Countdown To Christmas
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Countdown To Christmas
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.
~ Orison Swett Marden
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The beloved Paddington Bear has been a favourite character in childrens' books since the 1950s (as a side note, there is a bronze statue of this infamous bear at Paddington Station in London, England, where he'd been found and adopted by an English family, the Browns -- who gave him the name Paddington Brown).
The first stuffed Paddington Bear was made by a small business family as a prototype, and Christmas present for their children. Since that time, Paddington Bear has had the honour of being in adverts and songs, film, television, postage stamps, and publications.
Oh ... an important PS : if you ever meet and befriend him .... Paddington Bear loves marmalade sandwiches.
This image of Paddington Bear captured in England ; digitally painted in Canada :)
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It has been an unusual Christmas for us: we have had two surgeries in our household in the last five weeks. As a result of the unexpected medical issues and caregiving, I have not been able to upload new works for a while. However, I hope to be back on track in the very near future. In the meantime: Good Health, and Warmest Happy Holiday wishes to all! ♡
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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December 25th, 2016
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Comments (18)
Diann Fisher
Paddington Bear is one of my favs. Love this capture. The soft focus surround/bokeh gives it a memory quality. So cute.(l/f)
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thankyou so much, Diann! The original image was surprisingly dull so I did my best to liven it up; the bokeh was added as well ... I'm so very pleased you like it!;))
Cheryl Rose
Ahhh, such a delightful, loveable Paddington Bear in his blue hat having a grand adventure riding in this basket with bokeh lights all around. Lovely capture, Connie! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
I'm so pleased you like this, Cheryl; time has moved by so quickly for me; being away for a few months set me back on uploads - a bit odd still having Paddington front & centre {but I'm working frantically in the background to get some fresh work up} :))
Steve Taylor
This is so cool Connie. Faved
Connie Handscomb replied:
Oh goodness, sorry, Steve, I didn't see your comment earlier; thankyou! :))
Linda Lees
Very sweet! I hope you had a lovely Christmas Connie. Best wishes for 2017, I hope it brings you good, health, happiness and much creativity ♥
Reynold Jay
Adorable, Connie! Beautiful work of art. Wishing you the best in 2017. FAV!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thankyou Reynold! As you know I, I missed a bit of time here .. still, I hope you had a nice Holiday Season .... way back when ... :))
Calazones Flics
Wonderful capture, Happy Holidays! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi Calazone! Thankyou! So long ago now still I hope yours were good to you {we had some surgeries in the household so ours was pretty low key this year} :))
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