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THREE DAY WEEKEND (Into Monday Morning) ~ Creative Arts Group

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  3 years ago  •  176 comments


THREE DAY WEEKEND (Into Monday Morning) ~ Creative Arts Group
 

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NOTE: At the closing of last week's "THREE DAY WEEKEND," I decided to lock the article on the MONDAY MORNING following the Friday/Saturday/Sunday, instead of what I had originally planned -- midnight Sunday.

This will continue going forward as it allows 8-10 hours or so of additional posting while still addressing the problem of slow connections due to a high number posts.

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New Paintings; I am continuing to experiment with technique, composition and paint behavior related to chemistry and density. I can't believe it took all these years for me to combine into my paintings, my backgrounds in science (Biology) and Art History/Fine Art … but these paintings are the result of both.



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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Bring it Ladies and Gents … 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

Love your paintings. One is very bright and bold, the other a bit subdued in color, but, very bold in its expression. The second one reminds me of Buckeye wood burls I have seen and worked with. I used them often when I was making wood burl clocks several years back.

Both are beautiful and very impressive. Very well done.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

I very much like the second painting.  This may sound a little crazy, but you seek honest opinions of your workis.  I feel a little intimidated by the first one - a really strange feeling to get from looking at a painting.  Perhaps I feel that the images I see in it, such as a monster's or dragon's face, and the fact that it seems as if it prodrudes because of the white background.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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1.2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2    3 years ago

I went a bit thick with the paint so it is physically raised and also pops because of the white surrounding area. The monsters are how one perceives them.

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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1.2.2  sandy-2021492  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2    3 years ago

And I have the opposite reaction - I love the jewel tints of the top painting.  To  me, it's a summer garden in full bloom, or a vibrant cityscape.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  sandy-2021492 @1.2.2    3 years ago

I guess if we thought of A.Mac's paintings as Rorschach tests you would come out in a happy way, but my interpretation of that painting might be considered troublesome. 

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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1.2.4  sandy-2021492  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2.3    3 years ago

I don't know.  To me, the bottom painting feels - threatening.  Fire and smoke and cobwebs.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  sandy-2021492 @1.2.4    3 years ago

Different strokes for different folks.

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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1.2.6  sandy-2021492  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @1.2.5    3 years ago

And it probably depends on our mood when we're viewing.  If I were cold, for instance, a painting that reminded me of fire might feel warm and inviting.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.2.7  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  sandy-2021492 @1.2.6    3 years ago

Agreed.  Our interpretations could be affected by any number of factors. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
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1.3  pat wilson  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

Very nice. The bottom one looks like it has gold leaf.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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1.3.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  pat wilson @1.3    3 years ago

It does in fact have a metallic paint in the mix.

 
 
 
pat wilson
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1.3.2  pat wilson  replied to  A. Macarthur @1.3.1    3 years ago

I love the metallics.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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1.3.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  pat wilson @1.3.2    3 years ago

Well then, watch for others.

 
 
 
Dig
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1.4  Dig  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    3 years ago

Interesting stuff, Mac.

The top one almost looks edible, like melted candy. I like the sharp colors in it. Did the edges come out clean like that while you were painting, or did you have to do clean up as you went? I'd probably have drips, smears, and runs all over the place if I tried something like that.

The second one looks like a sheet cut from some kind of ore-bearing rock, polished to a high sheen. Pretty cool.

 
 
 
evilone
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3  evilone    3 years ago

After a snafu with FedEx my new aquarium plants came in on Wednesday. Swapped out the spray bar for a glass lily pipe and moved the inflow. With all the new plants the intended  Iwagumi style has changed to a more Brazilian style. 

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Kavika
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3.1  Kavika   replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

That is just beautiful, EG.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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3.3  Raven Wing  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

Very beautiful, imaginative, and impressive. I like your choice of plants to create a great habitat for your lucky little fin swimmers to dwell in. Great job! 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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3.4  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

The weekly aquarium story is one of my favorites.  That looks really beautiful.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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3.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @3    3 years ago

I don't understand what you're saying (Iwagumi, lily pipe, Brazilian style) but I like what I see.

 
 
 
Kavika
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4  Kavika     3 years ago

Where I live is known as the ''Horse Capital of the World'' and for good reason. Every year since 2005 we have what we call ''Horse Fever'' Statues of horses are painted by artists in a specific theme and they are bid on by Ocala businesses. After they are shown at a few different venues in Ocala they are then delivered to the business and become a symbol for that business and are all displayed outside of the building. As you drive around Ocala you'll see them and they are quite the symbol. Proceeds go to help a number of charities in the area. This is only part of the group there are 20 in total.

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evilone
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4.2  evilone  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

These are cool!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

WOW! Those are very impressively decorated horses.Very intricately decorated with their specific contributions to the chosen theme. Really great displays. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.4  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

Very cool.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.5  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

And speaking of horses.....There is nothing more important to a Warrior than their horse. And the importance of being of one mind starts at the very beginning..

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.5.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @4.5    3 years ago

That is really great.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.5.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @4.5.1    3 years ago

Thanks G. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.5.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @4.5    3 years ago

That's a wonderful scene, perfectly framed to reflect the wild resistance of the horse to being tamed.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.5.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @4.5.3    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz. I am glad that you go the essence of the artwork. There are several procedures/steps to taming a wild horse to be a Warrior horse. First is that they realize who is the one they need not fear and they learn to trust. Once they come to that point, then they will then become one with their Warrior in mutual trust and respect.

 
 
 
pink
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4.5.5  pink  replied to  Raven Wing @4.5    3 years ago

Amazing, are all your drawings computerized?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.5.6  Raven Wing  replied to  pink @4.5.5    3 years ago

Yes, all my artwork is done digitally. My freehand drawing is totally alien in appearance, as I have little freehand talent. My mind knows what I want to do, but, my hands will not cooperate. So I do my work by the computer. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.6  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

They certainly do exemplify "a horse of a different colour".

 
 
 
321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu
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4.7  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu   replied to  Kavika @4    3 years ago

I must be weird I like the eighth one down to me it looks like a painted real horse. jrSmiley_88_smiley_image.gif

lol

 
 
 
Kavika
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4.7.1  Kavika   replied to  321steve - realistically thinkin or Duu @4.7    3 years ago

No more wine for you, 321steve.jrSmiley_4_smiley_image.png

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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5  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Quite a beautiful array!

 
 
 
Kavika
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5.1  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @5    3 years ago

The last photo has ballplayers on it.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @5.1    3 years ago

What team do they play for? 

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Kavika
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5.1.2  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @5.1.1    3 years ago
What team do they play for? 

Baltimore Orioles. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @5.1.2    3 years ago

jrSmiley_79_smiley_image.gif Good choice!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6  Raven Wing    3 years ago

TGIF....and here is my newest artwork....and this one's for the birds. (grin)

 
 
 
Gsquared
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6.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @6    3 years ago

That is amazing, Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @6.1    3 years ago

Thank you G.  I truly appreciate your compliment. The layering takes a bit of time to get the images just right, and not allow one to overpower another, or get lost. That can be tricky. Placement of the images is also important in order to make sure the overall artwork is evenly and well arranged, so as not to be too heavy on one side or the other, or too on top of each other in the middle, so to speak. It takes a bit of time to do the experimenting required to produce a well balanced artwork when working with multiple images.

The more you experiment with it the better you will be able to let your minds' eye be your guide.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @6    3 years ago

Could it be the frame that makes the scene so three-dimensional?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6.2    3 years ago

Could be, Buzz. It depends on how a person looks at it. I like to keep things interesting. (big grin)

 
 
 
Dig
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6.2.2  Dig  replied to  Raven Wing @6.2.1    3 years ago

To me it's like looking down into a box. Pretty cool.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @6.2.2    3 years ago

Thanks Dig.  When looking at it, it is sometimes hard to tell if you are into it, or if it is sticking out, so to speak. Even the outlines don't make a clear distinction of which it is.

 
 
 
pink
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6.3  pink  replied to  Raven Wing @6    3 years ago

Lovely birds. You have great work.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  pink @6.3    3 years ago

Thank you very much, pink. I am very glad you like it.

 
 
 
Kavika
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7  Kavika     3 years ago

That's a beauty, Raven.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @7    3 years ago

Thank you Kavika. I am very glad you like it. Mother Earth is so generous with the wonderful variety of wildlife she shares with us.

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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8  Hal A. Lujah    3 years ago

Another silly mask from my collection.  This one is battery powered and is meant for raves.

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Raven Wing
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8.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @8    3 years ago

That mask is very imaginative. Something many people would find to rave about. (grin)

I like the complimentary frame Hal. Very good combination in colors. Well done! 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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8.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Hal A. Lujah @8    3 years ago

What is it like to live in a house so filled with such a menagerie of unique and fascinating items?  

 
 
 
Hal A. Lujah
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8.2.1  Hal A. Lujah  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @8.2    3 years ago

It’s visually stimulating, to the point of overwhelming.  Other than that it’s just a lot of dusting.  We had renovations done recently.  I’ll be cleaning the dust off of each piece in the museum over the next couple months.  It’s like painting the Golden Gate Bridge.  By the time you finish it’s time to start again.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9  Gsquared    3 years ago

My wife's niece brought us this mask from her visit to Costa Rica.                   

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Raven Wing
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9.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @9    3 years ago

That's really interesting G. Did she mention if it is a ceremonial mask? It looks like it could be used in a Spiritual ceremony of some sort.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @9.1    3 years ago

I don't remember if she mentioned that.  I will ask her.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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9.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @9    3 years ago

WOW!!!  I'll bet Hal A. Lujah tries to buy it from you. 

 
 
 
Dig
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9.3  Dig  replied to  Gsquared @9    3 years ago

Cool! Is it a Voodoo mask? Did anything weird happen after you got it? jrSmiley_4_smiley_image.png

 
 
 
Gsquared
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9.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @9.3    3 years ago

Weird stuff happens all the time.  Maybe it's the mask.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10  Buzz of the Orient    3 years ago

As I previewed last week, here is a series of photos taken by me of The Colours of Night in China.

Part of downtown Chongqing, as seen from across the Jialing River

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A tour boat in the Jialing River, Chongqing

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A scene from the city of Liuzhou, Guanxi Autonomous Region

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This photo and the next one are from the riverside drive along the Jialing River, Chongqing

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The Television and Radio Tower in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.   A great restaurant near the top.

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A building at the base of the abovenoted tower

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A fruit store in the outdoor mall next to our home building.

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A building in downtown Chongqing

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This and the next 2 photos were taken while we were on a night cruise through the canals of Suzhou, one of the names of which is the Venice of China

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I believe that this docked boat was a restaurant

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A building in downtown Chongqing

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Downtown Chongqing

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Riverside downtown Chongqing

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Chongqing downtown from across the Jialing River

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This photo of the Harbin Ice Festival is from the internet, but it is one of the most colourful things in China, one I never got to see in person but wish I had.  Those structures are made of ice ONLY. 

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Gsquared
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10.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10    3 years ago

Great series of.photos.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @10.1    3 years ago

Thanks,

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10    3 years ago

Beautiful photos, Buzz. They look very enchanting. The last one is especially awesome.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.2.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @10.2    3 years ago

Thank you - of course you know that the last one is the only one I did not take myself. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.2.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10.2.1    3 years ago

Being it is a photo from the beautiful Chinese Ice Festival I thought perhaps it might not be one of your own photos. But, that does not lessen its awesome winder at all. And thank you for sharing it with us, as I do enjoy seeing it in the photos, as I am not able to see it in person, and I never tire of seeing it.

 
 
 
Kavika
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10.3  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10    3 years ago

Great series of photos, Buzz.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.3.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @10.3    3 years ago

Thanks, Kavika.

 
 
 
Dig
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10.5  Dig  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10    3 years ago

The tour boat near the top reminds me of an old American paddlewheel riverboat, the bridge in the second to last image has an absolutely beautiful design, and the ice castle is simply spectacular.

Really great stuff, Buzz.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.5.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @10.5    3 years ago

Thank you Dig.   Yes, it DOES look like one of those old Mississippi paddlewheelers. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.6  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10    3 years ago

Adding one - the centre of downtown Chongqing taken from a boat on the Jialing River:

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Dig
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10.6.1  Dig  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10.6    3 years ago

That's neat. Was it a special occasion or anything?

The air is often hazy over there, isn't it? Makes a great canvas for some cool spotlight effects at night.

 
 
 
Kavika
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10.6.2  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @10.6    3 years ago

I love this photo, Buzz.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.6.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @10.6.1    3 years ago

I took that picture so long ago, when I was courting my wife, that I don't recall anything special about the time.  In fact, here we are at about the time I took that photo and some others that are posted.  We were on a cruise on the Jialing River.

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As for the haze - one of the nicknames for Chongqing is The Misty City, along with The Mountain City, and one of the three furnaces of China (and I guarantee you that a furnace it can be). 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.6.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @10.6.2    3 years ago

It's one of my favourites.

 
 
 
Kavika
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11  Kavika     3 years ago

Yesterday morning ''all my ducks in a row'' Stone Creek, Ocala FL.

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Last night's sunset at Stone Creek.

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Raven Wing
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11.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @11    3 years ago

The one with the line of ducks is just adorable.

And the one of the sunset is truly awesome.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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11.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @11    3 years ago

They were playing follow the leader.  A sunset that sets a pace that could rarely be followed.

 
 
 
Dig
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11.3  Dig  replied to  Kavika @11    3 years ago

That sunset shot looks otherworldly. Awesome, Kav.

 
 
 
Kavika
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11.3.1  Kavika   replied to  Dig @11.3    3 years ago

We get some amazing sunrises and sunsets here, Dig. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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11.4  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @11    3 years ago

Very nice, Kavika

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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12  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Taking a stand on a Saturday.

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Raven Wing
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12.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @12    3 years ago

I love the little Hummers. They are sooo adorable. Feisty little wingers they be, and nothing to mess with. But, they can't help bug put a smile on your dace when you see it.

That is a truly beautiful Photo, Mac. As fat as the little ones be, you managed to get a great shot of it in action. I used to have a good many of them that came to my house for meals. I made my own nectar for them from scratch and as natural ingredients as I could find. They are very territorial, so I had to place different feeders at different locations around the house.

They would come and visit my Father who loved to sit out on the front porch in the afternoon, and even would come close to look him in the eye. He loved them, and it looked like the feeling was mutual. They were in at all afraid of him, and one of the little Hummers decided that as my Father would sit in his 'territory' he belonged to him and he would try to shoo away any others that would come around. But, as they out numbered him, and my Father did not object to the display of attention by them, the bossy one had to give in and allow others to come and be around my Father as well.

It was one of my Father's favorite times of the day, and even up until the day he walked on, he would go out and sit with his little feathered family.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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12.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @12    3 years ago

A great photo - amazing that you can stop those wings - must have used about 1/2000 of a second to do it. 

 
 
 
Dig
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12.2.1  Dig  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @12.2    3 years ago
amazing that you can stop those wings

I was impressed by that, too.

Great shot, Mac.

 
 
 
pink
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12.3  pink  replied to  A. Macarthur @12    3 years ago

Great shot for a tiny fast moving bird. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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12.4  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @12    3 years ago

Terrific photo

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13  Gsquared    3 years ago

I thought I would experiment a bit and try to be creative.  The pagoda is in Kyoto, Japan.

Special thanks to Raven Wing for her technical and artistic advice.

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Perrie Halpern R.A.
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13.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Gsquared @13    3 years ago

Really beautiful montage. I have never seen that before. Very creative of you! 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @13.1    3 years ago

Thanks, Perrie

 
 
 
pink
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13.2  pink  replied to  Gsquared @13    3 years ago

Wow G2, impressive framework

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  pink @13.2    3 years ago

Thanks.  I'm very glad you like it.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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13.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @13    3 years ago

You are quite welcome G, it is always my pleasure to help how I can I am impressed how you are making such great strides in your artwork. Not only in yur artistic skill, but, also in your creative designs. Very well done.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @13.3    3 years ago

I really appreciate your input.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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13.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @13    3 years ago

Amazing.  That is really fantastic, GG. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13.4.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @13.4    3 years ago

Thanks, Buzz

 
 
 
Dig
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13.5  Dig  replied to  Gsquared @13    3 years ago

Oooh, nice collage. That could be a postcard.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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13.5.1  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @13.5    3 years ago
That could be a postcard.

Having a great time.  Wish everyone was here.  See you when I get home.

P.S.  Send money!

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pink
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14  pink    3 years ago

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Gsquared
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14.1  Gsquared  replied to  pink @14    3 years ago

Very beautiful artwork!

 
 
 
pink
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14.1.1  pink  replied to  Gsquared @14.1    3 years ago

Thanks G2

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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14.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  pink @14    3 years ago

A professionally executed artwork suitable for children’s literature illustration and even decorative art!

 
 
 
pink
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14.2.1  pink  replied to  A. Macarthur @14.2    3 years ago

Thank you A. Mac

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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14.3  sandy-2021492  replied to  pink @14    3 years ago

Is this your work, Pink?  I like it.

And welcome to NT!

 
 
 
pink
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14.3.1  pink  replied to  sandy-2021492 @14.3    3 years ago

Yes it is thank you

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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14.4  Raven Wing  replied to  pink @14    3 years ago

Very beautiful and impressive, Pink. The image gives the viewer the feel of relaxation and serenity. The framing is a great coordination with the artwork itself. Very well done!

 
 
 
pink
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14.4.1  pink  replied to  Raven Wing @14.4    3 years ago

Thank you, I'm glad you like it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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14.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  pink @14    3 years ago

Lovely.  Thank you for joining us and providing us with your outstanding talent. 

 
 
 
pink
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14.5.1  pink  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14.5    3 years ago

Thank you Buzz

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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15  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

It's a feather in the cap of the GROUP that we are seeing an expanding membership and participation … and … in a positive, civil environment! 

A sincere THANK YOU to all who come here and share their work and thoughts.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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16  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Just a thought …

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Raven Wing
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16.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

A very beautiful photo, Mac, and a totally true statement. I really like the varied colors of the bird, I have never seen one like it before. That is one of the things that I really enjoy about this group, the sharing of so many different types of awesome artwork that I might not have ever seen before, nor might not otherwise ever get to see.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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16.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

Beautiful bird, beautiful words.

 
 
 
pink
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16.3  pink  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

Very beautiful ,cheerful colors. Love it.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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16.4  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @16    3 years ago

Beautiful art, and Jimi would be proud.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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17  Raven Wing    3 years ago

Just a slight change of pace... here is an artwork that I created a few years ago for a Friend who celebrated Kwanzaa. I made it into a large print on photo paper for a special display for her Family holiday gathering. It was my first time trying such a an art project, and technique....but, I wanted it to be special for her, something she could not find anywhere else. If there are any here who also celebrate Kwanzaa, I hope you will like it and not be offended by my posting it out of the holiday season.

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Buzz of the Orient
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17.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @17    3 years ago

....and you did what you set out to do really well.  I assume it was appreciated, as it should well have been.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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17.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @17.1    3 years ago

Thank you very much, Buzz. I truly appreciate it.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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17.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @17    3 years ago

I think you did a very nice job.

 
 
 
Kavika
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18  Kavika     3 years ago

In January of this year, the World Equestrian Center opened in Ocala, FL. (5 miles from my house). It is the largest equestrian center in the world. It is simply amazing, hard to describe it so here is the link with photos and information on it.

You would expect that one of the centerpieces of the facility would be a statue of one of the great race or show horses but no it's a beautiful bronze statue of a stout short-legged Mongolian horse named Sargent Reckless. This is her story and it's amazing.

I took this photo of her this past Monday. 

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Gsquared
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18.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @18    3 years ago

Very nice place.  

Reckless was AWESOME!!!

 
 
 
Kavika
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18.1.1  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @18.1    3 years ago
Reckless was AWESOME!!!

Yes, she was. The original statue that was to be there was of a racehorse. I've heard that the owner of the facility personally made the change to Sargent Reckless. The cost of this facility is between $800 m and $1 billion dollars. 

 
 
 
sandy-2021492
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18.2  sandy-2021492  replied to  Kavika @18    3 years ago

What a great story, Kavika.  One that should be remembered.

 
 
 
Kavika
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18.2.1  Kavika   replied to  sandy-2021492 @18.2    3 years ago
One that should be remembered.

When you use the center entrance to the facility Sargent Reckless is right there so thousands of people will see her and read of her exploits on the plaque below the statue.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @18    3 years ago

What a beautiful statue, and a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us Kavika. Looks like there is a lot of fun things happening in your backyard these days. (smile)

 
 
 
Kavika
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18.3.1  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @18.3    3 years ago

The facility is simply amazing, RW.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.3.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @18.3.1    3 years ago

Perhaps after the facility opens and you have time, you might take a few photos of the inside to share with us. If they allow photos to be taken inside, that is. I would love to see some of the interior motif. It really must be awesome.

 
 
 
Kavika
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18.3.3  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @18.3.2    3 years ago

There is over 600,000 square feet of covered exhibitions area, a 5 star hotel with two more hotels to be added. 300 space RV area. 22 outdoor exhibition areas, 10,000 A/C horse stalls a vet hospital and shopping on site. 

Click on the link I provided and you'll get a fairly good view of the whole complex. I will take some photos the next time we go there and post them here.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18.3.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @18.3.3    3 years ago

Thanks Kavika. It sounds massive, and filled with a wondrous display of of information and history.

 
 
 
Dig
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19  Dig    3 years ago

Retro effects on a pileated woodpecker and the first crocuses of the year for me.

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Buzz of the Orient
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19.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dig @19    3 years ago

Good frames sure help to raise photos to professional level - but of course the photo has to start out being good or at least having potential.  You've accomplished it. 

 
 
 
Kavika
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19.2  Kavika   replied to  Dig @19    3 years ago

Excellent

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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19.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Dig @19    3 years ago

Awesome photos and beautiful framing, Dig. Your artistic talents are really growing all around. Thank you for sharing them with us.

It is really great to share in the wonder of true artistic talent by those who come here each week and provide us with the fruits of their artistic labor. I feel very fortunate to be a part of this great group and can enjoy such wonderful artwork.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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19.4  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Dig @19    3 years ago

Quite good!

 
 
 
Gsquared
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19.5  Gsquared  replied to  Dig @19    3 years ago

Really nice, Dig.  I'm glad to see you have something blooming over there.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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20  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

Heading towards Sunday and we are looking good.

How 'bout a walk into the woods on a foggy, winter morning?

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Even a painted one looks inviting.

© A. Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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20.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @20    3 years ago

Very inviting.  Did you start with a photo and then applied some paint?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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20.1.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @20.1    3 years ago

It’s a digital painting ... “painted” with pixels and variations in opacity to create the illusion of depth via “atmospheric perspective”.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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20.2  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @20    3 years ago

Beautiful, Mac, and a very interesting effect. It gives it a somewhat vintage look. And the colors are very well blended. Great work!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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21  Raven Wing    3 years ago

As we are now heading into Sunday, the last day of our three day weekend, here's one as a step in that direction.

It is the legendary Fire Bird, rising from the Earth's furnace......

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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21.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @21    3 years ago

I once drove a Firebird in Los Angeles that I borrowed from an actor friend of mine, but it didn't catch on fire.  I once owned a Buick that did.  All personal experiences aside, that's a pretty impressive picture. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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21.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @21.1    3 years ago

Thank you, Buzz. My second car was a 1969 Pontiac Fire Bird. I really loved that car. It was stolen from the grocery store parking lot while was inside shopping.  Booo!!

 
 
 
Gsquared
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21.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @21    3 years ago

That is a fantastic image, Raven Wing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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21.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @21.2    3 years ago

Thank you very much G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22  Raven Wing    3 years ago

My last one for this weekend...

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

It looks as if the moon hits his eye (like a big pizza pie - that's amore).

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.1    3 years ago

Thanks Buzz. (smile)

 
 
 
Gsquared
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22.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @22    3 years ago

Very beautiful.  It has an air of mystery.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @22.2    3 years ago

Thanks G. A look into the Spiritual and/or supernatural world.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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23  author  A. Macarthur    3 years ago

REMINDER; I will lock down the article on Monday Morning instead of midnight tonight giving everyone a few extra hours to post.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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23.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @23    3 years ago

Then there is still time for a few more of my photos of The Colours of China at Night .

The night view from one of my balconies.  In the centre is the elevated suhway station, and behind it the huge new department store/mall.  The indoor mall attached to my building is at the bottom left.  On the left, behind the street, in the dark, is the campus of the Sichuan Institute of Fine Arts.

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A reverse view.  Photo taken while standing in front of the elevated subway station and pointing at my building - the one on the right in the background, and showing the outdoor mall.

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A view of buildings close to the Jialing River, near downtown Chongqing.

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Gsquared
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23.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23.1    3 years ago

Urban living.  Interesting photos.

 
 
 
Kavika
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24  Kavika     3 years ago

One of two resident eagles sitting on my neighbor's roof this morning. 

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Photo was taken by my neighbor.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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24.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @24    3 years ago

It appears that you live in an eagleatarian community.

 
 
 
Kavika
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24.1.1  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @24.1    3 years ago

LOL, it seems that way. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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24.2  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @24    3 years ago

That is just so amazing.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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24.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @24    3 years ago

They are truly awesomely majestic. And they leave no doubt about who rules your community. A great shot.

 
 

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