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The Irony of Catastrophe

Started by rolandskythree , May 13 2011 11:34 PM
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#1 rolandskythree

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Posted 13 May 2011 - 11:34 PM

The wordpress blog link under my signature has a sketch of a tranquil dawn on the first day of the Midsouth Stargaze at French Camp Mississippi. The calm was deceptive, but the scene was nonetheless beautiful. The story and sketch are at the top of the blog.

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 06:38 AM

Good work Roland!
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
Peace, and clearkys always,
Dave,

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Posted 14 May 2011 - 08:07 AM

I'm always impressed by the framework (is that the good word?) of your sketches. Just funny to use a drop to make an insert! I like it.

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Posted 15 May 2011 - 08:52 PM

Thank you Jef and Nitsky...I still remember the morning, but also remember the devestation that occurred around us.

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Posted 16 May 2011 - 03:39 PM

i feel bad for all the devastation, you managed to make a very strong drawing, accompanied by the story. the dawn colours are spot on, it looks calm and peacefull...

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Posted 17 May 2011 - 11:39 AM

Roland,

Love the sketch. The Moon in a tear drop totally appropriate.
My heart goes out to all those in natural disasters, I have first hand experience surviving an F-4 tornado I know that terror.

Frank

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Posted 18 May 2011 - 02:00 AM

Roland,

A beautiful and peaceful scene of the morning sky at the stargaze. Scenes such as this one make us appreciate what we have. We must be prepared at all times. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

Carlos

#8 rolandskythree

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Posted 19 May 2011 - 10:39 PM

Thank you Carlos, Frank, and Kris. Glad you enjoyed it. Another version of the story with more sketches is on our home-based site.
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