's one of the finest painters I've come across in my life. He gets the center of things. His colors knock me out: He'll paint a violin with reds and yellows that radiate, they pop off the canvas. His light blues are more luminous than half the skies I've seen. And his dark blues that have a light inside: They positively beam.
And then, Jock loves music...and I've seen no other painter who captures the spirit of musicians the way he does. He doesn't make musicians 'pretty'---no greeting-card musicians (which are all too common): He paints grizzled old country violinists, accordion players, crusty guitarists and keyboardists who've been doused in life and aren't afraid of a thing. He gets their puckered concentration, their awkward obliviousness to everything around them, the way they twist their arms and hands to get the right note; and how they leave their bodies behind in that all-encompassing act of diving into music, music, music. He gets it. He just gets it. His instruments are almost radioactive, though without the danger---and I say that as a musician since I was 4. If you don't know his work, romp around his gallery: This guy can paint. And he's a genuinely kind person too, which counts for a lot in this world...
So it gives me great pleasure to say, Happy Birthday, Jock, and many more! I wish you inspiration, great health and that divine connection you feel so deep inside you; and that you continue to receive and give that light for many years to come. Blessings and joys in abundance, friend, Mark
(I'm still not back, but I promise to leave some comments soon...I hope you're all well, and thank you for always stopping by: You're all very special, and that means the world to me!)
A block from my home...
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Comments (17)
So nice of you thinking about Jocks birthday, I like he's art and music paintings very much to! your photo of this cosy street is amazing because there is no one in this big town, no person to see - I think I walked along this quarter, it must be near the river...for taking a photo like this you must be up very early in the morning! - or is it late afternoon? I do love both, the bw and the colors! best Priska
a special dedi for a friend.You are always there-Virtual friends become part of our lives.
The high key mono is really special! Jock will be thrilled. We have seen his talent grow and grow here and it has been an inspiration !
Fine birthday tribute, Mark.I like the top panel most.
first, this is a great gift for Jock - he'll appreciate the theme and work that went into this gift.
the thing I noticed about Jock was his innate ability as a photojournalist, He's done several series of photos of events in his area and they are fascinating and the commentary he provides, from his perspective is interesting and at times amusing while other times, sad.
Happy Birthday, Jock
Jock takes great shots like you, Mark. Enjoy your manips you do on them. The top one looks like snow is present. Great job on standing in the same spot for the two captures taken and different times. Did one like that in our Garden of the Gods. One shot was 15 yrs later then my earlier one both very close to the same standing spot. I later noticed the trees I took a shot of off them growing out of the rocks only grew maybe 6 inches at best in all those years.
Thanks for being a super friend. Steve.
a wonderful gift for a friend. the top is cold and stark and the bottom is warm and wonderful. you managed to capture opposites of the same image... bravo!
This is a beautiful set of photos, and a marvelous tribute to Jock! Your words are descriptive and, really, quite poetical. I don't think a more wonderful tribute could be given to someone!
What a fantastic birthday gift for Rendo's favorite rag'in Cajun. The high key image is great. A few more steps in one direction and you would have something that looks like a pencil sketch.
Incredibly stunning Mark. LUV what your done here.
Beautiful dedi for your friend. Late Happy Birthday Jock.
Another amazing photographic elaboration!! Great Mark!!
Beautiful photo's and beautiful place !
A beautiful dedi for Jock's birthday Mark. I love how you have the softness of the top one and the brilliance of the bottom one, contrasts that I am sure Louisiana has in abundance. Very beautiful captures with superb finishes, your street is looking amazing. :)
Lovely birthday images and words for Jock. And I agree, his paintings are stunning.
Well, my friend, you did it again! To surprise us with an overwhelming difference between the same 'shot'. Spot on by the sun, the greenery and all the orange, and so much straight lines which catches the eye on the B/W, but both with a very special glow. Your words are a great tribute for our friend Jock, who is blessed with so much talent.
sorry I missed this when it went up. But thank you very much . Guess you know I like contrast also. The top I did thought it was the same shot in winter when it snowed but it a high key black and white then you have the color image which is contrast. Love it and thank you very much.
Both versions of this have their own vibe, their own merit, but together they tell a more complete story. I love the high-key mono version. It evokes the time when this was a new neighborhood. The medallions on the fence stand out, and the ironwork was just what everyone did. Despite the glimpse of contemporary vehicles, I expect some captain of industry to come sauntering down the sidewalk in his bowler hat and cane, having just visited his also-wealthy neighbor for a bit of business and a cigar. The saturated version is softer, more alive. The slight elongation gives us more room to play, a larger world to occupy. You've presented a magnificent pair of images. Wonderful work!