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This beautiful farm provides all kinds of photographic opportunities. There are some beautiful hills, fences, and gorgeous trees. With the amount of snow we've had in Ontario this year, the fences were hidden by about 6 feet of drifts...
The winter sun was very bright when I took this image so was over exposed when I was in edit so I brought up the blacks and shadows and reduced the little colour was left making it look like a negative image with all the detail
This week Texture Tuesday we were to use one layer of Kim Klassen's texture called "Simplicity". I used two layers on this each at a lowed opacity and masked some off the flower especially the center.
During the Spring and early Summer, fog usually comes in from the ocean in the late afternoon/early evening along the Southern California coast, which makes seeing sunsets somewhat of a rarity at this time of year. On this occasion, however, there was an ocean-ward flow of air and I raced from my home to Santa Monica (just a few km away) in hopes of catching a multi-hued, technicolor sunset. I must admit I was a little disappointed at first by the subtlety of the colours I saw in the sky, until a brief moment just as the sun dipped behind the hills above Malibu; the entire horizon was painted in pastel, from salmon-pink to the faintest aqua. I was reminded that sometimes the greatest beauty is found in simplicity. Photographed in Santa Monica, California.
Click here to see the sun lighting up the trees on the mountaintop
I like the soft glow this little bolt creates through the rain. Just a simple one to contrast the last upload.
Lightning, 2014.07.30, 8513
Thoughts?
“In the West we have a tendency to be profit-oriented, where everything is measured according to the results and we get caught up in being more and more active to generate results. In the East -- especially in India -- I find that people are more content to just be, to just sit around under a banyan tree for half a day chatting to each other. We Westerners would probably call that wasting time. But there is value to it. Being with someone, listening wihtout a clock and without anticipation of results, teaches us about love. The success of love is in the loving -- it is not in the result of loving. ”
Mother Teresa.
Nature watches on in silence while the city keeps on. I know where I'd rather be!
And I can tell you...right now I need to keep everything as simple as possible.
You might enjoy checking this out:
Leonardo da Vinci once said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simplicity in design calms us and somehow inspires us, not only in architecture but also in other forms of design. Apple, for example, has refined its products over the years to such a beautiful simplicity that the products have become collectibles based on their design alone.
Location : Pantai Sabak, Kelantan. Mini outing with Buyie and nGku Li ..Slightly busy lately..Will visit your PS soon...
January 27, 2007. ... and simplicity is appreciating the small things in life.
I love simplicity.
January 27, 2007. EXPLORE Interestingness.
January 30, 2007. Chosen as TWTME's Icon Of The Day.
Oh hai girls and ghouls and welcome to your second judging!
Before we get started on judging your “crazy close-up” pictures lets re-fresh our memories on the judging criteria:
-Must be photographed from the waist up or closer (but not further away)
-Show lots of creativity in your background choices, styling and hair!
-This is a simple theme as I want to see creativity from you all
-Be prepared to take risks!
-Prove to me that I made the right decisions!
So let’s get started with Team Barbie and other fashion dolls and in no particular order we shall start with Verucca!
Sailorb1959 with Verucca; flic.kr/p/cENqZh
I really like this Verucca, I feel that your interpretation of the theme was very unique which was exactly what I was looking for! The use of the crown was certainly a big risk (mainly in the choice of word written on it which did make me chuckle) and I think it paid off!
P.K.L with Kenzie: flic.kr/p/cES5HC
I love how you took this outside (I believe you were the only contestant to do this) and you styling is so sophisticated and elegant and the bow and arrow give it a slight “warrior” feel to it. I love your hair it’s just so amazing and overall I find the more fantasy take on the theme really makes you stand out!
bratzjaderox with Aria: flic.kr/p/cFe3W3
Now this is really good and I like the kinda glam styling. I like the way you have such an attitude like you did in your audition but I just wanted this picture to be a little more exciting. I think you have a lot more to give and after having such a good audition I expected a little more from you. Step it up next time – I know you can do so much better!
Fabulousdolls with Gwen; flic.kr/p/cFiTfh
Gwen, your just oh so adorable! I love all the purple, love the fur, love the lighting, love the pose….basically I love this …just wow! I really like the direct eye contact; it gives it a real mood to the picture! Plus you really stepped it up from your audition picture! Very impressed!
Obsegebitz with Blake: flic.kr/p/cFb9Hy
I like this, your dress is really cute and the touch of glam with the belt is nice! I like the simplicity of it and I see that’s what you were going for, I just feel it needed something more, I can’t quite put my finger on it but there’s something missing!
And onto Team Monster High
BarbieCollectionXD2 with Juliet: flic.kr/p/cF3Ugf
This is seriously good! I love the bright prints and colours as well as your clothes and choice of hair style! The pose is nice as well and I like all the detail you’ve put into it. The vibrancy really makes you stand out, next time just try and have a little more eye contact!:)
NinaaunddiebarbiesXD1 with Ashley: flic.kr/p/cFbybG
I love the choice of outfit here and the amount of belts your wearing is just awesome! The background and your pose are also nice. I did ask for the shot to be from the waist up and this is shot from below the waist, not meeting a main requirement.
lena8137lena with Kate: flic.kr/p/cFUNF5
Hmm, now I like the background and the cute cat ears but that’s about it. The styling isn’t great at all and you haven’t taken your picture form the waist up. Step it up if you wish to progress in this competition!
Sabrina Saturn with Sabrina: flic.kr/p/cHdQtA
I love the futuristic take on the theme! I love the combination of the blue lighting and the blue hair. I love the metal bar thingy over your face and the clash between that and the rough background. Next time try and improve the photo quality as it’s a little grainy compared to your audition!
Dollywood with Celeste: flic.kr/p/cJABGs
I’m actually shocked! Honestly, this is awful. The scruffy hair, the bad outfit and un-interesting background just make it fail. Sorry but after your impressive audition this is huge step back. I understand you have been busy but you have to step it up.
Next up - Team Bratz
lola.a.you with Mia: flic.kr/p/cF8Ka5
This is a very impressive picture! I love how creative you have been with make-up choices and clothes (or lack of them) and then contrasting that with the bright white background. I like how you almost did the theme twice as you feature twice in this picture. However, the picture of you on the right isn’t as close-up and I would have liked but you’ve done a great job here!
S.U.N with Jenna: flic.kr/p/cJVo3h
Hmm now this shows potential. Your background and styling is nice and the profile view really works! The weirdness that’s going on around you head is a bit strange and it looks like you tried to edit the tape holding your mask type accessory on away. It’s a little messy but overall good job!
Anima with Scarlett: flic.kr/p/cK3Mdh
This is good! The way you have kept everything quite plain and let your beauty shine through is really nice and refreshing. The angling is nice and the dark background makes you hair stand out! It is a little grainy but I can appreciate that you couldn’t find your camera but I hope you can find it for future themes!
KitKat255 with Ava: flic.kr/p/cJS3UJ
I really like the background and your clothes as well as your glasses! However, I’m not so sure on your eye make-up editing it kinda looks like you have a black eye. Overall this is very good but I think your capable of a lot more!
Andifismoke and Cheryl did not do their photo and did not give me a reason as to why. Therefore Cheryl you are eliminated and no longer have a chance of becoming Flickr’s Next Top Model.
As SonyphotographyX3 with Jade initially auditioned for Team Bratz but made into the underdog team she shall be promoted into Team Bratz and her audition shall now be judged!
SonyphotographyX3 with Jade: flic.kr/p/cELDAS
I really like the use of the mirror as well as the use of lighting to create a mood within the picture. There is some huge grey splodge on the left side of the picture which is somewhat off putting. This shows a lot of potential if you step it up next theme!
Now for the second to last Team, Team Pullip
KawaiiBirdaii with Prue: flic.kr/p/cG7F2C
This is good and I like the glam approach to the theme but I just wanted a lot more glam! Your dress is nice and I love the little braclets and the picture is good I just think you could have made it a lot more glam and exciting!
~a*w~ with Brayleigh: flic.kr/p/cFaSzw
This really good! First of all I must say I love your new wig! Your background is nice and matches your outfit well and I love the little hair bows! Your pose is really cute but there is a weird fuzzy mark in your hair which appears to be editing – try and avoid this is future!
Candizx3 with Suki: flic.kr/p/cGeK63
I like how you are sleeping and this makes yours very different to everyone else’s photos! I like your styling and pose and the way this matches your personality. The lighting is a little dark, try and improve this for future shoots!
Allie~Chan with Kiyomi: flic.kr/p/cJwCF9
I love the gothic take on this theme! The spider web background and your black and white clothes look really great and I love the way you are touching chin as this makes you look very thoughtful and intriguing! Like your audition this is really good!
Myookat with Wren: flic.kr/p/cJFWJW
This is good but I felt your audition had a lot more impact! Personally I prefer your blonde curls instead of the straight blue/purple hair and I hope to see them back again next week. Your jacket is nice and the background texture is good but next week you need to get back to the standard of your audition at least!
And finally Team Underdog
MermaydProductions with Angelica: flic.kr/p/cGnDbh
This is really and truly great Angelica! Absolutely flawless! I just love every aspect of this and you seriously stepped it up from your audition! Great job!
Gagaluv! with Alice: flic.kr/p/cHodEN
I like how you background matches your eyes and your top/dress thingy is super pretty and your pose is nice! Truthfully, I preferred your old hair, its suited you better but other than that great job!
RagDollKitty with Imogen Ghoul: flic.kr/p/cFxxFf
This is really great, I love all the flowers in your hair and the bright lighting! Your clothes are really nice and altogether this is rather impressive! Great improvement from your audition!
Lillycat with Anna: flic.kr/p/cFxcQo
Honestly, I didn’t really like this. You are photographed from too far away and I don’t like your dress or bow! The bright background however does work very nicely but please improve for future themes!
Miss America 2011 with Meow-leory: flic.kr/p/cHGBPS
I like the way there is a lot going on in this picture! Your styling is nice, but you did wear that jacket for your audition (Try and avoid this in future) and I’m not sure on the scarf thing. I would have liked more of a pose but this really does show potential!
Now you have seen my thoughts on your “crazy close-ups” its time for your placings 1 being the best in your team and 5 being the worst!
Team Barbie and other fashion dolls
1. Fabulousdolls with Gwen
2. P.K.L with Kenzie and Sailorb1959 with Verucca
4. Obsegebitz with Blake
5. bratzjaderox with Aria
Team Monster High
1. BarbieCollectionXD2 with Juliet
2. Sabrina Saturn with Sabrina
3. NinaaunddiebarbiesXD1 with Ashley
4. lena8137lena with Kate
5. Dollywood with Celeste
Team Bratz
1. lola.a.you with Mia
2. Anima with Scarlett McCloud
3. KitKat255 with Ava
4. S.U.N with Jenna Smith
5. SonyphotographyX3 with Jade
Team Pullip
1. ~a*w~ with Brayleigh
2. Allie~Chan with Kiyomi
3. Candizx3 with Suki
4. Myookat with Wren
5. KawaiiBirdaii with Prue
Team Underdog
1. MermaydProductions with Angelica
2. RagDollKitty with Imogen Ghoul
3. Gagaluv! with Alice
4. Miss America 2011 with Meow-leory
5. Lillyycat with Anna
Overall my favourite picture from this theme was….. ……………………………………………………………… Fabulousdolls with Gwen and MermaydProductions with Angelica! Congratulations! I couldn’t choose just one of you, you both did such a great job!
Now next week’s theme is: Water
The requirements are
-Include water in your picture (obviously XD)
-Be creative – most of all that’s what I want from you all!
-Think carefully about your styling and hair!
-Be inventive in the way you use water, try and be different to other contestants!
Next week I will be eliminating two members from each team! Make sure you makes these pictures your best! Please can you post your pictures in the comments on this picture, tags can get rather confusing!
Deadline: Wednesday 15th August
Love DisneyKid96 xoxoxo
Entries!
Team Barbie and other fashion dolls
Gwen: flic.kr/p/cPjzUA
Aria: flic.kr/p/cNR637
Kenzie: flic.kr/p/cRHYbQ
Verucca: flic.kr/p/cS4T9b
Team Monster High
Ashley: flic.kr/p/cPkCxS
Juliet: flic.kr/p/cPzdME
Katie: flic.kr/p/cQ89mA
Julie: flic.kr/p/cQBMdL
Sabrina: flic.kr/p/cRDSvL
Team Bratz
Jade: flic.kr/p/cMGnd1
Ava: flic.kr/p/cNdN25
Jenna: flic.kr/p/cRf9fG
Mia: flic.kr/p/cSzWvC
Team Pullip
Brayleigh: flic.kr/p/cPKJ9y
Wren: flic.kr/p/cRsJR1
Kiyomi: flic.kr/p/cRURWf
Suki: flic.kr/p/cSAn19
Alice: flic.kr/p/cQSdvq
Team Underdog
Imogen: flic.kr/p/cNzskW
Angelica: flic.kr/p/cMzyqL
Anna: flic.kr/p/cPS1mh
Meow-leory: flic.kr/p/cRN2Uh
Rowan: flic.kr/p/cSxLWf
2024 Weekly Alphabet Challenge 19/52 ~ Simplicity
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Reallz had no time to take pictures in the past 3 to 4 weeks... now finally had a little bit of time for me!
Hope the result is good!
In my photographic journey I'm recently gravitating towards the research of a supposed simplicity.
This scene caught my attention because the cut in the foreground reminded me of a modernist painting I studied in high school.
I will admit I go into my newborn shoots with props & sets in mind that don't always go according to plan. Simplicity never fails
Another take at Simplicity 2596, this time, I made View B.
The fabric is a very thin fabric with dots of fabric tufts on it. Is this known as Swiss Dots?
I wore it to work for casual Friday and nobody had any idea I made it myself (if yes, they were polite not to ask me about it)! Excuse the creases, it is afterall, after a day's wear :).