mystery unfolds
as sand is raked in circles
we gather to walk
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trial run on paper
the reward is perfect
a Chartres labyrinth
Our Photo Challenge prompt this week is MYSTERY
Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge Prompts are REWARD and TRIAL.
Once again I combine the two in a ‘PHAIKU’ Challenge (my own made-up word), Jen, Denis, Cathy, and when she can, Melissa (it was Melissa who started me doing this) also often/sometimes combine these two challenges in a fun challenge each week – it is not as tricky as it seems – come join us! Leave a link in the Comments below.
Or
Join in the Photo Challenge by leaving a link in the comments here or at Nanacathy‘s, for me to include you in the weekly round-up, which usually appears on Sunday.
Also
Joining in with Cee’s ‘Which Way’ Photo Challenge.
Mystery: Have you ever wondered how to draw a labyrinth? Have you ever wondered how Marc Treanor creates his magical sand designs? Have you ever wondered about the mystery of the power of labyrinths?
I learned to draw labyrinths many years ago but the sand designs remained a MYSTERY until 22.Sept this year when I was lucky enough to be able to join Marc on Mwnt Beach in Ceredigion, Wales for a supremely magical evening to celebrate the Autumn Equinox.
Marc Posted this beautiful short video on You Tube and Facebook
I felt extremely blessed to have been able to be one of those long moving shadows making our way around the path to the centre and out again, whilst a flute and ukulele played and children sat around the fire in the middle.
You can see me carrying a magpie feather on the left, in this photo by Dimlo Sighs, which he has kindly given permission for me to include.
Profound, mysterious, magical, unforgettable.
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Beautiful!
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Congratulations! I have chosen your post to be featured on Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/10/19/cees-which-way-photo-challenge-october-19-2016/
I sure hope you are having a terrific week.
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I’m skipping! Thank you so much Cee – it was such a wonderful experience now made even better. Hugs! ❤
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There is something so magical about labyrinths. 😀
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You are so right Cee – ancient magic.
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Wondrous post, Sandra. Loved the journey you shared. I feel the magic and mystery in the first image. Marc’s choice of music for his video draws one further into the spiritual profoundness of the experience. ❤
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Thank you Olga for the warmth of your comment. I agree with you about the music chosen for the video. I love to watch it over and over again and remember the feeling of deep peace and happiness I felt at the time. ❤ 🙂
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Wow what an amazing experience Daffy. It looks magical indeed and very beautiful too 🙂
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Thanks Eddie, it certainly was all of those things! ❤
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This is amazing. I’m envious but happy for you. The photos look wonderful. What a magical way to spend the Autumnal Equinox. ❤
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It certainly was Sarah. I’m hoping I will be able to get to some more of Marc’s amazing creations.
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Really enjoyed this post Sandra – what a wonderful experience to be part of!
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Oh, I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed it Cathy. It was amazing and even more wonderful to have the video to remind me of that magical evening. ❤
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An amazing experience and so well captured to share . The haiku certainly add a dimension of mystery to the imagery.
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Thank you Denis. I’m pleased to know you think they work together in that way.
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Those are spectacular photos and video of what must surely have been an incredible and moving experience. Just Wow!!
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And here is my mystery photo entry… https://thearanartisan.com/2016/10/14/the-mysterious-angle/
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Yippee! So glad you had time and space to enter this week. ❤
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Thank you Melissa. Wow for sure! It is wonderful to have such a beautiful record of the experience – I’ve poured over my photographs and watched the video again and again. A truly magical and transcending experience.
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That must have been an amazing experience! The beach setting at sunset and the beautiful sand art….
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It certainly was Janice. I have been following Marc Treanor’s work for over a year and was so glad to be able to attend one of his creations at last – and what a special one.
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It was a beautiful event and lovely to meet you there ‘Dafney’ 🙂
Hope to see you again at future events 🙂
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Lovely to meet you too P. I will certainly come to more events if I am in the area. Truly magical.
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Mesmerising and beautiful. The video and music wonderful. Thank you
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So glad you enjoyed it Barbara. It is wonderful to have the video as a momento of the occasion.
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Labyrinths are great for which ways. 😀
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Yes indeedy! 😉
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Beautiful…and the video is mesmerizing!
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I absolutely agree Marian, I have watched it many times and still find it beautiful and soothing.
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