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Silhouettes & Sunset

Silhouettes & Sunset

Every sunset is a promise of a new beginning. I've always found the sunset beautiful, not merely because of the vibrant colors emanating from the sky with the dying sun, but because with every sunset I am always reminded of the circle of life.

 

Death gives birth to life.

Appropriately, I dedicate this tabblo to two persons celebrating life and, hopefully I don't sound morbid, death.

 

To my friend and fellow tabblo-er, Marius. Belated Happy Birthday! I wish you all the happiness in life, love and photography. I hope the "darkness" of this tabblo will cheer you up. :)

 

And to Mr. John Updike, who passed away last week. He has always been one of my most respected and favorite American novelists. I made a paper on him in college. It grieved me to hear of his death. Yet he will remain immortal in his literary achievements. May you rest in peace, Mr. Updike. Thank you for your life and works.
COMMENTS
Ira said at 8:51 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Sunset - perfect beginning of new day? It is perfect and unusual philosophy. Real optimism. Remarkable photos. The sun, pleasure of life and friends. Nothing can be better:)
Moabjeeper said at 9:10 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
As usual, great pics.
Pkeener said at 9:37 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
I hope John will have his Rabbit Redux. I to am a huge fan of his work, as well.
AND
a huge fan of my lil brother, M.
Lastly, a huge fan of you, James. This tabblo is you in a nutshell. A skilled artisan, with the eye of the impassioned soul, and a sentimentalist, as well. Love the sequence, the nuances of the expressions of the people contrasted by the static Palm trees.

these shots are just beautiful. In thought word and deed.
Debdog said at 10:26 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
"What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit." (John Updike,about art)
your spirt and celebration of life, and hopefulness shine through in this :)
Sirnicolay said at 10:26 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Thank you, Ira, Bob and Pam.

Ira, I think I really am an optimist. Haha! I think it must come from my teacher instinct. :) I have to be positive whenever I teach. Nobody wants to have a miserably pessimistic mentor.

Pam, I am deeply touched by your comment. :) This tabblo will strike some familiar strings for Marius because he also likes taking pictures of people jumping--which we thought is a very Filipino thing. Haha. Glad to know you also love Mr. Updike. I read "Rabbit, Run" in college; then "Rabbit Redux" in my early twenties. I'm waiting for a few more years and I'll read "Rabbit is Rich". This way, I can keep Mr. Updike alive in my life as well. :) Thank you again, Pammie. :)
Sirnicolay said at 10:29 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Thank you, too, Deb. I agree wholeheartedly with Updike's quote. :)
21-gramm said at 10:33 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
marvelous tabblo, James!

i see Marius soul here, but spirit of mr. Updike fills the space...
Wildthing said at 10:47 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
What a terrific set, James. There's jubilation in these fun photographs. And your words always impart knowledge. Thanks.
Andre. said at 11:53 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Awesome, James. Thank you
Wflorence said at 11:56 a.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Very inovative
Chaitiamma said at 12:08 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Great tribute James !!!
SusanFromOregon said at 12:47 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Great Photo's
Sd14 said at 12:59 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
hey teacher leave those kids alone ,

you got some good models for this tabblo very good,
must be pupels you teach they performed as you wanted them to congrats,
joe???
SnowWhite said at 2:06 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
A beautiful tabblo! Great words .You have captured the energy of life in these shots
Candlepower said at 2:11 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
So Creative and so beautiful! Great Tabblo!
Leftofcenter said at 3:17 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
the 3 amigos against a stunning sunset. love the colors, that golden dust and the dark silhouettes. well, just beau-ti-ful. again :)
Mirella said at 4:36 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Ciao, Sir. You are great! Nice idea to construct these photos at sunset; I feel joy looking at them. Thanks, dear young friend
Charlespop said at 7:25 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Great photos...speaking of the late Mr. Updike........I think I can see Rabbit running in one of your photos above...
Sirnicolay said at 9:29 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
Thank you very much, guys. :)
Jigs said at 9:29 p.m. on Feb 1, 2009:
this is such a joyful tabblo! wonderful!!!
Mariusblack said at 12:28 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
oh, i certainly enjoyed the "darkness" of this tabblo, james. and, you're right, the jumping peeps. =) thank you for this and for dedicating a tabblo to me and to one of the writers i enjoyed the most, mr. updike at the same time. thanks thanks. you certainly made my day, even if i'm still in the middle of a toxic meeting. =)
Sirnicolay said at 2:38 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Thanks, Jigs.

I'm glad you liked it, Marius. Teehee. Ilan pa lang yan sa mga kuha ko last weekend. w00t!
Mariusblack said at 5:23 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
i bet. sandamakmak na naman na tabblos ang babaha dito galing sa trip mo. hahaha! thanks again. =)
Pachito said at 6:05 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Nice one
Loes said at 4:47 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Beautiful sunset colours, great work!!
Sirnicolay said at 7:53 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
w00t! You're welcome, Marius.

Thanks, Patrick and Louise. :)
Noe said at 11:15 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Very nice tabblo James! really cool =)
Mash said at 8:33 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
Just brilliant! Great tribute to a wonderful writer!
Pattymaryclare said at 10:29 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
"Each morning my characters / greet me with misty faces / willing, though chilled, to muster / for another day’s progress / through the dazzling quicksand / the marsh of blank paper."
~ “Marching through a Novel” in Tossing and Turning

I LOVED UPDIKES SHORT STORIES AND SOME POETRY TOO....was also very saddened to hear of his death - the man was brilliant! A belated happy birthday to you Marius too. A deep and meaninful and excellently executed set here Sir James of Niclolay ;-) luv Patty xo
Sirnicolay said at 11:55 p.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
Thank you very much, Noe, Mash, and Patty :)
Bluebluesky said at 4:23 p.m. on Feb 6, 2009:
This is really cool! I love the people jumping!
Chiloedream said at 4:29 p.m. on Feb 6, 2009:
Magnifique. merci James.
Krisu said at 7:17 a.m. on Feb 7, 2009:
Brilliant!
Tanglewire said at 10:25 p.m. on Feb 8, 2009:
Great set
Babooshka said at 2:32 p.m. on Feb 12, 2009:
MASTERPIECE
Sirnicolay said at 7:26 p.m. on Feb 12, 2009:
Thank you very much, Blue, Thierry, Krisu, Jerry and Danitsja :)
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