Today's entry from the camera of Ansel Adams is (was) the Jeffery Pine on Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park. Adams took this photograph in 1940. I use the word "was" because the tree toppled
in 2003. Carleton Watkins, one of the most highly acclaimed early western photographers, was the first to publish a photograph of the tree in 1867. It was estimated to be about four hundred (400) years old at the time of its demise.
Our musical selection this time around is, "Try Me." This song is, I think, one of the most beautiful ballads ever composed. This song is among the reasons I believe UFO should be given much more recognition as one of the great bands of its era. Michael Schenker, Paul Raymond and Phil Mogg wrote this piece. I hope you will take the time to listen to it. I cannot imagine that you would not like it ....
That guy is a
scallywag
Remember when I wrote about
interpretations of the word "silly?" Well, back to this sort of stuff again with
another word: Scallywag =
variant of scalawag.
Different sources provide varying definitons:
- A person who behaves badly, but in an amusingly mischievous rather than harmful way; a rascal.
- A bad person -- a person who does harm to others.
- A scoundrel, villain -- a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately.
- One who is playfully mischievous.
These do not include the original historical use of the
word, which is (was): "A white Southerner who collaborated with northern
Republicans during Reconstruction, often for personal profit. The term was used
derisively by white Southern Democrats who opposed Reconstruction legislation."
If someone uses the word without further elaboration,
especially in a written context, how is another going to interpret the word? Almost certainly not in the historical
context. Based on my own education and experience, I probably would
think/choose either the second or the third examples, as opposed to the first
or the fourth.
Or, having a background in studying and teaching and extensively reading history, I might think of the historical definition. Not likely, but, whatever .... and, who would know with certainty without elaboration?
6 comments:
Wow 400 old tree!!!
Very beautiful Fram!
Glad to see you here, Anita .... thank you ....
There is an older tree sort of next door to you, Anita .... one estimated to be more than nine thousand years old in Sweden, although I have no idea how that span of time was measured. California and Nevada have a few trees whose longevity measures into the thousands of years. Yep, quite a spell of time there ....
I am sure you would like the song .... I hope you listened to it ....
I have listened to it now..Beautiful quitar masterpiece..May be a little bit sad text...Lost love or something?!Iam sure everyone can find its own clue about it..for me its just lovely..Must be a great loving man making the song
i have just heard trees can speak and they have a great sound inside!!
there must be something in that quote always hug a tree :)))
Yes / yes /yes .... "Try Me" is a guitar masterpiece, both in composition and in performance.
In the "old days," from which this song comes, Michael Schenker would write the music and Phil Mogg would write the lyrics. Apparently, from what I have read, Paul Raymond did not receive any credit for a number of years for songs in which he had a role in composing. This was due to contract obligations. Raymond now is among those listed as one of the creators of this song, but I have no idea to what degree or in what respect .... and, no idea how to find out. Schenker, for sure, is the guitar player here....
It is a song about lost love and it truly is a sad piece .... and, like you, I think it is absolutely lovely.
Trees do speak. They also can act together, as a unit, in certain matters. Nature is marvelous in many ways .... mysterious and mystical, too.
Thank you, once more, Anita, for your visit and for your words. I see you have a new post .... I will be there to take a close look at it in a few minutes .... later, girl ....
That photo took my breath away, mate. Really good one. Thanks for the introduction and the commentary.
Greetings from London.
It is an absolute certainty the Jeffery Pine in Yosemite National Park has been among the most -- if not the single-most -- photographed tree in the world for decades and decades. The question is why the work of one photographer is "better" than the work of other photographers. I am not sure I know the answer to that question, but I assume it mostly revolves around name recognition of the photographer and consideration of the individual's work en masse and consistent quality among his/her photos.
As for the commentary, it is just me "harping" on one of my favorite topics, namely: Communication -- especially written communication / especially when between individuals who do not speak the same language / especially when between individuals who really do not know each other -- is one of the most difficult tasks in the world. It would be interesting, perhaps even fascinating, to know your opinion about that, CiL.
Thank you, for your visit and your comment, CiL .... I really do enjoy and value your presence here ....
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