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Published: 2006-05-10 17:26:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 6734; Favourites: 107; Downloads: 1245
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Description "The journey not the arrival matters."
- T. S. Eliot


Simply an exploration of my mind.

This is the original widescreen version at 1680x1050

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Enjoy!
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Comments: 104

Spatcher [2006-11-15 04:20:40 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely brilliant. I love the composition

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ekster In reply to Spatcher [2006-11-17 13:16:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the fav too

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metalraj [2006-10-10 15:27:33 +0000 UTC]

lovellllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

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ictenbey [2006-06-23 21:24:24 +0000 UTC]

superbbb

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trinkster [2006-05-24 06:38:36 +0000 UTC]

geez eka I think Im gonna have to fav all your new works. I adore this...really makes me feel like taking a trip(not that I didnt want one anyway! lol)

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ekster In reply to trinkster [2006-05-24 14:17:02 +0000 UTC]

Aww you're very sweet Thanks so much for the kind words as always
And who wouldn't wanna travel if given the chance?

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trinkster In reply to ekster [2006-05-25 05:08:24 +0000 UTC]

hehe amen there

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Beachblonde [2006-05-20 15:20:33 +0000 UTC]

I always love the colours and backgrounds you choose! Perfect!

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ekster In reply to Beachblonde [2006-05-21 02:07:09 +0000 UTC]

This one was definitely particularly fun to do
And many thanks as well darlin

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AmusantVerteYeux [2006-05-18 03:15:40 +0000 UTC]

i love the silhouette effect to this piece like the character could be anyone whick make the quote by T. S. Elliot even stronger. and the background being a desert is great because one of the most hardest terrains is a desert so it gives the impression of that journey to take being the hardest or most worthwhile. like this journey could lead to the end of your life which isn't important but how you act, what you do , the choices you make to survive this journey are what really matter. giving the meaning of living life to the fullest for any journey made. also about the silhouette effect it also gives off the feeling of a journey in the past like instead of thinking how those journeys in your life ended bad or good you should think of what you did in those journeys that got you there because then youll be seeing the whole story and every chance and choice taken to say "damn right, that was me! i did that!" or even if it was kinda bad you can either say you learned something or " that was hella fun being an absolute idiot!" i don't know somethin like that........wow i got carried away anyways well done

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ekster In reply to AmusantVerteYeux [2006-05-18 15:41:09 +0000 UTC]

Oh my goodness, thank you so very much for taking the time to share such wonderful thoughts my dear

Reflecting back on this, in a way I always do see myself in some kind of journey, especially with the big transitions, both in location and culture that I've went through in the more recent periods of my life. And the journey is still going strong! I've been learning to enjoy my slices of solitude as well whenever the chance comes up

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AmusantVerteYeux In reply to ekster [2006-05-19 03:35:28 +0000 UTC]

your welcome!


oh i know, like every moment and choice and just everything is a new journey just waiting to happen; just POP up and say "HEY YOU!". and definately in transitions in life and how you act. and definately always good to look on the positive side of those journeys. to not regret and to atleast keep that glass half way full

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justsunny [2006-05-17 08:50:00 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous work, i can't find any criticism
just

(sorry for such a short comment)

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ekster In reply to justsunny [2006-05-17 17:02:00 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so very much for the sweet compliments dear

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Heartburn-Aching [2006-05-16 16:31:56 +0000 UTC]

Reminds me a bit of H.C Andersen's paper cuttings(is it called that ?) It's really good, it. It's mysterious, with a touch of simplicity
Could you by any chance - when the inspiration hits you of course , do a theme wall paper in red/dark red/cherry red ?

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ekster In reply to Heartburn-Aching [2006-05-17 08:29:01 +0000 UTC]

Yeah I think you got that right I can't remember what the exact term is either, either paper cutting or cutouts, but I definitely know what you are referring to

A dark red theme, I like those colors too, so yeah, I'm pretty sure there'll be something with that in the near future

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ladyerudite [2006-05-14 02:25:59 +0000 UTC]

glad to be back on the world wide web! i feel so excluded from the civilized world when i don't have any internet connection, waaahhhh!!! ( well, i digress... i just want to say is that i love this particular piece because it mirrors what i feel at the moment - i long to get out of the house, and go on a relaxing journey with my parents somewhere here in our country, but alas, it's quite stormy here nowadays, so it's impossible... for now! as always, excellent work! more, more, more - please? LOL!

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ekster In reply to ladyerudite [2006-05-14 09:48:14 +0000 UTC]

lol... suffering from some internet withdrawal symptoms are ya I know how that feels like. I am not too sure how long I'd survive if I wasn't connected to the net on a normal basis. Although it'd be different if I was on vacation in the middle of the ocean on a beautiful island, but since I'm not, that's rather a moot point hehehe... And thank you so much as always for sharing your wonderful thoughts and for your kind support

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jackieocean [2006-05-13 19:55:18 +0000 UTC]

I really like the composition of this picture.

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ekster In reply to jackieocean [2006-05-14 09:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much Jackie :hug
Glad that you do

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LadyEruname [2006-05-13 16:20:57 +0000 UTC]

The elegence that is you

I love it - And I can relate... How are is that?

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ekster In reply to LadyEruname [2006-05-13 17:15:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much my dear Daniella
I'm glad that you see something within this piece that is close to you

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LadyEruname In reply to ekster [2006-05-13 17:20:50 +0000 UTC]

Travel is something that is very close to my heart... It always will be

And by the way, I meant *rare* in the original messages

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Giver [2006-05-13 14:37:39 +0000 UTC]

This is fantastic! I love how everything's a silhouette, except for the desert of course. That's what makes it stand out in perfection. I love the intricate pattern adorning the hallway openings, and the desert is so comforting...Great job!

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ekster In reply to Giver [2006-05-13 17:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!
The inspiration for this piece came from browsing through some travel photography books. The play of light between the shadows and brightness always intrigued me, so this was the result of it

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Giver In reply to ekster [2006-05-20 23:27:12 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Travel books are fun. You did a great job.

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zimuye [2006-05-13 11:48:50 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!! full lover

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ekster In reply to zimuye [2006-05-13 16:31:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much friend

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anjali [2006-05-12 16:56:22 +0000 UTC]

Always this elegance and precision in your artwork
I like the subtle tones and neat composition

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ekster In reply to anjali [2006-05-13 12:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Merci beaucoup mon cherie
I think I've been bitten by the b/w / sepia bug lately! It all started when I was messing around with my elementary photography, and somehow the ideas from that kind of slipped into here

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anjali In reply to ekster [2006-05-14 09:53:44 +0000 UTC]

De rien
That's great when different art media influence each other

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CapnFlynn [2006-05-12 16:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as always! I so love your artworks. I really like how everything has sort of a grain to it, so there are no perfectly flat colours. Her silhouette is great too, of course; makes me want to go on an adventure!

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ekster In reply to CapnFlynn [2006-05-13 12:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Hey there Cap'n!
Many thanks for the kind words of support
Adventure is always a good thing, I've been itching to go on one for awhile, even a small one, which I actually did earlier today. I'll post something about it soonish

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paintmepinkshop [2006-05-12 02:03:06 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful! When I saw this for the first time I thought "How beautiful" then it just made me want to be there Beautiful work as always eka! "clap"

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ekster In reply to paintmepinkshop [2006-05-12 07:13:02 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you so much for such lovely words
I wish I could be in a place like this right now too hehe

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Soverign [2006-05-12 01:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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ekster In reply to Soverign [2006-05-12 06:34:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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rebecki [2006-05-12 00:04:37 +0000 UTC]

absolutally awesome.
i love the feeling it gives me. it's like she's just gettin' ready to go on another journey even though she just ended one.
like... with every end there is always a new beginning.

sweet job as always ^_^

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ekster In reply to rebecki [2006-05-12 06:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much for sharing your thoughts
I keep coming back to themes like this every now and then, probably because I feel like I'm always journeying towards somewhere

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Oniphoenix [2006-05-11 19:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Nice serene design and mood. I love 'wind through the hair' moments.

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ekster In reply to Oniphoenix [2006-05-12 04:01:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much!
Yeah there's just something about wind and hair. I ought to try it out with photography sometime

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4lmnts [2006-05-11 16:53:14 +0000 UTC]

Again stylish with simple shapes! (and respecting the rights of lighting)! great!!!

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ekster In reply to 4lmnts [2006-05-12 03:59:37 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks for the props man!
Glad you like it

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4lmnts In reply to 4lmnts [2006-05-11 16:55:52 +0000 UTC]

sorry, I mean the law of raytracing, or something ...

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frease [2006-05-11 13:36:31 +0000 UTC]

It's nice! Can I request for a 1280x1024 version pls? Thanks

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ekster In reply to frease [2006-05-12 03:49:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much!
And a 1280x1024 version has just been added

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frease In reply to ekster [2006-05-12 07:30:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!!

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blade-bd [2006-05-11 10:49:30 +0000 UTC]

just beautiful
fav+

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ekster In reply to blade-bd [2006-05-12 03:12:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much man!

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walumu [2006-05-11 09:55:09 +0000 UTC]

Very nice. Wouldn't mind seeing a male version of this sometime - something us guys could relate to, heh. Great work though. I like the quote as well.

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