Devoted
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Rebecca DeVoter
United States
368 creative works found
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To each other.
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How can it be that we can say so much without words? Madness (from Complete Madness, 1982)
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Watercolor on board, sold. / This painting was inspired by a medicine story from the Crow Nation. The story is about an actual event that taught the People about the importance of love, devotion, sacrifice, bravery and unity. A couple wanted to spend some time alone and as was customary, chose to go on an extended trip far from the band’s summer camp. Individuals often broke off from the band and traveled alone or in small groups to visit relatives, trade, gather plants for food and medicine, and hunting. Distances were vast, so they might be away significant amounts of time. By adolescence, most had knowledge of the band’s basic migration pattern and destinations. The general areas would be located using topographical landmarks, stars, weather and plant life. When a band moved on it wasn’t difficult for members to predict their direction. In this story, time passed and summer turned to fall. There was an early snowstorm and winter set in early. There was deep snow followed by a prolonged period of harsh cold. When mid-spring arrived the band initiated the annual trek to intercept the annual bison migration and replenish stores. Summer returned once again and by then it was obvious the pair had disappeared without a trace, as none of the other bands they encountered had met with the missing couple, nor had bodies been found. With the passage of time their families assumed the worst and mourned them for dead. Many years later the band came to a remote place in search of game, an area they rarely hunted in. There was evidence of abundant game, sweet springs and running waters, protection from the elements and hostile eyes. They decided to stay awhile and as women set about erecting lodges, children spread out to explore the area. Eventually some boys discovered the partially collapsed frame of a lodge, the once white hides that covered it now hanging in tatters. Looking at the cooking pot still sitting upon a long – cold fire circle and deteriorated satchels, they knew this was a hunter’s camp from which residents departed quickly. Inspecting the area they found nearby two weathered corpses, practically skeletons, curled in fetal positions and embracing one another. The garments were discolored and disintegrating, damaged by sun, rain, and melting snow of many seasons. Nature was reclaiming the area and absorbing the bodies back into her self, they were almost hidden by foliage. Nearby was the disintergrated form of a large grizzly and within the rib cage a hunter’s blade. The children called their elders, who knew after Inspecting the weapons and bits of jewelry that here were was the pair who’d gone missing so long ago. The bones were buried on the spot, embracing as they’d been found, and in the same place was buried the bear’s body. Periodically the people returned this way, and each time shared the history with the new generations. A seedling had sprouted over the grave, and eventually grew into a massive oak, two trunks issuing from a single, wide trunk. This tree stood for many decades and may still be there today. It was believed the oak held the spirits of the lovers and the bear.
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On this particular day, this tigress was being so affectionate with her cubs, and I was lucky to come away with this one! Other Categories / Animals / Apes / Architecture / Baby Animals / Bears / Birds / Big Cats / Elephants / Fish / Insects / Macro / Nature / Reptiles
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Song for Your Heart is a line taken from the song “Carry You Home” by James Blunt album”All The Lost Souls” I just fall to pieces when I hear it..let’s just say it moves me / ...there are many different interpretations of the lyrics. / Carry You Home is the type of song people have personal associations with…whether it’s war,addiction, devotion a higher love or loss…it’s a sign of a great lyric when they reach out and touch you personally. Trouble is her only friend and he’s back again / Makes her body older than it really is / And she says it’s high time she went away / No one’s got much to say in this town / Trouble is the only way is down. / Down, down As strong as you were, tender you go / I’m watching you breathing for the last time / A song for your heart, but when it is quiet / I know what it means and I’ll carry you home, / I’ll carry you home. If she had wings she would fly away / And another day God will give her some / Trouble is the only way is down. / Down, down. As strong as you were, tender you go / I’m watching you breathing, for the last time / A song for your heart, but when it is quiet. / I know what it means and I’ll carry you home. / I’ll carry you home…... click to hear this extraordinary song Image copyright © 2008 Shanina Conway. / Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited
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A Cinema4D render plus postwork
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shot this in a temple compound around buddha’s birthday. this woman was just sitting quietly, soaking up the quietness, examining her soul!
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Recent photo shoot with mother and daughter WARNING / ©2009 Globalphotos All rights reserved. / All photographs, text and images by Globalphotos are the exclusive property of Globalphotos – protected under Australian and international copyright laws. / These images may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated without written permission. / No use for Public Domain. / Use of any image for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.
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shot in seoul, korea. this monk was on his way to worship. removed some unwanted distractions in the background. adjusted levels and lighting and ran it through a gothic glow plugin. baked for 35 mins at 180C, and hey presto! Other Categories / Animals / Apes / Architecture / Baby Animals / Bears / Birds / Big Cats / Elephants / Fish / Insects / Macro / Nature / Reptiles
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Thanks for viewing. Few people there are who have not turned to prayer at some point in their lives. Many find hope and answers; others become bitter. The lighting on this was very complex. Hope you enjoy it. Rob
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Someday… on a clear, still, moonlit night; / To the beach, is where we’ll go. / With a blanket and hot chocolate already packed; / Walk, hand in hand, on soft, warm sand; / Down to the water’s edge, where we’ll dance awhile; / Oh, to hold you close and whisper in your ear; / Those three words you’ve longed to hear. / Brush aside the hair which hides your face; / See a smile grow and laughter kiss your lips; / Then sit with you ‘til dawn‘s early light; / Your hand in my left, hot chocolate in my right. / Precious moments, dreams and memories; / Someday… with you, I want to share.
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An orthodox Jew is praying at the western wall in Jerusalem. The wall also known as the wailing wall or the “Kotel” is the most sacred and holy place for jews. This is the last remaining wall from the old temple that was destroyed over 2000 years ago. This person is using the old testament bible. The black outfit is typical to the orthodox jews. Winner: My Country Challenge PostCard Style group —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—--
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My baby – “Zorro” -Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – the perfect model ! Comfortable, cosy and cute !! . /
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...more of the Daily Tao Series…...... From the book ‘Tao Daily Meditations’ by Deng Ming-Dao on Joy Do your devotions make you happy? / Is your life a joyous song? In all this talk about spiritual devotion, there is one simple fact. You have to like it. It should make you happy. It is unfortunate that so much coercion, unhappiness, bitterness, guilt, and fear become wrapped up in spirituality. Why can’t we simply do things out of joy? Practicing spirituality isn’t a matter of drudgery. It isn’t a matter of fear. It isn’t for fitting into a social group. It has nothing to do with status. Being devoted to holiness in your life is a matter of joy and celebration. When you sit down to meditate, a smile should come to your lips and a feeling of joy should permeate your body. When you go to consecrated ground to give thanks and celebrate, you should do so not because of the day of the week or out of the habit of ritual, but because this is the best way that you know how to adore your gods and express the wonder of being on this earth. Yes, yes, there is much unhappiness in this existence. That unhappiness is part of the overall field of negativity. There are also positive things in life, and spirituality is foremost among them. So whenever we practice our spiritual devotions, let it be in gladness and joy.
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...These most recent pieces (my best work yet) reflect how I choose to view myself, life and everything it ‘that is’...!! I would describe life in the same way I do myself…. a mess… but a BEAUTIFUL one!!! ...These latest pieces would not have been brought to life without the inspiration of my BEST friend. She not only inspired this latest work but the title for this piece too! =)
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When you stand the tall trees and mountains bow / When you speak the fiercest of oceans is still / And I see the sinner seek devotion / The lost become chosen, and I fall to my knees / -“Devotion” by Hillsong United Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. -Romans 12:1 Stock Credits: / Woman by fantasystock.deviantart.com/
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Divine couple
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mixed media on canvas 24” x 20” i made this piece when i was in the beginning of a 5 year relationship…. much love and awe going on. the creation began with newspaper on canvas. i have always loved the colors in the grocery store adds… and all the fruit. i don’t remember having a plan for this piece as is usually the case. it appeared to me. as you can see, most of the newsprint is painter over…except the apple and the space around it that forms the eye. the pink and stripes and a few changes on the male character came more recently….after we separated. i have a picture of it before. maybe it should go on red bubble, too. i celebrated when i sold the original for 1200 dollars. the relationship was over and i felt it appropriate that it find a new home …...and it did. it lives in california now. partnership as sacred…...
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A Buddhist nun laughs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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model – bridgett
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