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Sunday 7 February marks the first anniversary of “Black Saturday” 7//2/09, when a tragic series of bushfires engulfed Victoria, Australia.
173 people died in the conflagration, and more than 78 communities were, and remain, affected by the aftermath of the fires.
I wanted to create something that captured the intensity of that inferno, but that was also attractive to the senses. So, rather than a photo of blasted landscape I’ve made my own.
Should there be any sales of this image, all profits will go to the Red Cross (of which I am a member), for use in Victoria to continue to assist the victims of those fires.
Australian Red Cross
Astonishingly, this image has uploaded perfectly well, after days of failure with others. An omen perhaps?
Ultrafractal 5.01 – three layers
A larger version can be uploaded if necessary – it would look spectacular as a large print!
Comments
Very beautiful well designed work Bev. I have read your word. How terrible is was/is for all the involved people
Thank you very much Thea; yes, indeed it was terrible, and the people still need help. Thanks also for adding this to your favourites; it is much appreciated.
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Lovely work Bev, fantastic actually!!! Very creative and so eyecatching and your words just make the image come to life! Thank YOU for your big heart!! :)) Have you heard of this group? Of course, you know the check the guidelines!! :))) I don’t know exactly what is and isn’t! Art 4 Charity
And thank you so much Vicki, for your appreciation of this image, and for the suggestion of Art 4 charity group, of which I had not heard. I’ve added a link to the Red Cross website and joined the group. Thanks again for thinking of it, and for your support.
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stunning image well done xx
Many thanks for your lovely comments, Bev.
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Simply beautiful Bev – and what a lovely tribute..
Tomorrow will be a day of very mixed emotions for those affected both directly and indirectly by these savage infernos…
A time to reflect on the great personal loss – but also a time of celebration – of triumph – of overcoming the challenge and rebuilding lives, towns and most of all memories.
I believe the hearts and thoughts of most Australians will be with those remembering this anniversary….
Yes, it will, Sharon. It was a terrible day and the effects will be felt for a long time. Thanks for your support and kind words.
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beautiful
Thank you very much Justart, I’m so pleased you like it.
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it’s a beautiful piece of work. The fires of last year were the first I’d ever experienced (not first hand) since I landed in this country. I recently visited Marysville and was saddened by what I had seen and what I had not seen and missed that had been lost to the fires. Bruno’s art and sculpture garden was almost lost to the world.
Thanks so much Mia, for your lovely comment and the favourite. Yes, it was a terrible. Even living where we do, in an outer NE Melbourne suburb, had the wind not changed the fire would have reached us.
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Fabulous art dear Bev…wonderful work.
Many thank Lyn for your lovely words, and especially for the favourite. I’m pleased you like this ( I think the upload probs are getting to me).
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What a wonderful tribute!
Thank you so much Mischa; your kind words and the favourite are much appreciated.
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Absolutely stunning fractal Bev…and a beautiful commemorative work for all those so deeply and tragically impacted by that inferno!!!
May you be blessed for your caring spirit!!!!
Ken, I’m touched by your very kind words and the honour of a favourite. Thank you.
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Marvellous work Bev.
Many thanks my friend; much appreciated.
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