Beauty Lit - Bodie Smiles

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

He smiled. Subtle in its effect, it crossed his mouth, twisting it into beauty unlit before;
travelled on to his eyes, slanting them with warmth. Lost, Doyle capitulated.

Hyperion to a Satyr
Sebastian

Bodie and Doyle --
multifaceted,
undeniably exquisite on screen and captivating in writing.

One portion of Bodie's uniqueness is his smile.
In his smiles, grins, smirks, beams (!) we see so much emotion -
his expressions of joy, menace, delight, regret, tenderness.
Like Doyle in Hyperion, we capitulate.

This 'project' began simply while reading, thinking to myself, "*That* is his smile, exactly!" and feeling awe at our writers' ability to capture things with such clarity and beauty. I decided to try and find some of those expressions on film, and find images which fit in some way with the words.

It's only Bodie's smiles, but I remind myself that part of the captivation in these smiles is born in Doyle's unique perception of Bodie - many of these smiles are either caused by Doyle or are shared - reciprocal - reflected between the two of them.

I don't think it's possible to capture all of Bodie's smiles. I've gathered these from a small portion of footage and from an even smaller porportion of the written words we have. I also know that a single frozen frame cannot hope to encapsulate the power and range of the written smiles, or of the onscreen smiles, but it's what I was able to work with. I wish that I had the talent with graphics that some of you have, too - I don't think I can do it justice, but I gave it a go. Limited only by time, not by desire, it's a start. Smile, it's Bodie!


Beauty Lit


Sincere thanks to shooting2kill and byslantedlight for inspiration and encouragement!

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Comments

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Paris this is gorgeous - thank you so much! You've really done an amazing job, with the quotes and the graphics and the sheer love that shines though - cos it really does. Just the sort of thing that makes Pros fandom a lovely place to be *g*

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

BSL, you give me such amazing comments - thank you. I have much more to say, but I'm going to have to catch up with you later...

I am very very thankful to you and all that you've done and been, not just for me, but for the community - making it a lovely place to be.

[brenk.livejournal.com]

Oh, stunning. And much as I've always been more of a Doyle fan, I loved these to bits. The *wealth* of the guy's smiles is quite something, and what a labour of love to capture so many.

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

I'm so pleased! There's nothing quite like being able to share the "love" like this - to know that other people feel it too, see the beauty in these men...

[ereini0n.livejournal.com]

That was a brilliant execution of a wonderful idea! Love it to death :)

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Thank you - I'm so glad that it works, that it's spreading the smiles! :)

[solosundance.livejournal.com]

Coo! What a complete luxury and treat, to be able to wallow in a bath of perfect Bodieness on a cold and foggy morning. I'm speechless, breathless and soaking wet.

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Did you say wallow in a bath of perfect Bodieness!
Oh, that is perfect! Yes - soak and relax and enjoy the pure pleasure of him. (And sprinkle in a bit of BodieBubbles...)

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Haven't been able to keep up with everything on here on a daily basis, so I've just been dipping in haphazardly whenever I've got the chance. Don't know what I was expecting when I clicked on your 'day' but certainly nothing like this because I've never seen anything like it before. It's so wonderful I'm practically speechless!

What a perfect combination of words and pictures - I just can't stop looking at it. The whole thing's beautiful, just like the man himself.

Thank you!

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

How can one go wrong when dealing with Bodie? He truly is beautiful. I'm very very glad that it worked, that you see what I see - that heart-stopping thrilling amazement at this man.

[przed.livejournal.com]

How utterly, utterly wonderful. Clearly a labour of love and as everyone else has said, you've done such a wonderful job of matching picture to words.

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Yes, certainly a labour full of love. And one of those things which I loved so much that time was meaningless... (What? how many hours have gone by? NO!) I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

[crimson-37.livejournal.com]

That was completely Beautiful. Wow. I have appreciated Bodie's looks for many, many years. But now, well. Thanks. He really is a remarkable creature. So chameleon like in so many ways.
You have done us all proud. Thank you so much for doing this for us.
The quotes were amazing and the pictures you placed with them were perfect. I feel truly content now.
Thank you again.

Here's to Bodie's smiles. *raises glass* Cheers!

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Cheers!

I love how you've put it - He really is a remarkable creature. So chameleon like in so many ways. - Exactly!

Thank you for sharing and understanding the intense emotion he evokes.

[andreathelion.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm late, not to say nonexcuseable late :(
Just found time to get through these and I'm utterly speechless. So much love in this work, wonderful and beautiful done !!
So I'm taking the 'Bodie smiles' as another Christmas pressie today, thank you so much :)

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

You are very welcome - any time - you're never late, when it comes to loving Bodie!
I'm really really glad that you enjoyed :)

Bodie's smile

[(Anonymous)]

I'm grinning myself now. Thank you for thinking this up and making it happen, You certainly seem to have captured some of his special allure - his smile.
Merry Christmas to you and have a very happy and plot bunny filled New Year.

Re: Bodie's smile

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Thank you for commenting! I'm so glad that we can all share in enjoying his very special allure. :)

[zebra363.livejournal.com]

Wow. That's one of the most beautiful fannish creations I've ever seen. Stunning.

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Zebra, sorry for the lateness of this reply. What a beautiful comment - thank you! - but I think that the credit goes to Lewis Collins. :) I'm very glad that you enjoyed it. Speaking of enjoying, I've been enjoying seeing your camelids and reading about your adventures - thank you for sharing them with us.

Problem

[shazp4.livejournal.com]

I have not been able to open this up - has it been taken down? I get an error message.

Shaz :-)

Re: Problem

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the aggravation! It was being re-housed, but it's found a permanent residence now and the link is working.