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David Paterson

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Heaven's Gate
« on: January 17, 2017, 22:00:19 »
It's always quiet beyond the gate . . .

Jakov Minić

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2017, 22:05:15 »
The golden background is fascinating.
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Randy Stout

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2017, 00:40:42 »
You just need St. Peter, or a reasonable facsimile at the gate to complete the effect.

Cheers

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2017, 04:22:00 »
Beautiful.

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2017, 09:36:19 »
this is quite different! painting like  ;)
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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2017, 17:13:00 »
I do feel the quietness, but the "gate" appears to be still far away...?
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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2017, 20:38:05 »
Thanks for commenting, Jakov, Randy, Peter and Elsa.

Akira - those were exactly my feelings.   :)

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2017, 21:07:04 »
The black bark with white snow cover, the golden winter light. An adorable piece of Art!
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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2017, 00:22:05 »
The black bark with white snow cover, the golden winter light. An adorable piece of Art!

Frank, you  are such a nice man! 

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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2017, 00:50:49 »
It seems quiet also on this side of the gate

Great image
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Re: Heaven's Gate
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2017, 14:37:03 »
Thank you, Armando.

You are right - it's quiet picture.   :)