Jennifer Barry, who produced one of my all-time favorite images of Archie, has generously offered notingDavid the first publication of her pictures from the tour finale performance. His emotion seems so present in all the media that has come out of the Tulsa show, never more so than in these remarkable photographs.
Thank you, Jennifer!
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Wow! More fantastic pictures. The emotion he’s emitting seems almost tangible.
I agree with your favorite image of Archie, it’s mine too. Looking at it makes me weak. Must’ve been taken with a digital…if there was film in the camera, it would have melted.
The eyes have it…. just like Andrew Lloyd W said but I adore the closed eye shots as well. Then again I dont’ think I have seen a shot of David that wasn’t sublime… I agree Joner… weakness!
I just love these pictures well all of the pictures. I agree have not seen a bad one. He is truly such a beautiful young man. His smile is radiant and his eyes, well all I can say thank goodness I’m not 17 again. I cannot wait to see the next chapter. Luv you David you are gift..
David has obviously given great thought to his career WAY beyond this finale.
Listen to his thoughtful comments about music careers and their longevity at the end of this video.
David’s intelligence and maturity never ceases to amaze me.
Talent, brains and beauty.
http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/09/65586/index.html
First, I love the pictures. The second one radiates happiness!
Second, I like your phrase, Joner: “Talent, brains and beauty.” Exactly. That’s the perfect way to describe him.
You can always feel his emotions when he sings and looking at these beatiful pictures of our David, just shows how much he’s enjoyed all of this. It’s just the beginning David! Watch out world!
Nice! Although the second picture has got to be the first I’ve seen of David having “red eyes.” One of the things I loved best about the fan pictures was how well they caught his gorgeous, sparkling eyes.
Dang it, hello gorgeous, you don’t miss a trick. And I retouched these suckers. No more red eye now!
Thank you , Rascal for such beautiful eye candy.
Thanks Rascal for fixing my photo with the red eye. While capturing David’s eyes is always a hobby for anyone, the red eye resulted more from the tears in his eyes while speaking before singing SBM for the final concert. I will do my best to capture his eyes much better in the future. Jennifer Barry
Let me rephrase my comment as it appears a rather abrupt after I re-read it. My concept of the photo was to capture the essence of the moment when David was thanking his fans for the amazing experience he has had while on the tour and during Idol. Unfortuntely, taking photos in low light in a concert facility is rather hard, so I did my best to get the photo as clear as I could make it. When I noticed it a bit of red eye in the eye, I rather liked it because it capured the tender moment of how David was feeling that very moment. So, the photo caputured how misty eyed David was getting from realizing his moment on the stage for this chapter of his life was ending. Everyone was very emotional that night. I hope I explaned myself a bit better and not coming off so harsh. Jennifer Barry, Photographer
Thanks for the touch up, rascal, and for providing the photos, Jennifer.
The emotion David had when performing in his last concert, particularly WYSYLM, was to me, one of the most giving performances I’ve seen. He reminded me of Judy Garland when she’d put her entire soul up on that stage. It was just stunning. David you are on your way, and we are with you all the way.
Josie, how are you doing with the emply nest syndrome? No more apple juice for your katie (my daughter’s name is Katie too, no more full gallons of milk, etc.) Hang in there, things will get better! Lots of us have been there…….
Rascal, love the new look; very nice!!
I can’t figure out which one I prefer. The smoldering, or the fresh faced sides of David are both so compelling. I actually purchased his video earlier this evening. Another first. Who’da thunk it?
Awesome Jennifer, my room mate in Tulsa, OK. Amazing shot Jen. There’s a story behind how that camera got into the BOK Center.
Thanks Rascal for posting.
hi Beebee
WYSYLM’s music is by Mark Hammond and lyrics by Robin Scoffield
They are into contemporary christian music, like Holy and Way of the World… I just can’t locate the link where I saw their works.
I know this site prides itself on being a bit more “intellectual” than some others, but can I just gush for a second over that nose in profile? I’m having a Jane Austen moment here.
I am happy he is doing some fun songs for his contemporaries but these message songs are what touches him and us both. I find it hard to sing when I am choked up but he just moves ahead. He constantly amazes me!!!
Rascal I can barely keep up with all your new posts. I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed the archives and your reviews of David at AI. I was not aware of your insight during that time and they are priceless. I also took your avatar advice. A new computer, an mp3 player, and fan sites have all come about with my ODD for this young man. And they say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
Eye-candy indeed! I turn gushy each time I look at his pictures, more so with some than with others. I am not ashamed to admit it, even though it has become somewhat a “four-letter” word by some. Pardon my English if I was not able to put it across more nicely, due to my vocab limitations.
lovedavid -- Don’t remember my Jane Austen so well. What about the “nose in profile”?
And since we are looking, yes the beautiful hair, lips, skin, hands, oh never mind, oh yes smile …
As I’ve mentioned before, sometimes I just like listening to David without the visual. I’m one of those who gets easily distracted.
What a wonderful way to start the day!!
Oh, I don’t know any Austen specifics as far as noses. I guess I just always picture the heros in those books with a nice straight nose like David’s. I’m something of a strong nose and jaw lover. I think his could have their own A&E series. (Though, totally off-topic, Ioann Gruffudd takes the cake in that dept.)
WOW. David just can’t take non-pretty pics can he.