Birds of Prey
“Was my intention to take control again?
Somehow you got me on the ropes of my own plan
To turn up the volume and make you dance for me
Release some pressure so that I can turn and see
Spirit manifests as ‘She’
You set me soul free (you set my soul free)
Now every word that she speaks to me is pure gold
She set my soul free (she set my soul free)
She give me love, give me hope, give me strength to bear my faults for you”
“She” Birds of Prey – Artist: Live
It’s not secret that music is a big influence in my life – or perhaps it is if we’ve just met. Melodies and rhythms drive and inspire me. When I hear a rhythm, I see a picture in my mind. My body gets a feeling and I instantly connect to that song. Periodically a song and it’s rhythm will have a huge disconnect in my opinion. The melody will feel positive while the lyrics are negative or vice-versa. It’s very interesting to sit back and witness how each aspect of a song makes you feel.
I titled this image ‘Birds of Prey’ after an album from the band Live. After putting in much thought on what image to create in the snow, the more and more that album title resonated with me. I couldn’t figure out why but ‘Birds of Prey’ just kept circling in my head. I love their music and have for almost 20 years. My favorite album of theirs is The Distance to Here.
When I look back on this image, an encompassing feeling of all the things I love about their music comes to my mind: Powerful, vulnerable, gentle, strong, free and influential to name a few. Coupled with some of the things I love most about photography: Black and white, portraiture, drama and couture gowns this image is the perfect marriage of all my own interpretations of their music.
I plan to do more images that are inspired by some of my favorite music this year and beyond. Subconsciously, this was my first music inspired piece. Please scroll down for the speed edit of Birds of Prey.
What are some of the things that inspire you the most to create?
Savannah - I’m with you on being inspired by music. It drives me.
Watching that speed edit video was super impressive. I can’t believe how beautiful your final edit came out. <3
Anna - Aww thank you Savannah! I really appreciate it! I am so glad to hear that I am not alone 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Kate Merrill - Your photoshop skills are unreal!! This image is stunning, amazing work 🙂
Anna - Thank you so much Kate 🙂 I really appreciate it! Thank you for stopping by!
Sarah - Stunning image! I haven’t heard the album but I am curious now after seeing your art! I always look forward to seeing your speed edits <3
Anna - Awwww Sarah thank you so much for your comment <3 I really appreciate it. Well, Spotify is a great place to start. I love finding new music on there! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting :)
Jennie Crate - Wow, so cool to watch you edit! I’m so not talented with photoshop, lol
Anna - Aww thank you Jennie! I would love to teach more on this style of editing. Stay tuned, it is coming 🙂 Thank you for stopping by and commenting <3
Erica - Wow, this is absolutely stunning! I think the title is perfect.
Anna - Aww thank you Erica! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
Shea - That first photo made my jaw drop! I love your creativity!!!
Anna - Aww thank you so much Shea! I really appreciate your comment <3
KAthryn - Your work is always so inspiring! Can’t wait to see what you create next!
Anna - Hi Kathryn! You are so wonderful. Thank you for this amazing comment <3
Samantha - This is so awesome! You are so good at masking off those extra pieces! I can’t wait for you to share more of your visions when songs inspire you. Truly amazing work. I hope you have it printed somewhere.
Anna - Hi Samantha! Thank you so much for your comment. Haha thank you. It takes a bit of patience but that is what I love about composites 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I am printing it and putting it up at a local show at Spectra Art Gallery. I hope that you can make it! <3
Samantha - That is so wonderful! Congratulations! Maybe someday, when you have made many more of these, you can get a gallery space just for them for a little while!
Anna - That would be so amazing! I may have enough composites for a small show but this is the only music based one that I have 🙂
Samantha - Something to consider, if it interests you. Keeps you motivated to one every so often and set a goal for a year or two or something 🙂
Anna - Oh yes Samantha! Most definitely! It will keep me very motivated 🙂 I love music! Thank you for coming back to chat with me!
Samantha - Of course! just make sure it stays something fun that you are doing for you. 🙂