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RT : 1906 Illustrations for The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. Brazillian artist, Henrique Alvim Corrêa.

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2020-10-30

1906 Illustrations for The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. Brazillian artist, Henrique Alvim Corrêa.

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2020-10-26

While her dinner date surrenders to her affection, midsection receding and softening, the belly against which she reclines bloats and swells.

It's not long before all that remains of her meal is a rippling, doughy tum. With a smug smirk, she leans back, sighing victoriously.

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2020-10-13

TAKE IT EASY, COBBER!

The morning of 31.7.1917 dawns with dull grey cloud, mist and a light drizzle. Men of the AIF 42nd Bn. are gathered in a trench before the village of Warneton. In the commotion two mates say their farewells. The Third Battle of Ypres is about to begin.

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2020-10-08

Star-Begotten by H.G. Wells.

Cover art by George Barr.

There's some speculation that this story inspired aspects of Nigel Kneale's Quatermass and the Pit.

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2020-09-29

Illustrations (1906) by Henrique Alvim Corrêa for The War of the Worlds by H.G Wells. Brazillian artist.

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2020-09-25

31 July, 1917 dawns misty with a light drizzle. Men of 42nd Bn. AIF are gathered in a communication trench before the Belgian village of Warneton. In the commotion two mates say their farewells. The Third Battle of Ypres is about to begin.

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2020-09-14

The Marabbecca is a creature invented by Sicilian parents to warn their children against playing too close to wells. The Marabbecca will snatch the nearest child, pull them down into the well, & drown them.

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2020-08-20

Had this and more in the vault for like over a year, and now I have to bid my farewells. 。゜゜(´Ｏ`) ゜゜。

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2020-08-11

The Things That Live On Mars, by H. G. Wells. Cosmopolitan magazine, March 1908.

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2020-07-30

Howells Turner - Based on Justin Howells. His last name Howells made me this character.

Camden Wolf - Based on Shawn Dawson. Also known as the Alpha Wolf.

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2020-07-16

bottom of the grave. where the Dead King dwells. 2nd attempt to get it right

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2020-07-12

Elaianna Stalsworth likes to hang from the ship's shroud. Sometimes for fun. Sometimes to fight off ne'er-do-wells.

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2020-07-12

another composition practice I did about a monnnth ago? anyway this one kind of burned me out once I started on the main subject matter but, oh wells.

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2020-07-08

For a gloomy Monday, here are some blue speedwells. Common field Speedwell persica, Spiked speedwell V.spicata, Germander speedwell V.chamaedrys, and Wood speedwell V.montana. All have 4 petals and a white central eye.

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2020-06-29

1805: A view of St Vincent's Rock at Hotwells. Coloured etching by T Morris. John Wesley favoured the New Hotwell, where he could be 'free from noise and hurry'. In 1754, he credited the waters for his recovery from consumption. [British Library KTop 13.88.f]

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2020-06-24

Ananiel, Singer of Dark Songs ⛈️
One day as the sun began to dip below the horizon, the boats denied Ananiel's pleads for them so stay. They ignored him, and so he sent the merciless swells. In life, first seafarers had been his acolytes. In death, they were their own men.

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2020-06-12

Just watched a red kite cruising over Wells. I've seen dozens above Dyfed and plenty along the M4, but this is only the 2nd I've seen in Someret. A good day.
'Red Kite', Delia Portsmouth, oil on board, 1970.

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2020-05-30

"There will come a time when we must part. I only tell you this, in the hope to make easier our farewells."

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2020-05-24

JMW Turner was born in 1775. When he was still a young student at the Royal Academy schools in 1791, Turner came to Bristol to visit family friends. The Avon Gorge made a huge impression on him and he produced ambitious watercolours such as this one of the Hotwells.

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2020-04-23