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The Indian festival of the Oracles of Kerala celebrates the goddess Kali and her demons. To appease the goddess, devotees enter trance-like states where they dance and chant to the hypnotic beating of sticks. During the frenzy, they bash their heads with blunt swords. Turmeric powder is daubed on the wound to staunch the flow of blood. The festival occurs in March/April in the state of Kerala, India, and last for several days. It is very intense.
This is a series of images I shot last week and wasn't very pleased with. I'm still not pleased with them, but figured I would work on stitching them together in various ways.
One of these purely free-flowing creations where I just let my mind drif and see what happens. Started with the cybernetized lady, who then got wings, yet became immobile. Everything around grown from the inside towards outside, which is when someone mentioned Giger and I went all-in.
Photos by www.instagram.com/jan.klecinski/ - they really make this MOC look better than it is. Thanks again Jan!
Oracle Tower, Sesto san Giovanni, Milano
This tower was designed by the architect Giancarlo Marzorati and for years has been used by Oracle Corporation as its Italian HQ. Now Oracle moved away and this building is currently empty.
Nikon D90, Sigma 10-20
HDR, 3 shots, 0,+/-2EV, Photomatix 4, Neat Image Pro, Topaz Adjust, Photoshop CS5
The company is the world's leading supplier of information management software and the world's second largest independent software company. And Oracle's complete portfolio of servers, storage, software, and networking products are engineered to work together to deliver record-breaking performance, simplified management, and cost-saving efficiencies.
Oracle's HQ buildings are located in Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, California, USA. These buildings were featured in the 1999 film, the Bicentennial Man.
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LeLUTKA Camila Head 4.0
Maitreya Mesh Body - LaraX
[Glam Affair] Vivian Skin [Lelutka EvoX] Velour Sunkiss
Stealthic - Ease (Full Pack)
[CON] Flutter Fae Wings Box - We <3 RP
[Faunus] Hunt 1 // Crown - Ostara's Altar Hunt Prize - Ostara's Altar
Miamai_Astera Look EvoX
Miamai_Ear Tattoos EvoX V1 BOM -
Eventyra - Maitreya Nail HUD - Springtide Goddess - Ostara's Altar
Oracle Acolyte Classic FITMESH (RFL)(FF2025 - Whymsical Marketplace - Fantasy Faire 2025
Acmaeodera amabilis Horn, 1878. Thanks to Richard L. Westcott for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found on Oracle Ridge Trail in Santa Catalina Mountains. Pima County, Arizona, USA.
Found on oak tree up off the trail.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Sean D. Tucker and Jessy Panzer - Team Oracle! @ The 2019 Bethpage Airshow on Jones beach.
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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length: 400mm
Exposure: 1/4000second @ F5.6 ISO 500
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A MOC of the stop motion puppet of the same name created by the enormously talented Anya Boz
www.instagram.com/p/Bxs0nKFJ7qh/
The second I saw this design I fell in love and absolutely had to build it. I hope you all like it as much as I do.
The eyes, antler and spine tips and underbelly are all glow in the dark just like on the original as well.
Also known as "Velichappadu" in the state of Kerala in India, he is believed to be a representation of the deity in a temple and often belong to a particular family. Dressed in red and adorned with heavy ritual ornaments and garlands, they often carry heavy hooked swords. The deity is believed to speak as the Velichappadu dances, delivering the frenzied forecasts. This frantic movement is referred to as "thullal" and is usually accompanied by beatings of drums and cymbals. During the "thullal", he also cuts his forehead with his sword and offers the blood to the deity as a symbol of unshakable faith.
While visiting San Francisco we took a day trip to Angel Island and Alcatraz. Oracle Team USA was out preparing for America's Cup 2013. It was quite the sight, as a fleet of smaller boats and a helicopter followed close by while the Oracle raced through the bay.
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Lighting:
1x Godox AD600Pro in 120cm octabox, camera left, feathered
1x godox AD600Pro with diffused reflector, bounced against white wall behind camera
1x Godox AD300Pro with fresnel lens, camera left, behind and above talent
1x Godox V1, with a orange gel, behind crystal ball
2x black foam board on either side of subject.
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So this is my version of oracle. I found the instructions for the wheelchair so I cant really credit anyone :P. anyways, hope you enjoy :)
A MOC of the stop motion puppet of the same name created by the enormously talented Anya Boz
www.instagram.com/p/Bxs0nKFJ7qh/
The second I saw this design I fell in love and absolutely had to build it. I hope you all like it as much as I do.
The eyes, antler and spine tips and underbelly are all glow in the dark just like on the original as well.
Name: Oracle
Type: MIX
Pilot: Magdalen Azalea
Special Ability: 4Sight
Description: While some racers choose to bask in the fame and spotlight that comes from winning races, Magdalen Azalea, pilot of the Oracle, is certainly not one of those. In fact, little is actually known about her past. There are some rumors floating around the MRL's fanbase that she was once involved with criminal underworld that hides in the shadow of the MRL, but nothing is certain. What is certain is that her mecha is extraordinary. The Oracle is agile, fast, and relatively light despite its size. Its real strength lies in its 4Sight ability. The Oracle can deploy four drones while racing to give its pilot an extended aerial view of the track. This allows Magdalen's cybernetic eye to calculate the best path for the Oracle to take depending on track hazards or other racers. 4Sight allows the Oracle to move at high speeds in dangerous situations, and even helps it to dodge attacks from other mechs in the Rumble Races. When the Oracle needs some extra speed, its drones can latch onto its back and give boost.
- Build Notes -
So, this one was tough to build. It is a lot bigger than I had originally planned, but I really like its silhouette. It has pretty good poseability and its torso is really sturdy. The idea for the 4sight ability came from Aldnoah.Zero's Kataphrakts, specifically the Nilokeras. This MOC is little tricky to balance, but once you find the sweet spot it's not going anywhere. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks all!