"It was a wondrous sight. the wood was green as mosses of the icy Glen; the trees stood high and haughty, feeling their living sap; the industrious earth beneath was as a weaver's loom, with a gorgeous carpet on it, whereof the ground-vine tendrils formed the warp and woof, and the living flowers the figures. All the trees, with all their laden branches; all the shrubs, and ferns, and grasses; the message-carrying air; all these unceasingly were active. Through the lacings of the leaves, the great sun seemed a flying shuttle weaving the unwearied verdure. Oh, busy weaver! unseen weaver! - pause! - one word! - whither flows the fabric? what palace may it deck? wherefore all these ceaseless toilings? Speak, weaver! - stay thy hand! - but one single word with thee! Nay - the shuttle flies - the figures float from forth the loom; the freshet- rushing carpet for ever slides away."
Herman Melville. Moby-Dick 1851
A dear blog friend shared this with me this week as it reminded her of my ephemeral art. I read this book a great many years ago and was so happy to be reminded of the wonder within it's prose.
It seemed like the perfect intro to my latest group of photographs of teeny tiny ephemeral art.
I left this in place near the forest path for other's to encounter and perhaps the forest sprites to enjoy.
The Melville quote is absolutely spot on for your work and aesthetic. What a marvelous discovery!
Your tiny ephemeral art is breathtaking! I hope it is stumbled upon by someone needing a dose of magic and beauty in their lives.
Posted by: Abby Emerson | May 20, 2010 at 08:40 AM
Those are the most beautiful photos ever. Oh how they touch me!
Posted by: Randi | May 20, 2010 at 10:33 AM
So beautiful. The last picture is fabulous.
Posted by: Noodles and Waffles | May 20, 2010 at 10:59 AM
those little flowers are probably tended by wee fairies. so magical!!
Posted by: marchi | May 20, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Mary Cicely Baker would love it !
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Posted by: Mathyld / under the pyramids | May 20, 2010 at 11:50 AM
A magical moment you've created right here, Margie.
Posted by: Lisa at Lil Fish Studios | May 20, 2010 at 05:11 PM
That is exactly what I look for in the forest.
Posted by: Amy | May 20, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Perfect!
Posted by: Maiz | May 24, 2010 at 12:31 AM