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CREATIVE ARTS Thursday/Friday … September: Coming to the Close of our Summer of Discontent

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  4 years ago  •  179 comments


CREATIVE ARTS Thursday/Friday … September: Coming to the Close of our Summer of Discontent
 

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Keeping busy … trying to stay positive in a world of negative.

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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Image atop of article … RED TAILED HAWK flyin' high.

It's that time again … show your stuff.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
1.1  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Unique and beautiful art, as always.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
1.2  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Beautiful photos, Mac.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

Let's not think of your photos as competition, but as examples to try our best to match. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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1.4  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    4 years ago

They are all beautiful Mac, but, the one with the broken tree is very telling. For me, it depicts that, even in the world of nature, life is not a given. And the struggle for survival in the face of imminent death applies to all form of life in our world.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
2  Gsquared    4 years ago

© G. Gam 2020  Rockport, Massachusetts

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Kavika
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2.1  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @2    4 years ago

Very nice, G.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
2.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @2.1    4 years ago

Thanks Kavika

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @2    4 years ago

A great photo.  Makes me sort of wish I were there. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
2.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @2.2    4 years ago

Thank you very much.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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2.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @2    4 years ago

Very nice G. The  one thing I really enjoy when visiting marinas and boat docks, is seeing all the unique and often hilarious boat names. Such as the one above that is named 'Hauliday'. (grin)

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
2.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @2.3    4 years ago

Thanks Raven Wing.  I also love some of the names people give their boats.  I thought "Hauliday" was pretty funny.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
3  Kavika     4 years ago

''End of the Trail'' Top of the Rock, Ridgedale MO.

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Gsquared
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3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @3    4 years ago

Great image!

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

More than just a photo, it tells a story.

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

Beautiful Kavika. And the photo, taken at that time of the day adds to the story that the heart rendering image represents.

Very well done.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
4  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Where is everyone?

 
 
 
evilone
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4.1  evilone  replied to  A. Macarthur @4    4 years ago

We are ramping up to our busy season at work now. I had to setup 24 online workshops, with RSVP pages and auto confirmation emails, plus do updates on 2 new laptops. Instead of working...

I'd rather be...

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Kavika
Professor Principal
4.1.1  Kavika   replied to  evilone @4.1    4 years ago

You and Kobe, chillin'.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.1.2  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @4.1    4 years ago

Long weekend coming up?

 
 
 
evilone
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4.1.3  evilone  replied to  Gsquared @4.1.2    4 years ago

I'll looking forward to it, but again we are refinancing the house at a super low interest rate so there are many projects to do before the appraiser comes. LOL! 

 
 
 
Gsquared
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4.1.4  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @4.1.3    4 years ago

Busy!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.1.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  evilone @4.1    4 years ago

You DESERVED a break. LOL

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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4.1.6  Raven Wing  replied to  evilone @4.1    4 years ago

Great photo, EG. It use to be there was a time for working, a time for play, a time for family, and a time heal. Now days, it is very difficult when you have to try to find time to work them all in together. 

I hope you have a very relaxing Labor Day weekend. jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Ender
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4.1.7  Ender  replied to  evilone @4.1    4 years ago

Looks like he has settled in quite nicely.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
4.2  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @4    4 years ago

Right here!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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4.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @4    4 years ago

I was asleep.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
5  Gsquared    4 years ago

© G. Gam 2020  Wisteria, Japan

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Kavika
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5.1  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @5    4 years ago

Love the Wisteria. 

What a serene photo.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @5.1    4 years ago

Thank you

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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5.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @5    4 years ago

Just "hangin' out" these days?  Your photo begs for a caption.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @5.2    4 years ago

Yeah, and working part time... at home!  "Wisteria, Japan" doesn't do it?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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5.2.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @5.2.1    4 years ago

Ooops!  I missed that....vision is receding. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @5    4 years ago

What a very impressive Wisteria. The colors are so vibrant, and the really looks very relaxing and peaceful. I can close my eyes and see me sitting in a comfy lounge chair under that tree with a cool Mint Julep. Ahh......

 
 
 
Gsquared
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5.3.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @5.3    4 years ago

I like that idea!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.3.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @5.3.1    4 years ago

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Ender
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5.4  Ender  replied to  Gsquared @5    4 years ago

Wisteria is pretty but I can't stand the stuff. Very invasive, shoots out long runners everywhere and takes over everything. I have seen them shoot runners underground 20, 30 feet away to take over things.

Very aggressive and hard to control.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
5.4.1  Gsquared  replied to  Ender @5.4    4 years ago

We don't have wisteria at our house.  I do appreciate them from afar.  I guess they will remain someone else's problem!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.4.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @5.4.1    4 years ago

We never has Wisteria in our yard, but, the lady who lived next food did, and when the wind blew from that direction when they were in full bloom our yard would have a layer of purple all across it, as well as the house on the other side of ours. 

The house was eventually sold and it seemed that the new owners so, very awed by the beauty of the Wisteria, fell out of love with it when they had to rack the dead dregs of it from their own yard after a while and cut the tree down. 

We kids, who were charged with raking the dregs out of OUR yard stood and cheered as they cut down the tree. jrSmiley_81_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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5.4.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Raven Wing @5.4.2    4 years ago

So sorry...please forgive my many typos today.....I started a new prescription and I'm not back up to speed yet.jrSmiley_78_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_16_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Kavika
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6  Kavika     4 years ago

Natural waterfall in Dogwood Canyon, the Ozarks in SW Missouri.

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A. Macarthur
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6.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Kavika @6    4 years ago

I remember well our day there … and sadly, the subsequent passing of Melanie who joined us that day.

 
 
 
Kavika
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6.1.1  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @6.1    4 years ago
I remember well our day there … and sadly, the subsequent passing of Melanie who joined us that day.

So do I Mac. Remembering her in that beautiful place is, in itself, kind of a gift.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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6.2  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @6    4 years ago

Just beautiful!

 
 
 
Kavika
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6.2.1  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @6.2    4 years ago

Thanks, G.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Kavika @6    4 years ago

It's always gives a great feeling to look at a waterfall. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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6.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6.3    4 years ago

I agree. The mist, sound and the smell of waterfall is a healing tonic for the mind, body and soul. And each one is unique in all of these, with their own story to tell of their source as it travels through time. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
6.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @6    4 years ago

A truly beautiful place. So many steps in the water fall. As I sit here looking at the photo, I can feel the refreshing mist from it.

Very nicely done. 

 
 
 
pat wilson
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6.5  pat wilson  replied to  Kavika @6    4 years ago

That reminds me of Watkins Glen in New York, similar rock formations.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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7  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

An assortment of sorts...

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Raven Wing
Professor Guide
7.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @7    4 years ago

Very lovely array of beautiful photos, Buzz. Sometimes I feel that Man and Mother Nature are in competition to see which one can out do the other. (smile)

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
7.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Raven Wing @7.1    4 years ago

Buzz...what kind of building is the 3rd photo down, the one with the two sphere and the towering spiral?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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7.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @7.1.1    4 years ago

I think it's Shanghai's radio, wifi and tv tower.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @7.1.2    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. It really is different.

 
 
 
Kavika
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7.2  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @7    4 years ago

The photos are sorta kinda good.jrSmiley_2_smiley_image.png

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
7.3  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @7    4 years ago

Really nice.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
8  Raven Wing    4 years ago

OK.... we'll take a little walk back in time. Hope you enjoy it...

 
 
 
Kavika
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8.1  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @8    4 years ago

I do remember that piece and it's still quite striking.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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8.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @8.1    4 years ago

Thank you Kavika. I'm glad that you like it.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
8.1.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @8.1.1    4 years ago

I like it, too.  Very unique and creative.  Mystical.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
8.1.3  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @8.1.2    4 years ago

Thanks G. I'm very glad you like it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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8.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @8    4 years ago

I hope you're not insulted, but when I first looked at that picture, Dean Martin singing "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore" ran through my mind.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
8.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @8.2    4 years ago
I hope you're not insulted,

Not at all. That song was/is one of my favorites. It is such a fun song, jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
devangelical
Professor Principal
8.3  devangelical  replied to  Raven Wing @8    4 years ago

nice.

 
 
 
Steve Ott
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9  Steve Ott    4 years ago

Mount bluejay in the center. They are not portrait sitters.

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Buzz of the Orient
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9.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Steve Ott @9    4 years ago

LOL.  Using a magnifying glass, I THINK I saw it.  Is it sitting on a branch jutting out to the right about half way up the second trunk from the left?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
9.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @9.1    4 years ago
about half way up the second trunk from the left?

That's where I see it too. It's really a bright blue.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
10  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Headed to the mountains and woods with my wife where social distancing is not only possible, it's the norm … black bears, Timber Rattlesnakes, White-tailed deer, Bald Eagles … ahhhhh! Civilized life forms.

Will check in tonight after or before fishing, or both. For now, check these out (and, from me, a retired official of ORGANIZED LABOR … have a good Labor Day).

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Pocono Back Road

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For Raven Wing Especially, Shenandoah Starry Night

© A. Mac/A.G.

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I'll Explain this One Later … 

© A. Mac/A.G.

Be kind to one another.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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10.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @10    4 years ago
"… ahhhhh! Civilized life forms."

LOL.  I thought there weren't supposed to be any political comments in this group.

That is a WOW! sunset - even THAT could be considered a political comment..

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
10.2  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @10    4 years ago

These photos are very beautiful.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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10.3  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @10    4 years ago

Thank you so much for the beautiful Shenandoah Starry Night Mac. It truly is awesome. jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
11  Kavika     4 years ago

Waterfall inside a cave in Dogwood Canyon, MO.

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Gsquared
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11.1  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @11    4 years ago

What a cool place!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
Professor Principal
12  Perrie Halpern R.A.    4 years ago

It' always nice to stop in here and look at everyone's beautiful photography and artwork. Thank you Mac for providing a group that is so special. 

 
 
 
evilone
Professor Guide
14  evilone    4 years ago

Northern flicker eating ants in the grass

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Raven Wing
Professor Guide
14.2  Raven Wing  replied to  evilone @14    4 years ago

That is a really beautiful bird. Love the spots and the red patch on its head

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
14.3  Gsquared  replied to  evilone @14    4 years ago

You have a variety of really interesting birds in your area.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15  Gsquared    4 years ago

© G.G. 2020  Èze-Village, France

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Buzz of the Orient
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15.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @15    4 years ago

Your photos are good enough to URN you some money.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15.1    4 years ago

Ha!  Thanks

(I only accept cash)

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
Professor Guide
15.1.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15.1    4 years ago

Oy vase Mia.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.1.3  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @15.1.2    4 years ago

Ewer both so funny!!!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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15.1.4  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Gsquared @15.1.3    4 years ago

Think of me as a pitcher of humor.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.1.5  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @15.1.4    4 years ago

My cup runneth over with all of your great jokes!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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15.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15    4 years ago

That is a very lovely photo G. It makes me feel that I am there and could just keep walking down that pathway. Very well done.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @15.2    4 years ago

Thanks Raven Wing.  Èze is an ancient village on a hilltop near Nice.  It is very picturesque and also has great views of the Mediterranean Sea.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
15.2.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15.2.1    4 years ago

I love quaint little villages like that. It must be a wonderful place to live.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.2.3  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @15.2.2    4 years ago

There was a nice hotel, Château Eza, although we did not stay there.  We were staying in Nice.  Èze was one of our day trips. There were also a few artists with small workshops.   

© G.G. 2020  View from Èze-Village, France

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Raven Wing
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15.2.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15.2.3    4 years ago

Very nice. It would be fun to stay there. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.2.5  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @15.2.4    4 years ago

It would be fun to stay there.  All vehicles park below the town.  There is only the narrow pathway winding through the village as you climb up the hill.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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15.2.6  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @15.2.5    4 years ago

Very nice. And I bet the view is fantastic.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.2.7  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @15.2.6    4 years ago

The photo I just posted is showing the Mediterranean but it was sort of cloudy/foggy.

 
 
 
Kavika
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15.2.8  Kavika   replied to  Gsquared @15.2.7    4 years ago

Cloudy/foggy or not that is a great photo, G.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
15.2.9  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @15.2.8    4 years ago

Thanks Kavika!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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15.2.10  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @15.2.3    4 years ago

Most of the ancient villages I've toured in China have become too commercialized, but not all, thankfully.  That one (along with the street view in your "urn" photo) appears to be very natural.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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15.2.11  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @15.2.10    4 years ago

It was pretty touristy but very nice.  We had a great afternoon there.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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16  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Wishing all a very happy weekend. Take care and be well. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
16.1  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @16    4 years ago

How beautiful!  A superb work of art!

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
16.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @16.1    4 years ago

Thank you G. I'm very glad you like it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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16.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @16    4 years ago

Thanks for the combination of your good wishes and your good creation.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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16.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @16.2    4 years ago

Thank you Buzz. (smile)

 
 
 
devangelical
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16.3  devangelical  replied to  Raven Wing @16    4 years ago

love the colors

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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16.3.1  Raven Wing  replied to  devangelical @16.3    4 years ago

Thanks dev. (smile)

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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18  Raven Wing    4 years ago

Well....today is Saturday, at least for a few more hours. So time to add one of the older creations. Hope you enjoy it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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18.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @18    4 years ago

Is it meant to be scary?  If that's a finger to his lips then I assume it's from his other hand. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
18.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @18.1    4 years ago

The artwork is of a Shaman, dressed in his regalia in preparation to perform a Spiritual ceremony. Most Shaman wear rather frightening regalia in order to scare the evil Spirits around the patient. Some of the regalia is really quite shocking. They dress to challenge the evil Spirits so that they will leave the patient. The ceremonies are very aggressive and challenging. Somewhat like an exorcism.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
18.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @18    4 years ago

I think it's pretty scary.  Great though.  So, what's the story?

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
18.2.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Gsquared @18.2    4 years ago

Thanks G. I answered Buzz's question on this above. Shaman normally wear some very scary regalia while performing the cleansing ceremony. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

A sundae to celebrate Sunday - and I would like you to know that I ate the whole thing.

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Raven Wing
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19.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19    4 years ago

Oh yummy! I would never make it through all of that in one sitting. However, it looks delicious. I would sure give it a good try. jrSmiley_91_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
19.2  Kavika   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19    4 years ago

Oh my, I'm drooling over that Sunday, Buzz.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19.3  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @19    4 years ago

Definitely NOT for the lactose intolerant!  You have one of those with soy ice cream and almond milk whipped cream?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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19.3.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @19.3    4 years ago

That was one of the few sundaes I've eaten in many years, and I think they all had the normal contents. 

 
 
 
TTGA
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19.3.2  TTGA  replied to  Gsquared @19.3    4 years ago
Definitely NOT for the lactose intolerant!

I AM lactose intolerant, but I would still take my chances with one like that. jrSmiley_101_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19.3.3  Gsquared  replied to  TTGA @19.3.2    4 years ago

If I even got near that I would probably be sick for a week.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
19.3.4  Gsquared  replied to  TTGA @19.3.2    4 years ago
It does look delicious though. I just need the non-dairy alternative!
 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
20  Kavika     4 years ago

Do you remember the CCR song, ''Lookin' out my back door''..

This is what one of our neighbors saw when they looked out their back door.

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Raven Wing
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20.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @20    4 years ago

That looks like a very peaceful sight. Very enjoyable.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
20.1.1  Kavika   replied to  Raven Wing @20.1    4 years ago

Yup, the cow was peaceful but was waiting for an apple from them.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
20.1.2  Raven Wing  replied to  Kavika @20.1.1    4 years ago

LOL!!  The people that lived next door to my Paternal Grandparents had a Donkey named Spud. When he wanted his carrots, peeled of course, he could come to their window and sit down like a dog and bray until they brought him his carrots. The first time I saw that when I was about 3 y/o I laughed until I could hardly stand up. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
20.2  Gsquared  replied to  Kavika @20    4 years ago

Great.  I remember the song... "Look at all the happy creatures dancin' on the lawn..."

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21  author  A. Macarthur    4 years ago

Two more to keep it going.

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Mysterious Light in the Forest

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Coming soon to a Stream near me.

© A.Mac/A.G.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
21.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

They are both beautiful, Mac. The first one is indeed very mysterious. The bright light at the end, seeming to generate an abundance of small sparkles. Very Spiritual.

 
 
 
Kavika
Professor Principal
21.2  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

Beautiful

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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21.3  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

Okay, okay, don't keep us "in the dark" - what IS the "mysterious light"?

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21.3.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @21.3    4 years ago

I don’t know, it’s a mystery.

 
 
 
bccrane
Freshman Silent
21.3.2  bccrane  replied to  A. Macarthur @21.3.1    4 years ago

I know what it is.  But if I tell, it wouldn't be a mystery anymore.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21.3.3  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  bccrane @21.3.2    4 years ago

It’s a chance I’m willing to take. Feel free to solve the mystery.

 
 
 
bccrane
Freshman Silent
21.3.4  bccrane  replied to  A. Macarthur @21.3.3    4 years ago

Double exposure, a woodland scene combined with the milky way galaxy.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21.3.5  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  bccrane @21.3.4    4 years ago

Well done; not exactly a "double exposure" in the traditional sense, but effectively, the same outcome. In the age of digital, I do it either with "LAYERING," or, replacement of portions of images, then, "flattening" the layers to a single "background".

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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21.3.6  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @21.3.5    4 years ago

Very well done, Mac. I like the ability to do layering, as opens the door to so many different ways to create images that makes them one of a kind. 

I can often use several layers, all blended into one final image. It is one of my favorite techniques.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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21.3.7  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  bccrane @21.3.4    4 years ago

Bravo bccrane.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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21.3.8  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  bccrane @21.3.4    4 years ago

For the record, bccrane identified the fundamental aspects of the process of the image’s creation, but not the meaning of the mysterious light.

To be honest, I added the flare to heighten the visual impact and did the same in creating the image title. The ultimate mystery is now revealed.

I made it up under the right of artistic license.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
21.4  Gsquared  replied to  A. Macarthur @21    4 years ago

Very beautiful

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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22  Raven Wing    4 years ago

I'll add one more to carry us through Sunday. 

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @22    4 years ago

Some of your images have made songs run through my mind. In this case it's "Feelings".

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
22.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @22.1    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. I am most pleased when my artwork stirs feelings of deja vu, or in your case, music that you enjoy. Thank you for the feedback, I truly appreciate it.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
22.2  Gsquared  replied to  Raven Wing @22    4 years ago

Really beautiful.  Fantastic!

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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23  Buzz of the Orient    4 years ago

Continuing with feelings....

800

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
23.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23    4 years ago

In love to see couples spending important time together. The world is now spinning so fast that it is hard to remember a more peaceful time. 

The setting and scenery is really lovely. It's calming. Makes one take a deep breath and relax.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
23.1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @23.1    4 years ago

Another - to help you take another deep breath and relax.

800

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
23.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23.1.1    4 years ago

Those two were just having some wedding shots taken on the shore of the Yellow River at dusk, so using my zoom telephoto I was able to sneak that shot.

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
23.1.3  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23.1.2    4 years ago

They would probably love to have that photo.  Very nice.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
23.1.4  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23.1.1    4 years ago

Very lovely. I hope their lives will be filed with much happiness good fortune. jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
23.1.5  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @23.1.3    4 years ago

They'll have the ones that the professional wedding photographer was taking, and they'll probably be better than mine anyway.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
23.1.6  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @23.1.4    4 years ago

Yep, hope so. 

 
 
 
Gsquared
Professor Principal
23.2  Gsquared  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @23    4 years ago

Beautiful location.  Near where you live?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
23.2.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Gsquared @23.2    4 years ago

The one with the elderly couple snuggling was taken at the Chengdu University campus in Chengdu, a city where we lived for a year before moving to where we are now in Chongqing.  The wedding photo was taken on our way back from touring an ancient Buddhist monastery and raspberry juice bottling factory and farm, and having just crossed the Yellow River (just north of Zhengzhou in north central China).  So neither were taken near where we are now. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
24  Raven Wing    4 years ago

It's Monday, no need to stop now.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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24.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @24    4 years ago

Very spiritual, and indicative of the importance of women in your culture.   

 
 
 
Raven Wing
Professor Guide
24.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @24.1    4 years ago

Thanks Buzz. Women are an important part of most, if not all, Native American Tribes and are highly respected. Many of the Tribes are matriarchs, some even sit on the councils along with the men. Some have even become Chiefs of their Tribe. 

So yes, some women play a very important part of their Tribe. 

 
 
 
Split Personality
Professor Guide
26  Split Personality    4 years ago

800 bottles of wine, lol and my old desk top.

512

384

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
Professor Expert
26.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Split Personality @26    4 years ago

Should I salute you or your project?

 
 
 
Split Personality
Professor Guide
26.2.1  Split Personality  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @26.2    4 years ago

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