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Pow wow Dancin'

© Norman P. Banks

Pow wow Dancin'

Uploaded: August 10, 2007

Description

Annual Bear Mountain Pow Wow at Bear Mtn, NY
Artistically rendered to give a sense of the explosiveness of the dancer in his full bustle of Eagle feathers, ankle bells and colorful vest and shirt!

Comments

Dr Silly level-classic August 10, 2007

Beautiful piece of colorful art. :O)
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Tarun Bose August 10, 2007

Excellent art work, Norman. #4629107

Melissa A. McDonald August 10, 2007

Absolutely beautiful work Norman! I love the energy and colors... #4629189

Steve M. Harrington August 10, 2007

I think this is one of my favorites, Norm. I can feel the dance.
Steve #4630552

Janine Russell level-classic August 10, 2007

Norman, great colors and effects. #4630836

Norman P. Banks August 11, 2007

Hi Doc, Tarun, Melissa, Steve & Janine!

Thanks to you all for the warm and encouraging comments made on this image.

This pic was taken at one of my favorite Pow wows of the season at Bear Mtn, NY.

It takes place in a large open field atop a small rise and is completely surrounded by forest. The atmosphere is perfect and with a little imagination, one can project back in time for a wonderful experience.

From the parking lot, a quarter of a mile away, you can hear the drummers singing and can fantisize that you are approaching a village 150 years ago!

Thanks all, again
Norm

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August 11, 2007

Hi Norm, It's been awhile since we chat...Great job on the pow wow dancer, very cool effect, looks like an oil finger paint, very cool.... #4633035

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe August 11, 2007

Hello Norm! I really love this image! You have truly captured the Native American Spirit! I can gaze into this image and hear the drums as the warrior proudly dances in honor of his ancestors and heritage! Beautifully done! Liz #4634844

Norman P. Banks August 13, 2007

Paul and Elizabeth, thanks for the warm and encouraging comments!

Paul: I have not posted for awhile, but seem refreshed now so will be checking on all my BP friends.

Elizabeth: This is a subject close to my heart, having amongst others, NDN heritage.

Norm #4641299

Kimi A. Phillips August 13, 2007

It is so good to have you back, Norm! I have missed your creative endeavors so much! Beautiful, colorful, insightful... #4641721

Norman P. Banks August 13, 2007

Hey Kimi!

It's good to feel the energy flow again. I was busy with our outdoor retail business, but also felt a little dry in the creation area (smile) so I took some time off.

Thanks for missing me and for the warm comments.

Norm #4641876

Susie Peek-Swint August 15, 2007

I love the vibrant colours and energy in this work Norman ~ wonderful image ~ good luck!
susie #4649608

Norman P. Banks August 15, 2007

Thanks Susie, for the very nice comment and wishes!

Norm #4651380

David Pratt August 15, 2007

Hey Norm! Glad to see you back! Amzing piece of work here. I can feel the energy and amazing movement in this image. A terrific capture and work of art Norm! #4654152

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe August 26, 2007

This is awesome, Norm. I found myself mesmerized by the colors, movement and energy of this image. This is one I would definitely print and hang on my wall. It's going into my favs. Great work!!!!!!!! #4702236

Norman P. Banks August 27, 2007

Hi Dave & Sherry, thanks for your warm comments!

Sherry thanks for adding this one to your favs. It has already generated some sales interest. We'll see what happens. (smile)

Because of the vibrancy of the colors in the original I decided to see if I could enhance it using Artrage2, a fantastic paint program.

Norm #4703967

Carol Teal September 11, 2007

Excellent work Norman! I can close my eyes and see them dancing around a fire many years ago! I have a bit of Cherokee in me, and in my younger days, I looked more the part. In fact, I used to braid strands of my hair and ride my Appaloosa in parades. :) #4775561

Steve M. Harrington September 21, 2007

Good on you, Norm!
Steve #4823579

Norman P. Banks September 21, 2007

Hey Steve, thanks for the comment!

It's been so long since I've posted that I almost forgot about it. (smile)

Norm #4824375

Norman P. Banks September 21, 2007

Ha'u Carol!

Please forgive me for not replying sooner, but I've been busy with our little business and havent been checking in at BP to see what's up!

Norm #4824392

Joan Powell September 21, 2007

Congrats on your stunning image !! #4824644

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe September 21, 2007

Congrats, Norman, on this finalist. This is still one of my all-time favorites!!! #4824745

Carol Teal September 21, 2007

Hurray Norman! I am glad to see this one with a medal and I hope it changes to gold in a few days! I love this! #4825301

David Pratt September 22, 2007

Congratulations Norm! #4826318

Norman P. Banks September 22, 2007

Thanks so much, Joan, Sherry, Carol & David, I appreciate your warm support.

I been away from BP for awhile & I'm itching to get back on track! (smile)

Norm #4828451

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe September 22, 2007

Congratulations Norm!! Love This Image! #4829952

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton September 24, 2007

Congratulation Norman for this beautiful win !!! #4837800

Dr Silly level-classic September 24, 2007

Congratulations Norman on your Gold win. :O)
#4837996

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 24, 2007

Norman, this is so cool, love the colors, congrats on your winner!!! #4838455

Norman P. Banks September 24, 2007

Elizabeth, Philippe, Dr S and Susan, thanks very much for your nice comments. They are much appreciated!

Norm #4839525

Evy Johansen level-classic September 24, 2007

Awesome DD, Norman!! Big congratulations on your win! #4840570

David Pratt September 24, 2007

Great 2nd place win Norm! Congratulations! #4840593

Joan Powell September 24, 2007

Congrats on your outstanding work !! #4840835

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner. #4841079

Lorri Shane September 24, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Norm. This is a beautiful piece of art! #4841128

Carol Teal September 25, 2007

Hurray Norm, I just knew this one would get the gold! I love the colors and effects on this one! Excellent! #4841802

Norman P. Banks September 25, 2007

Evy, David, Joan, Kay, Lorri & Carol, I greatly appreciate your wonderful support and warm comments!

All you guys are what make BP such a nice place to be part of!

Norm #4844598

Steve M. Harrington September 25, 2007

Way to go, Norm. I'm pleased for you.
Steve #4845107

Norman P. Banks September 27, 2007

Thanks Steve, much appreciated!

Norm #4854759

Jane Summa September 28, 2007

Congrats, Norm!!! Fascinating creation! I love the deep, bold colors!
What time of year do they have this Pow Wow? #4859448

Robert S. Grauer September 29, 2007

Norman the judges are blind again. This is by far the best shot in the digital darkroom category. You deserved First Place!!! #4861507

Janine Russell level-classic September 29, 2007

Norman, congratulations on your Second Place Win! #4861718

Bill Wyatt October 01, 2007

This is awesome the colors are explosive and the artistic effects terrific, Norman! #4868942

Norman P. Banks October 03, 2007

Jane, Robert, Janine & Bill, so sorry for the late reply. Been out on the trail for awhile!

Thanks to you all for the very nice and encouraging comments on this image.

Robert: you get my vote for the new head of contest selections. (big smile)

Jane: This Pow wow is held in August in Anthony Wayne State Park just around the bend from Bear Mountain, NY.

Norm
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Chris Budny level-deluxe October 11, 2007

What a dazzling "painterly conversion" you've achieved here! Congratulations on the win! #4913497

Jennie A. Dillman October 16, 2007

WELL, AS YOU CAN SEE HAVEN'T BEEN ON HERE IN AWHILE..YOU AND SUSAN PEEK-SWINT ARE THE FIRST I GO TO.. HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU ALL.. YOU DO VERY GOOD WORK..OF COURSE I LIKE TO DO SOMETHING LIKE YOU DO, BUT NOT AS WELL OF COURSE.. THIS IS GREAT, MAY TRY ART RAGE.. JENNIE.. #4933150

paola A. Jofre October 20, 2007

Congratulations Norm!

Beautiful piece of art!! Love the vibrant colors in your piece.
Always a pleasure to see your work, very creative ! #4952414

Norman P. Banks October 20, 2007

Christopher, Jennie and Paola, please forgive my late reply. I have been busy away from BP for awhile.

Thank you all so much for your nice comments regarding this piece.

Jennie: Good to hear from you. Do try ArtRage. You can download a free ver. to try out. It is a great little program that has a lot of potential for creative application.

Norm (with a Smile) #4952648

Jennie A. Dillman October 20, 2007

HEY, NORMAN (WITH A SMILE).. MAY JUST TRY THAT.. I NOW HAVE BROADBAND HERE IN THE MT. WHERE I AM.. SO PROGRAMS WON'T TAKE LONG TO DOWNLOAD... BUT, I THINK ARTRAGE ISN'T A LARGE ONE SO THAT SHOULD BE EASY..
WOULD LOVE TO SEE ONE OF THOSE POWWOWS...LOVE YOUR WORK.. I AM GOING TO DO SOME SPAMMIN ON YOU... LOOK AT MY LAST, COWBOY UP..IF YOU DON'T CARE AND HAVE TIME.. I HAVE FOTO'S ON SOAPHOTO.. SOME HAVE GIVEN ME THE NICKNAME, 'MIND TRAVELER'.. THIS IS THE ONY WAY I CAN CREATE ANYTHING..DON'T VISIT PLACES TO GET DIFFERENT FOTO.. TAKE CARE, JENN.. #4953389

Norman P. Banks November 05, 2007

Hey Jennie, thanks for the lovely comment regarding this picture.

Glad that you guys now have BB in your area so that you won't have to sit and wait for your downloads.
Sorry for having taken so long to reply, but we have been pretty busy around here. (smile)

Norm #5030298

Jennie A. Dillman November 05, 2007

CONGRATS!! I KNEW THIS WOULD WIN SOMETHING.. I HAVE AN 'EYE' FOR GOOD FOTO'S.. THAT IS WHY I CHECK YOUR GALLERY WHEN I CAN..JEN. #5031227

Rhonda Burger November 08, 2007

I love this image. It is wonderful in every way. Nice job Norman. Rhonda #5046617

Norman P. Banks November 09, 2007

Hi Rhonda. Glad you like this one!

I wanted to do something a little different with this image. I have a great little paint program called ArtRage. It allows one to really play around, so I did and this is the result! (smile)

Norm #5049429

Boris Kirpichnikov level-classic December 02, 2007

Big congratulations on this awesome winner,Norman!I love everything about this image! #5161002

Jennie A. Dillman December 02, 2007

EVER TRY PAINTER X, OR PHOTO POS PRO.. YOU WOULD PROBABLY DO GOOD ON THOSE IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED THEM ALL READY...YOU SO GOOD AT THIS...JENN.. #5161313

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 17, 2008

Congratulation on this well-deserved winner,Norman!!! #5508088

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