Swallow
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Hand drawn and rendered… Saint Death (also known as La Santísima Muerte, and Doña Sebastiana), is a religious figure who receives petitions for love, luck, and protection. Although the Catholic Church has attacked the worship of Saint Death as a pagan tradition, many people insist on praying to this figure for miracles. Those who pray to this figure are often seeking the recovery of health, stolen items, or kidnapped family members. Saint Death is often depicted as a female figure, dressed as a grim reaper with a scythe and scales; also she can be dressed in a long white satin gown and a golden crown. In this form, many devotees view her as a variation of the Virgin Mary. / Some believe the cult of Saint Death originated from ancient witchcraft; however, Saint Death may have his/her roots in pre-Christian beliefs of the Aztec Native Americans who worshiped a similar figure by the name of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, along with his wife, Mictecacihuatl. The Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage. Family and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. Many people believe that during the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the souls of the departed to visit the living. During the period most people visit the cemeteries where their loved ones are buried and decorate their graves with ofrendas, or offerings, often including orange marigolds called “cempasúchitl” (now usually called “Flor de Muerto” (“Flower of the Dead”)). These flowers are thought to attract souls of the dead to the offerings. A common symbol of the holiday is the skull (colloquially called calavera), which celebrants represent in masks, and foods such as sugar skulls, which are inscribed with the name of the recipient on the forehead. Sugar skulls are gifts that can be given to both the living and the dead. Some people believe that possessing “dia de los muertos” items can bring good luck. Many people get tattoos or have dolls of the dead to carry with them. The artist recommends a lighter colour tee for maximum detail. A darker tee will hide the black line work.
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100% of proceeds received from Redbubble in respect to sales of this item, will be donated to Bush Heritage Australia This photo of 3 White-breasted Woodswallows was taken in the Diamantina Lakes National Park, western Queensland, Australia
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old school
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This old school, sailor tattoo style of swallow represents safe travels and returning home safely.
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wandering swallow, / willow help me find my love / as I’m traveling it follows / looking down from up above -Forro In The Dark
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thank you sooo much to the anonymous buyer who purchased this poster on June 27, 2008! cheers! / A BIG THANK YOU to the fabulous buyer who bought this large framed print on the 12th of September, 2008! cheers :) /
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Because, sometimes, you just need to say it.
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From a original painting by Christopher Pope
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Enjoy!! _
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These are Welcome Swallow Chicks in anticipation of their mother’s imminent arrival with food.
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A barn swallow feeds her fledglings mayflies on a stream in the Alton Baker area of Eugene, Oregon.
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“Seven Swallows Sitting” Photography & Artwork / by Holly Kempe © “The swallow, bonny birdie, comes sharp / twittering o’er the sea, / And gladly is her carol heard for the sunny / days to be; / She shares not with us wintry glooms, / but yet, no faithless thing, / She hunts the summer o’er the earth with / wearied little wing.” Recent Sales: 1 x Card – Chrissy – New Zealand / Thank you so much. / Profits donated to Starlight Childrens Foundation Australia See “Seven Swallow Sitting” at my website /
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translation: swallows, heart (chinese calligraphy), flower
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Acrylic painting by Christopher Pope
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illustration inspired by the little sparrow i saw outside my kitchen window this morning…
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Swallows swooping and diving near the beach.
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A single swallow in the evening light, against a backdrop of brewing storm clouds.
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The shipwreck of the S. S. Dicky on a Sunshine Coast Beach in Australia. A 40 ton steamer ran aground in 1893. The sea has gradually carved away at it after over 110 years of the waves washing over it. A glorious sunrise helped illuminate it as the tides began to come in.
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Fledgling barn swallows chirp for mom’s attention. One is munching a fresh mayfly she brought a moment before. Photo taken in the Alton Baker area in Eugene, Oregon. August 2008.
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Reality Fades as the dreams creep in / This body I’m moving in… / it doesn’t feel like my skin / It’s wet with perspiration / and slick with fear / I know the nightmare is near / I close My eyes and begin to dream / Silently I Pray, Dear Lord, / please let me see the light of another day / Don’t let the darkness swallow me / My soul Lost for all eternity
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Papilio palinurus Being stalked by a mantis…..........
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