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Celestial Fire at The Robin 2, Bilston.
Sally Minnear (Lord of the Dance/daughter of Kerry Minnear from Gentle Giant) vocals, vocal loops, percussion, keyboard, whistle, violin,
Frank van Essen (Iona, Barbara Dickson) drums, percussion, violin, vocals,
Dave Brons (Solo artist, Guitar Hour presenter) guitars, mandolin, vocals,
Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer Band, Jennifer Batten) bass, Chapman stick, Moog bass
Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs, Jack Bruce, Buddy Guy) guitars, keyboards, bouzouki.
.... Etnea avenue, the 2018 evening of February 5, the day of the feast of the Patron Saint of Catania, St.Agatha, it happens that ....
.... via Etnea, la sera del 5 febbraio 2018, il giorno della festa della Santa Patrona di Catania, Sant'Agata, accade che ....
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Fear of the unknown, the fear of losing own physical or mental health, or worse, having already lost it, possible problems with work (if a work has it), old age advancing, awareness of the existence of a Higher Being, are just some of the reasons that push people to search for a contact with the Divine, with the supernatural, leading them to plead for help, but this is not enough to completely explain the close link fact of absolute devotion and enormous affection that the people of Catania (province) have towards their young martyr Agatha; an entire city partecipate in these days to ceremony and procession, one can not help but ask this question, what binds in such a profound and peculiar citizens to their Patron Saint Agata? Maybe I was lucky enough to capture photographically what is a partial response (see my photos of the 2016 feast): a child at a very early age is brought to the window from her mother while passing the float of St. Agatha, so it's easy to understand... the devotion and attachment to the Martyr starts very young , transmitted by their parents as a treasure to be preserved and grow throughout their lives, which leads you in the days of the feast to a great collective.
This is a short-long report I did this year 2018, in the city of Catania (Sicily) in occasion of the feast of her patron saint Agatha, which took place on the 3, 4 and 5 February (this dates commemorates the martyrdom of the young Saint), and on 17 August too (this date celebrates the return to Catania of her remains, after these had been transferred to Constantinople by the Byzantine general Maniaces as war booty, and there remained for 86 years), when the Sicilian city is dressed up to feast, with a scent of orange blossom and mandarins, and its citizens show that they possess an extraordinary love and bond with the young martyr saint Agatha.
The religious sicilian feast of Saint Agatha is the most important feast of Catania, its inhabitants from five centuries, during the three days of the feast in honor of her "Santuzza" (young Saint), create a unique setting, with celebrations and rituals impressive, which means that this event is regarded as the third religious festival in the world (some say the second ...) after the "Semana Santa" in Seville and the "Corpus Christi" in Cuzco, Peru. Unlike other religious holidays, more sober, to Sant'Agata highlights a vocation exuberant typical of the south Italy, who loves to combine the sacred with the profane.
The cult of the young Santa dates back to the third century, when the teenager Agatha was martyred for refusing the roman proconsul Quintiziano. One year after the death of the young Agatha, on 5 February of the year 252, his virginal veil was carried in procession, and it is said it was able to save Catania from destruction due to a devastating eruption of Mount Etna.
The festivities begin with the procession of Candlemas (this year were in greater number, perhaps 14 instead of the 11 years of the other years); the "Candlemas" are giant Baroque wooden "candlesticks" paintings in gold, each representing an ancient guild (butchers, fishmongers, grocers, greengrocers, etc.), which are brought by eight devotees; the "cannalore" (candlemas) anticipate the arrival of the "float" of Saint Agatha during the procession. Devotees, men and women, wearing a traditional garment similar to a white bag, cinched at the waist by a black rope, gloves and a white handkerchief, and a black velvet cap, and it seems that such clothing evoke nightgown with the qule the Catanese, awakened with a start by the touch of the bells of the Cathedral, welcomed the naval port, in 1126, the relics of the Holy which fell from Constantinople. On float, consisting of a silver chariot sixteenth of thirty tons, which is driven by a double and long line of devotees with the robust and long ropes, takes place the bust of Saint Agatha, completely covered with precious stones and jewels. On February 4, the parade celebrates the so-called "external path" that touches some places of martyrdom in the city of Catania; the next day, the 5 instead the procession along the "aristocrat path", which runs along the main street, Via Etnea, the parlor of Catania. On this day the devotees carry on their shoulders the long candles of varying thickness, there are some not very big, others are fairly heavy, but some skim exceptional weights.
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La paura dell’ignoto, il timore di perdere la salute fisica o psichica, o peggio, averla già persa, possibili problemi col lavoro (per chi un lavora l’ha) o peggio non averlo dovendo così “inventarsi” la giornata, la vecchiaia che avanza, la consapevolezza dell’esistenza di un Essere Superiore, sono solo alcuni dei motivi che spingono gli uomini a cercare un contatto col Divino, col Sovrannaturale, portandoli ad invocare il Suo aiuto, ma tutto ciò non basta assolutamente a spiegare lo stretto legame fatto di assoluta devozione ed enorme attaccamento che gli abitanti di Catania (e provincia) hanno nei confronti della loro “Santuzza” la giovanissima martire Agata; nel vedere partecipare quella che sembra essere una città intera a questi giorni di rito e processione, non ci si può non porre questa domanda, cosa lega in maniera così profonda e peculiare i cittadini Catanesi alla loro Santa Patrona Agata? Forse ho avuto la fortuna di cogliere fotograficamente (vedi le mie foto della festa del 2016) quella che è una risposta parziale e certamente non unica alla domanda: un bimbo in tenerissima età viene portato alla finestra dalla sua mamma mentre passa la vara di S.Agata, ecco… la devozione e l’attaccamento alla giovanissima Martire inizia da piccolissimi, trasmessa dai propri genitori (e non solo…) come un tesoro da custodire e coltivare per tutta la vita, che porta che nei giorni della festa ad un fantastico rito collettivo al quale nessun Catanese sembra non possa o non voglia rinunciare.
Questa è un breve e lungo report, da me realizzato nel febbraio di quest’anno 2018, nella città di Catania (Sicilia) in occasione della festa della sua giovane santa patrona Agata, che ha avuto luogo come ogni anno il 3, il 4 ed il 5 di febbraio (questa data commemora il martirio della Santa giovinetta), festa che viene ripetuta anche il 17 agosto (questa data rievoca il ritorno a Catania delle sue spoglie, dopo che queste erano state trasferite a Costantinopoli da parte del generale bizantino Maniace come bottino di guerra, spoglie che ivi rimasero per 86 anni); per questa occasione la città siciliana è vestita a festa con profumi di fiori d'arancio e mandarini, coi suoi cittadini che mostrano di possedere uno straordinario amore e legame con la giovane martire Agata.
Gli abitanti di Catania, oramai da cinque secoli, nei tre giorni della festa in onore della "Santuzza", danno vita ad una scenografia unica, con celebrazioni e riti imponenti, che fanno si che questo evento sia considerato come la terza festa religiosa al mondo (qualcuno dice la seconda ...) dopo la "Semana Santa" di Siviglia ed il "Corpus Domini" a Cuzco, in Perù. A differenza di altre feste religiose, più sobrie, quella di Sant'Agata mette in luce una vocazione esuberante tipica del meridione, che ama unire il sacro col profano.
Il culto della giovane Santa risale al terzo secolo, quando l'adolescente Agata fu martirizzata per aver rifiutato il proconsole romano Quintiziano. Un anno dopo la morte della giovane Agata, avvenuta il 5 febbraio dell'anno 252, il suo velo virginale venne portato in processione, e si narra esso riuscì a salvare Catania dalla sua distruzione a causa di una devastante eruzione del vulcano Etna.
I festeggiamenti iniziano con il corteo delle "candelore", queste sono dei giganteschi e pesanti "candelabri" in legno, in stile barocco, dipinti in oro, ognuna rappresentante una antica corporazione (macellai, pescivendoli, pizzicagnoli, fruttivendoli, ecc.), che vengono portati da otto devoti, le quali "cannalore" durante la processione anticipano l'arrivo della "vara" di Sant'Agata. I devoti, sia donne che uomini, indossano un tipico indumento simile ad un sacco bianco, stretto in vita da una cordicella nera, guanti ed un fazzoletto bianchi, ed infine una papalina di velluto nero, sembra che tale abbigliamento rievochi la camicia da notte con la quale i Catanesi, svegliatisi di soprassalto dal tocco improvviso delle campane del Duomo, accolsero al porto navale, nel 1126, le reliquie della Santa che rientravano da Costantinopoli. Sulla vara, costituita da un carro argentato cinquecentesco di trenta quintali, trainata da una doppia e lunghissima fila di devoti tramite delle robuste e lunghe funi, prende posto il busto di Sant'Agata, completamente ricoperto di pietre preziose e gioielli. Il 4 febbraio, il corteo compie il cosiddetto "giro esterno" che tocca alcuni luoghi del martirio nella città catanese; il giorno dopo, il 5, il corteo percorre il "giro aristocratico", che percorre la strada principale, la via Etnea, salotto buono di Catania. In questo giorno i devoti portano in spalla dei lunghi ceri di vario spessore, ce ne sono alcuni non molto grossi, altri sono discretamente pesanti, ma alcuni sfiorano pesi eccezionali.
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This is an encaustic painting created with pigmented beeswax on canvas. I used hot air, an iron, mini iron, stylus and tissue to produce this magical celestial effect.
The sides have been painted so it is ready to be hung up.
What makes this piece so interesting is that it changes depending on which angle you view it or how the light shines on it!
A closer view of the celestial triangle of Mars, Venus and the Crescent Moon. Taken at Duffus Castle an hour after sunset.
Celestial Fire at The Robin 2, Bilston.
Sally Minnear (Lord of the Dance/daughter of Kerry Minnear from Gentle Giant) vocals, vocal loops, percussion, keyboard, whistle, violin,
Frank van Essen (Iona, Barbara Dickson) drums, percussion, violin, vocals,
Dave Brons (Solo artist, Guitar Hour presenter) guitars, mandolin, vocals,
Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer Band, Jennifer Batten) bass, Chapman stick, Moog bass
Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs, Jack Bruce, Buddy Guy) guitars, keyboards, bouzouki.
esse também usei faz muito tempo! não olhem a qualidade da foto, foi tirada com o celular!
esse azul é maravilhoso meninas! é o que eu tenho mais amor *-*
repetiria ele numa boa! ele é perfeito mesmo
saudade das minhas unhas desse tamanho...é o maximo que eu consigo deixar e é raro também! minhas unhas são fraquinhas :(
beijo meninas
The sky (or celestial dome) is everything that lies above the surface of the Earth, including the atmosphere and outer space.
In the field of astronomy, the sky is also called the celestial sphere. This is viewed from Earth's surface as an abstract dome on which the Sun, stars, planets, and Moon appear to be traveling. The celestial sphere is conventionally divided into designated areas called constellations. Usually, the term sky is used informally as the point of view from the Earth's surface; however, the meaning and usage can vary. In some cases, such as in discussing the weather, the sky refers to only the lower, more dense portions of the atmosphere.
During daylight, the sky appears to be blue because air scatters more blue sunlight than red.[1][2][3][4] At night, the sky appears to be a mostly dark surface or region spangled with stars. During the day, the Sun can be seen in the sky unless obscured by clouds. In the night sky (and to some extent during the day) the Moon, planets and stars are visible in the sky. Some of the natural phenomena seen in the sky are clouds, rainbows, and aurorae. Lightning and precipitation can also be seen in the sky during storms. Birds, insects, aircraft, and kites are often considered to fly in the sky. Due to human activities, smog during the day and light pollution during the night are often seen above large cities.
Seen at Leaghur Station
Lake Mungo National Park, Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area, nr Balranald, NSW, Australia
Photo taken on occasion of Charles Sturt University's residential school 2012 for the subject 'Heritage Site Management' (PKM397) (map of the route).—Image taken on occasion of Charles Sturt University's 2012 residential school for the subject 'Heritage Site Management' (PKM397).
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Celestial Eye Goldfish has telescope eyes that always look up. This variety was selectively bred for the trait. Other characteristics of the fish include a slender body, absent dorsal fin, and double tail.
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This is a micro image pulled from a different stone on this site. I held back this photo because it was so complex that I just didn't know how to analyze it without making a mistake. The ancient cultures responsible for the pigment applications on this site were highly advanced on many levels with the ability to create images embedded within quartz based pigments on a micro level, far smaller than what our modern world would be capable to see and identify with our naked eye. These images can only be identified and interpreted with a minimum of 25x's magnification.
Ancient cultures across the globe have shared mythological tales of flying dragons coming from the heavens bringing the teachers of wisdom to humanity. It appears that this particular image field may be one of those "flying dragons" filled with people and a driver in the back of this flying dragon. This two sided "flying dragon" appears to have an individual with a classical Roman Dome for a headdress in the rear (upper left quadrant edge) of this "flying dragon", which actually follows with the narrative on other stones from this site that "many shared within the journey across the heavens arriving on Earth as the teachers of humanity'.
There are many examples of this "flying dragon", a fine example is this complex vehicle is in the previous and next macro photo.
The symbols consistent within the interior of these symbols is a luminescent light or sphere marking the eye of the front of the serpent; and the second recognizable symbol is in the center of the serpent, the symbol in the center complex luminescent celestial symbol as found also within the center wheel of the Antikythera Mechanism found buried within a shipwreck off the Island of Antikythera in Greece. The crescent arch within this center symbol represents the curvature journey across the galaxy of celestial lights within our night sky; similar to the arched image of the woman's back in ancient Egyptian culture or the "U" shaped curvature of the Egyptian Solar Boat. The pigment tones within this image field is not that different from the pigments used on the walls, pottery, and scrolls within ancient Egypt; the difference is that these micro images were recovered found on the surface of a pigment stone once buried on the apex of an ancient Energy Grid mound located within the interior of North America.
Got bored of seeing shots wherein the bokeh's used to simply blur out irrelevant details. The usual bokeh balls were getting redundant too after a while.
Thus, I decided to do the opposite: to focus at infinity while having the blurred light source as close as possible. And it's hard to get any further than the moon or any nearer than camera-mounted flash.
For details and other samples:
katipunan kaidashi kikou: Celestial Clockwork
For the predecessor to this image:
Celestial Fire at The Robin 2, Bilston.
Sally Minnear (Lord of the Dance/daughter of Kerry Minnear from Gentle Giant) vocals, vocal loops, percussion, keyboard, whistle, violin,
Frank van Essen (Iona, Barbara Dickson) drums, percussion, violin, vocals,
Dave Brons (Solo artist, Guitar Hour presenter) guitars, mandolin, vocals,
Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer Band, Jennifer Batten) bass, Chapman stick, Moog bass
Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs, Jack Bruce, Buddy Guy) guitars, keyboards, bouzouki.
*Celestial Dreams* A cancan/Saloon style in black and white! Comes with a sexy Corset, front bustle Skirt, short Skirt, garter stockings, gloves, garter panties & Top Hat. Many great looks with this lovely outfit!
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Buno la inspiracion me vino de un tutorial que vi en una de mis paginas favoritas [PSDTUTS] y como a mi me gusta este rollo en plan fantastico pues hice esto con mis tecnicas y mi toque jejeje.
*Es la primera vez que tardo 2 dias jijiji quite muchas cosas, mejore otras puse nuevas y este es el resultado.
[Si es verdad se puede mejorar]
Made in 1673 for the purpose of determining the rising and settign time and azimuth of celestial bodies as well as their altitude and azimuth at any other time.
This is a High Dynamic Range composite made from three exposures using Photomatix with the details-enhancing setting, then tweaked with Aperture.
Location: Ancient Astronomy Museum (Běijīng Gǔguānxiàngtái, 北京古观象台), Beijing (Běijīng Shì (北京市), People’s Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó, 中华人民共和国)
"Every beauty which is seen here by persons of perception resembles more than anything else that celestial source from which we all are come."
Michelangelo