Moria Encomium by algra

Fractal • Fractal • posted on Feb 06, 2007

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My dwelling-place is not far from Rotterdam. The old town has been destroyed in WW2 and the rebuilding is modern, in a no-nonsense style. A huge port and a town of business. But one person of culture from the past is honored there, the humanist Erasmus. He has a statue and the university there has been named after him. Desiderius Erasmus was born in Rotterdam and lived only three or four years in this town. This image in UF has the title in Latin, the language of his publications, of his most popular book:

Comments (29)

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carlx

2:33PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Wonderful artwork!!! Lovely all!!! Thanks for the interesting info!!!

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:47PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

de vormen in deze spiraal doen een beetje aan narrenkappen denken, en dat verbind ik dan weer aan "Lof der Zotheid".. een speelse associatie, of...bedoelde je het ook zo?

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Xantipa

2:52PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Super spirals, excellent work.

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CarolSassy

4:46PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Lovely, subtle colors! Fantastic details 'n' lighting! Just gorgeous! (:

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Dindin

5:08PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Buitengewoon mooi ,ook mij doet dit aan narrenkappen denken en ik denk dat Erasmus jouw werk zeer zou waarderen . Ik ben in Rotterdam geboren dus spreekt het mij dubbel aan .

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Fractelaar

5:31PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Mooi 3d effect Ed tevens mooi zilverpalet

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rocserum

5:33PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

turn it to the left in a portraitsize, and it is suddenly a silvery fool in knight disguise. bodhi-creations association fits here to. Well done!RS

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globalpuffer

6:02PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Splendidus! Magnificus! Is est incredibilis opus!

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mps

7:40PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

I like this.

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kansas

9:17PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

An excellent fractal!

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-Josh-

9:38PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Wonderful spirals and elegant design. Great work.

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madcatter

9:49PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Beautiful yet somehow ominous. Excellent!

da_mar

10:08PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

Outstanding artwork. Fantastic design and beautiful presentation.:)

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FireLily

10:17PM | Tue, 06 February 2007

What a delicate beauty! :)

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FractaliaNo1

12:12AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

SuperA design,lovely details.

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pinktwister

1:22AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Superb fractal!! The detail is amazing. Great introduction!

Harmen

5:04AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

outstanding piece Ed @};-

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mizoli

6:06AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Wonderful work, superb!

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mountmous

8:59AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Beautiful work, Ed. My daugther attends Erasmus University. Is in the stage of concluding her study. I think you've captured the electricity that is part of the city.

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VDH

9:45AM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Prachtig design en 3D effect! Bravo Ed!!!

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farmerC

12:38PM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Dit is een winnertje. Ontzettend mooi werk.

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iceberg5

2:03PM | Wed, 07 February 2007

A magnificent image - distinctive spirals and a very attractive lighting and delicate textures !

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bpclarke

4:55PM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Stunning! Elegant! Spectacular! Exquisite! Bunny

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leonie

5:04PM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Delightful! :D

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three_grrr

9:25PM | Wed, 07 February 2007

Oh my gosh, rocserum is totally right, look at it again, turn it to the left as a portrait, there it is, the knight in silvery armor! Fantastic vision!

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