Behind These Eyes

(1/320, F7.1, ISO100, 25mm)

This is one of my favorite pieces from graffiti-artist El Niño de las Pinturas from Granada. This is a slightly reworked version of an almost year old photo/post.

Normally I keep my love for music separate from the photos I post here, but after the unfortunate death at 39 (just two days younger than me!) of my favorite songwriter Jason Molina (in bands like Songs:ohia, Magnolia Electric Co and under his own moniker), who´s been soundtracking half my life so far and will so for the rest of it, I had to show my gratitude…
His family decided to open up his treasurous discography for the time being at http://live.magnoliaelectricco.com/.

I’m saying everything is fine
By the look in my eye
But you know darling
Half of what a man says is a lie

It’s your last chance to forget me now
That it’s done for good
You always said I’d make it out
Somehow darling I knew I never would

Here´s one of his many great albums for you:

Rest in Peace, Jason, thanks for all the great times!

Tags: Art, Co, Death, Electric, Eyes, face, Graffiti, Jason, Magnolia, Molina, music, Ohia, Photography, Songs, Street, Texture, Urban, wall

28 thoughts on “Behind These Eyes”

greenmackenzie on April 30, 2013 at 20:56 said:

I love this photo….I see faces whenever I look at rocks. What creative graffiti.

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- rondje on May 15, 2013 at 16:41 said:
  
  Hola Seonaid, its so cool to fantasize at rockfaces; and also nice when an artists acknoledges that.
  thanks for your response, greetings, Ron.
  
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restlessjo on April 6, 2013 at 18:13 said:

A beautiful tribute.

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- rondje on April 6, 2013 at 19:21 said:
  
  Thnks, that means a lot to me, have a great weekend, Ron.
  
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lautal on March 27, 2013 at 02:57 said:

Sad story! But his music is the best memory of him.

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- rondje on April 4, 2013 at 16:55 said:
  
  Definitely, but very true, thanks for the thought. Greetings, Ron.
  
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earthstills on March 26, 2013 at 07:26 said:

Poignant and striking, while the spirit may move to another dimension, we have your beautiful images to compliment the music of true artist. Thanks for sharing…

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- rondje on April 4, 2013 at 16:53 said:
  
  Wow, thats very nice to hear, thanks very much, maybe a good idea to through in some music now and then again, just too lazy to do the including in the post, hmmm
  All the best, Ron.
  
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Hachege on March 25, 2013 at 13:55 said:

Thanks for share with us your image and Jason´s music both are nice.
Have a great day.
HG

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- rondje on April 4, 2013 at 16:51 said:
  
  You´re very welcome, it is not only that Jason deserves it to be heared, it´s more that everybody deserves it 🙂
  Glad you like the photo to go with it too, Thanks, Ron.
  
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scott2608 on March 25, 2013 at 07:38 said:

Wow, this is wonderful!

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- rondje on April 3, 2013 at 18:07 said:
  
  Hi Scott,
  Thanks for the compliment, great you enjoy it!
  See you around, Ron.
  
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afarmingartist on March 24, 2013 at 22:43 said:

I enjoy your work. We share the same fascination with doors, windows, passageways, repetition and architecture. Looking forward to more. Thanks for reading my blog.

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- rondje on April 3, 2013 at 18:06 said:
  
  Hola, we definitelydo, thank you for visiting mine and hope all is well,
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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Louis on March 23, 2013 at 16:32 said:

The image and the tribute marry beautifully, making a fine post.

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- rondje on April 3, 2013 at 18:03 said:
  
  Hi Louis,
  Thats good to hear; this image was in line to be reposted but thought it fitted best with the small tribute i wanted to make.
  Thanks for acknowledging the combination,
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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shiroknowes on March 22, 2013 at 21:15 said:

Fantastic, gorgeous !!!

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- rondje on April 3, 2013 at 17:55 said:
  
  Hoi Sérach, dank je wel. Dit is duidelijk een voorbeeld van documenteren wat ik zie, de artiest hier is overduidelijk de graffiti-kunstenaar 😉
  groet, Ron
  
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Mark Simms on March 22, 2013 at 18:52 said:

Wow, how cool is that..:0)

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- rondje on March 22, 2013 at 18:58 said:
  
  Hi Mark, thanks, thought so too; nice small alley steps up and in one of its many corners youll most likely to find some of his work in Granada:)
  Have a good weekend, Ron.
  
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Carlos GF - fotografía on March 22, 2013 at 18:23 said:

The graffiti looks sad, seen to the sky. Beautiful music, I hope Jason rest in peace. Thanks for share with us.

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- rondje on March 22, 2013 at 18:56 said:
  
  Hola Carlos, yeah, for me a little sad photo would be perfect to say goodbye.
  You´re very welcome, thank you and Jason 😉
  Greetings, Ron.
  
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Juan Carlos on March 22, 2013 at 17:06 said:

I have some photos of graffiti on Granada, but I didn’t see this graffiti. I don’t meet songwriter Jason Molina. It is a pity your so soon death!

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- rondje on March 22, 2013 at 18:52 said:
  
  Hola Juan, his barrio is Realejo near the Alhambra, full with his graffiti. Yeah, true, i am 39 and i think thats way too soon!
  Gracias y bien finde, Ron.
  
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Cardinal Guzman on March 22, 2013 at 14:27 said:

Very nice!

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- rondje on March 22, 2013 at 18:41 said:
  
  Thank you, Cardinal. Greetings, Ron.
  
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eldinsmille on March 22, 2013 at 13:29 said:

I was not on your page for some time, must see more what you did before!

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- rondje on March 22, 2013 at 18:39 said:
  
  Definitely will do some reposts, but it´s good I make a selection for you, because doing the every day photo for a year, although i had a big archive not having to find a shot every day, but still, not good for quality that I want from now 😉
  Thanks for your interest!
  Havea great weekend, Ron.
  
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