October 14, 2024

*playing the ocean


This rainbow was our welcome on island Hvar, it was the first sight when we finally arrived. There is something very special to this island.

Because of the unsteady weather, there were not many people on the beaches or swimming in the sea. But there was this one man, who you would consider to be not the average, I don't know if he had some mental disorder, but that is not the point. After observing him for a moment, I was truly mesmerized. He was completely naked and was holding a key with his mouth, while he was moving gently in the ocean, playing an invisible instrument with his hands, as if the ocean was his piano. He was fully captivated in his own world and seemed to not feel the cold of the water. He did not take notice of others around him or seemed to care about what another might think of him. It was so beautiful to watch. There was this innocence and complete trust in life and the world he emitted. After what seemed like an eternity, he suddenly jumped out of the water, like a child, and ran naked across the street.
 

2 comments:

Stéphanie said...

I love these. Particularly the last two frames, but all of your photos and your film from Hvar are beautiful. There's something about the way light falls on water that gets me every time.

wideeyedtree said...

Thank you! The light was really magical, the water was glowing at times as if it was the source of light itself. Much love!