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 (31)
kelvinhughes
most excellent my dear friend well done
missgrin
Wow very beautiful....
carinatiefenthaler
Beautiful sunset!
wonderworld
Excellent Cat Stevens song and wonderful portrait of the sea. I grew up in Fort Lauderdale and this brings back a million memories.
busi2ness
The surf is spectacular and the atmosphere as excellent as the warm colors. You should never put your camera away again madam.
Storm9167
Really pretty photgraph Maxine.. Love the color and atmosphere.
Bossie_Boots
Omg for me Maxine this one is outstanding fantastic capture wowwwww
magnus073
Always loved that song and this image really goes well with it Maxine
RobyHermida
I love this picture! Nicely done!
MrsRatbag
Amazing sky, great colors in this shot!
CaperGirl42
Beautiful shot Maxine- very pretty- the beauty that is around us is just amazing- sometimes we get so caught up in our own lives and forget to see it! Just gorgeous my friend! hugz anne
CavalierLady
Outstanding, beautiful colors and a perfect pov.... most lovely!
auntietk
Beautiful!
Mousson
marvelous!
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
Amosicho
Beautiful sunset
Tammy
This is really beautiful, great shot.
drag
What beautiful clouds and colors. The sun looks so big comming up and so much smaller going down here on the west coast.
imaga
Maravillosa fotografía, es una excelente captura
rawdodb
Gorgeous sunset!!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic seascape!!!!!
Eldeago
Indeed it is great capture.
priss117
So serene! I love to sit on the beack at dusk too.
LudyMelltSekher
Fantastic photography. Superbly done!! Congratulations!!A million stars**Thanks you very much for you comments. Happy weekend. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous blesing.Ludy
eekdog
"i'll always remember you as a child girl" cat stevens/ great song and vey beautiful shot here maxine. lol steve
PIERRE25
Magnifique!
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
densa
wonderful shot
flaviok
How, simplismente um espetaculo da natureza, captura magnifica, aplausos (5)
Mondwin
Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
tcombs
Wow, this is great!