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The Prime of Shadow
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The Prime of Shadow |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
The Prime of Shadow Forty degrees into morning, Shadow waits her fame in pastel, ink or oil, elite her darkened flame. She crosses the drive, scoring grass floors, Awakening color by contrast. She reigns o'er minutes 'til extinguished Before dust is at its peak; Hurry must the artist with tools The shadow begins to speak Hurry! Marry the time to canvas! Degree by degree it's foreshadowed that Soon, she will decree her vanish. Wait not. Marry Time to canvas [This message has been edited by miscellanea (06-14-2006 09:18 AM).] |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
As I've been slowly reading up on landscapes, I've been experimenting with light. The last book I read said that the best time to capture the dramatic shadow is in the morning (after the dust has settled over the night). Prime time, when the sun is at about 40 degrees. Probably most of you knew, but I didn't, and thought I'd pass it along to others who may be interested. cathy |
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Jess Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 243Washington |
ooh, that first line is killer!"...shadow waits her flame" And no, I didnt know, so thanks for that too. My favorite part; "She reigns over minutes 'til extinguished" Great stuff~! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Misc....I always knew you were an artist! You paint a very dazzling sunrise! *hugs*...jo |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
misc, this is one exceptional write! Into my library it goes.  hugs, Chris Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Misc Also, my favorite time to write...there must be a connection. Your poem is like light, forty degrees into morning!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Misc~ 'Marry the time to canvas!' Oh yes ... and a lovely marriage this is~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Learn something every day! Great write on newfound info. JL |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
iliana, Gee thanks, but an artist I'm not. Not yet anyway! That's why I'm writing about it instead of actually doing it! Thanks for your sweet thought, Jo. I appreciate the support you give. misc JL, Glad you enjoyed the info. I always find those little tidbits exciting and thought you might, too. My appreciation to you for taking time to read and respond. Have a good one! misc Marge, As an artist, I knew you'd understand and appreciate this one. Glad you did! Art seems to run through your fingertips to the keyboard and out of the screen. I always enjoy the artwork you include with your poetry. misc Nightshade, I'm proud you shelved it in your library, Chris. I made some corrections and reworded it since your response. (You may or may not like it better, so if you do, it's yours for the taking.) Thank you so much for reading. Your poetry and your sister's have always ranked high on my favorite list. misc Jess, Love your enthusiasm and those poems of yours! Thanks for taking the time to read and respond. misc Martie, Hm... a correlation to writing and the angle of the sun...may be... Then again,I guess I write best about 3:00 a.m. after an inspiring dream (but that doesn't happen too much. Now, I wonder if the moon was full!) Interesting response, Martie! We know/think the moon has an affect upon people/animals. Why not the angle of the sun? Sure enjoyed your response. misc |
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