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Published: 2015-11-03 16:56:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 26016; Favourites: 541; Downloads: 0
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Part of a series I am working on.
Self Portrait
In Irish mythology, Caer Ibormeith was a daughter of a Prince of the Tuatha De Dannan.
Every alternate Samhain she would change into a swan, in which form she would remain for a year before becoming human again the following Samhain.
She eventually married Aengus of the Tuatha de Dannan, but first he had to pick her out, in swan form, from a group of one hundred and fifty other swans.
Having chosen correctly, he turned into a swan himself and they flew away, singing beautiful music that put all its listeners asleep for three days and nights
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Comments: 28
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my own art is too precious to me to give away.
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Holy crap, I swear on my life I see a wing where her leg should be...
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What a beautiful story! And I love this piece of art. It makes me think that she's mid transition. Stunning!
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fantastic! that is what i was hoping for
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Awesome! You did perfect!
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and then she discovered being leda and put an egg 
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you might be getting your mythology mixed up there
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beautiful photograph! nice choice to use a pure black background.
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This is beautiful, i love the light and contrast in this photo. The white dress looks beautiful in this shot as well. I also love the story behind the picture. Very beautiful. Great work.
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THAT is a beautiful shot. Very light and ethereal. Great movement in the dress and veil. This is one of those rare one in a million shots!
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Fantastic, both the picture and the legend that you chose to go with it. Really beautiful. You do look very swan-like.
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The way the light doesn't quite illuminate your legs makes you look like you're actually transforming.
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i think this is so deep. i'm really impressed with your self portrait. you always are for me a good composer. keep this way <33
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Such splendid work my friend, your self portraits, along with your most excellent photography, and other creative genius are a muse for many and inspiration for all.
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That's a truly beautiful shot, as the legend that inspired you (thanks for mentioning it, by the way). The exposition is perfect, and the way your dress and veil float in the air... Brilliant.
Have a nice day, bye !
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