Sermon To The Birds by locomouse

Fractal • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Nov 20, 2005

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My little sisters, the birds, much bounden are ye unto God, your Creator, and always in every place ought ye to praise Him, for that He hath given you liberty to fly about everywhere, and hath also given you double and triple rainment; moreover He preserved your seed in the ark of Noah, that your race might not perish out of the world; still more are ye beholden to Him for the element of the air which He hath appointed for you; beyond all this, ye sow not, neither do you reap; and God feedeth you, and giveth you the streams and fountains for your drink; the mountains and valleys for your refuge and the high trees whereon to make your nests; and because ye know not how to spin or sow, God clotheth you, you and your children; wherefore your Creator loveth you much, seeing that He hath bestowed on you so many benefits; and therefore, my little sisters, beware of the sin of ingratitude, and study always to give praises unto God.

Saint Francis of Assisi - c 1220

I have always loved birds... of any species ... and so have always been partial to Saint Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of birds, among other things. Regardless of our religious leanings... it seems to me that we might all take away something of meaning from his sermon to our feathered friends... :) (With a special smile for Linda (gumbykat) upon reading her wonderful news!)

Three APO flames from version 2... layered in PSP. Thank you so very much for all of your kind comments on Rediscovering Italy... I read them many times over and I surely appreciate each and every one. And thanks a bunch for taking the time to check out this one! Hugs! Helen :)

Comments (35)

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H_Dog

8:53PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Another exquisite bit of artistic genius Little One. The words by St. Francis are also perfect and fitting. Might one of those little birds be flying south anytime soon?? ;)

Tutte

9:00PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

I absolutely love this image. It's magical and ethereal. Great choice of colors :) I was unfamiliar with the "Sermon to the Birds", thank you for sharing that, it's very inspirational.

thevolunteer

9:19PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Very nice piece of work. I just saw Punaguy's duck. And this fit in just right with his for the day. Tallent well used. Aloha and have a great week.

Louy

9:25PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Without understanding the intricacies of the fractal as you know it(them), I perceive the theme of flight shown it form and texture as we all know it. True, God our Creator,made the Air and Water to house the birds and fish, respectively.We have invaded the Birds home with our uses of the Air, for Transportation etc.But,to see the gull soar and the eagle,too,is to marvel at the Magnificent Creator.These of your creation,are well done. In the texture of the wings;the gentle neck and head;the eyes and the Air interrelate to show movement and interdependence.I'm not sure of the use of colour but I submit it must of a certainty ,indicate ,"for all time." Superior,indeed.

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pinktwister

9:29PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Excellent composition! Beautifully done!!!

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joefraq

9:30PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Truly Amazing!!! Top Apo!

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BBarbs

9:33PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

This is absolutely magnificent. So beautiful it is captivating. WOW. This has got to be one of the best I have ever seen. FANTASTIC. Such beautiful colors and design. IMPRESSIVE. Vote and FAV

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artworksco

9:35PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

We are all grateful for your sharing of this wonderful piece. You have such a great eye for composition. :)

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Pannyhb

10:16PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

One of the most moving flames I've seen. Excellent!!!

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Junglegeorge

10:33PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Beautiful :-)

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Henny31

11:49PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

this is exquisite and your birds are even more beautiful than any I have ever seen. you are so talented.

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daffodilbaggins

11:58PM | Sun, 20 November 2005

Completely beautiful and elegant, and I love it! And he gave a very nice sermon too, didn't he!

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FractaliaNo1

12:19AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

OUTSTANDING!! such a srylistic BEAUTY! :)Thanx for sharing! ~VOTE~

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abmlober

12:34AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

A very good flame!

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Titia

2:25AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Graceful and amazing flame compo.

fx7

6:03AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

A lovely work Helen: graceful and sweet...

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RodolfoCiminelli

6:08AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Wonderful and very creative fractalwork.....!!! Very dynamic shapes....!!!! V

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twiggypeasticks

6:19AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Glorious piece of work - well done :O)

Jovalu

9:54AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Excellent composition! Beautifully done.V

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kansas

10:53AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

So very beautiful! Wonderful quote.

Lwyland

10:53AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Very beautiful image.

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VDH

11:42AM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Great flame fractal!Very dynamic and beautiful design!V

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mountmous

12:35PM | Mon, 21 November 2005

Helen, it's always a pleasure to view your work, but this is something else. Such lovely delicate birds. Excellent!

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redbeard

9:22PM | Mon, 21 November 2005

One of my all time favorite songs is "White Bird", it was recorded by a group called It's a Beautiful Day around the early sixties or so. This reminds me a lot of that song, the yearning for freedom, the flight out of the golden cage. Similar to the poem by Maya Angelou in many ways I suppose, but always an appropriate metaphor. Really fantastic work, I'd vote for it again if it would let me!

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