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'The Womb'

ApaJuan47

http://www.encalavera.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/ApaJuan47/videos

http://zorbstudios.com

IMAGE:

A little girl inside a guitar case holding a picture.

STORY:

I was sitting in the living room of a newfound friend and was captivated as I watched a little girl popping in and out of a guitar case in an adjoining room.

Being told the little girl's musician father had recently passed away...now lies herself down inside Father's Black Guitar Case. After seeing and hearing this I arranged a studio shoot...the outcome, 'The Womb'.

The little girl's name, 'Polly'...in her hand an image of her mother and father.

Polly Parsons' musican father is 'Gram Parsons' of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and serveral notible bands...

PHOTO-ILLUSTRATION:
John Gilberto Rodríguez

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Digital Technician: Kevin Antonio Rodríguez

Online Gallery Curator: Adam Sergio Rodríguez . zorbstudios

SPECIAL THANKS:

Susan Morán Rodríguez

PRODUCTION INFO:

Date: 1975

Instructor: Smith

Course: Illustration

School: Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, Ca. US.

TECHNICAL NOTES:

Camera: Nikon F2 A

Lenses: Nikon 35mm

Film: Fuji B/W Negative ASA 32

I hope you enjoy, 'The Womb' and thank you for viewing,

John Gilberto

©2011JohnGilbertoRodríguez -En Calavera Productions

ApaJuan47

John Gilberto Rodríguez
San Francisco CA US
Photographer; Clay Sculptor; Filmmaker
www.encalavera.com/

YOBIPics Contest Entry

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This contestant is a finalist

129 Comments

screamingsoul said:

I love this....this is just a very cool photo. Congrats

karleeta said:

I came to vote for you, and for my surprise you're already a finalist :D YAYYYY! you really deserve it John, I loved this photo since the past competition! Wish you all the best!

spea1989 said:

Congrats on making it to the finals! Best of luck!

Samresh said:

Incredible!!loved it...

Pierored1 said:

I like this photo congrats ;]

HOLMESPN said:

Hi! My boyfriend, LeRhay, told me about you pictures so I thought I'd come by and say hello. You have great work here. I love 'The Womb'.

catoncea85 said:

Congrats on being a finalist!! So happy for you..you know i love this photo :)

JulianLekocaj said:

hahah thnx John,sincerely the music is my world and I try to give my best,because I can't live without it!... I wish you my best regards! Take Care my friend! :))

ApaJuan47 said:

Julian it's good to have you as a friend and so cool that you dug the photo and thanks for the congrats...your song is out-of-sight terrific GL!:)

Hi John! Thnx for adding me as a friend!! I was looking at this picture...it is a wonderful one!My congrats to you! :))

hay thanks my friend Zenonas you'll be next GL buddy!:)

Zenonas said:

Congrats on getting to final, John Gilberto!

hay Becca thanks for the Yah! and back at ya Yah! Maria wonderful bio lovely sound and blkw11 a sincerely thanks for your support btw sister-in-law diamond-in-the-rough...you're all terrific!:)

mariaferguson72 said:

thanks for the very nice comment and for the support

blkw11 said:

btw i am maria's brother in law i will vote for you too

thanks for the good comment sir

BeccaRichter said:

Yay! Congratulations!!!

hay MirandaBrosFilms & LeRhay thanks a million for making it possible to be back in the running...you're the BEST!:)

MirandaBrosFilms said:

I see your a finalist, You got it bro.

LeRhay said:

way to go !! back for more i see !!

it's totally surreal and just too crazy cool thanks Bart:)

Bartsphoto said:

wow good on being in the first round

isn't this a kick in the head (a good thing) a season 5 finalist WOW thank you so much HollywoodRay, Bartsphoto, BeccaRichter, Zenonas, alexhybrid, mariaferguson72, catoncea85, MirandaBrosFilms, Aristo, mattsal1987, MrsBragan, LeRhay, whatacutebum, romrox, urchingurl, TreRom and all my Yobi friends who voted you guys ROCK!!!:) john gilberto

HollywoodRay said:

Hey John, happy you made as a Season 5 finalist!

right-on Alex thanks for the votes buddy.

alexhybrid said:

week 2 votes

yes! thanks you Becca you rock!:)

Voted! :)

you're welcome maria, it is a really nice image of you... Alex glad you dug the image and expressive response too cool! john gilberto

Thanks for the good comment for my bio pic.voted daily

nice picture, awesome concept

hay Ray & Becca thanks you both for voting for me i really appreciate it...you both have my votes too...you guys are the best!:)

Hey John, Nice composition, touching background story. Your friend, Ray

Just logged in my Friday vote for you!!! :) Becca

Thank you Becca for the votes you're too cool. i'll be looking for your new entry. i'm sure it's going to be boss!:)

Voted today (Thursday)! I'm trying to upload another video...should be up soon. It's called "I'll Come Home"

thank you so much for the vote catoncea you have a fan and friend in me as well...you did it lady wow so pleased for you!:)

Becca so cool to see your message thank you so much for your support...i'm happy that you love the image & story it was a wondrous shoot...you're terrific:)

Voted!! :) ..& thank you for your vote again you have a true fan & friend in me & I can't wait to see this blossom.

Hi John! So glad you entered this photo! LOVE it...and the story behind it. :) Voted!

Hi everyone...i'm going with "The Womb" again for season 5. i sure could use a little voting help from my yobi friend:) john gilberto

2/27/2012 prediction in photo…number 1 will be a people shot 2 & 3 a scenic and surreal image…best guess? best of luck Photogs:-) john gilberto

A big thank you to all my Yobi friends for following me to the Getty Images Contest and voting for my photo-montage at Getty and voting for me here at Yobi…karleeta, TreRom, idelaney, KenH, whatacutebum, KLyn19, mattsal1987, jhphotos, mariaferguson72, GTsings, urchingurl, danrfrank, Nory, BeccaRichter, Itzel, lordcooler, MrsBragan, LauraEvelyn, Tarcia1, Zenonas, Bartsphoto, amelkljajic, ColorCult, catoncea85, Shmantz561986, MirandaBrosFilms, shoodvabalis, HollywoodRay, Jude01, Irvindek, stizzlespinizzle, TheAdjectiveNours, spark49, laurab123, MariaMaslin4…I wish all of you were going to Aspire!:) and if any of you need a little help from a yobi friend I’ll be here for you…john gilberto

And you’ve been a cool friend too Klyn it was so great meeting you in cyber space I had a very groovy time and you were fabulous thanks for voting for me at Yobi and Getty Images…your friend john gilberto

Yeah I know I’m just dying inside wishing I was going for it ohhhhhhhhh what to do but cheer, vote and bite my nails in suspense along with all of you too much fun good luck our paths will definitely continue to pass best of luck? Gerard and thanks you so much for voting for the at Yobi and Getty Images…john gilberto

JimmyMagee said:

Good luck with Getty images John, cant believe your not in final! Keep up the excellent work man! All the best, I'll still be looking out for you, cheers for votes!

KLyn19 said:

you're such a great friend, thank you!!

hi everyone i just submitted a photo-montage video into Getty Images contest. i sure could use your VOTE my Yobi friends:) it's a no hassle 1 VOTE ONLY gig...i'll be here on the side lines cheering and voting for all my friends. in the end we're all winners right! absolutely!...john mishmash.gettyimages.com/en/entries/3W8X5Y

Catoncea that would of been so boss meeting you on the set...next time for sure:) friendship is so powerful and i dig having found our new friendship too. our paths will cross this being the first of many to come through our creative endeavors i'm sure...the best to you, john

Thank you so much Klyn you're a gem:) john

I'm sorry it wasn't able to happen this go round..I was really looking forward to meeting you :) either way I'm so happy for the friendship that came from this..you being one of the very first people to be a friend & look at my work. May the very best of luck to you throughout your creative journey & thank you for all the kind words.

you're awesome, john!! thank you!!!

it's been a wondrous journey especially the friendship of amazing talents I thank you for all the joyous moments...john gilberto

Unfortunately the film dates were not possible to meet and had to withdraw from competition...best wishes to my friends JimmyMagee, Mrussell, MrsVragan, HumPdaYdoSe, Itzel, mariaferguson72, Nory spark49, BeccaRichter, laurab123, catoncea85, capbam, karleeta, Brittanyka, gvasquez, KLyn19, KenH, danrfrank1, littlefitz, niafisher, LeRhay, Zenonas, Bartsphto, alezpomerantzmusic, Jude01, romroz, EuphoricEnnui, OasisSoilderFilms, MirandaBrosFilms, Dogmilk, the REEHLdeal, diagoC, crazycortney, csikigyopar and those who voted for this photo best of luck to all of you I'll be voting for you...go for it you can do it!:) bye!

danrfrank1 said:

John, I'm sorry man. You always have a friend in Florida and a number of places to show here should you ever want to....danrfrank@gmail.com

Nory said:

been a wonderful trip, if i dont make it i want to thank you!!! voted for both ur entries =) thanks again

Last vote of this round:)! I hope we can make it to the next round!!!! Thank you for the support! Wish you all the best! xoxo.

capbam said:

littlefitz said:

Such an emotional scene, you got my vote man

danrfrank said:

thanks so much, just sent over my last vote...GOOD LUCK!!!

niafisher said:

Thank you for your vote.....good luck for the next cut, i have every faith you'll still be in the running tomorrow!!!

one more day .. Mondays are scarey huh ! heres a vote !!

Good luck tomorrow, John!

Hey J, all the best for tomorrow!

Good luck John also voted for you

KenH said:

Voted for you my friend.

got ur back my friend:)!

another vote

thanks so much, john! hope you have a great weekend, good luck! voted!!

Here to show you some support my friend! Thank you for the support! I got your back:)

ya!

voted again!! good luck!

Becca thanks for your expression thought & votes of confidence...Brian, Maria, Karleeta thanks for your voting supports...Nory you're more then welcome...Sarah thanks for the congrats and back at you...and to Alex, Catoncea, danrfrank1, Selena, Rom, Klyn, Kyra, Niles, Jason, ken, Alden, Nia, Gary, Jacob, Diago, MrsBragan, crazycorney, Zenonas, LeRhay I thanks you so much for your voting support...i'll be turning the support all the way!

Beautiful! Voted! (Thanks for you votes to!) :) Becca

voted!

voted for today

Hey hey! Keep it going!

voted :)!

thank you for your nice comments dear :) big congrats to you too for making itt, and voted again! :)

spark49 said:

Congratulations!

alexpomerantzmusic said:

Thanks for the votes, your photo looks great! you've got my vote, be sure to spread the word about ride of life! All the best

Congrats on making into Round 3!! Here's another vote for my yobi friend.. :)

danrfrank1 thanks so much for voting for me and getting me to the 3rd round...you rock!

Congratulations on advancing to the 3rd round!!!!!!!!!! I'll keep voting for you everyday!

glad to see you still around

Jude01 said:

best of luck to you too!

romrox said:

John, I love the abstact of this photo.

thanks so much, gotcha back! good luck, tomorrow!

HumPdaYdoSE said:

i LOOOOOVE this shot. sigh.

You as well! I've been voting for you as much as possible :)

EuphoricEnnui said:

thanks so much for the votes xD You make me think I actually stand a chance of winning

OasisSoilderFilms said:

Thanks! Voted for yours as well

Wonderful! Best of luck.

hay JimmyMagee that was beautiful i really appreciate you thoughts thanks man!

This picture is very powerful and speaks volumes to me. Having the girl in the guitar case speaks to me of the miracle of childbirth and the miracle of music. Two areas of life that mean so much to people and, just like the womb protects and comforts the child, so can the music as it acts as a soothing companion through life. Thats what I think of your photo John, love it.

voted! best of luck in this round!

Voted again :D you deserve to be a winner!

Voted bro.

hay too terrific. thanks friends for voting for this image and getting it to the 2nd round. you guys rock thanks a million!

Congratulations my friend...glad to see that both of us will be moving on. I will continue to vote for you not because you reached out to me but because I truly enjoy your work...DF

MrsBragan said:

Thank you so much for the support on my photo. I have been voting on yours as well because since I first seen your photo it's been on of my favorites. So sweet. Best of luck to you in the next round!!

Thank you so much for your support, it means the world to me.....i wish you every luck too, you have a real gift!....Nia

Hey, congrats, your through! Great picture. I like your Che one too. I have a song on my soundcloud page called Ernestos Freedom. Hasta La Victoria Siempre!

Dogmilk said:

I like your work,good stuff.

theREEHLdeal said:

This is great. I voted.

my last vote for this round too..good luck...

The photo and the story are really touching and beautiful! Your work is really really beautiful!!!! All the best for you.

Good luck! This picture is inspiring!

Another vote for you for luck! :) do you have any idea how many contestants will be eliminated this round?

diagoC said:

voted for u bro.. this is real good.

crazycortney said:

Thanks for your support! You are an amazing photographer! Good luck to you!

I can see why this got you into the finals. That's some incredible stuff. I've got a few friends who do photography in school. I'm going to share this with them too!

Your works are very strong, John! I voted for you as well. Good luck in final!

beautiful pic, john...happy to vote for you! thanks so much for your support!

love this picture .. got my vote !! best of luck to you

Thank you csikigyopar for your thoughtful expression.

csikigyopar said:

Carina bambina,mi preferice..

Thank you catoncea85 for your vote of confidence...you as well can count on my vote in the final...and again congrats on becoming a Finalist.

Absolutely beautiful photo..and then reading the story made this even more touching!! Got my vote when finals come around!

Some wonderful images csikigyopar! There're down-to-earth!:)

Excelent Work..lovely Thankyou for vote ,coment..

My deepest appreciation to all of you who voted for my image. I thank you!

You're too kool Zenonas! Thank You!

Fantastic shot, John! Congrats!

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