Birdhouses
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infared image from converted camera, toned in photoshop
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Watercolor on coldpress watercolor paper. / This is a complete project head to toe. I planted the flowers, built the birdhouse, took the photograph and painted this watercolor. All at my home.
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This is the AFTER IMAGE. / This picture is the process of three photos layered and made into the present picture. One photo is the birdhouse with the heart opening. Second is the hummingbird and the third is a macro of a trumpet vine. Photoshop layer/blending was used with selective coloring. / This is the BEFORE IMAGE. / / This art work is registered copyright© 2008 and any copyright infringement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law in the USA and International. /
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The birdhouse is flanked on either side by colorful and delicate lanterns that in the night add to the magic of this mystical garden. I knew that birds have an ancient mythology and mysticism. Legends, folklore, and mythology are filled with winged creatures that touched humanity in many ways like Pegasus the Greek winged horse. I heard one bird chirping about that people do not understand the Divine and supernatural qualities of birds who were often thought of as deities or the thoughts of deities. In fact this tribe of birds voted to build a bigger birdhouse so the Thunder Bird, a very spiritual creature of great creative power and might be able to join their Buddhist colony. They were especially interested in having a dwelling for ravens knowing that these special birds are referred to in Norse mythology, the god Odin had two ravens as messengers, Hugin (Thought) and Munin (Memory). To the Hindus, birds represented a higher state of being. In this sacred environment, there was only one bird that seemed to be disrupting the Buddhist garden being too big to fit into their beautiful birdhouse. I was delighted to find out that these feathered creatures were so knowledable about mythology that they referred to harpies that in mythology is a birdlike woman. One bird piped up and said, I don’t want anyone “harping” on me and disturbing the peace of our spiritual harmony. Those that were “young chicks” would be taught by the elders the sacred and ancient chants dating back to when birds were believed to be ancient forms of life on the planet. Many scientists believe that birds evolved from reptiles over 140,000,000 years ago. I was amazed at how much I learned from these evolved species that spoke of birds as the bridge between humans and the divine, the Earth and Heaven. They are the symbols of transcendence, the rising above lower natures. We have so much to learn from these profound and philosophical species. The fact that they represent rising above our juvenile nature was fascinating. The greatest philosophers like Plato, Socrates and Aristotle were the first Psychologists. I imagine they benefited from the wisdom of the teachings and nature of a species that offered teachings of liberation from any stare of being that is too fixed, final or immature. As I head their evening chants, I realized that these birds are the ultimate symbol of transcendence and release form any pattern of existence to a more superior one. As a Psychologist, I was inspired when they reflected on the union of the conscious mind with the unconscious. Because of their ability to fly, they are associated with aspiration, flights of intuition, beauty and levitation. They are the source of creative imagination, and they have the ability to awaken within us our own flights of magic. I was blessed to be invited to their weekly seminars and spiritual retreats share with others my recognition that everyday presents opportunities to soar to new heights. Listening to them, I became more attune to the spiritual significance of birds and how they spark the critical need for us as a misguided, destructive and troubled race to open up to new faculties of perception, past, present and future. They are significant signs, guidepost, protectors and wise teachers. I did not expect that in my efforts to look up to take photographs that I was also connecting to a powerful message from these flying gurus. You can also read the narrative in the writing section.
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Life
by bamagirl38Life is a beautiful thing…............. / Cherish it, Love it…........ Live it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ©2008 BMoore Photography & Design…............................................................ / www.bamagirl38.com All Rights Reserved My work is my work exclusively and DOES NOT belong to the public domain. Please do not take my work in any part or whole without first obtaining my written permission! Thank you !
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oil painting, 40×50 cm. The title is not going to be “untitled” forever. It is just sometimes it takes more time for me to find the exact right words…
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A bird house practically snow bound by a winter storm
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One of my favorite shots from the bird walk I took last spring. This little swallow buzzed all around this bird house … it took forever, but I finally figured out that focusing on the house and shooting furiously would get a few in focus!!! Didn’t think about it at the time, but putting the camera on burst would have been a great idea, too. Bright sunlight and a fast shutter speed is the trick!!! Used the Nikon D40x, with the 70-300mm VR Nikon / Nikkor lens, June 27, 2008.
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I took a picture of this Cardinal today. 1/500 / F5.6 / ISO 100 / Focal Length 300 / Nikon D80
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Though this bird house is actually occupied at the present time by chickadees, this male Northern cardinal paid a visit to their home and sang his heart out on top of their roof. I thought of the phrase, “Lord of the Manor,” when I witnessed Mr. Redbird perched atop the little red house (which was a gift to me from my grandson, a lovely find he came across in a National Geographic catalog and which he thought Mammy would love. I do and so do the chickadees!)
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Featured in the Cottage Style group – May 15, 2009 / Featured in Backyard Photography group – June 2009 / Featured in Clematis group – July 2009 Clematis on one of my many birdhouses.
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Urban nature
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While watching a little baby Swallow, Mamma showed up unexpectedly, and very fast…but I got it :-)!!!! Open space in Parksville BC…
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Another in my series of landscape oil paintings. Having lots of fun with these!
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June 2009. In Montana. Canon 5D Mark II, 50mm 1.4 lens (aka, the best lens).
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Grumpy blue bird seemed a little flustered at having his portrait taken – maybe it was too early for him.
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A female eastern bluebird has a beak full of nesting material, in preparation to set up housekeeping in a nearby birdhouse. The male keeps a watchful eye out for any rival birds wanting to compete for the nesting site
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Collage’ with india ink text on recycled mat board. This card has been FEATURED in the following groups! I appreciate each and every one! “Live Love Dream” group “I Love Birds” group “Collage With Traditional Mediums” “Imaginative Realism”
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Winter walk
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