Standing Elk, The New Moon, And Venus
According to some Native traditions, the Elk symbolizes endurance or stamina. Bull Elk is a powerfully masculine spirit.
The New Moon and Venus in this position are symbolic of the High Priestess in the Tarot deck. The most potent of feminine portents.
They seem to me a perfect combination of male-female balance and harmony.
In my interpretation, the placement of Venus between (above, yet behind) the antlers of Standing Elk represents fertility.
The Moon, in virtually all traditions is a representation of romantic love …. New Moon, a glowing bowl to hold the abundance of Creation. The marriage of Earth and Heaven.
Challenge Winner: Silhouettes Avatar on Antlers, Racks, and Other Horned Animals
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The elk was standing silhouetted against the evening sky in early November. New Moon and Venus appeared just above the western horizon, about the same time of day, three months later.
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Scott d'Almeida
stunning;
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Scott!
Carol Berliner
brilliant work!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Carol!
Dawnsky2
they deffinately long great together, well done :)
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks a lot, Dawn!
arvyart
But it is just an image from a fairy-tale with happy end… Very peaceful, very visionary!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks so much, Arvy!
A.M. Ruttle
Very cool, Arla; I shot the moon and Venus about the same time, and also shoot wildlife mostly; how fun to see your “vision” pulling these two together!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, AM … it’s not my usual style. I liked both images ok, but neither was “stunning”. This was an experiment to see if the whole could be greater than the sum of its parts. :p
Appel
Very cool!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Ann—
I seem to have lost a whole batch of your comments. Sorry for the delay responding!
John Linton
Stunning effect.
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, John!
Catherine Howell
Incredible composition and look!! I love this work:)
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Catherine!
Waleska Luker
You have being Featured in the...
First Things Group
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, Waleska!
It’s the first feature for this guy! :)
Jake Freeedman
Congrats on the win!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Jake
(It’s a bit anticlamactic, given the number of entries—but I’ll take it. :D)
KarenKSmith
Excellent work!
Arla M. Ruggles
Thanks so much, Karen!
Kate Purdy
Outstanding artwork and writing.
AnnDixon
Outstanding work,
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks very much, Ann!
Jan Landers
this is amazing….your work is so full of spirit, arla…
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you very much, Jan!
Diane Schuster
So beautifully done, enjoyed the text, stunning image! Dee
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thanks, Dee!
RichImage
excellent… so thoughtful…
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you so much, RichImage!
Carolyn Cable
awesome! love the power!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you, Carolyn!
DutchLumix
Awesome capture !!!
Kind Regards,
Erik
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Arla M. Ruggles
Thanks very much, Erik!
Anne-Marie Bok...
Perfect creation!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
Thank you SO MUCH, Anne-Marie!!
T. Wall ~Throu...
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied
THANKS!!!!!!
ciccone
Gorgeous!!
Lanis Rossi
Beautiful Image Arla!
Arla M. Ruggles replied 26 days ago
Whoops! Missed your comment, as I was traveling about that time …..... thank you very much, Lanis!
Dave Corn 26 days ago
Woaaaaaaaaaaaa.Excellent Work….............Most Awesome!!
Arla M. Ruggles replied 26 days ago
Thank you so very much, Dave!
Brother elk was captured near the south end of Egan Canyon, in White Pine County. :)
Morag Bates 21 days ago
Unforgettable – magical – love it !
Arla M. Ruggles replied 21 days ago
Thank you, Moraq
Cee Neuner 5 days ago
Stunning capture!! :D
Arla M. Ruggles replied 5 days ago
Thank you, Cee!
Evita 5 days ago
♥ Very beautiful work !!! :D ♥
Arla M. Ruggles replied 5 days ago
Thank you, Evita!
Angel Gold 5 days ago
Awesome
Arla M. Ruggles replied 5 days ago
Thank you, Angel!
Edyta Pelc 5 days ago
Wonderful,love the story too!
Arla M. Ruggles replied 5 days ago
Thanks, Edyta!