Bound Together by Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

Bound Together by

I bring herein the wisdom of the Native Americans:

Humankind has not woven the web of life
We are but one thread within it
What ever we do to the web
We do to ourselves
All things are bound together
All things connect

—Chief Seattle

My pretty Pony friend embellishes the precious meaning of the words.

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Images, concept and art © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

♥ DONATION TO ANIMAL WELFARE ♥
All proceeds from the sale of this piece of artwork will be donated to:

Dreamcatcher Wild Horse and Burro Sanctuary

Our mission is simple: create a natural and stimulating environment that allows mustangs to rediscover their freedom and independence and to let the public experience what would be lost if roundups and adoptions continue.

“Wild horses are not saddle horses in waiting. They do not belong in our backyards, corrals or show rings. They belong in the wild where they can be free and separate from humans.”
— B.A. Clarke


Carmen, creator of Art for Conservation

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About Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

Carmen Mandel is a conservation photographer. She raises awareness on animal welfare through her artwork and blogs. Her avian photography is featured by National Geographic Online.

Carmen supports animal rescue charities with 100% artwork sales proceeds.

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animals, carmen cesareo, carmen mandel, closeup, collage, conservation, equine, eyes, face, horse

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  • whisperingruth
    whisperingruthover 4 years ago

    One of my favorites of your work Carmen………..you have a wonderful way with words………..your words and also the words of other admirable people………….

  • Thinking of you, Ruthy. It was before this pony friend of mine that I took my pledge. Looking into his sweet eyes, I whispered to him : When I look into your eyes, I want to be certain that I am doing my best to preserve Life in all its forms.

    Hence, this collage saw the light bringing the precious Native American wisdom along.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • whisperingruth
    whisperingruthover 4 years ago

    Beautiful Carmen…………beautiful, just like you…………….

  • Ellen van Deelen
    Ellen van Deelenover 4 years ago

    Very nicely done Carmen!

  • Thank you, Ellen, for your visit.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • Bournemouth Photographer
    Bournemouth Ph...over 4 years ago

    beautiful work!

  • Lovely words, thank you for noticing this collage.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • Dave Sandersfeld
    Dave Sandersfeldover 4 years ago

    incredible photo-powerful message! Somehow we need to reach people’s hearts to effect change. This does it!

  • Dave, thank you so much for your encouragement.

    As you say … to reach people’s hearts …

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • Dave Sandersfeld
    Dave Sandersfeldover 4 years ago

    Bush has bashed people’s brain with out right lies and confused people’s mental focus thru a program of mis-information; we need to reach people’s hearts and soul. As happened to you with your new horse!

    I uploaded a very insightful article from a University of Oregon Law professor Mary Woods. It is that good! However, like I told her, "It’s too cerebrial’? It fights Bush mis-logic; but generally people are turned off to thinking. Your photo-Message, is what cuts thru the layers people build up around themselves. Very well done! I think you are on to something profound! we need to reach in to where people live!

  • Dave, I appreciate your input and what you feel about this artwork. My great hope is to reach people’s heart for a more compassionate word. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, my friend.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • Marilyn Harris
    Marilyn Harrisabout 4 years ago

    Beautiful words to go with this beautiful horse. Great work!!

  • Much appreciated, blossom, thank you. This pretty Pony friend is very special to me.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • brendalee
    brendaleeabout 4 years ago

    this is so beautiful, have a blessed day, brendalee

  • Thank you, Brenda. I am pleased you liked this creation.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • skyhorse
    skyhorsealmost 4 years ago

    Simple, to the point & a beautiful horse to finish it off :-D

  • I appreciate your visit and words, skyhorse.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

  • gypsykatz
    gypsykatzalmost 4 years ago

    Wow…beautiful!!!!!

  • Glad you enjoyed this creation, gypsykatz.

    – Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo