![Yacht: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zakhark/572331622/in/faves-83665426@N05/ Texture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kerstinfrank-design/19581317079/in/faves-83665426@N05/ Original & vintage art © First Night Design [www.firstnightdesign.wordpress.com]](https://firstnightdesign.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/e303blog.jpg?w=486&h=347)
‘What can we gain by sailing to the moon if we are not able to cross the abyss that separates us from ourselves? This is the most important of all voyages of discovery, and without it, all the rest are not only useless, but disastrous.’
Thomas Merton
The yacht photograph is by Zakhar Kleyman on Flickr, while the texture I have used in a ‘soft light’ blend (Photoshop) is by Kerstin Frank, also from Flickr. I’ve made it sound as if Flickr is a village!
Available at the following galleries:
Redbubble
Crated
Zazzle US
Zazzle UK
Fine Art America
Fine Art England
Saatchi Art
Take care and keep laughing!
First Night Design 
That is just sheer genius. You have an amazing talent.
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Oh, Kris, you’ve made my day!
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What a beautiful image! And the quote is wonderful!
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Bless you, Juli.
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” The abyss that separates us from ourselves.” Isn’t that an amazing phrase and concept. I happen to love boats and sailing, and have done quite a lot of both so this post was a lovely thing to see on a Saturday. I hope you have a lovely weekend 🙂
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It is a great phrase! So you’re a sailor. So have been the men on my paternal side! You might, if you haven’t already seen it, enjoy this post: https://firstnightdesign.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/first-night-design-sea-breeze-and-old-grog/. Thank you so much for the praise and I hope you have a delightful weekend too!
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I agree with Chris White – sheer genius – outstanding!
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Bless you, GP!
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Wow what atmosphere Sarah, not only the foreground but the mysterious full-moon – this is an awesome piece.
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You’re too kind, Mary…but I love it that you are!
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You indeed have a talent to make a great image even better. And you find the most appropriate quotes. I like Flickr village!
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May blessings rain upon your head, Olga!
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Very ethereal, Sarah. Perfect for a trip to the moon. Hugs!
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Thanks, Teagan!
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By the way, next weekend I’ll be using your 3 things in the serial. Have a sublime Sunday.
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I’m beyond excited!
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That is incredible. I love the texture.
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Bless you, Laura. I’m thrilled you like it.
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Aw you’re welcome. It’s absolutely beautiful! Such an artist.
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Lovely combination of words, image and your own touch.
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Thanks very much, Lori.
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I love the photo and the accompanying quote today, Sarah, as it’s perfect timing for a lecture I just heard from a wonderful teacher/philosopher/speaker named Jean Houston that touched upon the subject of untangling the complicated ideas of a ‘quantum soul.’
A great deal to think about, but your post today helped me to put it into a clearer (if not beautifully artistic) perspective.
Lovely work–as always.
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My work is done! Much thanks, Shelley. (Your daughter is very talented.)
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What a stunning painting Sarah!
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Aw, thank you, Tim!
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Reblogged this on ' Ace Friends News '.
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Loving this Sarah. Water is my element…..
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Me too – I do a lot of sea-based images! Thanks, Marge.
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