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11-MAY-2007 Charlie Beck

Shai-Hulud (The Maker)

For Location, See Note 1 Below

Note 1: This image was taken on the planet Arrakis, and any resemblance of that location to Seattle’s Carkeek Park is purely conjectural.

Note 2: No living creatures were harmed in the making of this image. However, I can make no assertions regarding the subsequent survival of the three Fremen who were attempting to mount and ride this giant desert sandworm.


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Charlie Beck13-May-2007 12:53
Thanks everyone. For those who are not familiar with this story, it is “Dune,” by Frank Herbert. And by the way, I did not leave out an “i,” in the word "Fremen." That is the what the wandering tribes of the deep desert (considered by the empire to be rebels) call themselves. I have always thought the author intended the word to bring to mind the concept of “free men.”
Canon DSLR Challenge13-May-2007 12:46
Nice Dune reference. Did not see the three guys at first glance.
theFly
jnconradie13-May-2007 10:28
You guys are way too funny. I would most certainly have guesed it was some type of wormy creature from planet earth. I would obviously have been highly mistaken!! :-) Shame about the firemen. Are the Shai-Huluds really so bright red in their natural state, or was this one taking up a defensive posture to ward off enemies and/or photographers?

Wonderful stuff. Compliments and regards jnconradie
Guest 13-May-2007 05:28
Have you ever noticed that during the film credits for "Independence Day" there is the disclaimer, "No aliens were harmed in the making of this movie."? Your disclaimer gave me much the same chuckle. This is quite a remarkable image. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge13-May-2007 01:54
Our 'sand worms' have cillia along their side and are flat rather than round BUT.... as you explained ... these are from 'the planet Arrakis' and I cannot remember stopping off there during my many inter-planitary missions?

Sad about those firemen though! ~ Regards Melbob
Charlie Beck13-May-2007 01:12
I found the “models” in a carton (13 for the price of 12!) in a special fridge located in a store’s sporting goods section. They were subsequently released in my wife’s herb garden.
Canon DSLR Challenge13-May-2007 00:59
You are too funny. Always wanted to read this but nevwe got around to it
Jim H2
Canon DSLR Challenge12-May-2007 23:49
Very funny, Mr. Beck...is this a sand worm? Are there such things as sand worms? Or is this something washed up from the sea in all of its bright and multi-colored glory?

Nevertheless, an interesting shot. Best Wishes, Traveller