Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Ilford HP5'

Created for Kreative People's Treat This 320 - July15-21, 2023

www.flickr.com/groups/1752359@N21/discuss/72157721919015109/ Created in DDG Text 2 Dream using Mike's source below.

Prompt: The most beautiful princess wearing glasses (+ modifiers).

Filters: Topaz Gigapixel Ai, Topaz Studio, Topaz Sharpen Ai and Photoshop Beta 2023. Some hand painting.

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∎ Created with Midjourney, further edited with Topaz Photo AI

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Created with

Flux1

Created for ~ Sunflower Art! ~ The Award Tree ~

created with midjourney

Created for DU Contest, Dec. 2025. Winner! 💖

Starter image with thanks, from Brillianthues.

BG made from the 3 gorgeous bottles.

Cat Scifi, from Fotolia.

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Created for "Treat This" challenge No. 20

found in the Kreative People group, on front page

www.flickr.com/groups/1752359@N21/

Starter image from my stock entitled "Grouted Glass Chips" found here:

www.flickr.com/photos/plumnutz/7695996816/

Created for "Awesome Abstracts" - SOTN April challenge.

Abstract images from my private collection, purchased.

Effects done in DDG. Style used is my own.

Some manip done in Photoshop.

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created by KHWD

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On Unst, Shetland’s northernmost island, a striking Viking longhouse and ship replica offer a vivid glimpse into Norse life and legacy.

Unst is believed to be the first landfall of Vikings in the North Atlantic, and today it boasts the highest density of rural Viking sites in the world—over 60 longhouse remains have been identified across the island. The Viking Unst Project, centered in Haroldswick, brings this history to life through two captivating reconstructions: a 9th-century longhouse and the Skidbladner, a replica of the famed Gokstad ship.

The longhouse, built using traditional materials and techniques, stands as a tactile interpretation of Norse domestic architecture. Its turf walls, timber frame, and central hearth evoke the communal warmth and practicality of Viking living. Visitors can explore the interior freely, gaining insight into how families cooked, slept, and gathered in these elongated, multifunctional spaces. The reconstruction draws on archaeological findings from three key Unst sites—Hamar, Underhoull, and Belmont—each revealing layers of Norse settlement from around 1025 to 1220.

Just steps away, the Skidbladner rests beside Harold’s Wick, its sleek silhouette echoing the seafaring prowess of Viking explorers. Modeled after the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway, this replica showcases the craftsmanship and navigational ingenuity that enabled Norse expansion across Europe. With its clinker-built hull and graceful curves, the ship is both a tribute to Viking engineering and a symbol of their adventurous spirit.

Together, the longhouse and ship form a compelling open-air museum, accessible year-round and free to explore. They’re not just static displays—they’re immersive storytelling tools, anchoring Unst’s identity in its Norse heritage. Whether you’re tracing the footsteps of settlers or marveling at maritime design, these reconstructions offer a tangible connection to a time when Unst was a frontier of Viking ambition.

Created using a small tube light.

Tiny pear is less than 2 inches from bottom to stem on black surface. "Macro Mondays" ~~~~ "#sidelit"

Created for the Kreative People Contest "Butterflies"

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All photos and textures used are my own.

Creating a new dimension

Puente de l'Assut de l'Or

de l'architecte Santiago Calatrava

Valencia

Created for The Award Tree Challenge 232.0 ~ Total Texture ~.

Photoshop editing and blend from NightCafé pictures.

Created for The Award Tree's

New!! ~ Challenge 151.0 ~ Blue Fudge 2 ~.

Some uplifting sounds to bring solace to those oh so weary ear-ies: 'Yuki Song (Remix)' - Deep Forest... best if you rotate that volume knob up just a tad 'cause, damn this good!

Created for Trea This # 206 ~ Kreative People

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EXPLORE Worthy, Challenge 102 - Shades of Autumn (2018 Art)

Thanks to Jus tt for fun ~ Mike for starter images.

Created in JixiPix and Photoshop for Award Tree's "Pink and Green" Challenge and for Kreative People's "Spring Impressionism" contest.

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Created with Stable Diffusion, further edited with Topaz Photo AI 2.1.1 ∎About AI: ai-image-stereotypes | People are still smarter - I hope!

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∎ Pomegranate

Created for the Kreative People Contest "Denim Blues and Leather Brown

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Created this for the Dogwood Challenge Week 10 - Perspective. It was suggested that we try a "Forced Perspective". I have been lucky to come up with at least 2 for each challenge so far, but I am not sure if it is going to happen with this week or not. We are allowed 4 shots for each week, the problems is going up with 4 different ideas.

Created in the 1930 by the CCC. This 562 acre park added the dam, above, in 1941, that created an 18 acre lake. With over 20 miles of hiking trails this park is known for its hemlock trees and rhododendron. It's located a few miles east of Beckley WV.

created in DDG Text2

Created for : Challenge 195 Background part 2

Thanks to Paul Cowie for: www.flickr.com/photos/201923668@N07/54896183974/in/datepo...

Created for Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces group with help from Wombo AI, NightCafe AI and DDG AI and further processed in Paint and Paint Shop Pro.

Created for the SHAPES theme

DUC22#12

With thanks to Renee for the starter image:

www.flickr.com/photos/skagitrenee/26477607999/

Editors: GIMP, Picasa

Flower frame from free Clipart

plus my Gazania

www.flickr.com/photos/gilleverett/51440238272/

created with midjourney

Created for Treat This #205 ~ Kreative People

Thanks to Abstractartangel for starter fractal.

Zoom for Details

Created for the macro group, "Looking close...on Friday!"

This weeks theme is "Bicycle."

How could I refuse?

Thanks for any likes and comments. I appreciate your support!

Created with Dream Wombo and Distressed FX+

Created on IpadPro, with IColorama, Snapseed, SuperimposeX

Created with Mandelbulb 3d, additional editing done with PhotoFiltre Studio using textures by French Kiss & Shadowhouse Creations

created with deep sky stacker

created with midjourney

Created for

the Art Week Gallery Group

Globes

Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Created with Dream Wombo and Procreate

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∎ Created with Midjourney, further edited with Topaz Photo AI

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♫ El Bueno Y El Malo ♫

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∎ Hermanos Gutirrez

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

162nd MMM Image of a fractal image

He almost got away....

Created using Deep Dream Generator. Follow this link and have fun: deepdreamgenerator.com/

Created for the Magnificent Manipulated Masterpieces

163rd MMM "BOOK TITLES" Challenge

All photos used are my own except for the background which was made in AI. Finished in Topaz and Photoshop

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All rights reserved. This photo is not authorized for use on your blogs, pin boards, websites or use in any other way. You may NOT download this image without written permission All photos used are my own except for the starter image. Artwork in Topaz and Photoshop.

Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Fuji Astia 100F v.2'

Created for Textures for Layers Challenge #35: Calavera

Sculpture by Jose Guadalupe Posada www.carnaval.com/dead/posada.htm

Texture from Ghostbones www.flickr.com/photos/ghostbones/

Featured on Explore 10/04/2008

Created for KP February Contest~ Fantasy Floral Art ~

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Created for KP Treat This 285

Thank you to Brillianthues for starter image.

Original textured in DDG, SPE and Photoshop

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Created for Vivid Nature Challenge ` February 2022

Shadow Frames and PNG Images

Best viewed Large

created with midjourney

Created with Apophysis

Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Agfa Scala 200'

Created for TMI's March contest: Rain Drops.

This is not SOOC! It's a composite created from three components: the background (leaf with raindrop) via Pixabay and two caterpillar images via PixelSquid.

Created with Dream Wombo. Paper effects and texture done with JixiPix Photo Formation

Prompts: Conte crayon drawing of baby bird on old crinkled paper

Style: I didn't make note of the style, probably either Soft Touch or The City

Just something a bit different. Enjoy and much thanks for your views, faves, comments and invitations!

Created in DDG Text 2 Dream using its new "Artistic" Ai model.

Filters: PSE21 and Topaz Studio.

Much hand painting.

Thanks for your visit, faves, and kind comments.

Created for Sliders Sunday using Deep Dream Generator Text 2 and Snapseed. HSS everyone!

Created for the Creative Digital Art Contest "Art Carousels and Fairs"

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