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Oh So Emotional (Current Emotion: DETERMINATION)

A weekly themed group based on Emotion. Features will be asked to join a challenge to choose the best of each emotion.

Featured Work

Writing

Traffic…Horns honking, metal screeching, Rubber burning, Lights flashing – some left – some right – / Some bright, at night- / No order but i…

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Confused? by DragonFlyer

Self portrait. Sometimes I feel like this…. sometimes I don’t. Somewhat edited image. FEATURED IN ‘DARK FUTURE’!
Not A Greeting Card 3 by Nick Griffin

Everyday we are bombarded with all kinds of stress, emotions and pressures. While some of it trivial, over time it can build up, and can often display on our face as we go about our everyday life. This piece takes that one step further. Could it be that all this built up pressure is turning us into paranoid individuals? We seem to think that by sending each other greeting cards at Christmas that somehow we can convince each other everything is sweet and dandy. This greeting card tells it how it is in a cold bitter kind of way. Shortlisted AGIdeas Newstar 2009
Bridge of Sighs by restlessd

(you must listen to the music that inspired this image – please :o) / / Bridge of Sighs – Robin Trower There will be a time for you and I / To stand upon the bridge / To look ahead and to decide / If together we cross this bridge. We will weigh the options & the worth of love / We will look below, we will look above. / Will well turn to see if we care enough / To stand on the strength of our love? If it’s not to be will we know? / Will one of us hear the others’ cries? / While standing alone will we know / That this was just the Bridge of Sighs? My Bridge of Sighs Image created in Apophysis 3D Hack with an Incendia image added. Used Fractalius on blending layers. Post treated completely in Photoshop. Please enjoy :o) / a rhonda original09© Honorably Featured: / Dec. 8 Oh So Emotional / / Dec. 1 Art for the World / ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ / Nov. 30 Fractal Perception / / Nov. 30 #1 Artists of Redbubble / / Nov. 29 Fantasy & Fine Art Composites / / Nov. 28 Around the World / / Nov. 27 ADAWG / I Got the Music In Me Inspired Art / Music Inspired Art / Fractal Energy Passion / / ! 100% ! / Doubly Honored to be Featured at: / Earthmonster Ink / Stock images: / Bridge / Eye
confusion by pentangled

one of the least ‘shopped watercolors, just duplicated, rotated and blended. May evolve further later… :o)
No Walk In The Park by Johanne Brunet

Victims of Alzheimer’s disease have to live in a growing maze of confusion every single day of their lives. Only the most recent memories are affected at the beginning, with the disease slowly working its way back to the older ones, until the victim finally loses her own identity and that of her surroundings… One day you will go out of the house and get a sinking feeling when you find yourself looking for that ironing board at the local playground. This shot was made as a tribute to my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease during the last 15 years of her life, and had to go through all of these stages. It’s also an homage to my grandfather who took care of her lovingly and patiently for as long as he could, and finally decided to seek long term care for her when he turned 77 and it all became too much for him. I wanted my mom to be my model in this shot but I couldn’t get hold of her on that day, so I decided to take my sister instead. She graciously accepted to model for me and we drove to the local playground. Once there, she put on a bathrobe with big fuzzy slippers, mussed her hair, grabbed the iron that I had brought as a prop, and tried her best to look lost and confused… I had to age her face and hair considerably in Photoshop because she’s only 43 and didn’t really look the part. Read my short story on Alzheimer’s disease
Writing

she wants her nails painted black…she wore brooding silence / shabby clothes / painted her nails black / wearing bright red lipstick / “many kids have fallen victim to the …
Writing

How old are you?…Yea, you!
Writing

VALLEY OF DEATH…it all ends in one heartbeat / eyes closed / hands folded over your chest / soul fluttering / through the valley of death / there you meet th…

Part II of a Three Part Series / Collaborative work of Kevin Mawson & Sally Omar / / kevinmawson
Emotionally Cut by Nick Griffin

All cut up emotionally is an expression of personality confusion, unable to work out where from one has come to where one is going. But does it matter? Are we all not people in a sea of confusion trying to work out what is real to us?
LoLLiPoP Girl Series - Take 2 by aciddream

Featured in: / Digital Brushstrokes / Self as Other / Oh So Emotional Suggestions: / / /
Walk Away by aciddream

Featured in: / Oh So Emotional / JPG Cast-Offs Credits: / Bridge / Model / Storm Suggestions: / / /

Recent Work

BUSTED! by alucinari

BEST VIEWED LARGER A perp was collared this afternoon in our quiet little Village in Claremont, California. We never see this sort of thing . . . And there I was, with camera in hand! Some days the cards fall just right! Nikon D60 / 55-200mm lens / shot RAW / converted to monochrome / slightly enhanced / saved as JPG [ O ]
DETERMINATION by ldeiter78

FIRST PLACE ~ 7/20/09 ~ Stretch challenge ~ Mood and Ambience group ~ Thank you members!!! FIRST PLACE ~ 6/10/09 ~ Perseverance challenge ~ Mood and Ambience group – thank you everyone!!! 12/29/08 – featured in Funny Kritters – Thanks!!! 12/20/08 – featured in Squirrels – thank you!!! After CONTEMPLATION, Mama Squirrel was determined to rob that birdfeeder! CONTEMPLATION / DETERMINATION / COORDINATION /
Writing

The light…Darkness suronding me every where i look. I try to find a way out and in the distence i see a light. I rech for it but the more i run th…
Writing

Dark Invader…I am in a tornado, and I have nothing to hold on to / I reach out my hand, yet no one’s there to save me

This is by far my most favorite and my most personal. As of 7th Dec 2009 – (100 views) Featured in Anger Management – 15 Sept. 2009
Holding On by Johanne Brunet

My father-in-law is nearly 81, and holding on to his way of living, taking care of his appartment, fending for himself, and looking after his ailing girlfriend as well. Walking to her appartment everyday to help her with the daily chores, to do the necessary errands, and to make sure that she takes her medication properly. Walking back to his place in the evening, doing his own housework, laundry, sweeping and shoveling, choosing to maintain two households instead of moving in with his girlfriend, holding on dearly to his independance. Stubbornly holding on to his dignity, refusing to use the cane that could help him when he gets the occasional bout of dizziness. Choosing to do all this hard work instead of going to a retirement home, holding on fiercely to his pride and autonomy. Taking care of his son and grandsons, always making sure that they are well and happy, that they have everything they need. Holding on lovingly to his fathership. Going on through life, with the constant pain in his joints, the weight of all those years pressing down on his shoulders and on his heart, just holding on… Focal length 55mm / ISO-200 / Aperture f/5,6 / Shutter 1/13 sec. Shot in manual mode, in natural light from the window / Nikon D60 / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR
Noah's Ark Stragglers - full size composite by restlessd

And the rain began and rose above the mountains. Some of the animals had been hard to round up – Noah needed a little help. . . :o) / ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ / I hope this image conveys the faith in the assurance of God’s love and how he will care for us. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny. Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. / Matthew 10:29-31 This was a collaborative challenge image at LPS (now defunct). The start image of the hand was from an LPS forum member so thank you – ;o) – the ocean image and the animal images are my own. / Added the Orton Effect to add a subtle softness. Thank you for looking. . . / Music: Kitaro – Silk Road Features: / Oh So Emotional / / SEA / / / I hope this image conveys the faith in the assurance of God’s love and how he will care for us. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny. Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. / Matthew 10:29-31
Cruel Intentions by aciddream

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Cold Feet white by terrebo

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Confusion. by carpediem09

Matthew (2.5)
LoLLiPoP Girl Series - Take 2 by aciddream

Featured in: / Digital Brushstrokes / Self as Other / Oh So Emotional Suggestions: / / /
Life can be cruel by guyfro

I thought of this one day when my cat was playing in an empty fish tank.
No Walk In The Park by Johanne Brunet

Victims of Alzheimer’s disease have to live in a growing maze of confusion every single day of their lives. Only the most recent memories are affected at the beginning, with the disease slowly working its way back to the older ones, until the victim finally loses her own identity and that of her surroundings… One day you will go out of the house and get a sinking feeling when you find yourself looking for that ironing board at the local playground. This shot was made as a tribute to my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease during the last 15 years of her life, and had to go through all of these stages. It’s also an homage to my grandfather who took care of her lovingly and patiently for as long as he could, and finally decided to seek long term care for her when he turned 77 and it all became too much for him. I wanted my mom to be my model in this shot but I couldn’t get hold of her on that day, so I decided to take my sister instead. She graciously accepted to model for me and we drove to the local playground. Once there, she put on a bathrobe with big fuzzy slippers, mussed her hair, grabbed the iron that I had brought as a prop, and tried her best to look lost and confused… I had to age her face and hair considerably in Photoshop because she’s only 43 and didn’t really look the part. Read my short story on Alzheimer’s disease

About This Group

For 7 day periods we will ask for submitted art (photography, graphics, cards, painting, drawings, clothes, etc) exhibiting a particular emotion.

After the seven day period, we will feature 12-40 works from that Emotion Theme and ask those features to enter a challenge for the members to choose the best of the best which will also be a permanent part of our group and the avatar for the next time we run that emotion theme.

The emotion theme will change weekly and will be random. We will repeat emotions here and there. Please be advised that you may not submit a work that has already been featured in the group at another time. It will automatically be rejected for consideration for featuring.

Bmailing hosts asking to get your image featured is ineffectual. If we get bmails asking us to review your work once again or “give it a chance” said work will be disqualified and automatically not featured.

Janet, “Mr. Smith” and Taylor choose all features based on the following:
1) technically commendable
2) artistic merit
3) originality and creativity
3) does it move us….”wow factor”

Features for Confusion
ONLY Featured works are INVITED to join the Best of Confusion Challenge. All others will be removed WITHOUT notice!

Current Emotion (Dec 9-Dec 15 EST): DETERMINATION (Reminder: If your piece was featured already for this emotion, it will automatically be disqualified for this round. So please choose different pieces to submit!!)

Next Emotion (Begin uploading on Dec 16): SADNESS (Reminder: If your piece was featured already for this emotion, it will automatically be disqualified for this round. So please choose different pieces to submit!!)

We are Oh So THANKFUL! The following images were generously made available for us to use in our Feature Banner! Thank you Amazing Artists!
Funny Face by KerrieMcSnap
The Fighter by tonilouise
B. by Michael Scholl
...back when i was a professional racecar driver by vandal
Rebel Yell by Shelly Hiebert
Dear Little Doll Series….Eugenia by Rouble RUST
The Naked Truth by Mark Elshout
Uganda by Christopher Barker”:http://www.redbubble.com/people/cbarker
Fragile by Sarah Pett-Noble
Felix 2 by Cathleen Tarawhiti
Baby Blue by Steph Granshaw
Go Crazy by Canadian-Eskimo
I dont want the world to see me by SalmaAssal
Cris and Jimmy by George Kypreos
In living color, Metal SANAZ by artistmind
Untitled by FireStar
Hey Boys & Girls by Peacefulwarrior
Worn Out by en-joy
Agatha by VVVenus
JOY & PEACE by RakeshSyal
Shocked by Johanne Brunet
_Perfume by Sue Nueckel
...- by Maciej Pokora
Whitney in Vargas 04 by Matthew Dawkins
Sadhu Painting by PottyScotty
Cover Girl by Hollee McNamara
What is so funny… by Peacefulwarrior
The Eyes Have it by Naomi Frost