November 10, 2012

Visual Fiction – Dawn Guardtower

“The sentry gripped his spear with sweaty hands, watching the shadowy figures moving in the valley below. The final assault was beginning and it was likely he would not see another day. Behind him, the sun rose, a blazing orb setting alight the funeral pyre of the world.”

I took this picture from my kitchen window, as a matter of fact.

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11 responses to “Visual Fiction – Dawn Guardtower”

Alastair
November 10th, 2012 at 10:40 pm

Awesome photo

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- David Stewart
  November 10th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
  
  Thanks. I got up sleepily, looked out the window and then ran and got the camera before it could change.
  
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boomiebol
November 10th, 2012 at 10:55 pm

Wow…stunning image

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cocomino
November 10th, 2012 at 11:12 pm

Nice photo. Beautiful. 🙂

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Luddy's Lens
November 11th, 2012 at 12:02 am

That paragraph is so evocative — suddenly that beautiful sunrise is filled with foreboding. Also, now I want more of this story, damn you! 🙂

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- David Stewart
  November 11th, 2012 at 10:36 am
  
  I’ve noticed that with other people’s flash fiction, it’s never a full story, just a teaser scene that makes you want more. I’ll think about it, or you could write it 😉
  
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momentswithmillie
November 11th, 2012 at 2:08 am

Gorgeous.

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The Bumble Files
November 11th, 2012 at 10:04 am

Exquisite! Crisp, haunting writing. Well done.

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paulaacton
November 12th, 2012 at 4:01 am

What a stunning view to wake up to as you drink your morning coffee

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- David Stewart
  November 12th, 2012 at 9:13 am
  
  Yeah, I’m pretty lucky, although there are a lot of tops of buildings too that got cropped out. Still, it’s a nice view.
  
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Sharmishtha
November 13th, 2012 at 2:07 am

this one is amazing!

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