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Sculpture in a garden, at the entrance of a shop (Jewels) !!!
Shot in Domme - Dordogne - Périgord - France -
Installed in November 2020, 'The Sisters', sculpture, commissioned by Woodbridge Boat Yard and made by Andrew Baldwin, celebrates Mollie and Ethel Everson, who along with their brothers, Cyril and Bert, managed the yard they inherited from their father until 1969.
Cyril and Bert handled the river work, so 'living' memorials to them can be seen in the many Everson boats that still sail the local waters. The sisters managed the chandlery, sail store and office, now the site of the Woodbridge rowing club.
The sculpture celebrates their contribution. These two tough, resilient women now watch over the River Deben once again and their story is remembered.
"The Sisters" sculpture, commissioned by Woodbridge Boat Yard and made by Andrew Baldwin, celebrates Molly and Ethel Everson who, along with their brothers Cyril and Bert, managed the yard inherited from their father until 1969.
View from the North Peak of Black Mountain looking towards the the two peaks of the Sisters, The highest peaks on the Coastal Mountains.
I like the fact that, from this angle, the two huge rocks that form The Sisters, off the coastal path just to the east of Tintagel Castle, look like a single rock.
I also like the faded, hazy view of the land in the background of this scene ...
the Sisters--- I found these wonderful prints and had just enough of each of them to create these cards. I found their faces to be so angelic. I hope that you like them
Now that I have a IR camera capable of higher ISOs, I decided to try some IR night photography. This is my first shot at it, the light is provided by campfires.
BTW: If you were thinking, "hey isn't there a campfire ban in the Oregon National Forests?" You would be correct. Large fines if the ranger shows up.
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In the far distance you can see the two "Lions", which are 5,400 ft mountain peaks near Vancouver. When you see them from a distance, they resemble two lions lying side by side. The two mountains are part of te Howe Sound Group of Mountains (North Shore Mountains). The city's BC Lions CFL football team is also named in their honour. This mountain also has an alternative name, called "Bert Mountain", as the two pointed peaks resemble the ears of the famous cat "Bert".
You can climb them if you wish, but an easier place to see them is from the Cleveland Dam recreation area. That's where this photo was taken.
Here is my shot list of the top 5 places (in my opinion) for photographers:
1) Stanley Park (day or night). Be sure to shoot the skyline, the totems, visit the zoo, and enjoy the gardens.
2) Drive up to Cleveland Dam. There is a beautiful park there complete with hiking trails, views of the two "Lions", and an awesome reservoir.
3) Drive up to Cypress and stop off at the scenic overlook. Bring your longest lens - on a clear day you will be rewarded with some spectacular views of the city.
4) Shoot the Lion's Gate Bridge and the Vancouver skyline from West Vancouver.
5) Head on over to the Chinese Gardens and Chinatown. Vancouver has long been home to many immigrants. This is one reason why you can find so much diversity in architecture, parks, churches, and the people.
If you are efficient, you can shoot all of these in two days. I did not have a chance to shoot inside the city as much (there are many great parks, churches, and the famous Gastown area). I'm sure those are awesome as well - I will get them next time.
What are your favorite places in Vancouver?
More information:
digcam.meetup.com/cities/ca/bc/vancouver/ - This is a great resource for photographers in Vancouver. If you are looking for classes, photowalks, or just tips on where to shoot - check it out.
www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/about-vancouver/
www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/vancouver
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Park
www.greatervancouverparks.com/ClevelandDam01.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lions_(peaks)
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"and so they disconnect
lively for one
and deathly for the next
their hearts curl up in silver balls
beating distantly
if at all
so lonesome now
with only one voice
so sad now
this wasn't their choice."
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These peaks are highly representative of the Vancouver area, and are popular with hikers and climbers as much today as ever. They were originally known variously as the Sisters, Twin Sisters, and Sheba's Paps
explore #327 on the 24/07/08
Women poets are a sadly neglected group. In this series I am going to try and illustrate some of this beautiful poetry. This poem called The Sisters was written by the Australian poet Judith Wright (1915 - 2000).
The poem ends like this:
........................................."My life was wide and wild,
and who can know my heart? There in that golden jungle
I walk alone," say the old sisters on the veranda.
The Sisters – Judith Wright
In the vine-shadows on the veranda,
under the yellow leaves, in the cooling sun,
sit the two sisters. Their slow voices run
like little winter creeks dwindled by frost and wind,
and the square of sunlight moves on the veranda.
They remember the gay young men on their tall horses
who came courting; the dancing and the smells of leather
and wine, the girls whispering by the fire together:
even their dolls and ponies, all they have left behind
moves in the yellow shadows on the veranda.
Thinking of their lives apart and the men they married,
thinking of the marriage-bed and the birth of the first child,
and they look down smiling. “My life was wide and wild,
and who can know my heart? There in that golden jungle
I walk alone,” say the old sisters on the veranda.
(1949)
Also known as Higher Drift Menhirs, The Sisters or Triganeeris Stones, the pair of Middle Bronze Age (1400-1000 BC) menhirs stand approx. 5.5m apart. Aligned on a NW-SE axis, the NW stone is 2.3m tall, and the SE stone 2.7m. According to folklore they are two sisters turned to stone for not attending church on a Sunday.