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Lamia from Path To Nowhere

"I've seen it all, your vulnerability, your weariness, your sadness… Come here, come to me, let me share your burden and pain, let me be a loyal companion to you…"

Bourges Cathedral

Bourges Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Stephen, is a Gothic cathedral located in Bourges, Le Cher, central France. Built from 1195 to 1245, the cathedral is one of the largest in Europe and contains many magnificent stained glass windows which date to the 13th century. Bourges Cathedral is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Renewal & Expansion

Legend has it that today's cathedral is situated on the spot Saint Ursinus founded a church in the 3rd century. More certain is the existence of a Romanesque cathedral at the site from the 11th century, credited to the efforts of Archbishop Gauzlin (1013-1030). This church was expanded in the mid-12th century under the guidance of Archbishop Pierre de La Châtre (1141-1171). Exterior architectural elements and sculptures of this later version were reused in the present Gothic cathedral. By the final decade of the 12th century, the Romanesque cathedral became too small for the city's needs, now the centre of an expanded diocese, and so the people of Bourges began plans to build a new cathedral in the High Gothic style, the first such edifice in France south of the Loire river.

The project, guided by Archbishop Henri de Sully (1183-99) and funded both by his own large donation and collectors who knocked on doors for donations across the entire region, was certainly an ambitious one, especially so for a church with, as yet, no sacred relics of its own or a place on the pilgrimage trails that crisscrossed Europe. The name of the master architect who designed the building is not known for certain. Construction got underway from 1295, and after 1299, the project came under the supervision of Guillaume du Donjon. It was this former Cistercian abbot who managed to raise more much-needed funds for the project by acquiring a number of prestigious relics, amongst them the jawbone of Saint Stephen (in French, St. Étienne). Donations from visitors who came to see such relics were a great boost to the decades-long building project. Guillaume du Donjon died in 1209, and he was subsequently made a saint for his efforts in giving Bourges its great cathedral; his remains now lie behind the choir.

By 1215, the cathedral was taking shape and ready to receive its stained glass windows, but for some reason – most likely a lack of finances and the architectural problem of just how to incorporate the Romanesque portals into the new structure – the great project stalled for a decade. There had also been some protests from the Cistercian monks of Loroy whose forests had been seriously depleted in the search for timber for the construction project. Work eventually began again in 1225 but was limited in progress due to costs. Nevertheless, the building work kept going, albeit slowly, so that it was not until around 1245 that the cathedral could be described as being more or less finished. The towers still needed extensions and the exterior sculptures were added as they came along. There were setbacks, too, notably a fire in 1259 and the appearance of worrying cracks in the vaulting as the foundations struggled to support the massive weight of masonry. Various running repairs were conducted over the following decades. A plan to add bells to the towers was scrapped as too risky, and so they became known as "tours sourdes" or "deaf towers". Finally, on 5 May 1324, the cathedral was officially dedicated to Saint Stephen. In April 1422, the future Charles VII of France (r. 1422-1461) married Marie d'Anjou in the cathedral.

The cathedral continued to receive additions over the years, such as windows in the main façade, but disaster struck on 31 December 1506 when the North Tower collapsed, as many had feared it would for two centuries. Rebuilt over the next 50 years, the new North Tower was built, and at 65 metres (213 ft), it was much higher than the old one. Finally, the tower was given its bells. Since the 16th century, the cathedral has withstood further misfortune and attacks ranging from Huguenot vandals to tasteless architects. Restoration work began in the 19th century and, as with all such large buildings, continues today as a never-ending process.

Next... I decided to explore my holiday location bye random, closed my eyes as I saw fit to get my mind afloat, searching for a new set of eyes just bye feeling their presence.

I kind of have a hunch on wheter I could like them, a blurry perfection of what they might look or be like. So it isn't totally at random, but always is a surprise to look at them in clear when I end up taking over their body.

Now I found myself at the port, looking at my new sporty-daddy-bod.

A series of short animated videos that will amaze you in a fun way and the product of a great imagery imagination and creativeness.

link https://youtu.be/nPrWo5pEvyk

"5 Metres 80" (also know as high diviing Giraffes) is an award-winning computer generated short animation film produced by Cube Creative & directed by Nicholas Deveaux.

The animated short was inspired by '7 Tonnes 3′, an earlier project by Devaux which featured an elephant jumping on a trampoline.  Below

link https://youtu.be/TK27aknWVI4

link https://youtu.be/rDWzQ6lZNpY

Oscar's Oasis is an animated comedy television series consisting of 78 seven (7)-minute episodes. It was produced by TeamTO and Tuba Entertainment, in co-production with Cake Entertainment and Synergy Media. The show takes heavy inspiration from the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner shorts from the Golden age of American animation. Oscar's Oasis - Wikipedia

link https://youtu.be/F3lASSa7jjg

"Athleticus" is an animated series created by Nicolas  Deveaux. The series is produced by Cube Creative  Productions and ARTE France. The show features  wild animals competing in various athletic events. (AI Copilot)

link https://youtu.be/j16xNzNQ8Gk

link https://youtu.be/LtnQsVc40MY

"Rollin' Wild" is a series of animated short films  created by students at the German  Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg in 20121. The  project was led by Kyra  Buschor, Ännie Habermehl,  and  Constantin Paeplow. The concept revolves around a whimsical world where all animals are round,exploring how their daily lives would be affected by  this transformation. Continue reading (note 1 at bottom)

link https://youtu.be/YrmXjoyqGQQ

Leon of Lion created "Life's Unluckiest Lion!" by the French "Studio Hari", an animation studio founded in  2006 by Josselin Charier and Antoine Rodelet. The  studio specializes in producing high-quality 3D  animated  TV series and films for children  and  families. They are known for their original character-driven  properties and have built a reputation for  blending  artistic brilliance with technical mastery. (AI Copiot)

link https://youtu.be/lw21Ji8GHb0

"1 METRE/HEURE" is a short animated film directed  by Nicolas Deveaux1. The film is set on an airplane  wing, where a group of snails performs a beautifully  choreographed dance2. The film explores the  contrast  between human time and the much  slower  pace of the  snails, creating a surreal  and  visually  captivating  experience

link https://youtu.be/-EHAhuNi0sM

Liuyu Animation is a creative studio based in China,  known for producing animated content that often  features imaginative and educational themes. While  specific details about the individual creators behind  the studio aren't widely available, it's clear that they  focus on creating engaging and visually appealing content for a younger audience.

Their work, such as the "Savanna Version - Zebra"  series, showcases their ability to blend humor,  creativity, and educational elements to entertain and  inform viewers. The studio seems to be dedicated to exploring various aspects of nature and animal life,  making their content both fun and informative. (AI Copilot)

NOTES:

NOTE 1: The short films were produced as trailers for the Stuttgart International  Festival of Animated Film  (ITFS) 2013 and the FMX 2013 festival. The unique  and imaginative idea quickly gained popularity,  leading  to the creation  of  more  content under the  "Rollin'  Wild" banner.

The creators of "Rollin' Wild", Kyra Buschor and  Constantin  Paeplow, are both  alumni of the  Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg  in  Germany. They  collaborated on the project while studying there, and their unique and  imaginative concept quickly gained attention and  acclaim.

Are they mimicking today's obesity problem? It seems like "Rollin' Wild" does touch on themes  related to obesity and the  consequences of unhealthy eating habits, but it's done in a whimsical and  exaggerated way. The series imagines a world where all animals are round, which  can be seen as a playful  commentary on the effects of overeating and  obesity.

The creators, Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, use humor and creativity to  highlight these issues,  making the shorts both entertaining and thought-provoking. It's a fun way to raise awareness about the importance of healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

Was this their intention?While the creators of "Rollin' Wild," Kyra Buschor and Constantin  Paeplow,  haven't explicitly stated that  their  intention was to comment  on  obesity, the  exaggerated, round shapes of the animals can be  seenas a playful nod  to  the  idea. The series  more broadly  explores humor  and the whimsical  consequences of  animals being unexpectedly  rotund, using it as a  vehicle for entertainment  and  subtle social  commentary. It's one of those creative works that can be  interpreted in multiple ways,  allowing viewers  to  derive their  own meanings and messages. Enjoy the  whimsy while pondering the deeper implications! (AI Copilot)