This photograph - which is not a fake - is extraordinary in many ways, not the least of which is that is has countless layers of symbolism and story and the truth of dreams. Every time I look at it, I see more.
Tell me. What do you see?
September 08, 2011
I see two birds going out on a job: maybe a hit. The smaller black bird is obviously in charge. He, or she, is driving, and is in charge of the caper.
The bigger bird (eagle? I'm from the lower east side of Manhattan. We have only pigeons)is strictly an instrument by which the little black bird (looks like James Cagney)hopes to accomplish the dastardly deed.
Suddenly, they look familiar to me.
Oh no, here they come. It's them again.
How could I be so foolish?
More head stitches are in my future.
Good thing my VA doctor is on retainer.
I'm not sure Medicare would even cover this type of fiasco.
Posted by: Joe Bruno | September 08, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Interesting picture.... It's a timely image with up-to-the-minute messages. Wondering does the eagle(or large bird) know there is anything there? It's a dichotomy worth contemplating. Could there be possible communication between the two?
A big and powerful bird flying with purpose and vision upon which is perched a small and tentative-looking bird searching for an opportunity to find something it can use. A view it wouldn't normally have in such repose.
Another version could be something like the 9/11 hijackers seeking to steal people's feeling of security to advance their agenda of fear and hate. Also get the feeling it might get blown off at any moment!
From any viewpoint, hope your new album is nearing completion! Always interesting selection of material and great talent to deliver it. Best of the new season!
Posted by: kim | September 09, 2011 at 07:26 PM
The raven is either Hunin or Munin (they look alike) being flown on his early morning
reconnaissance to gather facts to relate to Odin (he drank only wine and spoke in poetry) during his breakfast. This is from The Prose Edda (Tales from Norse Mythology) by
Snorri Sturluson (1320). What a commanding little volume, as it covers everything.
Posted by: Malcolm MacLeod, MD | October 02, 2011 at 08:53 PM
These are all wonderful and thought-provoking. I am going to come back to this photo soon. Thanks all!
Blessings, Laurel
Posted by: Laurel Massé | October 14, 2011 at 06:47 PM