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Published: 2007-03-07 04:48:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 1193; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 0
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Symbolic to July 8,1853 - When Commodore Matthew Perry opened trade with Japan by docking four "black ships" in Edo Bay to negotiate a treaty. Ironically, the treaty was not really negotiable, which is why a "Tsuru" or crane delicately floats below a towering steam ship. It is now a national symbol of peace.Related content
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Brilliant picture.
I've read up on Japanese history and in particular the time when Westerners forced trade on them with these ships.
I can't imagine what it must have been like for the Japanese villagers on the coast at the time.
Going to the docks to ready their fishing boats, when suddenly, out of the morning mist, comes this massive black ship. With size and weapons the likes of which they'd never seen before.
To them it must have been the most shocking and alien thing to have ever happened.
Like if we woke up one morning and suddenly found that alien spaceships had landed in our back yards.
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Great analogy since there is little left in our world that we have to be exposed to at least visually!
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Wow, I love the colors in the sky and shadows, very nice.
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I found Your work, when I was looking for some art with Matthew Perry[ I mean an actor]. By this 'mistake' i found a very well done job! I don't know until now the information you wrote under the pic; I just think this is good, fave.
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I love it, all of it the colors the idea, the story wow.
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I'm so glad you like it, thanks for the comment.
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Thanks for commenting!
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Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I'm glad you like it!
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Very beautiful. I really like the mood and color scheme. :3
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Thanks for commenting. I read your last journal entry. It was from the 24th, so I hope you are hydrated and inspired once again. Your work is great!
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You're welcome and thanks for the concern! I actually am feeling a bit better. :]
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You're too kind, thanks for the comment!
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