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I made a lot of photos of this little origami King Dragon, because of the various expressions it got, depending on the position of the head, besides that it was fun folding it ;-))
In this shot one can see a figure like mythological person instead of a dragon. That's the reason I show you this last version of this lovely origami model. I processed the photo to give it a more magical look.
In the first comment box you can see two previous photos of the same model.
Enjoy your Sunday and stay safe ;-)
HSS
Model: Origami King Dragon
Design: Yoshihisha Kimura
Diagrams in Origami Tanteidan Magazine 18 (part one) and 19 (part two)
Paper:
- Body: 30x30cm tissue foil
- Wings: 22,5x22,5cm tissue foil
- Head: 11,25x11,25cm tissue foil
Final size: about 16cm height
During my last visit to Vancouver, I woke up very early one morning to capture some cityscapes of the metropolis from the eastern suburbs. While photographing, I noticed the trajectory of the moon's descent as night slowly yielded to day.
Because I could foresee where the moon was going to set, I raced with anticipation from where I was (in Burnaby) to North Vancouver just in time to witness one of the most incredible moonsets that I've ever seen. It was the full moon steadily sinking below the skies above the Vancouver skyline that was still very much in a state of slumber that morning.
Alas, the city was tranquil and calm. All one could hear was the sound of the breeze above Coal Harbour and a few birds chirping to each other in greeting.
As the moon descended, its glow illuminated the clouds around its sphere, creating a fiery glow and emblazoned haze that was quite mesmerizing to the point that it felt mysteriously mythological -- like a moment one would only read about in fables. That's what it felt like for me.
Fortunately, I captured this image to ensure that I didn't imagine the moment.
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Melusine in European folklore is a spirit of of fresh water, or sometimes a mythological water nymph or sprite. Either way, the interpretation inferred by my title is to be taken rather loosely. What I was after with this was feel of being drawn to this mysterious looking still water in the spirit of Hylas and the Nymphs by Waterhouse.
Its a scene from Consall Nature reserve, in the valley bottom just by the bridge that crosses the River Churnet. I decided to go for a really long exposure to get the water looking really opaque and dreamy, so - tripod up, 2 minute exposure, sat looking at my timer and shivering. Halfway through it started to rain - great, I thought, might get some good effects (it didn't!) but then the heavens opened and it poured down - with still a minute to go! mad panic and rush to try and keep everything dry. It was ok in the end and I was pleased with the result.
I decided to go for a partial colour - just added to the mystery I thought.
KIBA TATTOO
By JUNA ARTISTIC TATTOO
New Exclusive @ Christmas Around the World - December 8th thru 22nd
(Men & Women) beautifully tinted drawings of mythological figures
CUREMORE / Selenopolis / Machina Bodysuit (Onyx)
Chabada - Octopus headdress (black)
.SHI Emeth Chunky Rings
ZIBSKA NOIR PACK #5 EYEMAKEUP
The largest ceremonial center on the island:
The history of Tongariki mixes mythological stories, wars between clans and settlements of tribes that date back to the tenth century. In the large esplanade that extends in front of the ahu, there have been remains of boat-houses or hare paenga, old hearths or umu pae and hundreds of petroglyphs engraved in the volcanic rock that reflect the importance of this extraordinary place.
It is believed that Tongariki was the sociopolitical and religious center of Hotu Iti, one of the two great clans that grouped the tribes of the eastern sector of the island. The first human occupation dates from the year 900 AD. and it is related to the first phase of a first ahu. The impressive final monument is the result of a successive series of modifications and extensions, carried out throughout history, which show the technical mastery achieved.
Ahu Tongariki is the largest ceremonial structure built on Easter Island and the most important megalithic monument in all of Polynesia. It represents the zenith of the sacred constructions called ahu-moai that were developed in Rapa Nui for more than 500 years.
The central platform, whose axis is oriented to the rising sun of the summer solstice, measures almost 100 meters long and with its wings or original lateral extensions reached a total length of 200 meters. During the last final phase of construction of the ceremonial altar, Ahu Tongariki held 15 moai, which made it the platform with the largest number of images of the whole island.
Unfortunately, as happened with the rest of the ceremonial platforms of the island, the moai were knocked down from the ahu during the violent episodes that took place between the different island clans at the time of decadence of the Rapanui culture. It is believed that this period began after 1500 AD. reaching its peak at the end of the seventeenth century.
It is not known with certainty when the statues of the Ahu Tongariki were demolished, but according to the testimonies of the first European navigators who arrived at the island, it seems that these were no longer standing when they arrived at the beginning of the 18th century. However, the place continued to be used as a cemetery until the conversion of the population to Catholicism in the second half of the 19th century.
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It is the largest ceremonial structure in any area of Polynesia, with a length of 220 meters from one side of a wing to the other.
The platform was restored between 1992 and 1996.
Paid by the Japanese government and a Japanese construction company.
[MY OWN VIRTUAL BUILD AND POSE]
Approx 1700 prims and sculpties.
Dedicated to Cane Sutter a dear friend and wonderful artist.
This image has been slightly edited i.e minimal fading of facial edges which was not possible in world.
INFORMATION:
Taken at Foxcoast with Armon Aeon, a project which was started over a year ago and never completed.
My own lighting and mist effects with the use of multiple transparent prims.
Snapshot minimally edited i.e slight fading on the edges of the faces and name added, but that`s about it. It wasn`t possible to fade them inworld, I really tried.
My own headpieces and poses.
Skin- Seether Pale Gold by Cane Sutter.
Thank you to Armon Aeon, it took a very log time to build I know, so thank you for your patience and kindness. A big thank you to Cane Sutter whose work I will always love.
This is the only slightly edited image in my entire stream. I generally do not manipulate my images from Second Life, I like to build my own effects.
Hendrick Goltzius (1558 - 1617)
Engravings | Kupferstiche
"The series of four falling mythological figures – Tantalus, Icarus [below from left to right], Phaeton and Ixion [same above] – ranks among the masterpieces of printmaking. No engraver before Goltzius had expressed the illusion of three-dimensionality so convincingly." canon.codart.nl/artwork/the-four-disgracers/
From the exhibition "Dürer, Munch, Miró - The Great Masters of Printmaking" in the ALBERTINA in Vienna www.albertina.at/en/exhibitions/duerer-munch-miro-the-gre...
The name Goltzius, it seems, doesn't sound sexy enough to be included in the title of such an exhibition, but actually it would definitely have belonged there, because Grotzius, "the leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period, or Northern Mannerism", was most certainly a great master of printmaking. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrick_Goltzius
Triton Fountain, Valletta, Malta.
Dramatic rendition of Malta’s majestic Triton Fountain outside Valletta’s City Gate. It’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Malta. It consists of three bronze Tritons holding up a huge basin. The sculptural group was designed and constructed between 1952 and 1959 and collapsed in 1978. Finally it was restored and officially inaugurated on January 2018.
Triton is a mythological Greek god, the messenger of the sea. He is represented as a merman which has the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish. Also he usually carried a trident, like his father, Poseidon. Triton blew a shell like a trumpet to calm and raise the waves. Its sound was such a cacophony, that when loudly blown, it put the giants to flight, since they imagined it to be the roar of a dark wild beast.
This image is included in the galleries
bronze: Colorful alloy curated by Giorgos Rodinos, GRAPHIC ART curated by Henri DUBUC and Sculpture curated by JFB119.
“I must be a mermaid, Rango. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.”
― Anaïs Nin
Music by 'Songs of Water' - The Sea Has Spoken...
The mythological birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite
According to legend, this spot is where Aphrodite rose from the waves and the foaming sea and was then escorted on a shell at the rocks known as ‘Rock of Aphrodite’ or ‘Petra tou Romiou’ in Greek.
This rock is also associated with the legendary Byzantine hero, Digenis Akritas, who kept the marauding Saracens at bay with his amazing strength. It is said that he heaved a huge rock into the sea, destroying the enemy's ships.
"""Ahh, that sunbath was terrific …..Now we are reading to show our true colors !
Yeah, it was great fun. """"
These two Chinese Dragons wishing you a nice Sunday and a happy week ahead. ( I will be off next week)
They are from the same designer, John Montroll and I folded them with transparant paper.
(You can see the same dragons taking there sunbath in the first comment box)
Model: origami Chinese Dragon
Diagrams in the book: Dragons and Other Fantastic Creatures in Origami by John Montroll
Paper: light green transparant paper 20x20xm
Final size: length 18cm, height 6,5cm
Model: origami Chinese Dragon
Diagrams in the book: Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami by John Montroll
Paper: dark green/blue transparant paper 34x34cm
Final size: lenght 17cm, height 11cm
4th Plinth artwork at Trafalgar Square, London, 2018-2020. By Micheal Rakowitz. Recreation of the ancient winged bull statue (Lammasu) destroyed by Daesh. This mythological beast guarded the Assyrian city of Nineveh in Iraq for over a thousand years. Recreated using 6,000 empty cans of date syrup, it also references Daesh's destruction of Palm Date agriculture in Iraq.
The tale of mythology through artistic creation as spotted in Kalimpong, Darjeeling Himalayas, India
Ruben’s House in Anwerp
Peter Paul Rubens, the famous painter of 16th-17th century, was …Belgian!! A Flemish Belgian, belonging to the Belgian Baroque tradition in painting! His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasized movement, colour, and sensuality, which followed the immediate, dramatic artistic style promoted in the Counter-Reformation. In his times he was a Dutch from the Southern Netherlands, living in Antwerp ! Rubens was a painter producing altarpieces, portraits, landscapes, and history paintings of mythological and allegorical subjects. He was also a prolific designer of cartoons for the Flemish tapestry workshops and of front pieces for the publishers in Antwerp.
This talented man, was a great Artist in many fields, apart from his painting talent!! He was also a very educated , charismatic scholar and diplomat, and had a great talent in decoration and architecture, which he proved by cooperating with great decorators and architects of his times, in order to create his beautiful palace home in Antwerp/Anvers of our days!! You can follow and see digitally the beauty of this exquisite old palace house, here:
www.rubenshuis.be/en/content/rubens-house
I visited this lovely museum-house of today, which Flanders is so proud of, with a Flemish friend of mine, this last summer in Antwerp. I share with you here some of the photos I took of the interior of Rubens House, and of its beautiful gardens , too.
A relic of a mythological Hintha duck (equivalent to an Indian Hamsa) is widely depicted in Burmese art. The Hamsa is revered in many Buddhist countries as a symbol of wisdom.
In the back some of the floating gardens surrounding the lack.
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The apple tree (Malus domestica) is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. It is cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree, and is the most widely grown species in the genus Malus. The tree originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were brought to North America by European colonists. Apples have religious and mythological significance in many cultures, including Norse, Greek and European Christian traditions.
Apple trees are large if grown from seed, but small if grafted onto roots (rootstock). There are more than 7,500 known cultivars of apples, resulting in a range of desired characteristics. Different cultivars are bred for various tastes and uses, including cooking, eating raw and cider production. Apples are generally propagated by grafting, although wild apples grow readily from seed. Trees and fruit are prone to a number of fungal, bacterial and pest problems, which can be controlled by a number of organic and non-organic means. In 2010, the fruit's genome was decoded as part of research on disease control and selective breeding in apple production.
About 80 million tons of apples were grown worldwide in 2013, and China produced almost half of this total.[3] The United States is the second-leading producer, with more than 6% of world production. Turkey is third, followed by Italy, India and Poland. Apples are often eaten raw, but can also be found in many prepared foods (especially desserts) and drinks. Many beneficial health effects are thought to result from eating apples; however, two types of allergies are attributed to various proteins found in the fruit.
Next one for the Zodiac Series is Capricorn!
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Capricorn is symbolized by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. This imagery speaks to Capricorn's bifurcated abilities: Capricorns are skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms. They scale the steepest mountains — Capricorn rules the knees, making it easier for this sign to climb — while simultaneously building up their psychic fortitude. Capricorns are relentless: They are determined to overcome whatever stands in their way. They have big picture, long-term goals and they absolutely don't want to be bogged-down by annoying details or superfluous information. However, because of their unwavering focus, Capricorns can sometimes be perceived as cold, unemotional, or even cutthroat — but that's only because Capricorn has perspective. If it won't matter in five years, Capricorn simply cannot be bothered with it today.
Capricorns are known to be extremely hardworking visionaries, leaders, and trailblazers. They are dynamic individuals who express a unique balance of confidence and humility: They have a grounded, practical spirit that makes people feel comfortable in their presence. Although they're very selective about who they let into their lives, Capricorns are incredibly gracious friends who pride themselves on honesty and loyalty. One important thing to note: Capricorns definitely don't sugarcoat. If a Capricorn doesn't approve of your choices or behavior, they will be sure to let you know. But the great thing about Capricorn is that they will also help you come up with solutions, action items, and practical ideas on how to improve your situation. Capricorns are do-ers, which means they're all about making it happen. You know that expression, "If you want something done, give it to a busy person?" Well, that's definitely the way Capricorn rolls. Even if Capricorn is knee-deep in deadlines and high-stakes crises, they will go out of their way to consider the needs of their closest companions.
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Taken at: The Mystic Realms
Model: Tsio
Photo by Me
Edited in VSCO
Ah, the mythological Fishtown, harbor of fishing vessels serious and shrunken, waiting out the storm and the tide for further sportfishing adventures. Here, a July storm sweeps over the river and out to sea, full of lightning I didn't try to capture and the accompanying cracks and rumbles, full throated all, reminders to steer clear unless you are as I am one of those photographers who relishes standing under such a blanket of clouds and finding just the right composition while the storm plays away above your head.
The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. The sculptures form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, and the new canal extension built as part of The Helix land transformation project. The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Scotland.
The name was chosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of The Helix project, in 2005. The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change and endurance of Scotland's inland waterways. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.
Superbly designed back, circular details below the sex tapestry knot, a tattoo design on the buttocks and the backbone line.
Ahu posterior wall (ceremonial stone platform). The moai on the left has a petroglyph of two birds. On the 4th. moai on the right has a lizard or monkey below.
A recycled head of an ancient moai and a petroglyph with a mythological figure on the back wall of the Ahu Nau Nau.
Ancient recycled heads, petroglyphs and tattoos:
It is known that ahu were frequently rebuilt over time. These adjustments and modifications in the platform would have allowed the new bosses to make visible changes to distinguish themselves from their predecessors, adding new details to the construction or rebuilding the ahu completely.
The position of the Ahu Nau Nau, somewhat far from the Anakena shore, makes it easy to observe the back wall of the platform, something that does not happen in most of the other sites on the island, since they rise over the inaccessible cliffs of the coast.
The sight of this admirable work in stone is almost more interesting than its frontal part due to its unique peculiarities. Here the elements added during the different historical phases can be seen.
Among them an old moai head incorporated in a horizontal position stands out that looks at the viewer. According to one theory, pieces like this could have been brought from other ahu or reused from the previous ahu to transmit the mana or sacred power existing in the ancient stone. Or perhaps, being an ancient image or a representation of an ancestor belonging to a rival clan, they did not give it any special value and used it as a simple construction material. Maybe we never know.
On the back wall of the ahu Nau Nau there is also a series of very interesting carved petroglyphs in high relief. From left to right, the figures of two birds in flight are distinguished on a large broken stone.
Then, under the rest of the middle moai torso, there is a half buried stone in the sand that represents two humanoid figures with large ears in a vertical position. Finally, under the fourth moai near the recycled head, a relief similar to the previous one is shown but in this case, the only figure appears horizontally and carries a long tail. According to some interpretations they could represent mythological beings such as the tangata moko or lizard man, or maybe the god Tane in the shape of a monkey.
The backs of the moai also attract attention for their decoration with geometric designs in relief. It distinguishes a kind of belt at the height of the hips, symbols in the shape of M or Y letters, as well as spirals on the buttocks that could represent tattoos or body paintings.
These designs are not frequent in the moai found in the platforms. However, similar reliefs have been found in some statues unearthed in the quarry of the Rano Raraku volcano and on the back of the famous Hoa Hakananaia moai that was in Orongo and now exhibited in the British Museum in London.
Hendrick Goltzius (1558 - 1617)
Engraving | Kupferstich
From the series of four falling mythological figures called "The Four Disgracers | Die vier Himmelsstürmer". This series "ranks among the masterpieces of printmaking. No engraver before Goltzius had expressed the illusion of three-dimensionality so convincingly." canon.codart.nl/artwork/the-four-disgracers/
From the exhibition "Dürer, Munch, Miró - The Great Masters of Printmaking" in the ALBERTINA in Vienna www.albertina.at/en/exhibitions/duerer-munch-miro-the-gre...
The name Goltzius, it seems, doesn't sound sexy enough to be included in the title of such an exhibition, but actually it would definitely have belonged there, because Grotzius, "the leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period, or Northern Mannerism", was most certainly a great master of printmaking. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrick_Goltzius
Mermaid. A mythological creature.
9. Mythological Creature. theme for 115 in 2015 group.
This giant quilt, ‘The Liberty Lighthouse of Love’, takes Victorian maritime tattoos as its theme, inspired by the fact that the famous Tudor-style department store was built using timbers from two naval ships, HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan.
Showing a red and white lighthouse over stormy seas set within a rope frame. Beneath is a ship’s wheel surrounded by old English roses reminiscent of the female figures sailors had tattooed on their arms. Above is a decorative scroll worked with the name Liberty and supported by two glamorous pouting mermaids.
Artist Lou Gardiner created this giant painted and embroidered quilt as part of Liberty’s of London 140th anniversary celebrations.
The Fates: three mythological sisters that represent the things that were, that are, and that will be. In Greek Mythology, known as the Morai: Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos. In Roman mythology known as the Parcae; Nona, Decuma and Morta.
Currently living in reduced circumstances at a Wig and Hair Extension shop in Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
The director of the museum MoMA PS1 Klaus Biesenbach happened to walk into the frame while I was getting ready to take this shot.
Mark Leckey's "Containers And Their Drivers" exhibit.
Detail of shiny mythological horse, Hippocampus on gondola in Venice, Italy. Hippocampi are mythological sea creatures with the forelegs of a horse and the tail of a fish..
The Kelpies are 30-metre-high horse-head sculptures, standing next to a new extension to the Forth and Clyde Canal, and near River Carron, in The Helix, a new parkland project built to connect 16 communities in the Falkirk Council Area, Scotland. The sculptures were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. The sculptures form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, and the new canal extension built as part of The Helix land transformation project. The Kelpies are a monument to horse powered heritage across Scotland.
The name was chosen by Scottish Canals at the inception of The Helix project, in 2005. The Kelpies name reflected the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of 10 horses; a quality that is analogous with the transformational change and endurance of Scotland's inland waterways. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.