Buildawhale Curation Digest 1/2/2018

Thank you to today’s curators: @nicnas and @bethalea!

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Visiting Portland, Oregon! (Smallest park in the WORLD, Japanese garden, largest forest park in USA, and other cool places)

https://steemit.com/travel/@ella-kay/visiting-portland-oregon-smallest-park-in-the-world-japanese-garden-largest-forest-park-in-usa-and-other-cool-places-12-29

Author: @ella-kay
Curator: @nicnas

-=- I have written about @ella-kay before, and this time is no different. This article is about Portland and its amazing forests, parks and the beautiful waterfalls that she finds there. This authentic photo blog is one of a kind and is lovely every time. While it may not sound intriguing, I really loved the photo she took of the Leopard Slugs. They are cute! -=-

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Furi II | Lires Artwork Process | Original Art

https://steemit.com/art/@lires/furi-ii-or-lires-artwork-process-or-original-art

Author: @lires
Curator: @nicnas

-=- I actually remember lires when he first started in October. I have always loved the art work he shares. But better yet, he shares the whole process with us. He is very talented and this piece is no different. From the Sketches to the to the finished shading, amazing. Check out this and all of his other art if you are interested in talented artists. -=-

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Original Drawing - My Chihuahua, Chico

https://steemit.com/drawing/@braveheart29/original-drawing-my-chihuahua-chico

Author: @braveheart29
Curator: @bethalea

-=- This is a great bit of insight into this authors life as she shares with us the story of her rescue Chihuahua, Chico and creates a wonderful picture using her iPad Pro. Check it out for some bittersweet stories and lovely art! Thank you for showcasing your original content, @braveheart! -=-

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You are next! Streetphotography contest.

https://steemit.com/photography/@lazyphotoshooter/you-are-next-streetphotography-contest

Author: @lazyphotoshooter
Curator: @bethalea

I won’t post their picture here, go check it out!

-=- This is a beautiful picture taken by the author with the authors Canon 500D. I love this pose, it is so indicative of different aspects of universal womanhood. Is she telling the father of her child to go over there? Is she offering to meet? I love this moment, thank you for sharing it with us, @lazyphotoshooter! -=-

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MAKE THE WORLD A WHALE

https://steemit.com/world/@clumsysilverdad/make-the-world-a-whale

Author: @clumsysilverdad
Curator: @bethalea

-=- Once again I find myself echoing the sentiments of @clumsysilverdad as he discusses on of my favorite things about Steemit : the people I have come to know and love, from all over this amazing planet. He alludes to a possible contest coming soon to promote the feeling of “upvoting the world” so make sure you check back! -=-

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Much love from your Chief Curators,

@bethalea and @nicnas

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