This is an entry into the Anti-Cliche Photomanipulation contest. Its a pretty cool challenge you can read about here: [link]

Why this is anti-cliche to me:
A male model is the main subject, I have used a guy before, but it is definitely not the usual for me. I have had a tendency to use a lot of textures in photo manips, simply because I like things that look tactile I also usually like to use an element of fantasy....and this scene could actually happen so it is different that way as well.
I used a lot of different techniques to get that darn lamp to glow....none of which were layer styles. I used the airbrush and lighting effects to do it for those who need to know.

Have you ever sat outside at night and listened to the sound of a lonely guitar playing a song for no one but the night?

Made possible and inspired by the following wonderful stocks:

main background by:
guitar player:
park bench:
street lamp:
street and curb:

Thanks for looking!
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