Eventide for Drag & Xoxotree (Bonita and Therese) by three_grrr
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Snow. We got about 5 inches of snow (about 12.7 centimeters). I was so hoping we were done with snow because winter started so early. So as I was looking through my photos, I found these wonderful warm summer images. Much to my delight, I see I've managed somehow to capture one of the wee fae! They grow much slower then we do, so I'm guessing this one is maybe a hundred years old .. that's about same as our 4 or 5 year old children. I know she must not have seen me, or she wouldn't be in this photo!
There are two birthdays, xoxotree and drag. I'm late for drag's (aka Bonita) birthday, that was back on the 15th, and today is Therese's. So, Wishes for a wonderful, wonderful year to both of you!
The photo is actually two photos, one layered over the other. I lowered the opacity of the top layer to about 50% and merged. Then I played with filters. A lot. And then I added the little girl fae by pspworkshop who has so many beautiful freebies found here in free stuff. The dove and the birdbath are by Pewter7, also free found here in free stuff. Both artists do fabulous work, and are incredibly generous with their free tubes.
I give up. I will never be able to catch up with galleries. But I'll keep trying anyway. Been playing a bit with Mb3D .. trying to understand that program, GRRRR. I think you have to be a mathematician to figure these things out, LOL! I have trouble adding 2 and 2.
Many thanks for all the faves, and especially for all the comments on the previous post. I just love the comments!
Comments (36)
eekdog
nice to see you around again Rita, very beautiful capture!! wonderful work with the ad ons.
Faemike55
Wonderful image and dedication to your friends! the fae are a bit skittish at times, until they know that you mean them no harm
Bampster
Looks like it will be Hollow time with fascinating images of that enchanted place. This is a great beginning for the new season. Excellent work Rita, by the way have you seen the book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that depicts photos of what were thought to be real fae? The title is about a garden, something like Cottleby Garden.It is still in print and it reminds me of your work. Nice to see these delightful beings!!!!!
alessimarco
~What an enchanting and beautiful scene! Really wonderfully composed!~
jocko500
wow so cool and a wonderful birthday present for these two wonderful artist
SIGMAWORLD Online Now!
Beautiful image!
dragonmuse
So sweet of you to remember so many birthdays :) Happy Birthday ladies.
lior
A so wonderful image, Rita!
durleybeachbum
This is SO clever, and also very pretty. I thought you must be brill at maths..I can't even begin with the simplest fractal programme!
gunsan
I can see why you from the snow, landed in this beautiful scene. Great birthday gift.I love the feeling of the depth of the forest, maybe because the layering of pics.Despite that the light falls in wonderfully on the little fae. Sweetness, I wish it here too :-)
renecyberdoc
oh yeah we having grey rain since 2 days only and i already feel grey as well lol. nice spring feeling.
neoexcello
I'll have to go visit Bonita and Therese....Happy Birthday wishes to you both! And Rita, as for this image, I honestly can't take my eyes off it. Full size is a must! The layering and the filter work are magic. It looks like an exquisite old painting, like some of the American landscapes I've admired from the 30's and 40's. But, it has the quality of a transparency....the top layer lets the light come through like a stained window. It really is wonderful....in the full size....you just can't see the qualities in the smaller size. I really love it!
CarolSassy
Happy b-day to your friends! This is such a beautiful gift! Wonderful details and excellent atmosphere! (:
claude19
SPLENDID gift for our ArtFriends !!!
magnus073
Rita, this is such a beautiful image you've created my friend and it is sure to warm everyone who views it. Sorry about that snow and hope it goes away soon. But on the bright side it was the reason you poured through old photos and stumbled upon your capture of this adorable little fae ;)
jendellas
Two photo's Rita, amazing, so glad you caught the fae in the pic, not often we get to see them!!!!
farmerC
Shining work and colors.
carlx
Excellent and very beautiful composition, Rita!!!
drag
Well the pigeons are comming back to our birdbath, but I have'nt seen any faes yet, it's just to wet lol...But I'll take rain over snow..Thank you Rite for remembering me with such a wonder image.
lyron
Great image!!!
npauling
I love the rays of the sun reaching through into the depths of the forest and catching this little fae unawares. A beautiful birthday gift with a lovely mystical feel to it. I love how you have your name hanging on the tree too, that is a great finish.
annie5
Magnificent image..great lighting too! Great work :)
mikeerson
Excellent picture mixing, it has that fantasy feel to it... Telling us the Fae isn't real after making us believe you - ouch... next you'll be telling us the Easter bunny isn't real and I'm not getting candy - lol.... The Easter Bunny is Real and he wants me to ask you if you know why he hide his eggs??? Why does he hide his eggs??? He doesn't want anyone to know he's been screwing a chicken - lol
Madbat
We've lost over 2 feet of snow, and we're still over 2 feet deep! I keep telling myself it has to end eventually!
bimm3d
wonderful dedication!!
bakapo
this is a great scene; so fresh and summery and warm. we didn't get the snow this time, just hail and cold winds. stay safe and stay warm.
Richardphotos
very magical scene and idea
Star4mation
Super photo Rita :) As for being a mathamatician to use MB3D, it's more fun when 2 and 2 doesn't make 4 :)
Hendesse
What a beautiful scene. A wonderful and dreamy image. Excellent work!
JaneEden
Its good to be back here again in your magical gallery Rita, you did a fine job of this magical scene, and thanks for telling us how you did it. I am still just limping along with my computer, but touch wood still able to get online - phew!!! I am missing creating Rita but managing to remain sane - I think lol. How are you and your pets, hope all is well, love and hugs Jane xx p.s. I found a pic I had made that was sized up for Rendo - Steampunk Kitty, and have uploaded it here last Monday, I am so grateful for the lovely comments you made on it when it was uploaded onto DA, hope you still like it lol. xx