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Spirals
For how long have people depicted spiral designs in their art and architecture, and why does the image have such a provocative effect?
From magnetic fields to vast galaxies swirling in space, spirals can be seen in every aspect in nature. We see them in the physical forces which shape the Earth - the tides of the ocean, the winds in the atmosphere - and within life itself. Plants and the horns and shells of animals grow in spiral formations and some animals, especially aquatic species, possess a twisting locomotion.
The spiral phenomenon within natural forms can be explained through mathematics - the pattern is a result of complex sequences, equations and algorithms which nature utilises in her designs of the Universe. But mathematics alone cannot justify the lure of the spiral to the human mind.
Some of the oldest examples of human art are depictions of spirals, painted or carved into rock, often found in burial sites. Later, the Romans and Greeks used spirals as designs for vases and the columns in temples. The Celtic and Norse people were well known for the mysterious and repetitive designs found on their jewellery, clothing, weapons, objects of worship and everyday items. The Celts even painted spirals on their bodies with blue dye to intimidate enemies during battle. They also created forms of animals and plants twisting into impossible spirals, sometimes interlocking with other elements of the picture.
The spiral has left no human culture untouched. It is an important feature in some Australian Aboriginal works, where it is often drawn as a coiled snake. The Islamic tradition prohibits depictions of people or animals, so spirals feature as an important element in the mathematically-governed Islamic designs. Spirals also feature in oriental and Indian clothing and pottery.
Today, the spiral still runs deep within our culture. It forms the logos of a large number of companies, and has come to symbolise magic, dreams, desires and, most importantly, eternity.
It is perhaps this never-ending quality of the spiral which intrigues and draws us so greatly. When a spiral is drawn or made using paper and then turned, it creates the illusion that it is twisting forever away or towards us. The repetitive animation of a twisting spiral also evokes deep relaxation and calm, which accounts for the spiral's close association with the art of hypnotism. In some cases, people even create spirals themselves in order to ease the constantly active mind. If a person is left to "doodle" on a piece of paper in a relaxed state, it is very likely that they will draw spirals and swirls as their subconscious mind controls the pen.
As a representative of the eternal forces of nature, or simply as an attractive and interesting pattern, spirals shall always remain within the cultures of man. For as long as they surround us in every aspect of nature, the spiral will imprint itself within our unconscious psyche, and shall be reflected in our arts for all time.
Written by Megan Balanck
www.ancientspiral.com/spirals.htm
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I was afraid that by observing objects with my eyes and trying to comprehend them with each of my other senses I might blind my soul altogether.
Socrates
EXPLORED
At this point I was covered with blood coming out from these ppl and also my camera. This was shot at 24mm and as you can see I was very close to him. They were beating up their chest with sharp objects and with hands mourning the name of Hasan and Hussain.
The Ashura is commemorated for the following occasions which may have happened on the 10th Day of the Muharram:
* God had mercy on Adam
* The deliverance of Noah from the flood
* Abraham was saved from Nimrod's fire
* Jacob's blindness was healed after Joseph's shirt was brought to him on this day (Quran)
* Job was healed from his illness
* The Israelites were saved from Pharaoh's army.
* Jesus was brought up to heaven after attempts by the Romans to capture and crucify him failed.
All the above incidents are not confirmed to have taken place on Ashura in the Koran, nor by any strong Hadith. These have been reported in the weaker Hadith, but are nevertheless regarded possible by majority of the Sunni Muslims. The most authentic is the 5th incident where God saved Moses and the Israelites from Pharaoh. This is the reason why many muslims fast on the 10th of Muharram.
Today, Sunnis regard fasting during Ashura as recommended, though not obligatory, having been superseded by the Ramadan fast.
Oddly, Sunnis in Egypt customarily eat a pudding (also known as Ashura) after dinner on the Day of Ashura; it is a rice pudding with nuts, raisins, and rose water, and it is also known in Turkish as Aşure. Given that Egypt was ruled by the Shi'ite Fatimid Caliphate and subsequently conquered by the Sunni Ayyubid dynasty, it may be that the (bitter) fast of Ashura was turned on its head after the Fatimid regime was toppled.
This is a part of Ashura Mourning Series
Lens: EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Location: Near Hussainy Dalan, Old Town Dhaka, Bangladesh
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"It hurts now knowing the truth. That you didn't care enough to try. I feel used and that's honestly the worst feeling in the world. I feel like I was nothing special. Nothing more than an object to you."
Blah blah blah sad stuff here. Hey it hurts to be hurt but you grow from it and that's all that matters right? You grow from it and you learn new things.
I'm not super proud of this but hey it's a photo right? I feel like maybe if I just keep trying to upload as much as I can, even if I don't really like something, it'll come easier for me to get a good shot and something I'm super proud of. Wasn't going to upload this but I thought oh well.
View this on black please. Way more detail. Just press L.
.ps. Sorry for being a bit lazy and not editing out my scars and little details that should be fixed. Didn't think they were too big of a deal.
Canon EOS 7D, 50mm 1.8
January, 2013.
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Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else. ~Buddha~
Just trying new things.
Taking advantage of some natural light. Sunny in Oregon today.
By total accident I lined the heel up with the edge of the chair perfectly. heh.
Really should have shot this again.
Random fact: These red shoes are my wedding shoes.
Yes, I'm aware that is odd. :) and no, I didn't wear the socks.
Yes, I see the irony in having a world map and a compass while that case literally contains a smartphone with all the things in it but...deal with it, it's pretty.
Joint art exhibit by Kiyomi Tanigawa (www.brooklynmisomaru.com), So Jung Lee (www.kokili.com), and Hanna Yoo (www.hannayooworks.com)
For the "Objects for Layer" group.
Please feel free to use as you please.
It would be nice if you do use it to link back to me. Thanks :-)
IS IT REAL?
This waterfall is a water object in a park in Schaumburg, IL - USA. The park has a pond, colored pavers, retaining walls, planting beds, fountain and painted ornamental ironwork. It is an "open space" within the city. Many of the suburbs in the area have them.... its all part of Generica (Generic + America).
PROCESSESED?
This waterfall was part of a designers plan. The stones were laid by tradesmen and the water was made to flow across them to give people a feel as if they were viewing the beauty of nature. My photograph has obviously been processed, in the same manner that the designer of this water fall used. I wanted to let the viewer feel as if they were remembering a natural water fall from their past. I tried to give it a dreamy feel.
ENGINEER vs PHOTOGRAPHER
The question arises - Is a manufactured environment or memory wrong? As the designer layed out each part of this water fall - I layed out the coloring of each pixel. The result is engineered. The designer's calculated, gentle drop in elevation and my calculated cropping of parked cars in the background. We both try to achieve the same.
RIGHT or WRONG
People are more affected by other people than any other factor in our lives. This makes sense that we can create emotion through artwork. I hope that this artifact and my presentation will bring the viewer some joy. Many people will be able to see the processed environment that has been created, but will still enjoy the photograph.
2019. 04. 27.
Mount: HEQ-5 Goto
OTA: Skywatcher 200/800
Skywatcher F4 CC
Canon EOS 6D (modfied)
Expo: 42X210s light, 20 dark, 20 flat, 20 flatdark, ISO 1600
Processed with: Nebulosity, Startools, Photoshop
Taken and titled by WR
PP: cropped and resized
Las Dębiński (Użytek ekologiczny “Dębina”) / Dębina Forest (Dębina Ecological Site), Poznan, Poland.
謎の鳥体UFO
ポーランド、ポズナン市のデンビナ環境保護区、通称デンビナの森にて。
Cf. another shot by NR:
flic.kr/p/26C65Br [1018.4.28].