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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Gothic Arches Challenge - Edgar Allan Poe



But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only,
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
Nothing further then he uttered - not a feather then he fluttered -
Till I scarcely more than muttered `Other friends have flown before -
On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.'
Then the bird said, `Nevermore.'

(Excerpt from The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe)
Digital collage created from original photos of American crow, archway at Hatley Castle (Victoria, B.C.) and top of entranceway at Empress Hotel (Victoria, B.C.).

13 comments:

Ginger said...

Loved your arch.Poor old poe ,But we well always think of him.Great job on your arch this week Gorgeous!!
hugs

~*~Magpie's Nest said...

Your arch looks great, very classic and interesting in its simplicity!!!

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

A very compelling arch...Love it!

Miki said...

Oooo...you know I like all things Poe! This is wonderfully dark and gothic..Well done!

Lori Saul said...

Lovely gothic entry here- beautiful image and tribute to Poe!

Lynn Stevens said...

wonderfully creative in its simplicity! well done!

LynnF said...

Truly wonderful! LynnF

Martina said...

WOW this is just so stunning, Catherine! Amazing interpretation of the theme.

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Wow, this is fantastic! I like how you put the words over the arch. Great idea and design.

Kris Dickinson said...

A stunning tribute!

Jann said...

Your arch is stunning!

Jann said...

Whoops--didn't read the other "stunning" comments before I said that--well, it IS very striking!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

this is fantastic! I love the rich feel of it!