Monday, 28 March 2016

Broadsword

As part of the 52Frames group I try to take a picture based on a provided theme each week - so far I have managed every week of this year - although not all of the pictures make it to this blog.

Last weeks theme was 'Line from a Song' - so I delved into my 'record' collection to come up with inspiration.

I have been looking for a reason to photograph this for a while. This sword is prominent on the outside on St. Marks church in Camberwell, Melbourne. I cant help but find it unsettling. The conflation of truth with belief and violence with religion seems not to be an entirely new issue.

'Bring me my broadsword and clear understanding. Bring me my cross of gold as a talisman.'

Broadsword, Jethro Tull, 1982.

Here are 3 versions of pictures I took.




Should you feel in any way included to hear the song that the line that inspired these images is from, you can hear it here.

I will be away from my desk for a few days this week, so replies will not be speedy!  SM
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13 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure28 March 2016 at 02:37

    I like the first shot best HAPPY EASTER

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  2. GreenComotion28 March 2016 at 02:56

    Lovely share - both the photos of Broadsword and the song.
    Enjoy your travels.
    Happy Easter.
    Peace :)

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  3. Unknown28 March 2016 at 03:34

    My husband and I listened the song.
    We both like the photos, especially the first one.
    Greetings!

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  4. Yamini MacLean28 March 2016 at 04:26

    Hari OM
    Hah - I immediately thought of Tull even before reading your quote! Great song.. good shots!!! Happy Easter. YAM xx

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  5. eileeninmd28 March 2016 at 05:33

    Hello, great shots. I have always loved Jethro Tull's songs. Happy Easter, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  6. Author R. Mac Wheeler28 March 2016 at 22:55

    amazing how dramatic b&w can make a photo

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  7. This N That29 March 2016 at 03:04

    Wonderful shots..Love the B/W one..I guess there will always be religious conflict..It used to be brutal...Great song..Hope you had a nice Easter..

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  8. Gayle29 March 2016 at 03:44

    Very nice.

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  9. TheChieftess29 March 2016 at 08:07

    Love the B&W shot!!! The light area from the sword hilt down lends itself to the concept of "religious righteousness" with the light guiding the sword...
    It's a very dramatic statement in it's simplicity.

    Well done Stewart! Very thought provoking.

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  10. Lee29 March 2016 at 09:59

    And the violence continues with no signs of abating ever. It never will because humans can't live in harmony...because, through arrogance and ignorance, too many try to force their beliefs on others.

    Religious conflict used to be brutal as Missy George wrote...it still is. How ridiculous humans are!

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  11. DeniseinVA29 March 2016 at 21:39

    Great photos Stewart. Off to read the link now.

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  12. DeniseinVA29 March 2016 at 21:46

    Never heard that song or artist before Stewart. Thank you for introducing them to me.

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  13. Sallie (FullTime-Life)30 March 2016 at 00:06

    Quite a bit to think about in just a few words and a picture. History repeats.

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