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Pelican

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“Pelican”

According to legend, the Pelican would prick herself and feed her blood to her hatchlings. For me, the pelican is the symbol of nurturance, a necessity for the creative soul who is constantly battered by outside forces and people.

L.Gloyd (c) 2008

Written by Lori

June 7, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Posted in Spirit Animals

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  1. Love the image, Lori. I remember when I was in Northern California watching the pelicans by the hour.

    Vi

    woodnymph

    7 Jun 08 at 2:34 pm

  2. Love the clam shells as background. Very clever.

    espirit07

    7 Jun 08 at 4:55 pm

  3. this picture is intriguing, with the sea shells an integral part of the picture.

    thalia

    7 Jun 08 at 9:33 pm

  4. Be sure to remember to nurture yourself as you nurture others!
    The image is captivating, almost like crohet or lace!

    kvwordsmith

    8 Jun 08 at 2:30 am

  5. A real beauty, Lori. I was quite taken with heraldry for awhile and I remember the image of the pelican piercing herself to feed her chicks. Called a pelican in her piety it was often used as a symbol for Christ.

    porchsitter

    8 Jun 08 at 2:35 am

  6. Beautiful. I love to watch the pelicans at my favourite spot on the coast.

    gailkav

    8 Jun 08 at 3:00 am

  7. Lovely tribute to the Pelican, Lori!

    imogen88

    8 Jun 08 at 8:44 am

  8. Great image–the pecten is the perfect background for the pellican. And the colors give is a whole other image. The mandala effect is also perfect for the spiritual quest.

    QuinnCreative

    8 Jun 08 at 5:18 pm

  9. There are some amazing facts about creatures aren’t there. Thanks for sharing this one.

    pearlz

    9 Jun 08 at 12:54 am

  10. I have watched pelicans, on the river and on the quiet lake, so lovely in flight-and so special in your beautiful rendering. Fran

    cronelogical

    9 Jun 08 at 12:51 pm

  11. What a wonderful image you have created, such depth. I did not know that about pelicans - thank you for the insight.

    Jill

    10 Jun 08 at 2:35 pm

  12. Personally I think this is triumphant Lori. Spectacular!

    Heather Blakey

    11 Jun 08 at 8:23 am

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