These photographs need to be introduced with a little story. It was approaching 3am on our final night in Craiova, Romania, before our holidays. We were in the smoky depths of Pub's Pub crowned with tequila sombreros, dancing and singing, when a student suggested we might get on their 3.30 train to the beach. In a tequila-fuelled panic we rushed home, packed our bags, woke up our friend and fellow traveller and bought the last standing seats on the train to Costinesti. The train was 11 hours long. Without a seat, tripped over like a piece of luggage in the aisle, our adventure began to seem less and less like a good idea.
But it was worth it, for the story and for the memories. These photographs are from the first night when we went to a big concert on the beach to see some Romanian music stars. That is the longest I may have ever gone without sleep and by the end of the show the strobe lights were lulling me in to a dance-floor-dream. I think the strange abstract catches of light recreate the sense of excited exhaustion. It's a shame that so many arms and heads manage to get in the way of the magic.
That first photo is fantastic. I see what you mean about the arm :)
ReplyDeleteI love these!! I've made similar pictures over the years, and they're always fun! They really do capture the atmosphere with lots of movement and life, don't they?
ReplyDeleteFirst, second and last are my favourites!
Oh these are great, remind me of so many concerts in the past. What an adventure you had!
ReplyDeleteThey capture the truth that time does not stand still. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteawesome psychedelic looking.
ReplyDeleteHiya Frangipan I was thinking today that you must be very busy with your dissertation and exams coming up. So, I wanted to wish you good luck and best wishes for the end of your year at Uni.
ReplyDeletegroovy colors. Makes me think about the time I did acid at Machu Picchu.
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