I've Been Inspired! By a Photo.

It's time for YA Highway's Road Trip Wednesday again, and I couldn't resist this week's topic.

What pictures inspire your writing and works in progress (WIP)?

Why can't I resist this topic? Well, here's a small story on why:

        One day, many moons ago--try about three or four years worth of moons--I was surfing Photobucket.com. I was bored, so I searched through pages and pages of photos, and I came upon one that really captured my attention. Instantly, I got an idea for a book, and then the next, and then the next. And wallah! My novel "Angel Wings" and its trilogy were born. All because of this photo...

I have no clue what it's from--if it's from a manga series or just a picture, but it's awfully beautiful and it certainly sparked inspiration.

Here are a few photo's focusing on setting and action in the book:

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This is the Vorpal Sword from Tim Burton's version of "Alice in Wonderland." It reminds me of the swords used in my book.

"One, two! One, two! And through and through

The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!

He left it dead, and with its head

He went galumphing back."

 --Lewis Carrol,"Through the Looking Glass"

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Chains also play a role in my book. [Get your head outta the gutter! I don't mean it like that lol :)  ]

What photos inspire your writing? If not any photos, how about songs or other books?