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I have a lot of images to work on but little time at the moment. I was away in Nottinghham last weekend when I wondered through the hotel grounds and happend upon this wonderful tree in the morning mist. It reminded me of a Japanese print, hence the title. Yama-No-Kam is the Goddess of the hunt. Goddess of the forest. Goddess of agriculture. Goddess of vegetation.
This is a contrast to my usual city and man made shots. Its good to step out of the usual normal practice mode!
The neighbour's kitty who pops in a handful of times through the day/night to say hi*
* But in truth, is far more interested in Queso's food.
Hand cut 13 layers on 16" x 20" canvas
Original photo from the amazing photostrem of Phil Borges
www.flickr.com/photos/39564045@N03/
Photo link..... www.flickr.com/photos/philborges/3638326747/
The depth and quality of his photos is beautiful, Please take a look.
I hope to do more paintings based on some of his other photos.
This was the first spray so I may adjust some of the colours, mainly the brown in the face.
Kos, Greece.
JUN-2000
(Re-upload)
Pentax MZ-50 + Pextax 28-80mm(?)
Some color negative (C-41) film of era, probably some Kodak (If I remember I'll dig out negative's and checkout)
Print scan / Canon 8800F
The god of death, Yama plays a central role in reminding one of the transitory nature of life. Kathmandu, Nepal