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Fire Rooster 1957 A Fire Rooster’s image is his most prized possession. He spends an inordinate amount of time trying to look good. To others he may appear vain. He flaunts a dramatic style, yet he is a brilliant social organizer who loves to plan parties and gatherings. Fire Cocks do have a tendency to be bossy and this combined with their innate bluntness often causes hurt feelings and bruised egos with friends and co-workers. In spite of these challenges these Roosters make great leaders, always creative, diligent and motivated. In matters of Love the Rooster fares best with the Ox, Snake and occasionally the Dragon. Expect conflict with the Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, and other Roosters. The Dog will bore you The Sheep requires lots of compromise. Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Cock can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In short marry a Wood Oxen or Snake Avoid the Water Rat. Roosters are generally pretty black or white when it comes to their feelings. They like you, or they don’t, / nothing in between. Vocal with opinions and ideas, Roosters can be tight-lipped about their personal emotions and feelings. They don’t wear their hearts on their sleeves. They are intensely private people who never kiss and tell. Roosters are not easy to live with. If you can get past their bossy, obstinate, my way or no way exterior, you find a wonderfully romantic, caring individual hidden beneath. Heart of solid gold and they genuinely care about their family and friends as much as they care about themselves. Not suited for a sensitive partner, their candor and wit can be humiliating many times. Roosters are often highly critical of their partners, expecting too much of them. / Roosters need a stable companion, someone who can take everything he dishes out. He needs someone who will stand up to him and his mincing words and quickly put him in place when need be. Roosters need partners who will deflate them when they are too high on themselves and at the same time tolerate their constant boasting. The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin.
Fire Horse 1906 and 1966 The Fire Horse is fully animated and very sociable. With his wild side he lives life on the edge. Fire Horses are very lucky or unlucky. Fortune spurns or favors them. They love excitement, action and change. Their Fire element makes them passionate about their deepest feelings and they take a definite stand in any situation. Fire Horses are never undecied about anything and have definitive opinions about the world. Their tempers can be overbearing Horses can be energetic spouses who fall in love rapidly. Horses have boundless energy and spend more time on the go than they do at rest. With their spontaneity comes impatience. This is demonstrated especially when they meet someone they want to be involved with. Known for throwing themselves into a relationship, they sometimes loose tiny bits and pieces of themselves along the way. As mature adults Horses are more stable and their adult relationships are more successful. In matters of Love the Horses fares best with the Sheep, Tiger, Dragon, and the Pig. Expect conflict with the Rat, Rabbit, Snake and other Horses, the Ox will bore you Wood signs will feed Fire, Water Signs will quench their heat. Earth signs will be created by Fire, Metal Signs will be melted by Fire. With just these few simple concepts the Fire Horse can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility. In short marry a Wood Sheep, Tiger or Dragon Avoid the Water Snake. The Horse is exciting and extroverted, vivid and animated. / The Horse is the life of any party he attends. Bursting with energy, looking for the next place to kick up his heels and hang loose, he entertains friends and strangers alike with his humor and appeal. The Horse Year is the seventh in the Chinese astrological cycle, following the Snake Years, recurring every twelfth year. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years, 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, and 2002 are Horses Horses are quick-witted. They are intelligent and use their practicality to their advantage in business and personal situations. They quickly pick up new skills and are able to handle many different tasks at one time. Their ambition can be harmful as they often don’t finish what they start for fear of missing out on the next big challenge. In general Horses are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded. They are good friends who will always be honest with you. They are good confidants but do enjoy their alone time and are usually very independent people. They struggle with obstinacy and can be very self-centered. Often a close associate may see a temper tantrum from a Horse that does not get his way. Horses can feel remorse for this action, yet not all people will be able to forgive their angry reactions. June is the month of the Horse making the Western astrological counterpart the Gemini. Horses are self-reliant, joyful, outgoing and sophisticated but can be greedy, resilient and arrogant, The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin
Earth Ox 1949 and 2009 Earth Oxen are the most reliable and diligent of all the Oxen. Earth Oxen have few negative characteristics. These Oxen have good judgment, and an understanding of successful financial dealings. Other people look up to Earth Oxen in part due to their reliability, sincerity and modest ambitions. They can be relied upon to tackle any workload when it becomes too overbearing for others. They are loyal and compassionate with family and friends. As might be expected those born under the influence of the Ox are usually fortunate to be stable and persevering. The Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness the Ox exhibits when engaged in a task or an objective. This great creature created our civilization by plowing the soil day after day, and as such it is not unusual to find Ox people laboring through their daily responsibilities either at work or at home without complaint or gripe. Oxen know they will only succeed through hard work and sustained effort and find no truth or benefit in concocting get-rich-quick schemes. Ox years are second in Chinese astrological sequence and recur every twelve years. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009 are Ox people. Pragmatic and down-to-earth, Ox people are motivated to work hard and are known to have no respect for lazy or careless people. They can be easily trusted and put trust in others; they are not dependent on friends and family and find answers or solutions to problems. The rarely ask other people for help or guidance. The rest of us however, can, without a doubt rely on Oxen, who are always honest and meticulous about their responsibilities. They do not feel the need for many distant or causal friendships. They value the strong bonds they share with their partners and families, and often make close friends that last a lifetime. Initially open-minded, Ox people make an informed decision about something, and rarely change it. Some see this defining characteristic as obstinacy, but it is actually the way an Ox learns to be strong, brave and straightforward. It is the way the Ox generally approaches tasks and responsibilities and in the process learns to be reliable for others. Oxen are more comfortable with the well-known as opposed to the unfamiliar. Beneath their unpretentious, tranquil exterior lies a heart of gold and a motivation to prosper. The Chinese name for Ox is NIU, the sign of industry. January is the month of the ox and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Capricorn. The Ox is obstinate, prone to pouting, truthful, motivated, friendly, apathetic, and genuine but usually quick-tempered Earth will absorb Water signs and be nourished. Earth will bear Metal signs. Fire signs create Earth, and Wood signs part Earth. With just these few simple concepts the Earth Ox can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In matters of Love Oxen fare best with the Rabbit, Rat, Snake, Pig and Rooster. Avoid the Dragon, Tiger, Sheep and Dog. Other Oxen will bore you. In short marry a Water Rabbit, Rat or Snake Avoid the Wood Sheep. Oxen dislike idle banter. They don’t usually have fun at parties and don’t usually have extended friendship circles. They are not very sociable and prefer to spend their time at home with their families. An Ox in love, does not affirm his feelings verbally, they are much more likely to show you how they feel. An Ox takes a great deal of time to ensure you are the right match for them. The main reason for this is Oxen hate change, and search diligently for someone who is ready to embark upon a stable marriage. Oxen never rush into anything and are never flirtatious people. When committed to you they will be faithful and expect the same from their partner. As unbelievable as it seems, many Oxen marriages fall apart after a couple of years. This is often because the Ox is too dominant and inflexible. Oxen will blame everyone but themselves for the failure. Those that do avoid this pitfall can build and maintain a close-knit family. Given this happier scenario Oxen will be completely devoted to the household. Oxen are strong, silent, reliable people who sometimes take for granted that their relationship is a partnership. Others may find them stubborn and overbearing. The Chinese lunar calendar is considered to be the longest chronological record of time, dating back to 2637 BC when the zodiac was first introduced. Each Chinese lunar year is represented by an animal sign. Lord Buddha realizing he was about to reach the final level of enlightenment requested a meeting with all the animals of the world so he could bless them. Only twelve animals responded. In recognition of their devotion, Lord Buddha then named each year of the twelve-year cycle in their honor. Each year is named according to the order in which the animals appeared before him. For centuries this system of five basic elements and twelve personality types has been used to help compatible couples find happiness and marital bliss. In the past matching was usually done by a village matchmaker. It is my intention to combine this ancient system of finding love with the modern internet. Millions of people use internet matchmaking sites only to find matches half way around the world. For a fraction of the price, you can buy your personalizes Chinese astrology shirt and the shirts of those best suited for you and start to wear them. Who knows a Fire Rabbit may just walk up to you and say “I have been looking for you all my life” Or you may be wearing a Water Tiger shirt and someone absolutely perfect says, “Hey that’s my sign” So let my grand social experiment begin.
Water Tiger 1962 The Water Tiger is a soothing and tranquil breed. Unlike most Tigers they have the ability to consider feelings and ideas from other people. This empathy makes them quite sensible and understanding. Fire Tigers are also born with a great intuitive power. They have excellent judgment and make accurate assessments of most situations. This Tiger is a bit indecisive, compared to other cats. It stems from their habit of watching and waiting before leaping. Water Tigers need to guard against excessive sleeping or daydreaming. This passive behavior will prohibit them from achieving the goals they initially set out to accomplish. No doubt about it Tigers are incredibly sexy people, beautiful and sensually romantic. Creative and spontaneous lovers they never lose their creative spark or flare for an evening of passion. Their partner is always exposed to a hint of danger and the curiosity of the unknown. A Tiger once committed will want to dominate and lead you. This natural nurturing mechanism if left unchecked will lead to complete control. This is one controlling and negative effect a Tiger can have on their partner, as opposed to the myriad of positive elements they bring to a relationship, trust, passion, politeness and spontaneity to name only a few. Tigers love excitement and require a partner who can keep up with all they want to see and do. The potential partner for a Tiger must be able to stand the random mood swings, the ups and downs, the good with the bad. Metal signs will collect Water; Water Signs will nourish Wood signs and quench Fire Signs. Water signs will be absorbed by Earth signs. With just these few simple concepts the Water Sheep can seek the partner of their greatest compatibility In matters of love Tigers fare best with the Horse, Dog and Pig.. Avoid the Monkey, Snake and Ox.. In short marry a Metal Horse and avoid the Fire Ox. To the Chinese the Tiger is said to be lucky, vivid, lively and engaging. Renowned for their incredible bravery and willingness to engage in battle it is often wondered if a Tiger is so brave because he is so lucky. It is said that having a Tiger in the house is the very best protection against the evils of fire and burglary. The Year of the Tiger is the third in the Chinese astrological cycle following the Year of the Ox and recurs every twelfth year. Though the starting day of the year may vary the majority of people born in the years 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986 and 1998 are Tigers Tigers do not find worth in power or money. Completely honest about what they feel they expect the same of you. They seek approval from peers and family. Because of their charming personalities Tigers are usually well liked. Failing at a given task or being unproductive in personal or professional life can cause a Tiger to experience a depression. Even more damaging is criticism from loved ones. Lke all felines, Tigers land on their feet, ready for their next act in life, pursuing it with unyielding energy and hunting to perfection. Tigers are relentlessly competitive – they cannot pass up a challenge, particularly if honor is at stake, or if protecting those they love. Tigers are unpredictable and it is fatal to underestimate their reactions. Even when appearing calm they may pounce without a moment’s warning. Always natural leaders, they have a strong sense of their own dignity, and when finding themselves members of the rank and file they can be stubborn and obstinate. In positions of power they are difficult though stimulating bosses. Tigers are intelligent, alert, and farsighted. Formidable enemies they are good strategists and tacticians always with a hidden agenda. Their only apparent weakness is they can risk their luck too often, and have great difficulty keeping their restless nature under control. More often than not their tactics pay off in life. The Chinese name for the Tiger is HU, the sign of courage. February is the month of the Tiger and as such the Western astrological counterpart is Aquarius. Tigers are known for courage, vehemence, self-Reliance, friendliness, hopefulness and resilience. Their weakness is vanity and a disregard for others.
we cast our roots deep / the grid extends its reach / things don’t look good / as we feel the ground wake / nothing will change / flames will walk the earth / and nothing will change things dont look good – genghis tron This is a slight departure from my usual travel photography… so my apologies to those watchers who keep expecting that sort of work.. I’ll be back to travel shots soon.. I’m just in a bit of a different head-space right now..
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As the reptilian embodiment of primordial power, the DRAGON is personified as the vigilant guardian with oracular knowledge, that has stretched human’s imaginations for 70 million years… / To me, the dragon combines all the elements – fire breathing, air flight, watery reptilian features, earthy symbolism and the metallic swords defeat – a sovereign symbol of forces to be reckoned with…can you feel the dragon’s breath? / / /
It was a wonderfull site to see this men painting and dying his fabrics,..i watched him for a long time and offered him a cup of chai….real art in Bikaner, Rajahstan, India
On the grounds of the Oka monastery, in Oka Quebec, is a blacksmith shop. On Saturday December 6th/08 while attending a Christmas craft fair, held in one of the barns, the public was invited to witness the blacksmith at work. / These artisans still use the tools of their forefathers. Today they produce various iron decorative objects such as candelabras and coffee tables in their shop in addition to the traditional work associated with rural life such as gates, agricultural tools, and horsehoes. It was a fascinating experience watching this young man demonstrate the skills needed for this ancient trade. Photoshop Elements used: Unsharp Mask
On Zazzle / on DeviantART Strongly inspired by Kagerou ... all the flowy red and orange hair, and a bit of Van Gogh’s Starry Night as well, for the background. A fierce and free magechild, who commands the fire of the night and moves through their own imagination at will… / Basically, controls the realm of dreams. / (also, Kagerou is possibly maybe initially believed to be a crazy-dream-journey) ArtRage 2.5 and graphics tablet
A sword of created from a magic metal born in the deep flames of hell
This Dry Riser cabinet, housing emergency service fire hoses..was broken.. I looked up at the building it serviced..some 20 storeys plus and shook my head at the nature of some vandalism…. I also liked the bold geometric shape in fire engine red. / Photograph Taken July 09. /
I was taken (almost against my will) to Victorian University of Technology in Footscray, where one of my friend’s needed to make an appearance at their Open Day, of which she was involved in the planning. I spotted this set of stairs and railings on the way back to the car. Suddenly the trip there was all worthwhile :) It was an overcast day and lighting was poor, but with the help of level tweaking, a blue filter and a dash of contrast, this grey concrete was looking a lot more fire ravaged. Featured in Rustic All processing was done between 10pm and 12am Canon SX100IS / f3.5, 1/125, ISO 100 MCN: C7E9A-3DADB-2259D
featured in The World As We See It 09-28-2009 / featured in Globes, Sphere’s & Curves 08-09-2009 / featured in CORE 08-20-2009 / featured in Creative Cards 08-20-2009 MUSIC Bastardized Ink (Archive) All hailstorms in to die for my sins / Why am I accursed and not believing / Death to damnation both forced arrest / Enforced interrogation duress fire question / Pressure point temple brainwashed disciple / Shooting at me with a holy water pistol / I am not a heathen I’ll give you the reason / Ten commandments and ten counts of treason / They can pass judgements while I plead / Ignorance self defence dollars pounds and pence / Because we live inside the age feelings hard to gauge / I just open up the book and keep turning the page / While the all powerful throwback to miracle / Whips up the storms and pestilent swarms / Sacrifice to appease the deity / Whilst heavens open up just to seize the enemy / Wiped out civilisations / Desolate barren landscapes genocides, creation / But mad scientists wildly experiment / Drawing the conclusion down into the sediment / To the dark hour seed is sown / Now on there will be light via fire and brimstone / Walls fall down but emerge from the ground as if to start over / Rebuild the structure / True to life adventure / Even while your breathing lung puncture / Nothing out there to protect you / So they look into the skies the cries can be heard / The word is obscene unwashed and unclean / Wreaking havoc for the hell of it / Whilst digging deep and developing a taste for it / Bloodthirsty craves screams for mercy / Highly unlikely / Feel the almighty crash / Alas hope all evaporates incinerate burns out and obliterates / Keep the faith in more ways than one / Or believe me and mark my words thy will be done Praying not for the cynical quick stepping left right / Pick up as they march upon the pinnacle / Clocking up the watch stop digital / Trying to make peace while they’d rather make base and erase the place they found / Lies written all over the face wonder why / Feeling immortality fearing they’re afraid to die / Sly snakes sidewind and enter your mind / Finding temptation insecurity and frustration / Hating anger lusts after fear as half the man dies whilst shedding the tear / A clear sign that it’s way past the time / To rebuild the bleeding heart that lies broken / Well I must be mistaken but I more than feel that a chance is not taking consideration for the non believer plagued by diseased why / Nothing but an open mind is what I try and maintain / Hand on heart keep alive in dying art, pick it up dust it down make a start and bring it round / Pray to God blaspheme one can only dream / Crucify and ask why either do or die / / created with Incendia, Apophysis & PSP
A preview of what’s in store for Wave Five of the Game of Kings collaborative project, to be released on Monday, 31 August. Artwork: Simon Sherry
This image was selected in September 2009 as a Featured Work in the group Abstract Macro Urban Art What people around the World are saying about “The Fury“ / “Great abstract. I really like your interpretation” Australia / “You can really see a story. Brilliant” United Kingdom / “Your work is great, but this is on a higher level. Utterly the best.” Canada / “Fabulous!” USA / “This is awesome….Great composition and shot!!!” Australia / “Wow! Fantastic! Amazing the stories that macros can reveal, and I can easily follow yours! Excellent color and shapes!” Quebec, Canada / “What you see in this image is so interesting.” USA Inspired by the recent wildfires in Southern California, in this image I see “fury” in two opponents. One being a massive wilderness fire raging with billows of smoke, ever menacing. The opponent being someone’s bravery making a stand with their own “fury” in an attempt to battle the blaze. In actuality, this abstract photograph is some rusted, aluminum siding splattered with tar that is being used as privacy fencing. Seen and captured in Tucson, Arizona’s Barrio Viejo district by JD Brummer.
The Black Queen (The Warmother) / Artist: Simon Sherry / Biography: Danny The Queen of the Army all-powerful and mother of the heir to the throne but ever expendable. The King may have many Queens in his lifetime, each drawn from a pool of Amazonia Knights. It is the highest honour any Queen’s Knight can aspire too but one’s ambition is never to be revealed whilst a Queen still reigns. The Shaman often mind probe to make sure mutinous thoughts are never realised. In a Warrior Tribe love is never an option /
The Black King’s Pawn / Artist: Simon Sherry / Biography: Danny Since all servants of the Black King train for war from the age of three, there is a massive pool to draw from as front line Infantry. The culture of the Army of the Black Spear deems that to die in battle is to die a glorious death but this doesn’t mean that soldiers should give their lives away easily.
Abstract of rust on metal. I have played with the colors to enhance the image. Nikon D200, Tamron 17-50mm
Abstract with rust on metal. Nikon D200, Tamron 17-50mm /
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