M. Natori

In the 17th century, seashells became popular collectible objects because they were considered rare and exotic. They also became common subjects for still-life paintings known as Vanitas, which symbolically represent the transience of life. The etchings of both Wenceslaus Hollar and Rembrandt van Rijn could represent the simultaneous beauty and fragility of existence. While still lifes in general are exceedingly rare in Rembrandt’s work, Hollar’s etching (1996.609) comes from a series of seashells, consisting of 38 plates. Rembrandt’s shell could have been inspired by Hollar’s work, though Rembrandt’s decision to render the shell in a three-dimensional space represents a marked difference between the two etchings. Clarence Buckingham Collection

The Shell https://www.artic.edu/artworks/29253/

Focus is on single purple flower in a patch on the edge of the ocean. The sun is setting in the background and everything is bathed in golden light.

Just like me, this flower is grabbing every drop of sun that she can.

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I took this free course last month. It was fun. 🎨

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Good morning, Hoverfly. It's going to be a warm one.
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So beautiful! I love this photo! 🤩

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A tiny baby Japanese tree frog sits on light purple hydrangea petals.

Temperature change in Japan. Bar with scale.

Temperature change in Chiba since 1862. Labelled stripes.

#ShowYourStripes Day!

Temperature change in Japan and the stripes of the city near where I live. Like many countries, Japan has been breaking high temperature records in recent years. But yesterday, I was happy to find tiny baby frogs on hydrangea flowers! 🐸

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Show Your Stripes Visualising how the climate has changed for every country across the globe

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Love your words.😊 Thank you so much! I’ll stay awake without sleeping pills.👽

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Brave to a point. This adventurous little #orangutan amused the onlookers when he came in with his mother to feed at the #Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. He roamed around, but was nearly always within arm’s reach of mom. #Sepilok #Borneo #Sabah #Malaysia

He is so cute! 😄✨

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I hope your arm gets better soon. 🙏

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A blue rock thrush is perched on a rock by the shore. Some shells are visible on the rocks behind him.

Blue Rock Thrush 🌊✨👀
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The inflorescences of a spiny plant. Each set looks like a purple pineapple on a platter of spiky purple leaves.

Leavenworth's Eryngo (Eryngium leavenworthii), San Saba County, Texas.

#plants #botany

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My script made it to the finals for the first time last month. I didn't win, but it was a great honor. I'm happy that many readers and judges read my story. I thank Stage 32 for promoting my project and giving me an educational opportunity. ✍️

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A blue bird perches on a thin branch with its back to the camera and looking to the right. It is surrounded by deep bright pink blooms against a green background.

Looking forward to brighter days.

Blue Jay

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