Wednesday 3 July 2013

Cactus


'Cactus House' 
Old Eastside, Alice Springs, Australia.
(120mm film)

Wednesday inspiration...


'Freedom' - Richie Havens
(Woodstock - 1969)

As an artist, inspiration comes in many forms and at times from surprising places. Today whilst watching Tarantino's Django Unchained I was reminded of this song. After an epic road trip out of New York City to visit Woodstock last year I was fortunate enough to stand in the field where this song was performed back in 1969. A powerful moment for a music lover and a reminder that life is good. Freedom, music, art and nature. Simple pleasures not to be taken for granted.


'And so when he came and started singing 'Freedom', it really did just sort of grab you, and it became from that moment on... It became a really spiritual experience about peace.' 
- Diana Thompson (Woodstock attendee)