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Nature's patterns sometimes reflect two intertwined features: fundamental physical laws and environmental influences. Where one must examine how these strands are woven together in our minds.
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This effort completes the cohort of images illustrating constrained creativity with cufflinks and a copper box.
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Shadows run
throughout my mind.
They lead to memories,
not happy, not kind.
If I follow one,
I know what I'll find.
Pain and despair
all intertwined.
Through God's love I've learned
how to leave them behind.
David Hoffman
The staircase, designed by Guiseppe Momo in 1932, is an architectural highlight in the Vatican. Because of the two intertwined spiral ramps, visitors going up do not encounter those coming down. The archetype is the Bramante Staircase, which is also located in the museum complex. However, this staircase can be visited only as part of a special tour.
Die Treppe, die 1932 von Guiseppe Momo entworfen wurde, ist ein architektonisches Highlights im Vatikan. Aufgrund der zwei, ineinander verschlungenen spiralförmigen Rampen begegnen Besucher, die hinaufsteigen, den Herabsteigenden nicht. Das Vorbild ist die Bramante-Treppe, die sich ebenfalls im Museumskomplex befindet. Diese ist jedoch nur im Rahmen einer speziellen Tour zu besichtigen.
Each temple at Angkor has a different character. The Ta Som Temple is smaller in scale but still well preserved. Like many of the Angkor temples, various structures are enveloped in large ficus (fig) trees. Over time the roots and limbs of the ficus become intertwined to form a unique visual juxtaposition.
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A large area of rain over SW Va. had multiple embedded thunderstorms that lit up the skies. There was lightning in all directions as the storms were talking to each other. Single shot. www.terryaldhizer.com
Insel Usedom, Naturschutzgebiet Südspitze Gnitz
Usedom island, nature reserve Südspitze Gnitz
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Now, it is mostly a scene of branches. Imagine this same scene with all the leaves next Spring. 20171217BullCreekPsDxoLr5
m Semperwlad auf der Insel Rügen befindet sich eine aus über 80 Jahre alten Krüppelbuchen bestehende Baumgruppe. Dieser Ort wird auch Hexenwald genannt. Die Äste dieser mysteriösen Bäume, sind bizarr ineinander verschlungen. Ein wahrhaft mystischer Ort.
In Semperwlad on the island of Rügen (Baltic Sea, Germany), there is a group of trees consisting of over 80-year-old crippled beeches. This place is also known as the witches' forest. The branches of these mysterious trees are bizarrely intertwined. A truly mystical place.
A double exposure made entirely 'in-camera' using WB and DR customization and s camera inversion technique. Made handheld without use of a tripod. Made in Killarney, Johannesbur,
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This Nkisi Nkonde, captured at Faro Municipal Museum, is a type of power figure from the Congo Basin in Central Africa, specifically associated with the Kongo people. It is a form of Nkisi, a term referring to sacred objects in Kongo spirituality that are believed to house spirits or spiritual forces. The Nkonde (meaning "hunter") is a particular type of Nkisi known for its aggressive, protective, and judicial roles.
Key Features of Nkisi Nkonde:
Appearance:
Typically, these figures are humanoid in shape and made of wood.
They are often adorned with metal objects like nails, blades, or other sharp implements driven into their surface.
The inclusion of these materials is symbolic of the figure's activation or its use in fulfilling spiritual or legal purposes.
Function:
Hunter of Justice: Nkisi Nkonde was used to enforce laws, settle disputes, and exact punishment for wrongdoers. It was believed to "hunt down" those who broke oaths or contracts.
Protector: It served as a guardian against evil forces, illness, or malevolent spirits.
Healer: In some cases, Nkisi Nkonde was associated with healing, balancing spiritual forces within the community.
Activation and Ritual Use:
A spiritual specialist known as an nganga would "charge" the Nkisi Nkonde by embedding medicines (bilongo) into cavities in the figure.
The bilongo materials could include herbs, animal parts, minerals, or other substances with symbolic or spiritual significance.
The act of hammering nails or driving blades into the figure was a way to "wake" or "activate" it, often accompanying rituals and invocations.
Cultural Context:
Nkisi Nkonde reflects the Kongo people's intricate belief systems, which intertwine law, spirituality, and community order.
It was both a physical and metaphysical tool, acting as a tangible focal point for spiritual forces and social accountability.
Colonial Misunderstandings:
When European colonists and missionaries encountered Nkisi Nkonde, they often misinterpreted them as "fetishes" or objects of idolatry, failing to grasp their deeper cultural and spiritual significance.
Many Nkisi Nkonde figures were taken to museums, where they remain as artifacts of African spiritual heritage.
In Modern Times:
Nkisi Nkonde is studied as an important symbol of Kongo art and spirituality.
It is often featured in museum collections and exhibits focused on African art and the spiritual practices of Central Africa.