I was double checking the ‘wooing of Amphitrite’ myth because I was curious on what sources and how many mention it and Lauren Daigle’s rescue started playing in my head.
yeah he really sent out an army to find her.
An army of dolphins.
And by army of dolphins I just mean Delphinus
Sorry not sorry for the lazy background, i can just say that my original idea was a Kiss like album cover, but ad the end I avoided it because of the recent loss of Ace. Didn’t mean to be desrespectful. I decided to keep the font style, tho. I hope it’s okay.
The blue ringed octopus was asked by my child, my child plays drums
the list! 7 days more!!
As a child I always believed my freckles were ugly. Characters in the books I read always lamented how plain and ugly their freckles made them. “Fair” was always something to aspire to. Mothers plied daughters with lotions and creams to lighten their complexions.
But I loved being outdoors in the sun, and with that came freckles.
When I lamented my freckles aloud in the hearing of others, adults around me reassured me they were “cute!” and that lots of people liked freckles. But I didn’t like freckles, and they were on my face, so it didn’t matter to me whether or not other people said they liked them. By then I had learned that well meaning adults lie, so I trusted the wisdom in my books instead. I longed to be old enough to wear makeup so I could hide them.
When I finally got to wear makeup, I swiftly learned that I needed a thick layer of foundation to even out the color of my skin, and my moles were still visible no matter their color because they made little bumps that looked like I was hiding acne. I also learned that makeup feels and smells gross to me, and that I didn’t have the patience or time in the mornings to put it on. I have never been a morning person.
Another thing I learned is that I look really weird without freckles on my face, especially when my arms and hands are still covered in them.
In high school I learned about body positivity, which felt as fake to me as the lies of well meaning adults. And eventually I learned about body neutrality, which fits me much better. I do love my body, but more for its functionality than for its aesthetics.
Although these days, I do find my freckles cute. I have a collection of moles on my cheek that comprise the constellation delphinus.
A detatchment of common dolphins coming to check on the Tarbert - Portavadie ferry. (It was ok, but needs a bigger bow wave.)
today’s birthday is Delphinus! or as we tend to call him, Delphi.
Delphi is the child of Kappa (the other day’s birthday) and the Dragon mentioned in his birthday post (she’ll actually be in a couple of days for her birthday).
this makes Delphi half Dragon. his element is water and so he has some control over water and can breathe in it as well. this has given him an affinity for swimming and so he ultimately becomes a lifeguard, too.
there’s not too terribly much for Delphi otherwise but happy birthday to a buff blue haired dragon boy that isn’t Cardinal anyway~
And here’s the finished babu! This illustration - another one for SECAC - took by far the longest as its the only one requested at high detail. The commissioner wanted all the details of a true newborn to be visible.
The most special might be the vibrissae, or whiskers, visible on the rostrum. While some cetaceans retain whiskers into adulthood (baleen whales and river dolphins having quite a good covering), most oceanic dolphins are hairless as adults. However at birth they all show their mammalhood in the form of a couple of whiskers. How long they keep them depends, some babies lose them within hours, others keep them for a few days.
Another sign of a very “fresh” baby is the floppy dorsal fin and flukes. These are entirely made of cartilage, and are completely soft during gestation and birth. The dorsal fin usually hardens first, followed by the flukes. Note also the peanut head - normally a sign of extreme emaciation in adult cetaceans, for newborns it is normal. Soon their mother’s rich milk grants them a healthy layer of baby fat, turning them into the round adorable calves many are perhaps more familiar with.
Eau de Parfum - 1.7 ml (atomizer)
Notes-
TOP: Black Pepper, Incense, Almond, Pink Pepper
MIDDLE: Heliotrope, Orchid, Orris Butter
BASE: Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Leather Accord, Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar
Gender: Unisex
Shine brightly with Delphinus, a universal woody amber perfume inspired by a vibrant constellation in the cosmic sky that once guided travelers, artists and dreamers alike. Smoky swirls of resinous incense, enveloped in the luminous aura of black pepper and pink pepper, set a captivating tone from the start, while almond, heliotrope and orchid combine, casting sparks of light into the darkness. Opulent orris, the blue gold of perfumery, glimmers like precious stardust, before intertwining with sensual patchouli, honeyed tonka bean and leathery bourbon vanilla, evoking the inviting warmth of a starlit night..
Delfino fue un delfín que, prestó durante mucho tiempo sus servicios al dios Poseidón, como avatar y mensajero; Y al final de los días de su vida, el Señor de los Mares quedó tan agradecido por ello, que decidió situarlo entre las estrellas…
Me apetecía volver un poco a los sonidos puramente MIDI del uk dub, y este ha sido el resultado. Este es un tema que en realidad lleva hecho desde hace varios meses, pero por consejo de mis amigos en la escena decidí probar a, en vez de sacarlo nada más lo terminé, dejarlo madurar un poco, retocando, mejorando, y cambiándole cosas con calma, cada semana un poquito, hasta que he quedado satisfecho.
Delphinus the Dolphin is shaped like a kite
Delphinus the Dolphin is the 69th-smallest of the 88 constellations. It comes into view each year on northern summer evenings. And by northern fall, it’s well placed for viewing, arcing high across the sky each night. However, its stars are faint. So to see it, you’ll want a dark sky.
With the dolphin constellation Delphinus by your side, embrace today’s celestial insights. Dive deep into the wisdom of the stars and let the playful energy of Delphinus guide you through the challenges and joys of the day.
Я не любитель прямых и однозначных образов. А в музыке им вообще места нет — ни одно музыкальное послание не имитирует в точности звучание того явления, которое оно раскрывает (об этом будет отдельный разговор). А если дело доходит до того, что в привычном для нас смысле вообще не звучит, то тут требуется особый подход — как в музыке, так и в сопровождающем её видеоролике, если таковой подразумевается (у меня всегда подразумевается, но не всегда руки доходят).
Для композиции «Звёздная глубина» видеосопровождение давно просилось и требовалось. Но из чего его сотворить? — опять собрать кучу фотографий космического телескопа имени Эдвина Хаббла? — такое много раз уже было. Пришлось обратиться к нейросети Midjourney за уникальным материалом. И нейросеть охотно поделилась своим видением.
Вот так — всего 10 месяцев спустя после выхода альбома «Дельфин» — образовался видеоролик на одну из его мелодий, который никак не мог быть создан в момент выхода альбома (во всяком случае, я тогда был далек от этих технологий, а нейросети, конечно, уже существовали).
Сама музыка возникла еще раньше. Об этом наверное нужно напомнить (я когда-то писал, но не все читали, а кто-то может быть уже забыл). Однажды зимой — не в пример более снежной и ветреной, чем нынешняя зима — я возвращался домой из центра Москвы бегом сквозь сильный буран — ночью, как обычно. Тротуары заметены по-колено, ветер в лицо, глаза забились снегом и я с трудом видел путь. Окоченел, выбился из сил, добрался едва живой. Но оказавшись дома я первым делом включил синтезатор и сыграл новую мелодию — она настигла меня в том буране. Я не знал тогда, для какого альбома, но она позже сама попросилась в альбом о созвездии Дельфина.
Если кто-то до сих пор не слышал этот альбом, послушайте его целиком — он того стоит.
Il Delfino astronomico nuota a est della brillante Altair, α Aquilae, e trovandosi proprio sopra all’equatore celeste, è visibile ovunque con l'eccezione dell’Antartide sulla cui verticale brilla il Polo Sud Celeste.,
Common Dolphin (Delphinus)
Just before dolphins surface they begin to exhale creating a thick bubble trail beneath the tension of the water as they come up where they’ll take a quick breath before diving down again.
Common Dolphin (Delphinus)
A pair of common dolphins racing through the boats wake! If you aren’t sure what a wake is its the waves coming off the back of the boat. These also create fun opportunities for dolphin. They’ll often race within these waves behind a boat while leaping out of the water.
Common Dolphin (Delphinus)
A couple Common Dolphin bow riding in amazingly clear water!
