Temporary Temples Newsletter 2015-45

Published: Tue, 08/04/15

Temporary Temples Newsletter 2015-45
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Catching up on the Latest Circles...
​After a busy and successful weekend at our annual conference, it's time to catch up on some of the latest circles we recorded in the run up to the conference and have not had time to bring you...
 
Mythical Bird at Uffcott Down
Reported 25th July 2015
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This crop circle was always going to be a big hit with the public. Quickly identified by some as a Native American ‘Eagle Dancer’, its spiritual connotations alone assured it great attention. For many Native Americans the Eagle is sacred and is renowned for its ability to fly incredibly high in the sky, above the clouds and is seen as a messenger between heaven and earth. I have always been surprised we have not had more Native American iconography appear as crop circles, certainly many native Americans have been drawn to the crop circles over the years.
Circle at Maiden Castle Hill Fort
Reported 27th July 2015
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The circle is an intriguing design, with a simple flattened circle at the centre followed by a plain ring. Next is a very thin ring with several circles of differing sizes sat upon it. They are asymmetrically placed and look incredibly like planets on an orbit. Finally, the wide outer ring is filled with six equal sections of varying standing bands and boxes – giving it a faintly computer chip feel. It looked very striking in the late afternoon sunshine. It was certainly a interesting juxtaposition of old and new, the ancient hill fort and the modern crop circle. 

Please help us to keep flying this season!
Can You Make a Small Donation?
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Image Copyright Karen Alexander. Flying over the Haselor crop circle.

Can you make a donation of £10-£50 this week?

Click on the photo above to donate. We are flying every week now to bring you these images.

To make a donation click below on Help, or click  the photo above. This will take you to our new website where you can make a donation to help us continue to do what we do.

The crop circles are coming thick and fast, and we need your support to help us record the crop circles in the UK. We are taking some long flights to reach circles far and wide. 
Please Support Us!
How you Can Help...
Please help us raise money for our flights to record the crop circles in the UK...
 
We have always been committed to providing the best quality crop circle photography anywhere. Not only as a record of the phenomenon as it unfolds, but also as a legacy for future generations.  High quality images are essential for the future and not only will hold more information, but will also show the magnificence of the crop circles in the landscape and hopefully record the majesty and beauty of the circles for generations who were not there to witness them first hand.
 
The cost of obtaining our high quality images each year is huge (running in to thousands of pounds). We hire a small helicopter and use high-end digital SLRs to record the images. While it is true that there are cheaper methods for photographing the circles, there is a more damaging cost to the quality of pictures possible using there methods (drones etc.) where using expensive digital cameras would not be practical or possible.
 
Because of our commitment to quality and our awareness of costs, we regularly review our practices and at the moment (as of 2015) we remain convinced that our current operating methods allow us to get the best images possible.
 
It is through the sales of our year books, photos and other merchandise that meeting the cost of our photography possible.
 
We also reply on our donors who very kindly help top up our flight fund each year.
 
We never take any of our supporters for granted and are constantly humbled and amazed at their generosity. Every sale and every donation, no matter how humble counts, and helps us continue to record this beautiful phenomenon.
 
Here are a few ways you can help (not all include sales or donations).
 
1. You can make a donation. Click HERE to find out more about making a donation.
  
 
2. You can help by making purchases from our online shop. Sales of our products help directly finance our work. Many send gifts to friends and loved ones - all sales really do help.
 
3. If you are unable to make a donation or purchase yourself, perhaps you know someone who might? Please pass on details of our website to anyone you know who might be able to help.
 
4. You can also help by publicizing our website on social networking sites or on your own website if you have one. We can supply graphics and banners for website adverts/inclusions. We would also be grateful if you could add us to your links page.
 
Finally ...
 
We'd like to say again that we very much appreciate all the support we receive from you and we never take it for granted. We are constantly astonished at the generosity of your support, we simply couldn't do it without you.
 
We are looking into some further fundraising plans, and we will keep you up to date with anything we put into place.
 
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Karen & Steve Alexander