palimpsest

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pal·imp·sest noun.

1. A manuscript, typically of papyrus or parchment, that has been written on more than once, with the earlier writing incompletely erased and often legible.
2. An object, place, or area that reflects its history

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borealnz says:

Very creative and beautiful Katherine. I love layer masks -one of the most useful bits of PS.
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giovdim says:

a tree of words, etymo_logy.....
the wooden identity of the speach....
the texture of the language....
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabio Keiner says:

it does fulfill its purpose perfectly
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

burrowingowl says:

For some reason, having not yet finished my coffee, this first appeared to be a cave full of parchment bats, perhaps messages waiting to fly off somewhere . . . palimpsest is a great word and metaphor, isn't it? But when you say it out loud, people wonder if you've just said something not appropriate for polite company :).
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

holgaguy says:

burrowingowl - That's what I thought. They looked like text bats hanging in a cave!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

moggierocket says:

Very original idea!
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citlali* says:

I like it too = ]
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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Isabelle Ann says:

Wonderfully creative--I love the different fonts and text used for each of the various colors/layers.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

~J0~ says:

A jigsaw of the mind. Wonderful!

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kevsyd says:

What a stunning illustration of a word. You are so damn clever.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

alison lyons photography says:

Beautiful layering and complexity, there is so much to take in.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ScaryLily says:

I see what you mean about "small sometimes better", but I think it has a different appeal in various sizes, as if they are not the same picture.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

maguaphotos says:

Great puzzle: marvellouse texture, colour, good work, styl <katherine....I love it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Caro's Lines says:

Glad you liked the bark - it works well here.

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russell.bride says:

Now that I understand the word, I understand your picture. Wow!! Very clever.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Descriptimage says:

Gorgeous work! The texture and tones are amazing.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

toddland says:

Interesting concept, beautifully done. Quite fascinating.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lauren.rabbit says:

one of my absolutely favourite words, and a nice interpretation thereof.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

bunchadogs & susan says:

looks like imprinted pieces of leather.
very amazing.
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aJewel4life says:

Beautyful texture and color - do you know The Dictionary of Image group ? This photo would add wonderfully to that ...
www.flickr.com/groups/the_dictionary_of_image /
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

reecardo-v says:

Very very appealing image. The colors and textures are near perfect.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

S H E R O ~ T H A L I A says:

well done :) love it
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

casually, krystina says:

burrowingowl :-)) - perhaps because palimpsest seems to rhyme with incest - one could say that there's an incestuous relationship btw the letters and layers:-)
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ghostbones [deleted] says:

Wonderfully creative and I would assume quite some time went into the composition.
Love the many tones and textures, not to mention the various fonts used.
Beautiful work Katherine.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Erik Anestad says:

I recently saw an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum in NyC that featured Jasper John's arts, called Grey. One of the paintings was all letters, and not really gray.

www.leninimports.com/jasper_johns_gallery_14. jpg

Very fascinating, and this photo reminded me very much of it.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

sue.h says:

easily the most beautiful thing i've seen today!
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mouseskull says:

Oooh, awesome idea, beautifully shot. Very, very nice.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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