Bridge Over Troubled Water - A song for Sarah

Anna Shaw

Bridge Over Troubled Water - A song for Sarah

This image is a tribute to friendship, and is dedicated to my closest friend, Sarah Matthews, who has been my bridge whenever I have needed one, – as I hope I have been for her.
I wanted to try and create an image that had the silvery moonlit essence of this wonderful song. I hope that I have succeeded.

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Top Ten Winner in the Friendship Challenge – Inspired Art
Dimensions

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Bridge Over Troubled Water (Eva Cassidy singing)

When you’re weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I’m on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you’re down and out,
When you’re on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
When darkness comes
Friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
Oh,If you need a friend
When I’m standing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water.
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
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I created this in photoshop CS4 in multiple layers. The foreground is from my own stock, and the moon and beams were painted in. To make the moonbeams see my tutorial


MCN/C62QX_UKE48_LEXP6

I am indebted to the following artists for their generosity with their stock…
Enchanted Forest
Woman sitting
Woman standing

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Bridge Over Troubled Water - A song for Sarah by Anna Shaw
Bridge Over Troubled Water - A song for Sarah by Anna Shaw
  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    magical !!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    wow…
    if this is your idea for the friendship challenge , I can easily predict a future winner !
    my best, francis.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Oh that is so sweet of you – but I am not going to count my chicken’s!!!
    xx

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Always loved that song…now I have a gorgeous picture to go along with it. Awesome work :D

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Cee, I am glad you liked it.
    xx

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    A wonderful image for that amazing song!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks my dear friend.
    xx

  • Martin Muir

    Martin Muir

    Awesome Anna your light worked on this great image and music well done :)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Martin, I always put a lot of work into the light on each image I do, so I am really glad you liked it.
    xx

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image Anna, well up to your usual standards. Goes well with the song as well.
    David xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks David, that is kind.
    xx

  • Bob Culshaw

    Bob Culshaw

    Absolutely brilliant Anna – Sarah will love it! xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Bob, – our friendship is pretty special too.
    xx

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    ohhhh!!!! the tears are flowing down my cheeks,, this beautiful picture and song tribute too your friend has stole my heart.. I hope Sarah realizes how blessed she is too have such a lovely friend as you..this says it all,, I used too listen too this song over and over again in the 70’s by Simon and Garfunkel,, thanks for the memories,, chills up and down my spine,,, I love Eva Cassidy’s take on it,, so soft and beautiful like your friendship with Sarah,, peace and love too both of you,, what inspiration we can all take from you,, take time too say thanks too a friend who has shown so much compassion and devotion..linmarie

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Linmarie, what a truly wonderful comment to receive. I will treasure that. Thank you.
    xx

  • Patrick Desmet

    Patrick Desmet

    Good work !!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Patrick.
    xx

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Awesome, what a wonderful tribute to friendship, I know your friend Sarah will feel so honored and happy.
    Hugz♥
    Rhonda

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks to you, another dear friend.
    xx

  • basicblack

    basicblack

    gorgeous and well done of you x

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Jen.
    xx

  • Tara Turner

    Tara Turner

    gorgeous work Anna :)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Tara.
    xx

  • Akkra

    Akkra

    Gorgeous image, beautiful sentiment. I’m really quite moved, your friend Sarah is lucky to know you xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Akkra, that was such a lovely comment to receive.
    xx

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    Nice tribute with feeling! Great idea and perfect implementation.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Kerry, that is a lovely comment to receive.
    xx

  • Kelvin Hughes

    Kelvin Hughes

    Awesome Anna

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Kel, I really enjoyed creating this one.
    xx

  • Kelvin Hughes

    Kelvin Hughes

  • evelynsarah

    evelynsarah

    I am Sarah…Anna gave me a poem years ago when we were both in different lives…it was titled ‘Forever Friends’. Although all things representing that life have gone for me, and other times have existed; that poem I have kept and treasure always.
    Anna is the most talented, empathic, intelligent woman I know. She is my ‘forever friend’, with her I am always who I really am and the most fortunate recipient of her love. Thank you for always holding my hand, keeping my soul safe and maintaining my bridge with this most wonderful image.
    Sarah Matthews

  • Anna Shaw replied

    WELL!!!! I cannot believe it is you. How wonderful is that!!! Here’s to a friendship that is a good as it can get.
    xx
    Anna

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    What a wonderful tribute!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Felicity, thank you so much.
    xx

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Beautiful image and work !! :D ♥

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Evit.
    xx

  • TedBlackall

    TedBlackall

    Beautiful scheme Anna.Transcendant feeling.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Dear Ted, that is just a wonderful comment. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Stunning and so magical.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thankyou so much dear Rosalie.
    xx

  • Josie Jackson

    Josie Jackson

    You have definitely succeeded Anna, this is absolutely gorgeous and a wonderful tribute, I love what you have done, bless you Anna

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Josie, I will treasure your lovely comment.
    xx

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    beautiful and magical

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Cynthia.
    xx

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely creation, very good composition

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you dear Antanas.
    xx

  • linmarie

    linmarie

    I love what Sarah wrote back too you,, that is true friendship,, I will pray you two always keep that going,, in times like these,, friendship is the butter too bread, soothing but necessary.. peace and love linmarie

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. I was very touched too.
    xxx

  • Kevin Sandiego

    Kevin Sandiego

    Just wonderful. A favorite!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks Kevin – I really appreciate that – and the fave.

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Really beautiful work Anna and a lovely tribute to your friend. x

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Irene.
    xx

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    supeb!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Tania
    xx

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    this is so beautiful and magical!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Luca.
    xx

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Great creation.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks my friend.
    xx

  • John44

    John44

    Very appealing creation Anna
    xx
    John

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much John.
    xx

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    Just Beauiful Anna nothing else to add

  • spiderfingers

    spiderfingers

    this is just plain BEAUTIFUL!!! this has got to be my most favorite to date!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a gorgeous comment. Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Michael Howard

    Michael Howard

    Wow Anna, you have amazing work here. Excellent mystical mood….:)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much Michael.
    xx

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely beautiful sweetheART enchanting & fab choon ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear friend.
    xx

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Another lovely image Anna, amazingly creative as always!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Shaun, you are a star!
    xx

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Scott.
    xx

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    excellent

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Luda.
    xx

  • laxwings

    laxwings

    Anna, You are a person who attracts friends because you know how to treat them. Anyone who isn’t your friend it is because they do not know how to reciprocate. They only want to take and not give. The artistic take on friendship is awesome…no bridge needed. Enjoyed the music also. Mary Ann

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a wonderful comment. Thank you so much dear friend.
    xx

  • Angel Gold

    Angel Gold

    fabulous work and song Anna

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Angel.
    xx

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Fantastic piece of work Anna, really good.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Jason.
    xx

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria

    I love this Anna!!!!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. That is lovely of you.
    xx

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is very beautiful Anna and a wonderful tribute for your dearest friend.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Sharon.
    xx

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe...

    magical

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much. That is really kind of you.
    xx

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Wow just wonderful indeed Anna:))

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much dear Martina.
    xx

  • van049

    van049

    What a wonderful, beautiful tribute to your friend Anna!!!!xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you dear Van.
    xx

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    This is amazing work, I think you have succeeded on many levels, fine art, friendship, just for starters.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment Adrian.
    xx

  • leonie7

    leonie7

    just stuning

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Leonie.
    xx

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Congratulations!!! You have been featured in Cee’s Fun Artsy Friends Group

    Cee and Chris

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Hi Cee – that is just wonderful!! Heartfelt thanks and love.
    xx

  • PapasGirl

    PapasGirl

    superb..beautiful blues..outstanding picture..

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so very much.
    xx

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    good idea and realization. Excellent work!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much.
    xx

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Excellent picture! Plus I really enjoyed the great music video. Different, but beautiful version of old song I’ve known since I was a child. Thanks

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much Stephen.
    xx

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Congratulations on the feature in the new group Anna!!
    Hugz & hearts;z
    Rhonda

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks my dear soul sister.
    xx

  • MagicalDecor

    MagicalDecor

    Beautiful and congrats on the feature!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much and especially for the faves.
    xx

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Congratulations on your feature !! :D ♥

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks so much my dear friend.
    xx

  • shadowlee

    shadowlee

    just so stunning,congrats on a well deserved feature

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.
    xx

  • maxy

    maxy

    You have captured the song so beautifully in this! The moonlight, the tones, her expression as the other dances to bring up the mood… spectacular!!! Congratulations on your feature – this is absolutely outstanding and so well deserved! xoxo!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so much. What a wonderful comment to receive.
    xx

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    CONGRATULATIONS !!!
    you are a top 10 winner in the Friendship challenge of the Inspired Art group !!!
    my best, your host (francis).

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thanks dear Francis, that is great. But what has happened to you over this halloween period. I nearly jumped out of my pyjamas!!!
    LOL
    xx

  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage


    bravo !
    my best, your host (francis).

    (your vote is needed in this challenge !)

  • Anna Shaw replied

    How fabulous!! I am really pleased. Thank you so much dear Francis. I have voted too.
    xx

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    How fabulous!! I am really pleased. Thank you so much dear Francis. I have voted too.
    xx

  • Peter Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Fantastice image Anna, totally outstanding work.
    Congratulations on the Features and Top Ten place.

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Peter – that is so kind of you. Sincere thanks.
    xx

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Oh Thank you from the bottom of my heart dear Sharon. That is truly wonderful.
    xx

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Anna, so pleased for you that this has been featured again, really well done and congratulations.
    David xx

  • Anna Shaw replied

    How lovely of you David. Thank you.
    xx

  • Beth Clark

    Beth Clark

    This is beautiful and mesmerizing!

  • Anna Shaw replied

    Thank you so very much. That is so kind.
    xx

  • Vivian Gordon

    Vivian Gordon

    Just beautiful and awesome, you certainly do create such vivid images, a joy to the eye! ;>

  • Anna Shaw replied

    What a lovely comment. Thank you so much.
    xx

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