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Figurehead
© corngrowth
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Uploaded: 11/11/19 9:20 AM GMT
Figurehead
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photography->sculpture
I captured this figurehead of the 'Utrecht' (a ship with a medieval design) in one of the harbors of Flushing, Zeeland, The Netherlands.
It was once believed that spirits dwelt in the figureheads. The spirit guarded the ship from sickness, rocks, storms, and dangerous winds. If the ship sank, the spirit guided the sailors' souls to the Land of the Dead. To sink without such a spirit condemned the sailor's soul to haunt the sea forever.
A manic thought then, hence it's my contribution for Manic Monday (Mē).
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.koca
11/11/19 9:41 AM GMT
Thank for the beautiful story, Cornelius. Excellent MM post.
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A wonderfully carved and coloured figurehead and a very good of it Cornelius.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
Superstitions can be very powerful especially when they are part of the Folklore, SEA. It is definitely boldly painted and is being very vigil in its watch for danger.
Good MM post.
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Good MM post.
TicK
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
An ornate figurehead...Good craftsmanship....R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
Such good details of this ornate figurehead. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Really elaborate and beautifully finished figurehead - excellent close-up Mr. C.
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The Amen of nature is always a flower .... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
'It was once believed that spirits dwelt in the figureheads'...I guess that is the same idea behind the gargoyles that you see on old buildings too...this one being so colorful and in a comical pose may not appear too threatening though:)...good one for MM.
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