It’s very rare that I’m genuinely moved by the passing of a celebrity, saddened maybe by the loss of talent but not emotional. However, when I awoke on Monday and saw the news of David Bowie’s death break I was stopped in my tracks and by the time I reached work, tears were pricking my eyes.
I grew up surrounded by his music. As with all children I mostly hated my Dad’s taste in music but with Bowie I couldn’t disagree, his diversity and unique voice always captivated me. Not only that, he introduced The Snowman and I loved that film as a child! I was lucky enough to have met him too although, sadly, I never got to see him perform.
I’ve been trying to find a way to pay my tributes all week, so many of his songs hold a deep meaning for me, I keep finding myself humming and singing them in my head this week! Then it came to me, every time Sir gets the beautiful needles out and he’s busy prepping and laying everything out and I can’t wait to find out what his plans for the scene will be I always find Oh! You pretty things is going round in my head and I find myself smiling. Now I think it will always play a role in how I get my head into the right space.
So David, thank you for the music and thank you for the smiles.
MsriaSibylla
Gorgeous photo, the close up is amazing! And a lovely tribute.
Newt
Absolutely love this. Beautiful tribute.
Simina
Before I read the text I sat here for a while trying to figure out what those were. I assumed needles, but wasn’t sure. Probably because I’ve never seen the tips that close before.
Malin James
Wow. I know everyone has already said this, but this really is perfect. Beautiful tribute.
the photographer
wow
Exposing40
Oh! Perfect. Xx
Dawn
Great tribute 🙂
KaziG
Lovely macro shot and an excellent tribute!! 🙂
~Kazi xxx
kat
An amazing close up shot! And a touching tribute too.
Jo
Wow! This photo is incredible! What an amazing closeup.
kinkybikermom
lovely tribute to David Bowie his music will ensure that he lives on in our hearts and minds forever… he is sadly missed and mourned by many many people even if we did not know him as a person we knew him through his music
f dot leonora
what a lovely tribute, the close-up is lovely–it looked like writing implements to me and seemed poetic…
The Other Livvy
That is such an amazing photo, so focussed and clinical. It’s great! And what a great way to pay tribute. Xxx
Molly
Firstly wow what an image and secondly what a lovely tribute to Bowie. I had forgotten he did the intro to The Snowman and like you I love that movie
Mollyxxx