The lady of the lake

Artist: Sarah Moore
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The lady of the lake

Nimue…the lady of the lake

Faeire queen…it was she who gave the sword Excalibur to Arthur and regained it when he died. She also accompanied three additional faerie queens to Avalon with the body of the slain king.

Alfred Lord Tennyson – Idylls of the King

“And near him stood the Lady of the Lake
Who knows a subtler magic than his own-
Clothed in white samite, mystic, wonderful.
She gave the King his huge cross-hilted sword,
Whereby to drive the heathen out. A mist
Of incense curl’d about her, and her face
Well nigh was hidden in the minster gloom;
But there was heard among the hold hymns
A voice as of the waters, for she dwell
Down in the deep-calm, whatsoever storms
May shake the world- and when the surface rolls,
Hath power to walk the waters like our Lord.”

Other images in my Mists of Avalon series…

The Sword in the Stone

The Isle of Apples

Mists of Avalon

Guinevere

Camelot Mists

Stock images
Background: http://riktorsashen.deviantart.com/
Model: http://trinket-stock.deviantart.com/

The lady of the lake belongs to the following groups:

Former DPF Members, Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales and Shots in the Fog

Darren Sharp, 5 months ago

Wow this is fantastic!!
Maximus, 5 months ago

beautiful Sarah. :)
Sarah Moore in reply to Darren Sharp’s comment, 5 months ago

Man that was quick! Thanks Darren you are always one of the first to comment on my pics!
Sarah Moore in reply to Maximus’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Maximus!
Moshe Cohen, 5 months ago

Amazing all the series!
Shaddy, 5 months ago

tres beautiful Sarah! Awesome image. Nimue, the light, mist, trees all look gorgeous!
Sarah Moore in reply to Shaddy’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Shaddy – wasn’t sure about this one!
AngelPhotozzz, 5 months ago

Awsome work here with the story of King Arthur and Lady Guinevere one of my favorite story’s
Well done!
Rosalie Dale IPA, 5 months ago

Ah so elegant – a worthy addition to the collection
Sarah Moore in reply to AngelPhotozzz’s comment, 5 months ago

Nimue is one of my favourite characters out of the story she is beautiful, mysterious and strong! Thanks for commenting.
Sarah Moore in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, 5 months ago

Goes well with the Sword image don’t you think?!
Nicole Goggins, 5 months ago

stunning work!
Bill Fonseca, 5 months ago

This whole series works so well Sarah. Love your work.
Stuart Chapman, 5 months ago

Just delightful and another superb addition to the series Sarah. The rays and streams of light really add to the mystery and magnificence.

Although I couldn’t leave without saying “Oh but you can’t expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!”
Sarah Moore in reply to Stuart Chapman’s comment, 5 months ago

LOL – I was waiting for your comment!!
Scott Ruhs, 5 months ago

Fantastic work!
David Mapletoft, 5 months ago

I love the idea, but i see the Lady here as just a touch too big for the rocks and blades of grass by the side of the lake. Maybe a little improvement on the perspective. Otherwise, well done.
Steven Guy, 5 months ago

A very beautifull series !
Sarah Moore in reply to David Mapletoft’s comment, 5 months ago

She is a little large for the image isn’t she? I may have to see what I can do about that!
Sarah Moore in reply to Bill Fonseca’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you MrBillF much appreciated!
GailD, 5 months ago

Stunning addition to the collection Sarah.
Gilberte, 5 months ago

I like this Sarah; it’s mysterious, elegant and the subtle tones make it a winner!
MikeO, 5 months ago

Hi Sarah,

A wonderful addition to a marvellous “Mists of Avalon” series.

Beautifully rendered!

Regards,

Mike
Faizan Qureshi, 5 months ago

Beautiful image Sarah! Love how magical it is. :)
ericseyes, 5 months ago

Another imaginative creation, very well done!
Marvin Collins, 5 months ago

Beautiful work!!
jlynn, 5 months ago

Beautiful amazing work!
Kofoed, 5 months ago

Wow, Sarah. Another stunning work for your series. Really, really beautiful. like a dream. Magic light.
Christopher E..., 5 months ago

outstanding work !! wow!! awesome shot and effect, wonderful!
RLHall, 5 months ago

Awesome and beautiful! The whole series is outstanding!
Marilyn Brown, 5 months ago

A very fitting addition to the series!
Andrew Bosman, 5 months ago

Great series you’ve got happening here Sarah.
SharonD, 5 months ago

Another great one Sarah.
Josie Jackson, 5 months ago

You sure have a great talent here Sarah, I really like this one, the mist, the rays the colours the whole lot, just beautiful…....
Prasad, 5 months ago

Fairy tale work, Sarah
Cherie Dirksen, 5 months ago

Mysterious and beautiful…lovely work!
kcranmer, 5 months ago

Ohhhh Sarah this is outstanding work!
Sarah Moore in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Kel, I am loving putting this series together!
Jonicool, 5 months ago

Amazing image!
mmills3080, 5 months ago

fabulous work, mystic feel,just great!
Kimberlolly, 5 months ago

Wonderful series!
Barssel, 5 months ago

Lovely image Sarah…....................has a lovely warmth.
Dawnsky2, 5 months ago

stunning :)
Mark Walker, 5 months ago

Again, excellent. Love your stuff Sarah.
PhotogeniquE IPA, 5 months ago

everything, the light, the atmosphere, is perfect.
Paul Vanzella, 5 months ago

just sensational… brilliant work Sarah!
Rosina Lamberti, 5 months ago

beautiful Sarah. :)
Jacqueline Bar..., 5 months ago

wow – great image!
Andromedae, 5 months ago

And this one too is amazing! Brilliant images!
Mel Spittall, 5 months ago

What a stunning image!!! and the rest of the series is just as beautiful….i’ve read The Mists of Avlon and it is one of my favorite books….you have created the images that played in my head as i read just superbly! Simply AWSOME :)
Sarah Moore in reply to Mel Spittall’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Mel – I’m glad you enjoyed them!
JanG, 4 months ago

Absolutely lovely. She is perfect in the light, in the water, exactly as I imagine her.
Mike Paget, 4 months ago

Great series of Mists of Avalon pictures
Peter Evans, 3 months ago

Beautiful work !!
John Radosevich, 3 months ago

Sarah, this is so beautiful, love the mist, and she seems to be rising out of the water, you are quite talented!
Sarah Moore in reply to John Radosevich’s comment, 3 months ago

Why thank you very much John!
eddiepark, 2 months ago

Nice work!
Sarah Moore in reply to eddiepark’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Eddie