Quoth The Raven, "Nevermore"

SummerJade

Quoth The Raven, "Nevermore"

Featured in Freedom to Shine on Oct. 4, 2009
Featured in Dimensions on Oct. 5, 2009
Winner in All in the Editing “Horror Hill Challenge” on Oct. 6, 2009
Featured in A Place To Call Home on Oct. 8, 2009
Winner in Inspired Art “Spirit Of Halloween” challenge on Nov. 6, 2009
Featured in ! Inspired Art ! on Nov. 7, 2009
Featured in If it doesn’t belong on Nov. 9, 2009

This image is an homage to Edgar Allen Poe.
Earthmonster provided the template (background/house) image for a challenge in the All in the Editing group. The photo of the crow is mine.

The verse from The Raven describing this scene is:

Deep into that darkness peering,
long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal
ever dared to dream before
But the silence was unbroken,
and the darkness gave no token,
And the only word there spoken was
the whispered word, `Lenore!’
This I whispered, and an echo murmured
back the word, `Lenore!’
Merely this and nothing more.

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
Published January 29, 1845

Click the link ABOVE to hear “Edgar Allen Poe” read his poem.

The Raven is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a talking raven’s mysterious visit to a distraught lover, tracing the man’s slow descent into madness. The lover is lamenting the loss of his love, Lenore. The raven seems to further instigate his distress with its constant repetition of the word “Nevermore”. (Wikipedia)

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Quoth The Raven, "Nevermore" by SummerJade
Quoth The Raven, "Nevermore" by SummerJade
  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Very Nice Jade excellent work!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much!! ♥☺♥

  • Detlef Becher

    Detlef Becher

    Fantastic creation Jade, mystical and highly imaginative, well done!

  • SummerJade replied

    I have a link so you can listen to the poem…really cool! Thanks so much for your comment! I truly did find this background to be inspiring. ☺

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Awesome image and work Jade !!! :D ♥

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks, Evita, Happy Halloween!

  • maxy

    maxy

    WOw – what a gorgeous capture of this raven!! The moon, the one twig, the house and the bird’s stare….... magnificent work!!! xoxo!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you very much and Happy Halloween!

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Wonderful detailed work and vision here. This is excellent work SummerJade. I pray the Lord will continue to bless and inspire you as you share with others your God Given Talent. Please visit my Charity website:
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/
    See all my art and video at:
    http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much for your kind and caring message. I know you have a beautiful soul because of the work you do! ♥☺

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you! ☺

  • Roger Sampson

    Roger Sampson

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much!! I am honored and excited! ♥☺

  • Lorna Gerard

    Lorna Gerard

    Great work, it has such a mystical feel, I like the poetry also.

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you, Lorna! ☺

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • SummerJade replied

    Oh, Sharon, this is just wonderful! Thank you so much! ♥☺

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Wonderful work- congratulations!!!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you very much!

  • lianne

    lianne

    An exceptional composition – superbly well done!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you, Lianne!

  • Graham Povey

    Graham Povey

    Very cool well crafted image….I love Ravens!

  • SummerJade replied

    Graham, thanks!

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Stunning image :)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you!

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Winner – Horror Hill Challenge
    Sheila X

  • SummerJade replied

    This is fantastic news! I’m very happy! ☺☺☺☺☺

  • Linda Gregory

    Linda Gregory

    Well done! Congratulations.

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks so much, Linda!

  • Julie Everhart

    Julie Everhart

    Congratulations Summer!!!! :)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks, Julie!

  • TeAnne

    TeAnne

    Congrats, great image :)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you much! ☺

  • CarmenHolly

    CarmenHolly

    Great photo of the Crow..now I will just have to go chasing crows. Wonderful in this creation.

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you very much!

  • michaelmalthe

    michaelmalthe

    you truly deserved to win this one:-)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks so much!! ☺

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so very much!! This is wonderful! ☺☺☺☺☺xxx

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    This is a really wonderful image. Congrts on your features and win in th Halloween challenge.
    xx

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you very much for your kind words! ♥

  • James Leader

    James Leader

    Brilliant stuff.

  • SummerJade replied

    Awww….thanks!! ☺

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    an incredible image !!!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much! ☺

  • toriyule

    toriyule

    nice work, great job

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks!! ♥☺♥

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Congrats on all your features!! Well deserved!!!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you, Cee!

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    Wonderful capture!
    Welcome to Cee’s Fun Artsy Friend’s group, we are happy to have you with us.

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much! ☺♥

  • FlowersEtc

    FlowersEtc

    Your welcome :)

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    CONGRATULATIONS !
    you won The Spirit Of Halloween challenge in the Inspired Art group !!
    my best, your host (francis).

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so very much! This is just great!! ♥☺♥

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Challenge WIN, sweetie!!! I’m so so so excited for you .. what a fabulous image!!!! Soooo creative!!!! Happy dance time .. you got your red shoes on???? Happy, happy hugzzz!!!!!

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much for giving me the idea of recording these wins etc. Without making note of them they would be lost in space in no time at all. This way I can revisit and enjoy!! lol Thanks!! ♥♥

  • Vanessa Anderberg

    Vanessa Anderberg

    Great, great artwork:)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much for your comment! ♥☺

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage


    bravo !
    my best, your host (francis).

    (your vote is needed in this challenge !)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thanks for that link, and I did a lot of voting! Thanks also for this feature which is total joy for me!! ☺☺☺

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    fantastic work. ;)

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you! ☺♥

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great composition, well done and congratulations on all your features
    David

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you much, David! ☺

  • Mika

    Mika

  • SummerJade replied

    Thank you so much! I’m very happy about this honor!! ☺♥

  • J.M. Romig

    J.M. Romig

    very nice work! I love it

  • SummerJade replied 20 days ago

    Thank you so much!

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