...IN A PERFECT WORLD....

Karen  Tillotson

...IN A PERFECT WORLD....

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Composite of two photos, with textures and layers added in Photoshop CS4.
Uploaded for a challenge.

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...IN A PERFECT WORLD.... by Karen  Tillotson
...IN A PERFECT WORLD.... by Karen  Tillotson
  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    haha! Oh, KAREN ;-) I needed this! Beautiful, pretty, and clever.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Maureen!
    Thank you so much for your fabulous comments..and I am really glad it gave you a giggle! =) (ooooo…and thanks muchly for the fave!!)

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Oh very good Karen and well done!!! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch Vicki!!! Always so great to hear from you!

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    you have been busy, karen! great composite – love those catchlights

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Appreciate your great comments as always, my friend!
    I had so much fun with this one…photoshop is like a big playground sometimes! =)
    (Correction: ...ALL the time!)

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    That is a perfect world! Well done, you creative artist. Could you perch a small squirrel (currently tormenting my Labs) on that nose or snout, too, next to the bird?
    But then he wouldn’t be a bird-dog. Thanks for the grins.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Haha…thank you Jan and so glad it gave you a smile!

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    Cute and creative work Karen! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Sharon!

  • Diana-Lee Saville

    Diana-Lee Saville

    lol…cute :))

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi there! Thanks so much for the visit, comment and fave!! Much appreciated! =)

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Great work… love it :-)))

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch, my friend! Glad you like it!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    Beautiful s.Very sweet.hot

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Brandie and I’m delighted you have added this to your favourites!

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    Karen, a really great shot. Love it. – Dennis

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Dennis!!! I’m so happy you like it …I much appreciate the fave!! =)

  • Annie Maree Lynch

    Annie Maree Lynch

    Simply Gorgeous!!!!! what a wonderful imagination you have Karen to put this together!!!
    Annie.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Annie! What a lovely thing to say! Thank you very much and I’m very pleased you’ve added this to your favourites!

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    Wonderful work Karen, this is just awesome!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you my friend…I’m so glad you like it Kim! Thanks so much for the fave too! Wow!

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    What a GREAT idea and soooooooo beautifully executed dear Karen….....
    Absolutely marvelous job on this Hon…..................
    cheers, Rosie xoxoxo

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aahhhh…thanks a bunch Rosie…I had so much fun putting this together. I’m so glad you like it! Thanks always for your wonderful encouraging support and the fave! xox

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    I second what Rosie said !!! Just stunning !!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much Judy! You’re so kind! =)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Wonderful!!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aw thanks so much Lorilee…and also for the fave! Much appreciated!

  • Ginny York

    Ginny York

    Excellent work Karen. I would never have known it was teo different pictures put together if you hadn’t said anything! Instant fav!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Ginny! I’m delighted by your visit & awesome comments…and very grateful for the fave! =)

  • Donna Ridgway

    Donna Ridgway

    Perfect! It’s a treasure!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks, Donna…always wonderful to hear from you..I appreciate your great comments and also the fave!!! =)

  • deegarra

    deegarra

    wow what a fantastic shot…

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much for the wonderful comment…much appreciated!

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    !
    lovely

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much! =)

  • elfie

    elfie

    This is an amazing image,,,just super…

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks for your great comments Elfie…wonderful to hear from you! And thanks so much for the fave! =)

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Beautiful work Karen!!!! In my world the bird would be in my Lab’s mouth!! I was hoping to experiment more with composites and you are inspiring me!!

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    OUtstanding image. Fantastic post processing. I love it.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Cheri! and Thanks hugely for the FEATURE! That’s so exciting! Much appreciated!

  •  Cheri Perry
  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...

    How adorable!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Susanne!!! I so appreciate your comments!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww this is adorable & SO CLEVER sweetheART congratz all round eh? lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Love….I so enjoy the photo manipulations possible when the mind starts to tick and whir…certainly your wonderful comments and hugglez are always a welcome treat! xo

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Brilliant layering work Karen, lovely image, and well titled!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    You’re so kind…thank you so much Adam!

  • Misti Hymas
  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Oh oh oh …that is so wonderful…THANK YOU!!!

  • Suzanne Chouinard

    Suzanne Chouinard

    Beautiful! If it could be the same for humans and animals….

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Sucho! I’ve had several birds land on my head which is so wonderful!...but this image is pure fantasy! Mind you, my dog Abby doesn’t chase the birds at all, which I’m grateful for…she actually loves to watch them and does so for hours. She’d probably love it if one landed on her nose for real! =)

  • maxy

    maxy

    ABsolutely amazing shot!!! The GroseBeak is so funny up there – they are the greatest birds me thinks… the dig’s face is precious! Huge congratulations on your feature!!! Well deserved!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Maxy for your great comments and congratulations! You have to realize of course that this is a photoshopped blend of TWO images…my dog would so love it if a bird actually did land on her nose…she loves to watch them and seems so at peace while doing so. =)

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Wonderful composition :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Paulette! =)

  • Finobub

    Finobub

    Excellent work Karen, just brilliant. Congrats on your feature also. instant fave. ;)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Fino for the wonderful comments and your congrats. Also I’m delighted you have added this to your faves…thanks!!!!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    You made me smile with this wonderful image. Excellent job putting the two photos together. I would never have known it wasn’t right from the camera. Great focus and color. Love how they are staring into each other’s eyes. Reminds me of me and my former dog. We use to stare each other down. lol. Great work, Karen.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Ah thank you Carol! I had so much fun doing this, so I’m very happy that it gave you a smile!!! And thanks for the super comments…much appreciated! (Gotta love those stare-downs, eh? I have three pooches to test my ability to keep a straight face ..lol!!!)

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Karen, I liked this shot so much I had to make a similar one of my own. :-)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch my friend! Dogs are always so photogenic, as are birds…they make a great mix, don’t you think? =)

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Ooooooo Karen … ooooo honey … what you’ve created here … and titled sooo beautifully … goes right to the heart!!!!! Darling, darling precious puppy … that look of adoration … and that sweet, beautiful birdie … sooo colorful!!!!! What a combination!!!!! You are a wonderful photographer … but as well … a creative and imaginative artist!!!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aw, thank you dear Lois!!! What wonderful uplifting comments as always, my friend. I’m so delighted you like this! It’s such HUGE fun to play in photoshop (as you well know!)..but sometimes I feel like a completely mad scientist slogging away in a laboratory!!! Haha.
    (Thanks so much lovey, I am blushing and grinning and completely tickled pink!!!)

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    aww this is so adorable !

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Elaine…so lovely to meet you. Thanks so much for your visit, wonderful comments and the fave! I just quickly read your bio…we share common loves & interests…I will be cruising your portfolio!
    (Love the “Big Smoke”...gotta go back there real soon!!!)

  • Delany Dean

    Delany Dean

    Ha! Wonderful job!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Delany…glad you like it! =D

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    wow…...fantastic capture!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much, dear Tara…and also for the fave! =D

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    awwwwwwwwwwww….love this…

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Amanda…I’m so grateful for your visit, lovely comment and the fave! Thanks so much!

  • Kylie Van Ingen

    Kylie Van Ingen

    Very Very Cute and Sweet and creative…:)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Kylie for your great comments and fave!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Very clever! Congrats on your features!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you very Felicity for viewing, your lovely comment and the congrats! Much appreciated!

  • VanillaDolphin

    VanillaDolphin

    Great Job! Beautiful Picture =)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much for you wonderful comment and fave. I’m glad you like it! =)

  • AnnDixon

    AnnDixon

    This is FANTASTIC !!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Ann. You’re very kind and I so appreciate the fave! (and adding me to your watchlist too!)

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Just Beautiful!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Margaret for your wonderful comments and fave!

  • Lover1969

    Lover1969

    Beautifully done! Love this!!!!!! Right up my alley!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Haha…thank you Lover…yes, it IS right up your alley isn’t it! Love your work! Thanks so much for your great comment and fave!!!! =)

  • pillipala

    pillipala

    this is just perfect! I absolutely love it.

    -Maya-

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much Maya…I appreciate your visit & comment!!!

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    This a great piece of work Karen. I loke the intence but yet gentle look of you dog.
    Congretulations on the Features, a very deserving Image.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Peter, you’re so very kind. Thanks always for your wonderful support and encouragement! It is MUCH appreciated!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent, I love it

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Kathy…so glad you like this! =)

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very creative an original!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Ellen…it was a fun one to do!!!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Awesome – straight to favo.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Lana…thanks so much for such a wonderful comment and the fave!!! =)

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    This is so beautiful, awesome work!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Barbara…thanks very much for your visit and wonderful comments!

  • Sam Mortimer

    Sam Mortimer

    That is absolutely brilliant – well done!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much Sam.

  • okcandids

    okcandids

    Beautiful image.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you very much.

  • Colleen Battistoni

    Colleen Battis...

    Congratulations!
    This work has been featured in the group Animal Composites & Fine Art

    Reminder- The group is offering a challenge for all new (created and uploaded after June 23rd) work so check it out and enter if you have anything applicable to the challenge guidelines :-)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    That is just so fantastic! Thank you so very much Colleen!!!

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    Karen, another brilliant image, you are so clever. Love it.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks a bunch Paula – so sweet of you to say! This was sooooo much fun to do!

  • peyote

    peyote

    Gorgeous :) xXx

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much for your visit, comment & fave…very much appreciated!x

  • XVR Photo

    XVR Photo

    OMG! Ha ha! This is a very very brilliant work! Makes me smile! My respect to you!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks everso much Xenia…how wonderful of you to visit and leave such a kind comment! Glad this gave you a smile!!!

  • William Bullimore

    William Bullimore

    This is too cute for words. I love it.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much William. Your wonderful comments and fave are most appreciated!!!

  • gregsmith

    gregsmith

    well done, Karen. very creative. Greg.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Greg, loved pulling off this little bit of trickery…but I left the seed in the bird’s mouth and the blade of grass in Abby’s mouth. I guess you could say, they’re kind of “doing lunch”....lol.

  • Trudi's Images { On Hols ! }

    Trudi's Images...

    Very sweet, beautiful work, my friends budgie actually used to do this with her dog it was quite comical to watch !

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks for the visit Trudi and your great comments! I would have loved to see the budgie on your friend’s dog’s nose…any photos???

  • Trudi's Images { On Hols ! }

    Trudi's Images...

    lol, l will ask her when l see her next , it was over twenty years ago though so probably they will be poor scanned shots ! ;-)

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    fantastic image

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you very much Robert!!! I’m very grateful for your wonderful comment and the fave!

  • Trish Threlfall

    Trish Threlfall

    lol great capture

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Trish! Appreciate your visit and kind comments!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Very creative, well done and deserving of all the features!—Steve

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Steve for your wonderfully kind comments and the fave…much appreciated!!!

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    Great work Very nice Karen.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much Donna!

  • Eve Parry

    Eve Parry

    Well thought out. I’m only just learning how to do this sort of thing.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks for your visit and comments. Have fun with your photo-”play”...it takes quite awhile to get the hang of things but worth it!!!

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    wonderful work, like the title. a favourite.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Micklyn…I’m so glad you like it….appreciate your comments and fave very much!

  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    what an adorable composite !.......nice work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you very much Lynda!

  • macro magnon

    macro magnon

    Wow ! Great work !!!...

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you again Magnon…so grateful for your support and the FAVE!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Scott!

  • JaninesWorld

    JaninesWorld

    Superbly done…Just absolutely love it!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    I am so delighted you like this!!!! Thank you for your visit, great comments and the fave!!!!!

  • LindaAppleArt

    LindaAppleArt

    LOVE THIS!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    So glad you like this!!! Thanks for the visit, great comment & the fave!!! =)

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Wow, excellent work. What a great image.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much Rosalie…and I’m very grateful for the fave as well!

  • Debbie Meyers

    Debbie Meyers

    This is so sweet. I have a beagle too. He is our grandbaby. We spoil him rotten.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Debbie…she is a basset hound…they’re very like Beagles I’m told. Easy to spoil…it’s those big brown sad eyes!!! LOL!

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    This is so cool. Woderful Comp Karen

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    So glad you like this David…it was so much fun working on this one!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Absolutely beautiful !!! :D

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Evita…thank you so very much…and for the fave as well. That’s very special indeed and much appreciated! =D

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    fantastic work!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Carol, for your wonderful comment.

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    right to the fave bucket!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Juju! =D

  • Tallow

    Tallow

    absolutely brilliant Karen. What a terrific idea

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    I’m grateful for your wonderful comments! Thanks for visiting!

  • kibishipaul

    kibishipaul

    Great composite. Got a double take!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so very much for your wonderful comments..please forgive my tardiness in replying!

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Absolutely stunning work !

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    I’m sorry I’ve taken so long to reply Helmut…thanks for your visit and terrific encouraging comments!

  • Jayne Logan

    Jayne Logan

    This is extraordinary Karen! I love this creation!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so much Jayne…it was huge fun putting this together! I’m honoured you have added this to your favourites! Much appreciated!!

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Brilliant!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Tania!

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wonderful work

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much.

  • Patricia Anne McCarty
  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Patricia…love those “wows”! =)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Nicely put together Karen. Love the eye contact. Dreamy effect.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much…appreciate your great comments!

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Love the idea, darling image!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Dyle! So glad you like this.

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    and what a perfect world it would be….this is precious, moves me to my soul, karen….

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Jan, your wonderful words are so encouraging…thank you so much for that and the fave!

  • Albert Sellaman
  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Albert…thanks for the SPOT and the addition to your favourites…

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh Just precious and sweet!!!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much Cheryl!

  • mltrue

    mltrue

    Wonderful

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks very much.

  • Debbie Meyers

    Debbie Meyers

    Beautiful dog.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you…yes, she is a pretty one! Thanks also for the fave!

  • JeffeeArt4u

    JeffeeArt4u

    Its a pretty image, and would be nice to collect a stack of dog cards with this one in it.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks so kindly Jeffee…yes, I’m working on an idea for the near future..this was huge fun to do!

  • DutchLumix

    DutchLumix

    Awesome work karen a composite of two photos is not always as easy as it look and you did a great job with this one !!!
    Erik

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    I’m very pleased you like this Erik…it was a lot of fun working on blending these two images…painstaking of course…but very enjoyable nonetheless. Thank you so much for your great comments.

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    WOW that’s simply stunning!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Wow…I really love the WOW!!! Thank you so very much!!!

  • Pam Moore

    Pam Moore

    Congrats on all your Features! Excellent…I love it! :D

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks dear Pam…really thrilled you like this!

  • love2shoot

    love2shoot

    This is absolutely brilliant! I am such an animal lover and this is going straight to my faves. Love it!!!!!!! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Aw thanks Linda! It seems when the kids grow up, the nest seems to fill with wonderful four legged creatures!!! Much appreciate your support!!

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    I so enjoy your work Karen.. So glad I found ya today thanks to JD… A smile maker you are…
    Chuck..

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Chuck…great to meet you. Thanks for the visit and such kind words…it’s wonderful to know this gave you a smile.

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    hehe this is adorable ! excellent

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thanks Lucinda…I so appreciate your little chuckle and sweet words!

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Two of my favorite creatures,too fabulous,Karen,love it!!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Hi Lance…I must say I share your feelings about these wonderful creatures. So I’m truly delighted you enjoyed this and thrilled that you added it to your favourites!
    Cheers!

  • Ian Middleton

    Ian Middleton

    Wonderful!

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Ian.

  • niki78

    niki78

    great work done.

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you kindly Niki…much appreciated.

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Very well done…..clever idea :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you Clare. I’m glad you like this…it was huge fun to do!

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Great composite! Well done! :)

  • Karen Tillotson replied

    Thank you so much Silvia…I appreciate your great comments

  • Nira Dabush

    Nira Dabush

    Such a wonderful capture, Karen.

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    so beautiful!!!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautifully done, Karen, love the look on the dog’s face, just perfect! Dee

  • A.M. Ruttle

    A.M. Ruttle

    Oh, I’m sunk! Beautiful creation, Karen!!!!!

  • Mark Kryzaniak

    Mark Kryzaniak about 20 hours ago

    Awesome work… it made my day!

  • Karen Tillotson replied about 19 hours ago

    Thanks Mark…for your visit and great comment. I’m so glad it gave you a smile today!

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