Black & White Sunday: Light

 

While I was listening to a recording of Keith Jarrett’s Bridge of Light for Viola and Orchestra, a beautiful contemporary classic 17 minutes piece, I felt like the only audience in a private concerto.

The image surfaced in my mind of a small, beautifully lit bridge as the tones of the masterfully played viola took me back to the summer I first visited Vicenza.

 

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Note on etymology: 
The etymology of the word concerto “is uncertain, but it seems to have originated from the conjunction of the two Latin words conserere (meaning to tie, to join, to weave) and certamen (competition, fight): the idea is that the two parts in a concerto, the soloist and the orchestra or concert band, alternate episodes of opposition, cooperation, and independence in the creation of the music flow.” (source Wikipedia)

This is Black & White Sunday photo challenge with the theme “light”. If you decide to join in, make sure to leave your pingbacks and links in the comment section. Slideshows with the compiled photos from participating bloggers can be seen here. Please, check out the list of forthcoming events and challenges on Scheduled challenges page.

 

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Look at the cool entries from the participants:

62 responses to “Black & White Sunday: Light”

        1. Yes, this is the best I can do at the moment :D, but it is in my long-term plans to learn (some of) it.

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  1. Wow! That is a beautiful shot Paula – a very inviting bridge. And the etymology is fascinating: I had never thought of that.

    And oh dear, my offering is very childish compared with this!

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    1. I love your childish side, Debbie. xx

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      1. Well, here it is: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/02/20/moomins-light-up-the-evening/

        I’m also tempted by Swedish. I expect to have another couple of trips there this year and I’ve found that my pronunciation of “Hej” is very good 🙂

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  2. This looks really interesting, I’m anxious to see the responses.

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    1. 🙂 Cheers, Charlie

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  3. Beautiful Paula. The light really shows up the steely beauty of the bridge.

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    1. 🙂 The only steel one in Vicenza. Thanks a lot, Colline.

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    What a daring theme for b&w! And of course you post a splendid photo. Lovely lines and centring, as well as a glow of light.

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    1. Thanks so much, Meg. This is a lovely description.

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    1. 🙂 Thanks, Pauline

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  5. Excellent work – could be a part of a movie, an Alfred movie – love the atmosphere… 🙂

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    1. On the first name basis with Hitchcock? :O I am so envious 😉 Merci beaucoup mon Drake 🙂

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      1. Juste exactement… 🙂

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  6. This is just lovely, Paula. Elegaic with the choice of music, but many other possible interpretations too. Keith Jarrett is hugely popular in the Farrell establishment, although mostly for his jazz works. Thank you for this intro to his classical work. Been struggling with birthday gift ideas for OH. Brilliant on all fronts then – your light bridging the darkness 🙂

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    1. What a wonderful coincidence Tish. Are you familiar with Koln Concert? What does OH stand for? And thank you so much, Tish.

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      1. OH – other half aka Graham! I’ve been eyeing up the Koln Concert but don’t know it, but now you’ve spurred me on to listen to Jarrett’s classical works. I’ve just done a ‘light’ post btw, so you spurred me on in that direction too. Have a good Sunday.

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        1. That would be a BH in my case :D. I hope you will like the Koln Concert (Part I). Going to hop by your place now …..

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  7. First can I just say what a fabulous body of work your Scheduled Challenges page represents, Paula! It’s a privilege to be included. I still have many posts to visit, but I’ll get there. Thank you so much. Sunday hugs!
    And now to this tranquil beauty. 🙂 The music marries with the image to sooth the soul. Wishing you peace, Paula.

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    1. Thank you, Jo 🙂 Sunday hugs back.

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  8. I absolutely love your photo! The bridge, the light, the setting- I feel like it speaks 🙂

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  9. Oh, thank you kindly, DM. I am very happy that I managed to convey that 🙂 and there is music attached, but it is a bit long 😀

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  10. […] Paula’s black and white Sunday:  Light […]

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  11. I love how the music presented a scene to you, to say nothing of the fact that you had the photo that spoke to it. Good job.

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    1. Many thanks, Lynne 🙂

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  12. […] (This post was written as a response to Paula’s Black & White Sunday prompt:light) […]

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    1. Lovely! I like being at your home 🙂

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  13. Such beautifully haunting music, Paula. Love your bridge photo. It looks so inviting to cross, with the twinkling lights on the other side. 🙂 xx

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    1. 🙂 xx Thanks, Precious

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  14. Always good to follow the light, an inviting shot Paula!

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    1. A natural impulse I guess 🙂

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  15. I like the bluish tint to your bridge.

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    1. I don’t think I’ve heard that concerto yet though. I’ll definitely look it up.

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      1. Jarrett is mostly famous for his jazz work, and my favourite is his Köln Concert, Part I.

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  16. I like the light from the top of the bridge…

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  17. It’s lovely how music can make your mind wander.

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    1. Music has great powers.

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  18. […] Last light of day peeking through the trees as it says goodbyeLight-Black & White Sunday […]

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  19. The music is beautiful-the melody the kind that evokes emotion. Thank you for sharing it. Here’s my take on light -I went with our greatest source- the sun https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/black-white-sunday-light/

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    1. Many thanks my dear. You have made me very happy with your offering 🙂

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  20. Inspired and inspiring…
    Just awesome B&W!

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    1. 🙂 ti ringrazio tesoro 🙂

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  21. What a beautiful bridge Paula! The song you chose really compliments the stunning shot you took of it very well. 😀 ♥

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  22. Beautiful music is timeless and can have that affect on us. A beautiful photo of a happy place for you.

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  23. […] am joining Paula’s Black & White Sunday: Light with a lot on my plate but these challenges give me a little space to breath. My Bride is having a […]

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  24. Paula, Thanks again for hosting a very cool challenge. You have some of the coolest architecture in your sphere and I hope you will continue to share them.

    Here is my offering:http://daffodilhillphotography.com/2016/02/22/black-white-sunday-light/

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    1. Thank you, John, and you are right. There are very cool architecture in my surroundings, old, new, ancient. I should get to that 🙂

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  25. Nice bridge. Un pont la nuit. I like bridges, they take you somewhere…
    🙂

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  26. […] P’s B&W (and click the link and go to her post if you want to hear 17 minutes of amazing music) […]

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  27. Great ! Nice angle of the bridge.

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