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A few minutes ago I went out to see the sky was pitch black – clouds so thick that local light pollution could not penetrate it. Nevertheless, the summer sounds of insects and frogs were loud; lightning was being reflected off the clouds; the air was thick with moisture and deadly still. If I did not know better, the final scene would suggest that no heavens existed and the moon was only a figment of imagination. The Lesson A man had brought his son to see if Jesus could do anything. His son was not just having fits, they were fits driven by an evil presence—one that sought to kill the boy. Since childhood the parents had stepped in to save too many situations where their son would have died in fire or water. The disciples were unable to help. Jesus told him that anything was possible for someone who believed (in Him). At that statement, the father cried out: I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief. Like the moon and heavens hidden by clouds to suggest they are not there yet they are, the father believed but the stark situation in his son was contrary to that believe that Jesus could help. Jesus healed the boy immediately. (Mark 9:14-27) Technical Note Original sketch: 8.5x11 finished size; heavy brown sketch paper Pastels: white, grey, black for the 114x view of craters; white, yellow, black for the binocular view Post Extras:       Tommy5 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 03/28/04 Loc: Chicagoland Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3244192 - 07/29/09 02:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very cool sketch and narrative, summertime is observing time in the midwest, the other seasons are cold windy and cloudy. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: Tommy5]       #3245783 - 07/29/09 10:31 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Yes, I have watched Frank tell me how cold it gets some of those nights. If we did not observe from a semi-heated sky shed with astro video in the middle of winter, I am not sure we would do much observing/sketching. Post Extras:       frank5817 Postmaster Reged: 06/13/06 Loc: Illinois Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3245921 - 07/29/09 11:58 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, A great lesson a great sketch and you are the one that has delivered both. Just wonderful in your beautiful and unique style. Frank PS: One those cold winter nights if you didn't have a semi-heated shelter you would go out and sketch I just know it. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: frank5817]       #3246561 - 07/30/09 11:48 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks everyone for the comments. ...and Frank, you are probably right, but I still remember the last time I came in with frozen fingers, cramps in my hand, and tears from the cold when I tried to sketch in the teens. It takes being a little crazy to do it, but I have been accused of worse. Post Extras:       JimPie sage Reged: 11/10/07 Loc: S.E.Michigan Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3246809 - 07/30/09 01:54 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland I like this sketch especially the inset of the poor view later. Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: JimPie]       #3247824 - 07/30/09 10:50 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thanks Jim. The nice thing about the moon is that it sets up some very beautiful views when clouds or other weather events "disturb" the view. When it happens, I try to grab it. Post Extras:       CarlosEH Postmaster Reged: 01/19/05 Loc: Pembroke Pines, Broward County... Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: rolandlinda3]       #3247984 - 07/31/09 12:40 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Roland, An excellent observation of Atlas and Hercules. Thank you for sharing it with us all. As Atlas held up the world and Hercules performed his labors the Bible passage quoted tells us all that believing in Christ can save us all. Carlos Post Extras:       rolandlinda3 Post Laureate Reged: 01/24/06 Loc: Crozet VA 22932 Re: Summer Sultry Nights [Re: CarlosEH]       #3254702 - 08/04/09 11:06 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   You are entirely correct. Thank you for the comment. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 1 registered and 6 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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