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 (21)
kelvinhughes
another excellent image well done
Bossie_Boots
Oh my word Maxine that makes me feel dizy looking at it lol wonderful capture hugs lou x
flaviok
É fantástica, maravilhosa captura, aplausos (5)
LadyMari
Wonderful images of the balloons! They are so pretty to look at, but even though I don't have a fear of heights, the thought of going up in one scares me to death. L
magnus073
Cool, that looks like a lot of fun. Great pic Maxine
eekdog
another great shot Maxine, i got one from a few years ago i'm posting after i visit you, lol and would love too see more shots hon. steve
artaddict2
Wow! great capture, great angle!
angelbearzs
that is aweosme
brycek
Wonderful capture Maxine!!
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
priss117
Not me. :-) I am scared of heights. hahaha Excellent photography!
densa
wonderful shot
busi2ness
So colorful and free from this POV.
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant photography, Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery. A million stars from me.**Thanks you very much for you comments. Hug and kiss in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say
tcombs
That's exactly what I said when I saw it....up, up, and away.
MrsRatbag
Lovely shot!
Osper
"Thar she Blows!" (or at least which ever way the wind is going) Colorful shot.
Igolochka
Lovely shot, cool balloons!
ragouc
Cool shot. 5+
DanB-Creations
It's a very nice image. Very beautiful color capture! 5/5
missgrin
Beautiful photo...