Oblation

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Rajiv on April 30, 2015 at 6:55 pm
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Brilliant stuff..

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:53 pm
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  Thank you, Rajiv.
  
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Birgit Fohlert on April 30, 2015 at 7:54 pm
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Good photo…but the subject is very strange for me.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:54 pm
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  Thank you Birgit.
  Why is the subject strange for you?
  
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    Birgit Fohlert on May 1, 2015 at 1:43 pm
    
    Hello!
    Maybe it is strange for me, because I do not believe in God ….and a hanging man on a great crucifix is a very aggressive symbol ….
    I can not explain my thoughts about religion, because my English is very bad and I am not able to express my thoughts because that really would take hours for me.
    Have a good and peaceful day!
    
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    rabirius on May 2, 2015 at 2:25 pm
    
    Yes, you’re right. It has something very aggressive.
    Though I thought the motive also strange, because the statue was leaning against the veranda.
    
    I wish you a happy weekend!
    
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    Birgit Fohlert on May 2, 2015 at 4:04 pm
    
    A nice weekend also to you….
    
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    rabirius on May 3, 2015 at 1:20 pm
    
    Thank you, Birgit.
    
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Madhu on April 30, 2015 at 9:25 pm
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An eerie, but fantastic capture!

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:54 pm
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  I’m glad you like it, Madhu.
  
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V. Alarcón-Córdoba on April 30, 2015 at 9:48 pm
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Bizarre.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:54 pm
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  Thank you, V.
  
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Barry Comer on April 30, 2015 at 10:28 pm
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Makes me want dessert.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:55 pm
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  Dessert?
  How does this picture have anything to do with food?
  
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    Barry Comer on May 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm
    
    I am reminded of my first wife’s family (Romanian) who evoked images such as this all the time. They were food oriented, very rural.
    
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    rabirius on May 2, 2015 at 2:27 pm
    
    Ah, okay. Now I get your connection 🙂
    The picture was taken in Moldova, by the way. Not too far from the Romanian border.
    
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    Barry Comer on May 2, 2015 at 2:37 pm
    
    Cool.
    
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    rabirius on May 3, 2015 at 1:19 pm
    
    Thanks, Barry.
    
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Richard Guest on April 30, 2015 at 10:42 pm
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Stunning shot and beautifully restrained.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm
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  I’m glad you like it, Richard.
  
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sonmi upon the Cloud on April 30, 2015 at 11:51 pm
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As perfect as perfect gets.

– sonmi upon the Cloud

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:57 pm
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  Thank you, Sonmi.
  
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Patti Kuche on April 30, 2015 at 11:56 pm
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That’s devotion! Beautifully framed Rabirius.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:57 pm
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  I’m glad you like it, Patti.
  
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ivonprefontaine on May 1, 2015 at 5:05 am
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Reblogged this on Teacher as Transformer and commented:
This is a great picture. I almost missed the crucifix that blends into the the colour of the image.

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  rabirius on May 1, 2015 at 12:58 pm
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  Thank you very much for your compliments – and, for reblogging my picture.
  
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john todaro on May 2, 2015 at 3:18 pm
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great image.. and treatment

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  rabirius on May 3, 2015 at 1:19 pm
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  Thank you, John.
  
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elmediat on May 2, 2015 at 10:21 pm
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An intriguing & powerful image. The stark washed out colour can be interpreted as death of sacred natural space being sacrificed for human consumption or if you have a strong negative reaction to the religious icon you might see it a spreading blight of ideology. This just emphasize hoe effectively you have used the strong archetypal imagery in your art to create a thought provoking composition. 🙂

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  rabirius on May 3, 2015 at 1:22 pm
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  Thank you very much for your words.
  I liked the motive as well, when I found it – and think there are different ways how to see/interpret it.
  
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elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod on May 4, 2015 at 1:15 pm
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Love just the hint of color!

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  rabirius on May 4, 2015 at 7:33 pm
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  Thank you very much, Elizabeth.
  
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Sonnische on May 6, 2015 at 11:39 pm
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Very striking and rather unsettling. I was glad I read down the comments to see it was a found juxtaposition! Your work is excellent.

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  rabirius on May 7, 2015 at 7:01 pm
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  Thank you very much, Sonnische.
  Yes, sometimes, when you step away from the main path, you will find the most incredible things. And I was very lucky when I walked towards the woods from the monastery.
  
  Greetings,
  rabirius.
  
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Suzy Hazelwood on May 7, 2015 at 12:59 am
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Very striking indeed!! :0

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  rabirius on May 7, 2015 at 7:02 pm
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  Thank you very much, Suzy.
  
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Maître Renard on May 9, 2015 at 11:05 am
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Reblogged this on Maître Renard.

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  rabirius on May 9, 2015 at 1:27 pm
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  Thanks for reblogging.
  
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nataliescarberry on May 28, 2015 at 7:49 am
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Thank you for visiting my blog and for liking one of my posts. Blessings, Natalie 🙂

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  rabirius on May 29, 2015 at 5:34 am
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  You’re welcome. And thanks as well.
  
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natuurfreak on May 29, 2015 at 10:08 am
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Very special photo.

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  rabirius on June 2, 2015 at 12:07 pm
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  Thanks.
  
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