Same Time Next Year... by delbeke
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I thank all the other artists who fav'd and commented on my last image. You are all wonderful and I am so honored by your support. :o)
Well, it's that time of the year again, it's time for Esmeralda, The Fortune Teller to leave for her winter home in the South. There will be sadness in the Forest for many days with her leaving. The excitement of her arrival seems like yesterday, when the Forest was in bloom. Now, the leaves are falling and the Fairies are getting ready for the long dark winter, which will soon be upon them. The Fairies will have lots to remember as they sit around the fires and retell what has happened over the spring and summer. They will dream of the luscious confections and delicacies Emeralda had brought with her. The baskets of Dollop Drops covered in chocolate with Honeysuckle centers. Boxes of Sugared Raspberry Surprise, barrels of honey dipped Spirkles with almond topping. Walnut Wiffles, Blueberry Bumps and a favorite among all, the infamous and fattening Pecan Puddles.
Before her leaving she told all the Fairies and Elves fortunes and read the cards and did horoscopes. She assured them that even though the days will grow shorter and the snow and wind will come from the North, there were no black nasty clouds on the horizon. They will all be safe for another winter. What she didn't tell them, but they know, mysterious boxes gaily wrapped will arrive from the south Forest filled with Christmas goodies. Kegs of a spicy Mead made especially for the season of goodwill and exotic roasted nuts that can only begotten in the South. And other surprises that the Fairies and Elves of north have never seen before. But that's another story :o)
Late in the afternoon, just as the sun is casting long shadows, if you run down to the Long Road to the south, just before the Troll Bridge and wait by the ruins of the old castle and wall across from the cornfield, you may just be lucky enough to see her passing by in her newly painted Vardo (caravan). You'll hear the 'clop. clop. clop' of Esmeralda's trusty steed Dudley's hooves on the cobblestones before you see them. Dudley has been decorated with ribbons by the Fairies for the trip and is fat and sassy from all the sweet apples and carrots he was fed all summer long. He prances proudly down the old road with a fine swish to his tail. Belfry, Esmeralda's loyal black cat, has managed to keep his slick figure, even though he was known to gobble up blackberries and lounge lazily in the sun all summer long. Okay, truth be told, he has a bit of a paunchy tummy and is on a strict diet.
You'll see her cross the Troll Bridge and wind out of sight, but you still hear the "clop, clop, clop" of Dudley's hooves on the old cobblestones for a few minutes more. It will be a long trip, but always an exciting one, there will be many stories of Esmeralda's adventures when she returns to the Forest in the spring when the trees and flowers are in bloom...or so I am told. :o)
DAZ-Mil horse, mil cat, Boundless Journey (Redhouse), Chouihani, Fortune Teller Accessories, Dead Corn, Plebeian (SilverElf)
FK-Creations- KiriTe Hair
PoserPros-Spiritfoxy-Fantasms for Galoneal & Classic Fairy Wings
Comments (62)
LeCygne
Super creation!! Love the magical atmosphere in this one!! Awesome background as well!!
pcezanne1
Really beeautiful scene -- great colors and concept. One of your best!
jif3d
Fantastic story and amazing Autumn scene packed full of details, you sure know how to tell 'em ! Neat work all around & ~Cheers~ :o)
efron_241
That is a MAGICAL image !! Great use of brownish light here the mouse is of course extremely happy that the cat is leaving
Cimaira
fantastic! Wonderfully detailed scene and excellent story to go with it.
Denys234
Truely awesome scene!!!
Kartika
Excellent work!
Mousson
Quelle poesie! Ausi bien dans le text que l´image! Magique!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RubyT
Oh wow! Fabulous depiction of your superb story!! Well done!!
HeartsRender
Beautiful scene very well done! I LOVE IT A BIG SMILE :)
aquablue
Excellent image !!! well made...
pupino
WOW, fabulous scene, so detailed!
flavia49
Really a piece of magic. Beautiful story and artwork.
LudyMelltSekher
Hola mi querido amigo Delbeke, Wowww!!! ¡Qué trabajo sensacional, un trabajo excelente, Super Maravilloso!!! Felicitaciones!!! Un millón de estrellas de mí parte!!!**** Muchas Gracias por tus comentarios. Abrazo y beso en tu dulce corazón.Ten un maravilloso Miércoles. Bendiciones Luminosas. Ludy (Estoy entrando por mis favoritos porque no me llegan los mail)
GOLDILOCKSUK
I am considering making you my mentor of fine scenes this is just perfect everything is placed beautifully. I hope one day to become as good as you :) Cathy xoxoxo
amirapsp
Very stunning and fantastic....
Daramski
Lovely image!! Fantastic details, lighting and composition, it looks great:)
lethalliam
Really beautifully awesome scene. :)
Burpee
I love your stories and matching images. This is fantastic. I am especially drawn to the horse...it looks so good. I don't always see horses in 3D that I like but this one is excellent.
drifterlee
What a beautiful story and scene!!
irakika
Excellent work, very nice and lovely :))
swjkie100
Stunning colors, POV and detail! Wow!
Amethst25
You've written a wonderful story, and an image that lets the imagination flow!
criss
Wonderful composition, like an old book stories!
marco.dd
Very beautiful scene, grat job.
Dreamful
Beautiful!
miwi
Fantastic scene,klasse work!!!!!!!!!
three_grrr
LOL, I was so taken with the story and the scene I hit fave before I made my comments!! Such a beautiful autumn scene, yet sad too, for the forest is going to sleep, and Esmerelda will be gone till spring.
sylki
A truly stunning image!!! A magical picture which took me back to my childhood!! Thank you for posting such a lovely reminder of the innocence of youth!! Hugs
MUSEWORX
Such a superbly well composed image!