Storm Dreamer

Crowmanic

Storm Dreamer

Aboriginal (spiritually-centred) culture is dying, slowly but surely withering within most who claim such heritage — contaminated, corrupted, polluted — disappearing before my living eyes. My heart, my spirit ‘sings’ when ever I have the opportunity to get a glimpse of its remnants, its power, its potency within those few who still struggle to embody the essence of this most ancient ways of relating and living amongst these modern daze.

The younger ones mostly want to be “rappers”, get down, and boogie, in acculturated and soul-numbing manner. It is the ways of these times, no fault nor blame, it just is for most.

For years I have pined the loss of the spiritual-centre of the Aborigines and their cultural Laws and principles. A loss not only to those of the Aboriginal nations of this country, but also a loss to all of us, of meaning and perspective regarding our inter-connectedness to all that is.

I am privileged to know this young man. I know his mother, and I knew his Grandfather. I know his story, his struggles and challenges. And I have witnessed his smile, when he dances in the way of the ancients — I see “them” light-up his being, whenever “they” are sung-up, to dance within him. My heart sings for that time, that moment, that glimpse.

And then all returns to normal… I trust he can continue to weather the “storms” that gather around him too often in the people of his kind. I can only hope he grows stronger from each battle he overcomes, calling on the essence of his Spirit from within his body, beneath his skin.

I have done this image as a gift to that young man, and to his ill and ailing mother. I wish to share this further, to others whom may hear the humming of the Storm Dreamer — I feel its time to dance, to “dream”, to clear the toxins and the toxic once again, anew…

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_This image has been Featured in the following RB Groups: 1 In The Beginning – Ancient Practices; Gods and Goddesses; Enchanting Powerful Photo Manipulation; This Is Relevant; 100%; and Inspired Art _

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Storm Dreamer by Crowmanic
Storm Dreamer by Crowmanic
  • midzing

    midzing

    this is brilliant,,, love the DOF,, the lighting is superb,,, it really captures the spirit of the indigenous culture,,,, well done

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    A marvelous tribute to your friend – stunning imagery, magical and powerful, like the man who dances….

  • madworld

    madworld

    Great image for a great race. Absolutely amazing work

  • JenniferB

    JenniferB

    What a wonderful gift to the young man and his mother, you have really captured the spirit and strength of your young friend in this image…

  • DaRkSiLeNcE

    DaRkSiLeNcE

    sensational capture!! this is grand!!

  • DaRkSiLeNcE

    DaRkSiLeNcE

    hehe… I figured that was the case ;) but all the same really well done ;)

  • Can Berkol

    Can Berkol

    the depth, the blurness, the colors.. very dramatic capture. great work.

  • Juilee  Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    this is just stunning…. may your wish for the strength of culture to be in this beautiful young man come true….. such a brilliant peice of work… well done…. and your writing is so powerful and heartfelt…. excellent

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    most excellent image Crow :)

  • JDNarts

    JDNarts

    Excellent image and brilliant tribute to this young man.

    Good for him that he holds on to his culture; it’s a rich and deep insight that deserves preservation. Too much has been lost in the rush for the new and modern; we are all impoverished for it. I applaud that he still walks in the dreamtime and calls the ancients to him, for as long as there is yet a spark, a fire may be kindled.

    Goodonya for capturing a sense of it!

  • Deborah H. Benoit/Deb`s Photo Creations

    Deborah H. Ben...

    The energy from this is fabulous it brought tears to my eyes. So special is your culture and other cultures like it. For it to wither away is such a shame as it is so beautiful. I hope it finds a way to continue. Wonderful capture of your friend.

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    absolutely magnificent! what a tribute! thnx so much for the share

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    Another Excellent image…. Love the light in this

  • frogster

    frogster

    Perfect, story and image

  • navybrat
  • Crowmanic replied

    Much thanks for the feature and confidence it gives… thank you and the Group

  • pepper08

    pepper08

    POWERFUL PIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    I couldn’t agree more, for their loss mirrors our own loss, further back in time. There is greater opportunity these days to revive the spirit in ourselves but it is like giving a long-term prisoner their freedom – they don’t know what to do with it. I hope he keeps up with his own explorations and dances his spirit(s) strong! Wonderful work!

  • Tracy Faught

    Tracy Faught

    Stunningly beautiful!1 Your words moved me as well. Thank’s for sharing this! That saying that “youth is wasted on the young” comes to mind here…as I get older, I yearn to go back to the magic days of my childhood, I remember lying on my bed and thinking I could fly…and feeling the bed rise off the ground…in my dreams I flew everywhere! I don’t feel that anymore…even though I try! Sigh!

    I took up writing, and art from a very early age, to share the magic with others…our inner spirits make us who we are, we should never hide them away, for fear they may get lost and not be able to find thier way home again.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    This is wonderful crowmanic – you’ve captured a magical moment here. What a splendid gift for this young man and his mother!

  • Christopher Gerber

    Christopher Ge...

    powerful words. powerful image. good medicine. may you see rebirth before your living eyas

  • Lynsye Medalia

    Lynsye Medalia

    A stunning image and your comentary gave me chills!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    This is an AMAZING Image, mixed with your beautiful words…... = PURE MAGIC! wow…Just Breathtaking!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    Thank you for creating and sharing this image. All of what you write is true.

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Excellent image!

  • Karen Cougan
  • Crowmanic replied

    Now that’s a 1st for me I reckon… thanks for the confidence booster… cheers.

  • walela

    walela

    Wonderful image!

  • tkrosevear
  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks for the Feature, appreciate the recognition. (I’m thinking this may be a 1st in this Group?)

  • Valerie  Neduha

    Valerie Neduha

    This is a truly beautiful image….thank you…..not much to say with words here :)

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    very nice shot

  • Matt Bottos

    Matt Bottos

    wow … amazing image and what a wonderful gift. Love the subtle dots that give an aboriginal art feel to it.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you Matt, also “well spotted” and noted re “dots”.

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    What a fantastic image…so much power…I hope the young man’s mother is on the way to recovery or at least resting comfortably …and the young man all the wonderful gifts you hope he finds on his journey;)

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, wonderful work!! Great composition and mood!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • Suzanne Chouinard

    Suzanne Chouinard

    This is a great image and a wonderful statement you did. Living in a small town in Canada that is very close to the “Native People” (even if I am not one) I am attracted to this kind of culture. The same problem exists here also. I wish that all these “First Nations” as they really are can come back from their ordeal find back their identity and spirituality. And I could say more we all modern societies should go back to our fundamental spiritality. The world would be a better place to live it it were so.

  • Crowmanic replied

    ah yes, “if it were so” ... yet it isn’t… but heh, thanks for sharing your point of view, and your kindred visit… TC4N.

  • Robert Knapman

    Robert Knapman

    Thank you for sharing this and helping as all to think and reflect – and maybe to be.

  • Crowmanic replied

    You’re more thank welcome Robert — take care and enjoy your weak-end (wink)

  • Gabby87

    Gabby87

    WOW…................................... That’s so very cool and nice work and nice shot too!!!!!!
    =D

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Beautiful work, thanks so much, too, for the words – powerful and so very sad.

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    stunning!!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Wonderful and moving image…incredible narrative…thank you for sharing.

  • AnGeLLe

    AnGeLLe

    Wow, verrrry nice!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank You, sweet AnGeLLe

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    You are invited to add this beautiful work of photographic art to Dimensions
    Congratulations on your many features, it is fabulous!!!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you dear Sharon. I will be honoured to do so.

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Stunning….

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks for the ‘stunning’ response Amanda.

  • Nigdaw

    Nigdaw

    Brilliant shot. Sad that traditions are being lost.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Appreciate your visit/comment. Thanks

  • titus

    titus

    brilliant

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you Titus

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions

  • Crowmanic replied

    Well there, that was a pleasant surprise, and Thank you for the endorsement/feature … just at the very same time as another host had invited me to submit this image to their Group! must be something about this particular image … hmmmm … I can’t even get an invite to an intelligent supper! Cheers dear lady …

  • titus
  • Crowmanic replied

    I’ve definitely been notified!! This notice certainly is relevant … thanks for the Feature

  • gato

    gato

    fantastic image!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks ‘gato’

  • woonghi

    woonghi

    Stunning work!!!!....Beautiful to see Aboriginal culture strong and proud!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you, and welcome to the RB … good luck!!

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Stunning image…

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you Rosemaree… nice to see you found your way to here, finally , trust your journey was worth it (lol) — appreciate your time given to comment. Cheers…

  • blaqprodux

    blaqprodux

    Awesome!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks …

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Excellent!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Your folks are too kind, thanks for the Feature… makes it all just that little more worth the time & effort involved…

  • Shelagh Linton

    Shelagh Linton

    Congrats on feature, this is just beautiful.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you sweet Lady… appreciate your words and feedback.

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Amazing!!!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks sweet lady… pleased to know you like.

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage


    bravo !
    my best, francis.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you and “Inspired Art” ... appreciate the Feature in this particular Group, muchly…

  • maxy

    maxy

    Wild, wonderful and so colorful in every way! Beautiful man indeed! xoxo!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you sweet lady. Pleased to see you like.

  • jakeperslow

    jakeperslow

    The words you have written are just as spiritual as the image you created a truely remakable piece of work,,,,,,,,,,,,Jakeperslow

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thanks JB…

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    Wonderful wonderful wonderful work, you are a great deep thinking, ‘there are people in this world, BUT In this world there are PEOPLE, of which you are one!!! well done.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Now that is one of the bestest responses I’ve had for a long time… and thank you for your kind words, and acceptance of this image/sentiment …

  • Vasile Stan

    Vasile Stan

    OUTSTANDING! Nothing less.

  • Crowmanic replied

    all is said… so thank you

  • Vasile Stan

    Vasile Stan

    ...and big congrats for all your featuring of this composition, so well deserved.

  • ildilazar

    ildilazar

    Gorgeous image!

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you …. this one seems to have “hit a chord” with many fromdiffering “walks of life”.

  • Diane  Swarts

    Diane Swarts

    This is very touching the piece and the writing that goes with….

  • Crowmanic replied

    Gladdened to hear/read your reply Diane… thank you

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    Powerful image, poignant narrative. Altogether moving and wonderful.

  • Crowmanic replied

    Thank you dear Lady … always nice to read other people’s response.

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    An amazing photograph.

  • Crowmanic replied

    It is a photo-manip (2 photos combined and post-processed), but heh, it still is an “amazing” result … so thanks for your comment and interest.

  • bluewhite

    bluewhite 24 days ago

    Aye thank you most sincerely for this & the words. YOU bring life and light to this amazing culture.

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac 23 days ago

    Very creative……………wonderful post treatment.

  • Crowmanic replied 23 days ago

    Thank you

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater 23 days ago

    Fantastic portrait and words… so very well done

  • Crowmanic replied 23 days ago

    Pleased to read you like, thank you

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn 23 days ago

    what a mighty and touching image, equal to the sadness of your words…. a wonderful homage to the natural spirit that we all possess but mostly cannot access these days….

  • Crowmanic replied 23 days ago

    Thank you Anne. Appreciate your insight and feedback.

  • 3XEternity

    3XEternity 23 days ago

    Beautiful Work!

  • Crowmanic replied 23 days ago

    Thank you … much appreciated.

  • Kimba Vetten

    Kimba Vetten 23 days ago

    This is just brilliant.

  • Crowmanic replied 23 days ago

    Pleased to read your comment. Thanks.

  • Tania Rose

    Tania Rose 20 days ago

    a powerful image, and a powerful story. Indeed is a loss to all humanity

  • Crowmanic replied 18 days ago

    Irrevocable process of acculturation unfortunately. Thanks for the comment/interest.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso 20 days ago

    fantastic composition, colours and treatment. Well done!

  • Crowmanic replied 18 days ago

    Thanks Anthony…

  • Paul Tait

    Paul Tait 20 days ago

    Simply stunning

  • Crowmanic replied 18 days ago

    Thank you, Paul, for your time/interest to comment.

  • Quinn Blackburn

    Quinn Blackburn 20 days ago

    Powerful and moving… the image pulled on my heart… the words evoked tears… I am so very grateful for those few who still make the effort to live their beliefs, and keep alive the sacred ways of their Ancestors… so vital to us all. Wonderful tribute to this young man, and the Ways of his people. Thank you for feeding me with your art… much appreciated.

    :) wishing you laughter

  • Crowmanic replied 18 days ago

    Laughter is good medicine, even for a disturbed soul, this I know… though I do take most things to heart and usually sincerely.

    Thanks for your comment and point of view. Pleased you appreciate this work/image.

  • armadillozenith

    armadillozenith 18 days ago

    POWERFUL image, and words.
    Thanks for that, you find a hearts’ response in many. glad you made it visible in this material way that reaches out. I reckon you done a fine thing there.

  • Crowmanic replied 18 days ago

    Appreciate your visit and affirming comment. Cheers mate …

  • Tanya Keefe

    Tanya Keefe 17 days ago

    An excellent picture, but am I wrong to enjoy the writing even more? Very moving, both. Great work Crow.

  • Crowmanic replied 17 days ago

    Neither wrong nor right… each compliments the other. Pleased to read you like.

  • AZPut

    AZPut 15 days ago

    Well done.

  • Dan Elbourne

    Dan Elbourne 14 days ago

    cool. it looks as if he is in the middle of an intensely felt dance, really in the moment. what is he holding in his hand?

    re: your words, everything changes. that’s the nature of existence. the question is, is this change for the better or for the worse?

  • Crowmanic replied 14 days ago

    Thanks for your comment and interest. Regarding your question… one only needs to take a close look around their life and environment to see the answer. What I see is not looking too better at this time, but heh, that is not what others may see. [shrug] Cheers for now.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee 14 days ago

    this is so poignant and deep and soul filled…... your words ring with a truth that is both simply and profound….. may the spirit that lights up this young man as he dances to the rhythm of his own dreams stay strong and true…..

  • Crowmanic replied 13 days ago

    Thanks Wendy …

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau 3 days ago

  • Crowmanic replied 3 days ago

    Now you are being generous sweet Sharon… Thanks for the confidence booster re a Feature on this … “we” love it ;-))

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 3 days ago

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • WayneD

    WayneD 3 days ago

    breathtaking image.

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