Second Place in the “Historic and Modern Day Ruins; World Heritage Sites” In First Things group June 24, 2009. / Placed Third in the “Temples, Chapels, Ruins, Pylons and other Historic buildings” challenge in First Things group June 10, 2009. / Top Ten in the “Babylon” challenge in First Things group May 13, 2009. / Second Place in the “Famous National Landmarks” challenge in Mood & Ambience May 17, 2009. / Featured in You’re Accepted May 11, 2009. / Top Ten in the “History 101” challenge in the First Things Group May 11, 2009. / Featured in Unique Buildings of the World May 2, 2009. Best Viewed Large Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion .. about an hour’s drive from Athens, Greece. “The temple of Poseidon was constructed in approx. 440 B.C. It is perched above the sea at a height of almost 60 m. The design of the temple is a typical hexastyle i.e. it had a front portico with 6 columns. / As with all Greek temples, the Poseidon building was rectangular, with a colonnade on all four sides. The total number of original columns was 42: 18 columns still stand today. The columns are of the Doric Order. They were made of locally-quarried white marble. They were 6.10 m (20 ft) high, with a diameter of 1 m (3.1 ft) at the base and 79cm (31 inches) at the top. / At the centre of the temple colonnade would have been the hall of worship (naos), a windowless rectangular room. It would have contained, at one end facing the entrance, the cult image, a colossal, ceiling – height (6m) bronze statue of Poseidon. Probably gold-leafed, it may have resembled a contemporary representation of the god, appropriately found in a shipwreck, shown in the figure above. Poseidon was usually portrayed carrying a trident, the weapon he supposedly used to stir up storms.” ... the above abridged from Wikipedia. I took this image with my little Olympus C5000 zoom in August of 2005. A bit of Photoshop work has taken place … cloning out tourists, adding a new sky and a texture layer among others. Also available without “effects” ... please contact me for more information /
AMPHITRITE was the goddess queen of the sea, the wife of King Poseidon. Some say she was one of the fifty Nereides, others an Okeanis, but most simply describe her as the female personification of the sea: the loud-moaning mother of fish, seals and dolphins. As such she was essentially the same as Thalassa. When Poseidon first sought Amphitrite’s hand in marriage, she fled his advances, and hid herself away near Atlas in the Ocean stream at the far ends of the earth. The dolphin-god Delphin eventually tracked her down and persuaded her to return to wed the sea-king. Artwork: Me Original image by the Very Talented Barssel Model the Beautiful TextureoftheSin
*taken @ 1000 Steps Beach in Laguna Beach, CA
In The Wake of Poseidon / Plato’s spawn cold ivyed eyes / Snare truth in bone and globe. / Harlequins coin pointless games / Sneer jokes in parrot’s robe. / Two women weep, dame scarlet screen / Sheds sudden theatre rain, / Whilst dark in dream the midnight queen / Knows every human pain. In air, fire, earth and water / World on the scales. / Air, fire, earth and water / Balance of change / World on the scales / On the scales. Bishop’s kings spin judgement’s blade / Scratch faith on nameless graves. / Harvest hags hoard ash and sand / Rack rope and chain for slaves / Who fireside fear fermented words / Then rear to spoil the feast; / Whilst in the aisle the mad man smiles / To him it matters least. Heroes hands drain stones for blood / To whet the scaling knife. / Magi blind with visions light / Net death in dread of life. / Their children kneel in jesus till / They learn the price of nail; / Whilst all around our mother earth / Waits balanced on the scales. Lyrics: King Crimson Music – In the wake of Poseidon Work in wax, metallic acrylics, pigment, gold and silver leaf and graphite (Number III in the series) 8th October 2008
*taken @ 1000 Steps Beach in Laguna Beach, CA
Ποσειδῶν: I begin to sing about Poseidon, the great god, mover of the earth and fruitless sea, god of the deep who is also lord of Helikon and wide Aigai. O Ennosigaios (Shaker of the Earth), to be a tamer of horses and a saviour of ships! Hail Poseidon Gaienokhos (Holder of the Earth), dark-haired lord! O blessed one, be kindly in heart and help those who voyage in ships! / Homeric Hymn 22 to Poseidon More Olympians / / / / Photo reference by Tigg-stock
Cape Sounion – Temple of Poseidon Canon EOS 30D 24 – 105 zoom / Shooting Date: 03 May 2008 / Tv (Shutter Speed) 1/400 / Av (Aperture Value) 8 / ISO Speed 100
The little seahorses were quite surprised by the King’s visit.
I photographed this Seagull atop these fishing nets on the wharf. This Seagull was so regally posed as if he was Poseidon himself. / / Visit my website On The Rock Photography / / / /
4.5×7 inches, watercolour and gouache, 2008. Poseidon was the God of the sea, earthquakes and horses. He was a virile God, fathering many children. He was also moody and could be difficult, causing storms and earthquakes, wrecking ships and drowning men.
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Poseidon, the god of the / sea and of earthquakes / in Greek mythology, / is one of the most popular / symbols for the city of Gothenburg, / coastal city on the west coast of Sweden. / It was sculpted by Carl Milles. / In the background is the / Art Museum, erected for the / 300-year jubilee 1923 of the / foundation of Gothenburg / by Gustavus II Adolphus. /
Sea God Poseidon / “ruler” of Gothenburg, Sweden. / Here he stands triumphant at Götaplatsen, / the most prestigeous place of the city. / Sculptor: Carl Milles. / In the background is the / Art Museum, erected for the / 300-year jubilee 1923 of the / foundation of Gothenburg / by Gustavus II Adolphus.
*taken @ 1000 Steps Beach in Laguna Beach, CA
The details will be more visible in a larger view. This piece is created using my base photograph (statue) and a combination of 22 separate layers of Photoshop brushes, textures & misc. smaller photos. I used the Orton Effect to enhance the glow of Neptune’s watery world. According to Greek Mythology, Poseidon) – more commonly known as Neptune, was the God of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the Supreme Gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain. Poseidon was brother to Zeus and Hades. These three gods divided up creation. Zeus became ruler of the sky, Hades became the ruler of the Underworld and Poseidon became ruler of all water, both fresh and salt. Thank you for taking the time to view and comment – it is much appreciated. Cheers, s. /
Seascape done of scene near port Logan ,Scotland 380mm X 280mm done on 300LB arches cold pressed Rough
Found Poseidon on the Dam in Amsterdam. He was raising money for a trip back to the sea at least that is what he told me. / Have a look at my other photos. For example: / / / / / / / / / / / / / / Or browse through one of my categories flower / water / leaf / other / reflection / macro / insect / dragonfly / damselfly / france
the god of the sea is a Wabbit? / myth-Wabbit, more on the way…
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