Kylie Greenan Photography
paper aeroplane ~ for W
Posted by Kylie Greenan (Hunters Hill, Australia) on 18 October 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
I spilt the ink across the page, trying to spell your name,
So I fold it up and I flick it out, paper aeroplane.
It won't fly the seven seas to you, cause it didn't leave my room,
Put it away to hand to someone else... the garbage man.
So she opens it up and reads it out to all her friends,
Amongst the crowd a heart breaks and another heart will mend.
She walks on home, tired from work, the letter falls from her hand,
She reaches out only to catch the sky, it's gone with the wind.
I spilt the ink across the page, trying to spell your name,
Up and down, there it goes, paper aeroplane.
It hasn't flown the seven seas to you, but it's on its way,
It goes through the hands and to someone else to find you boy.
adt. lyrics by Angus & Julia Stone
My friends and AM3 family, I am a little time poor at the moment and struggling to fit it all in, so I will not be posting for a few days but will look in on your pages when I get a chance. Thanks for all your beautiful comments and I'll see you soon! Kyles
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Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Amazing lighting and an amazing composition. Well done.
18 Oct 2008 5:21am
@Steve Rice: Thanks so much Steve, just a little something I set up as I didn't have anything to post :o)
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Just beautiful.... Love the poem! The framing, lighting and DOF are superb!
18 Oct 2008 6:20am
One from Açores, Portugal
Great image. Beautiful shades widespread, perfect composition.
18 Oct 2008 6:30am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Thats an incredible image Kyles and i love the lyrics, You are such a romantic:-). I'm quite blown away by this shot...its a great composition and the lighting and focus is superb my friend!! Well done you:-) Have a restfull few days chuck...we'll still be here when you return:-))
18 Oct 2008 6:38am
@Linerberry: aww thanks Chuck, it take one to know one :oP. I could have put money on it you would say it was romantic ;o), have a good one mate, thanks for dropping by.
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Absolutely superb !! I like the idea ,color of ink ,the paper plane, dof is successful and the atmosphere given by the poem and its stage setting in photo !
18 Oct 2008 7:37am
kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com from Australia
Hi Kyles... Great image, nice to see mistakes becoming art.
18 Oct 2008 7:41am
@kevin.z.callaghan@jpmorgan.com: Ahhh Kev, your link to your name on my page isn't working my friend at it's showing Mr Morgan's email address LOL, wasn't sure if you knew. Thanks for your lovely comments and see ya Mundy!
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
A simple picture Kylie, on the contrary not so easy as shot, very succeeds as ambience.
18 Oct 2008 8:02am
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
aww, will miss you Ky!! this is a strangely romantic picture, even before i read the words... i like it VERY much... you have a nice camera, i think i will go read your about page to see what it is :)
18 Oct 2008 9:03am
@Elaine-: Thanks Sweetie, I won't be far away. The 40D is a beautiful camera, but in my humble opinion, it's the lens that lets you get creative. Most of my images lately have been with my 100mm f2.8 macro, I just love the creative effect and selective focus with the shallow DOF. What happened to the Pentax? Or are you looking at like camera #22 now? hahha. Have a great weekend!
Karthik from Chennai, India
Extremely simple. The lines give the snap the right touch. feels so nice.
18 Oct 2008 9:24am
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Very neat photography, the lighting is spot on, and the DOF perfect.
18 Oct 2008 9:39am
Vinman from Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Was the shot set up to match the words or vice versa? They complement each other perfectly.
18 Oct 2008 12:07pm
@Vinman: You are perceptive Vinman, I actually created the image after listening to this song through the week. It seemed to strike a chord and I wanted to replicate what was in my mind when listening to it. Thanks for you comments and for dropping by.
Wolfgang - vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada
I agree, very romantic! And take your time, we all know it can be a precious commodity...
18 Oct 2008 12:38pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
This image is extraordinary. I love the composition and the quality is superb. You've chosen the perfect words to accompany it.
18 Oct 2008 1:20pm
@sherri: Thank you for your lovely words Sherri, very much appreciated :o)
[suvni:R] from Brussels, Belgium
what a romantic thought. The pen, paper, ink and underlying message. People don't write love letters anymore these days ;-) curious to know what's in it :-)
18 Oct 2008 1:49pm
@[suvni:R]: ...can't remember what's in it... it's on it's way ;o)
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Kylie...you are amazing. I adore this, you're appealing to all my passions, well you know, not YOU personally lol but your photos, man you're good!
18 Oct 2008 3:33pm
@Lorraine: thanks sweetie, I am glad the passion is not quite directed at me, not that I don't love ya and all :o)... thanks for your kind words.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Interesting; nicely composed. We'll miss you while you're away; don't be gone long. Oh, and Bella says "Woof!"
18 Oct 2008 5:44pm
@Viewfinder: I can't stay away from you guys too long, I miss you all too much. I am still around, just not posting for a few days. Thanks for your commens VF and love and big smoochy hugs for Bella :o)
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Lovely picture with excellent dof, really like the compostion too.
18 Oct 2008 6:34pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
A most enjoyable photo-narrative journeys. Beautifully done.
18 Oct 2008 6:49pm
zOOm from Paris, France
Great angle Kylie... a lovely still life photography... DOF adds a lot of softness...
18 Oct 2008 8:30pm
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
how hauntingly beautiful this image and the words. Bravo Kylie! promise to come back soon we will miss you but know that we wish you warm days and the wind at your back!
18 Oct 2008 9:17pm
signature103 from Hiroshima, Japan
Nice light. Very romantic. The lyrics fit so well.
18 Oct 2008 9:51pm
Brian from Lynnwood, United States
Very nice composition, the lighting is just right for the mood of this photo.
18 Oct 2008 10:16pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Love the poem and the picture. Really interesting composition
18 Oct 2008 10:21pm
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
so absolutely beautiful Kylie have some good time out
18 Oct 2008 11:08pm
timothy from Tokyo, Japan
really nice words--weaving well with the wonderful photo
19 Oct 2008 2:00am
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
this is truly wonderful Kylie!! wow! i feel young again, stuck at my desk, playing with paper (i was really good at origami due to procrastination)... a magical scholastic feel this shot has -- and the paper airplane inspires thoughts of daydreams, freedom, release, and travel... gorgeous lighting -- gorgeous everything -- amazing sentiment! bravo Kylie - and see you when you return!!
19 Oct 2008 2:16am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
I really like this image. Nice use of DOF and a really good composition on this as well.
19 Oct 2008 4:14am
Emily Ng from Studying in: Adelaide, Australia | Home:, Singapore
oh no, first Suvni:r and now u too.. lol..take care my friend! Am3 will really miss your works.. take some time off, gather new photos, come back all refreshed ya.. we'll be waiting for u =)
beautiful set up... the fountian pen, that "accidental" splat is perfect, as if the lighting. ur handwriting is awesome..mine's unreadable. arent u glad i'm typing out this comment instead lol. take care!
19 Oct 2008 6:12am
@Emily Ng: Thanks Em... yes I noticed on his page, seems we both are in the same boat LOL. Don't worry, I'll be back soon... am sure he will be also! Thanks for stopping by! I'll still visit when I can!
Emily Ng from Studying in: Adelaide, Australia | Home:, Singapore
*suddenly the words "harry potter" comes to mind*
19 Oct 2008 6:12am
Kent from Kvänum, Sweden
Thinking back a little on his own schooling when you see the folded paper swallow. Cozy and nice picture
19 Oct 2008 7:58am
kylie from Shanghai, China
I love what you have done here, its so simple and yet so creative. That ink splot is just goregeous, and the tones are wonderful. Have a good few days Kyles, hope to see ya back online again soon.
19 Oct 2008 10:41am
Chris from Melbourne, Australia
Well taken and written. Beautiful work with light.
19 Oct 2008 12:37pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
A lovely image Kylie and such great words too!! We'll miss your posts while you're gone!! Hurry back! :)
19 Oct 2008 1:55pm
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
We will all miss your wonderful shots while you are away form posting. This one is stellar.
20 Oct 2008 3:02am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Beautiful work . . carries the emotion of those lyrics so well.
20 Oct 2008 8:43am
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Makes me think to a wonderful song of Céine Dion ( words from Jean Jacques Goldman...) : "Des milliers de baisers". This is an extract (its in french, hope you can translate...) :
Des milliers de mots doux sur des pare-brise envolés
Numéros composés sans jamais oser parler
Bouts d'aveu déchirés dans des corbeilles à papier
Les défroisser, les recoller, lire et les garder....
Je voudrais tout ramasser dans des grands sacs poubelle
Les paroles oubliées, des plus banales aux plus belles
Qu'aucun ne se perdent de ces instants si précieux,
Ces phrases ont été dites
Ces moments ont eu lieu......
20 Oct 2008 9:59am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
Hey Kylie...I know what you mean with "time poor" as I am suffering the same as well. I love this photo so much. The graphics on the paper aeroplane, the handwriting...it's all so personal, and intimate in the way of a message. The depth of field is just wonderful here, as it adds to the intrigue. Take good care... :)
20 Oct 2008 12:19pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Great how the lyrics of a song makes you take such a beautiful photo! Take your time Kylie, we won't fly away! ;)
20 Oct 2008 1:54pm
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
I don´t mind looking at this image for a few days Kylie,it´s great !!
20 Oct 2008 2:22pm
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Beautiful image. Great lighting and a fine composition with an unusual subject.
20 Oct 2008 4:18pm
Zygène from France
Une sympathique photo toute simple, cela donne une belle atmosphère.
20 Oct 2008 4:45pm
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
Magically done, Kylie. I take my hat off to you for setting this up to fit the words so perfectly. A true artist!
22 Oct 2008 7:46am
peter from new york, United States
classic, kylie. another example of your well rounded creativity. bravo : )
22 Oct 2008 9:28pm
Nell & Monty from Manly, Australia
Bestest friend you have a real talent and so very proud of you....you have a wonderful way of expressing yourself through photography that only people like myself wish ever to accomplish in one photo over a lifetime. Hugs xx
23 Oct 2008 3:25am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
Who would have thought that you could have used these simple objects to make such a fascinating composition. You are very creative --and not only that, you have the technical ability to bring everything together, perfectly! A wonderfully image, then, and the lyrics go with it so well.
Good luck with doing everything you have to do. We'll see you when you can make it.
24 Oct 2008 11:32pm
@Andrew Gould: Thank you Andrew, such beautiful comments, I am very touched. Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated.
aLv|N from Melbourne, Australia
hey kylie! what happened to the challenged? can we still do it? come on... we need you to keep it alive!!! I'll HELP!
28 Oct 2008 5:19am
@aLv|N: Hey aLv|N, it's still on, apologies for my slackness, I will post tomorrow for DJ's challenge Sorry I have been away so long, lots of exciting things happening, doesn't mean I don't miss you guys though but I haven't had much time for photography (what a sin). So I will be back for DJ's challenge tomorrow. Thanks for dropping by and look forward to your post! Thanks for the offer to help, just post the info on your page I have posted in tomorrow's image. Thanks for the nudge :o)
Andrew from North Carolina, United States
Amazingly creative and artistic! Exceptional choice in DOF!
30 Oct 2008 12:16pm
Stephen Skok from ASCOT VALE, Australia
Well done, Kylie. I really like the limited colours and the lighting. All that aside, it engages me.
30 Oct 2008 6:19pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/100 second
F/2.8
ISO 800
100 mm