As a hobbyist photographer I developed an interest in combining "fantasy and reality" back in the late 1990's. At that time my graphics knowledge consisted of a vague familiarity with PhotoImpact. With the help of some friends who were learning Poser at the time I obtained some "tubes" of fairies which I incorporated into various shots of flowers and gardens and eventually purchased Poser in an attempt to create my own additions to my photos.
Through a graphics design course I took on line I met some of the greatest Poser artists around. Paramount was meeting Jayme from Illusions Designs (in my mind the "King of Poser Art" ) who spent countless hours and infinite patience teaching me how to actually use the program, add dimension and shadow and most importantly--create a personality to the figures thus giving them that certain "glow". Without that, you would most likely still be looking at flat, lifeless images in my gallery.Â
Once comfortable with using the program I developed an interest in character creation.  Again my dear Jayme to the rescue -- always coaching and challenging me to go beyond what I thought I could do...and the result is the characters you will soon find in my store.   Â
I still have a ways to go before I'm completely satisfied with my images and characters, but in the journey lies all the fun!
Comments (24)
artice
That scene be hind her is beautifull..She is gorgeous..:O)
ariaans
Beautiful backgroundpicture and very nice relaxed pose! :)
VelvetMoxie
A note about this background: Sadly, though it creates amazing spires and peaks that change every year, this is a severe case of erosion. In my own lifetime hundreds of acres (that were at one time my great-grandfather's farm) have disappeared into Lake Ontario. Still I love to go there with the camera each summer and see how the shoreline has changed. A reminder that nothing in life ever stays the same for long. This area is now part of the New York State Parks system. Though it could probably be preserved, it would change the uniqueness of the area so nothing has been done to check the erosion. Probably sometime during the lifetime of the next generation it will disappear completely as the shoreline becomes lower and lower in altitude.
eekdog
great photo background Maxine, very well done work on the model here also. steve
giareg Online Now!
Very beautiful and sweet character!!
doarte
Wonderful Meditative Moment! +5
flaviok
Uma realização brilhante, sensivel, expressão fantástica, aplausos (5)
Virtual_World
Super realistic!!!!!
morghana
Sweet and very lovely realization! She is beautiful!
magnus073
Very beautiful image Maxine, you did such a splendid job of capturing her in deep thought my friend.
brycek
Beautiful image Maxine!!
priss117
Beautiful scene Moxie!!!!!!! She sure is in deep thought.
Mousson
Simply wonderful!!!
angelbearzs
she is pretty great outfit :)
Botai
I immediately recognized your background for this one. It might one day become a "State Park", but it will always be grandma & grandpa's home grounds as far as I'm concerned (and as long as my memory doesn't fail me completely). Needless to say, I LIKE THIS ONE!!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Wonderful composition full of harmony and beauty.Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars** Thanks you very much for you comments.Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy
MarciaGomes
MAGNIFICA OBRA PRECIOSA POSE E EXPRESSÃO,ESPETACULAR BACKGROUND.++++++++5
densa
this is such a beautiful scene and love her pose
janedj
Beautiful image Maxine!!!Hugs Jane
HellKitten
Beautiful summertime image.
Bossie_Boots
Wow Maxine this one is fantastic superb work hugs lou x
Heathcroft
ADorable and well set in the photo.
missgrin
Great image...
SoCalRoberta
Very graceful :) Great image.