Peruvian Daffodil

Peruvian Daffodil, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Uses Bending Light Textures: Imlandris, Old Forest Road, Anduin, Langwell

the more things change ...

the more things change ..., originally uploaded by Telzey.

for a contest in Textures for Layers on Flickr. Original by Hank Conner.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Uses Bending Light textures Edo, Damascus, Knossos, & Karnak

Created for the 53rd Contest on Flickr's Man Ray group. With thanks to Paul Grand for the gatehouse.

Faded Dutch Iris

Faded Dutch Iris, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Uses Bending Light textures: Mu, Lemuria, Karfi

Loquats

Loquats, originally uploaded by Telzey.

using Bending Light textures: Karfi & Memphis

Magnolia

Magnolia, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Uses Bending Light Texture: Leiden. Hardlight@50%

Banana flower

Banana flower, originally uploaded by Telzey.

In a break between storms last week, I ran into the back yard to shoot a banana flower which had just opened -- something I've been trying to do for 5 years. This beauty is just under 30 inches across! As the golden florettes develop into bananas, the petals turn a deep maroon, almost black, before falling off -- then the next set of petals open. One flower like this will produce at least 15 bunches of bananas -- resulting in lots of banana bread ;-)

This isn't a photomanipulation. All I did was crop the image and add a vignette. The magic was all in the incredible light between rain storms.

Life in Balance

Balance, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Ikebana is a disciplined art form which draws emphasis toward shape, line, form. It has certain rules governing its form. The artist's intention behind each arrangement is shown through a piece's color combinations, natural shapes, graceful lines, and the usually implied meaning of the arrangement.

The structure of a Japanese flower arrangement is based on a triangle delineated by three main points, usually twigs, considered in some schools to symbolize heaven, earth, and man.

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Adding the texture: After some initial clean-up, I darkened my image slightly using a silvery black and white adjustment layer. Next came my Bending Light texture, Khartouom, applied as an overlay at 100%. A layer mask was used to bring back some detail. Then, I duplicated that layer and applied it as a Linear Burn at 50%, 80%.

Further post production used photoshop filters, a bit of pouting, and a cup of Kona. Life is good. Hopefully, I'll figure out how to share some textures soon.

YouTube'd

Many thanks to Kim for all her hard work!

Cassandra

Cassandra, originally uploaded by Telzey.

In Greek mythology, Cassandra (Greek: Κασσάνδρα, "she who entangles men", also known as Alexandra) was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy. However, when she did not return his love, Apollo placed a curse on her so that no one would ever believe her predictions. -- Wiki

Blue Ribbon Fugu

Blue Ribbon Fugu, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Haven't been feeling very creative lately due to a Christmas cold (Yuk!) -- but a Fugu sign shot by PAVDW on Flickr brought me 'round long enough to play.

Here, Betty Anne proudly displays her award winning blowfish, Goliath.

Only one texture was used on this, but I had a lot of fun hand-coloring the model for a vintage feel.

Happy New Year, my friends!

Benchmark

Benchmark, originally uploaded by Telzey.

A rare, but wonderful collaboration with my husband, Arthur Cover. Taken at the Huntington Library & Botanic Gardens in San Marino, CA. His image; my processing.

Mythago Wood

Mythago Wood, originally uploaded by Telzey.

In memory of writer Robert Holdstock (1948-2009) who now walks with mythagos.

Chaparral

chaparral, originally uploaded by Telzey.

I was riding around one day, looking for a new area to catch my eye ... and imagination. This horsepark was in an area of Sylmar, CA which been damaged by this summer's fires. Many of the old trees showed some burn marks but there was plenty of new growth ... and the colors ... !!

I processed this using Flypaper Textures: Caramel Soft & Raw Linen, plus my own new texture: Ankgor

Storm Season

Storm Season, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Licensed by blanvalet through Trigger Image for use as cover on Ein Gefährlichen Gast by Kay Hooper.

contemplation

contemplation, originally uploaded by Telzey.

This was shot at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, CA. It was a cloudy day and although the clouds were reflected in the pool, most of them were hazy. I used only two of my new textures: Atlantis and Nile Basin

cypress (3)

cypress (3), originally uploaded by Telzey.

I've been trying out some new textures that I recently created. This one uses Alexandria, Edo, Nile Basin, and Khartoum.

Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem, originally uploaded by Telzey.

Sometimes you just have to wait until the timing is right. I found this dancer a couple of years ago, but I didn't know what to do with her. Several weeks ago, I created the face of the sundial. Then it was just a matter of getting the right elements together -- all of which were in my files. Since the dancer is hand-colored, the number of layers is deceptively large.

Plymouth lighthouse

Plymouth lighthouse
Originally uploaded by Telzey

The news is full of hypocrites and fear mongers. Unemployment is down but money is tight. So I've been forced to join the millions without health insurance. I need a ray of light -- hope in the storm.

Today's solution: immerse myself in my art ... and tinker with my blog settings.

Don't fall prey to the lies! Read what healthcare reform is all about

1388

1388
Originally uploaded by Telzey


Have been reading all I can on the protests in Iran. Although I freely admit that I don't understand the way the government works there, it seems to me that the clerics care more about power than their people if they condone -- and are instrumental in -- rigging an election.

I can only stare with wonder and admiration at the hundreds of thousands of men and women who put their lives on the line by protesting the "results."

The world will not look away.

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