Friday, April 30, 2010

Beltane

O Goddess we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the angels, Queen of the May.
O Goddess we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the angels, Queen of the May.
___ Celtic song of Beltane

This is my entry for the 4x4Friday challenge (Beltane/May Day). Beltane , a cross-quarter (half way between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice) sabbat represents the coming of summer- a bountiful time of fertility and growth. It is celebrated often by wearing a garland of flowers in the hair and dancing the Maypole with family and friends . This digital piece is composed of an image (e-vint.com) which I thought represented the feel and enchantment of this celebration, background layers from (scrapbookgraphics and Digital Whisper). Dragonflys from (Wikimedia). All images layered and artistic filters added in photoshop.
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23 comments:

  1. JuneApril 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Its beautiful Lori, really magical
    hugs June xxx

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  2. SarahApril 30, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I love it too! It is a lovely representation of this magical time. I really like your Frida piece below too.

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  3. Terri KahrsApril 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    Ohhhhhh!!!! What a beautiful tribute to May Day, Lori! Pure magic! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  4. Linda GibbonsApril 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Oh, how lovely. We used to sing that song in grammar school, substituting Mary for Goddess, and the month of May was devoted to her.

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  5. Gayle Page-RobakApril 30, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    So fabulous, Lori...beautifully presented.

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  6. AnonymousApril 30, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Now this one is precious indeed! i have never heard of that song, poem, but it's neat!

    your 4x4 is awesome!
    well done!

    ciao bella
    carmelina was here!

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  7. DianneApril 30, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Such a beautiful and ethereal piece...

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  8. johannaApril 30, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    this is so wonderful... and reminds me of my childhood days - picking flowers in the meadow and weaving a ring for our hair...

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  9. Bleubeard and ElizabethApril 30, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    How lovely. I totally forgot that I was going to create some little May Day baskets until I saw the headbands on these little angels. Simply adorable entry for Beltane.

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  10. SandyApril 30, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    OMG what a dream Lori.
    So beautiful. Love it.

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  11. Coffee MessiahMay 1, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    This is very nice, although your filmstrip post I'm taken by more!

    Cheers!

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  12. BonnyBadgerMay 1, 2010 at 2:58 AM

    Hi Lori,
    Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I am so glad you visited my blog as now I have found yours! I am amazed at your work it's absolutely beautiful!!! Really amazing.

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    WOW,
    Don't ask me why i have not visited your blog before this. Amazing work. Will continue to follow your amazing talent.
    Cheers Rebecca xo

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  14. Caterina GiglioMay 1, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Lori this is just so lovely, and evokes the feelings of magic, hope and also the closeness of friendship. what a treasure!

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  15. ~*~Patty SzymkowiczMay 1, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    OOOOh precious and brilliant ... just wonderful!
    Happy May Day to you dear Lori!
    This and the poem are totally enchanting!
    oxo

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  16. TaluulaMay 1, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Ooohhhhhh Lori this piece is exquisite.

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  17. FILIGREE MOONMay 1, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful! ~ Angela

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  18. TolegrannyMay 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Love all your latest work.

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  19. vintage wilMay 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    This is absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!

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  20. mary.kgMay 3, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Bonjour Lori !
    Que c'est joli ces couleurs douces!
    J'aime beaucoup cette réalisation !
    Amicalement
    Mary.KG

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  21. AnonymousMay 6, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    Absolutely lovely, Lori! :)

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  22. NigelMay 7, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Only just found this after my Beltaine travels. It's beautiful, and I love the poem - must remember it for next year.

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  23. AlexandraMay 7, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Wow your collages are really fantastic all together :) Have a nice weekend. G. Alexandra

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