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07-SEP-2006 Ana Carloto

Burning

Inspired by our dearest Pbase member Adal master of deviations... (this one could PING? or PONG?)

Insomnia!!! The cure for it would be not having to sleep at all.
I don't really like to sleep. I wish I didn't have to. It is the most boring of things,
to just lie in bed and do nothing. I hate it.
I have a burning hollow heart which doesn't help in these matters
of sleeping. It already beated one beat too many, it already beated
one beat too less. It is of the unstable kind, the doctors have diagnosed
when it was beating too much... It is of the gentle kind, the doctors have
said when it almost stopped beating.
I say it's of the stereo kind with an extra bass when I have insomnia...
BUM...BUM...BAK... it echoes on my pillow...BUM...BUM...BAK...... I give up
and ipod my ears with real music...sounds much better, but it definitely
scares away the feeble shadows of sleep.
I get up... there's no use in counting sheep, because I always lose them somewhere
down the count of millions and it's even worse to have them jumping happily
all over my brain (right Christine??). I pace all around the house in the dark... Not a good idea
as the energy levels are running high now. I go outside to the backyard, into the
warm night, but there's such a big moon throwing light everywhere that I think
I need shades..
Going for photos now, playing here, shooting there... still 1:20h....well
it's going to be a long night.
BUM...BUM...BAK......Grrrrrr...how to put an end to this?




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Guest 29-Sep-2006 18:57
Awake!The cure for it would be to be cloaked away in the subconcious.I hate the obviousness of my days.The same dull monotonous beat over and over again.If I could sleep, or rather be my own God in the netherworld of the dreamer I would.Even when my eyes are open in this world, I am being pulled into the other.Where the light and the life of mysteries are of eerie doubt.Of things that just might be, floating,coalescing,breeding in their own peculiar translucent fashion.I find myself stepping sideways with awkward glances, shifting between one state and wishing for another.To delve into the dream robbed by the insomnia of days.
type08-Sep-2006 08:54
"You will love your crooked neighbour
With your crooked heart."

W.H. Auden - As I Walked Out One Evening

Intriguing, sensual and futuristic image and as always, with light to die for. Great tribute to the Maestro.
Guest 08-Sep-2006 02:52
Nice, good, cool,beautiful.
Match your strange words or bad insomnia. In my routine I go to bed at 30 past 5 AM , to be up at 11AM.Insomnia, no way. Bad dreams, awake, in the place where I am now? Often.
The cure? Modern jazz from the north, Norway and Poland.Some classic from Arvo Pärt , more free jazz. Pictures? A nice past time.
Abraço,
jorge
Kal Khogali07-Sep-2006 16:02
All heart, and if you had to choose between that and a rational mindful world, choose heart or you would sleep, and if you sleep, one thing is certain...you will not see.K
Guenter Eh07-Sep-2006 13:46
Yes - I agree with Sammy X: Perhaps insomnia is a great source of creativity - if it is so - your new work is a terrific proof: A floating burning heart! You are a master with these fabulous dark tones Ana!
Roe..07-Sep-2006 12:32
I can relate...beautiful...v
Gilles Navet07-Sep-2006 12:10
What's about, mystery and beauty and....
Another great work with the dark tones one of your best in your your style
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Gilles
Jill07-Sep-2006 11:34
Powerful, emotional.
Adalberto Tiburzi07-Sep-2006 11:10
Wow, a marvelously intriguing image!
Yes, insomnia is often a matter of heart...
Thankyou for the link Ana.
A ;-)
akleja07-Sep-2006 08:47
Agree totally with JD! Great shot!
Guest 07-Sep-2006 07:03
Don't put an end to that kind of shot! Insomnia is time gained over the sleeper.
This is a real beauty, with a unlikely angle that fights against gravity. The exposure is right on. Great work.
Sam_C07-Sep-2006 02:45
Insomnia can inspire creativity like this great shot! Fascinating colors, and light, looks like a futuristic heart :-)
Guest 07-Sep-2006 02:08
Well, I guess I'm not the one who can answer you, Ana: it's 04:04 (GMT+2) and still not...!;))
(Beautiful heart, btw!:)
Guest 07-Sep-2006 01:40
Wonderful exposure!!
Guest 07-Sep-2006 01:18
Insomnia...
great, Ana. I hear you.
Lucie
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