Torn....
This is my grand-daughter Angelica…Same processing as The Free Thinker edited in “Gaïa…The living planet book”
I was amazed by the result,I thought it realy looked like an ancient painting.
A long time ago , they use to capture a moment in paintings.When I did that layer I had the impression to had captured the beautiful face of my Angelica forever.C.C Arshagra wrote a poem for me that realy represent that image,when I read it,I cried like a baby.I was realy touched.
I did another image later with the same processing called The free thinker

Torn.... belongs to the following groups:
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Vansk
this is beautiful. symbolic perhaps of how she’s beginning to slowly peel away the layers of her life.
micmac
Micmac
Aerialpool is wonderful to,Ilove it,full of vibrations.Thank’s a lot.
hugo
beautiful
micmac
Thanks Hugo
Kevin Hart
Again, beautiful, what more can you say
micmac
micmac
Accident is fun when the result is surprising thank a lot Kevin
Michael Kienhuis
Hope you have this framed somewhere!
M:>:> Lovely!
M:>
micmac
Nopp! It’ weird because it’s my favotite of Angelica one day Thanks Michael
Shanina Conway
Hi micmac, this is a bark painting? Wonderful effect it looks like a painting from an old master…beautiful work;)
micmac
I tought so too Thanks Shanina
micmac
Thanks for adding me to your watchlist
marieancolie
C’est tout simplement splendide .
Mia1
That is beautiful!
micmac
thanks Mia
Bridgett Ferguson
this is genius!
absolutely amazing…
i love the texture and the old feel to this piece!
i love it! :)
Madison Ellis
This is an amazing!!!
micmac
Thanks Plasma and Madison,i realy like the way it turned out,i never know when i do «surimpressions»
slippinghalo
Stunning photograph. You are amazing!
micmac
i JUST LOVE DOING MIXED PHOTOS,THANK Slipp
Kimberly Palmer
Wonderful. – very nice!
micmac
Thanks Kim.
minoanphotography
wow, this is really beautiful.
Antanas
Great work!
micmac
Thanks Minoan. and Antanas
indiebuddy
micmac i love this i don’t know how you did it but i love it so much
StacyLee
Brilliant texture! It really adds depth to the image. Beautiful!
TonyLegg
Lovely piece of work !!!
funkyfacestudio
This is a very beautiful image, very creative.
Mel Brackstone
Gorgeous work, micmac, love the textures!
micmac
Thank you Indie,Stacy ,Tony,Funky, and Mel so nice of you to encourage me.
friartuck
He he – you may not be too good with English but you’re pretty darn good with a camera and photoshop! Just beautiful – brings to mind ruinously old paintings by some Italian grand master.
There’s so much talent on this site I never know whether to be inspired or daunted (so I go for a bit of both…).
ChrissyB
This is awesome work MicMac!!!! You’ve done a brilliant job with it…... :)
micmac
Thanks friartuck and Chrissy
fortinpaysagiste
wow what a great pic!
micmac
Thanks Lise-Marielle
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous micmac
micmac
Thank you dear Helene
Andy Smylie
The colours and textures are what attracted me at first to your image.
The symbolism I see makes me stay and view much longer.
Wonderful image.
micmac
Thanks Smylie for such nice compliments,.Your grandson is beautiful.
ajreece
Beautifully done!
micmac
Thanks Ajreece
Douzy
Gisele ce montage est vraiment superbe, j’aime beaucoup la tournure que ton portfolio est en train de prendre, tes photos sont de plus en plus magnifiques bravo!!
micmac
OH LA LA ! GREAT FRENCH MY FRIEND .eh bien! une surprise ,cachotière,merçi pour le compliment,je ne sais pas trop où je vais mais je m’amuse comme une folle. Thanks Douzy à bientôt.
Ruth Palmer
This is so special Micmac…absolutely beautiful work!
micmac
Merçi Ruth,that’s my favorite.
Dan Cahill
This is a beautiful effect. Love it.
micmac
Thanks Danny
Luci Mahon
Fantastic effect micmac! Fabulous artwork! Your Granddaughter is a beautiful little girl. : )
micmac
Thanks Luci
Susan Zohn
this is so beautiful. I love what you did here.
micmac
I have a lot of fun with double layers even if i don’t have photoshop.Thanks Suzan.
Lisa Defazio
Ohh, magical – took me a minute to see the child. Amazing.
micmac
My dear Angelica,thanks Lisa .
MaluC
Wowww excellent work :)
micmac
Thanks Malu.
shanghaiwu
wonderful work
micmac
Thanks Shanghaiwu
helene ruiz
beautiful
micmac
Thanks Helene
Michelle Shoos...
Magnificent I love it such an amazing effect well done
micmac
Thanks Michelle.
Carlos Solorza
This is absolutely Fantastic! Truly beautiful, truly inspirational.
Kathryn Potempski
this is just plain fantastic, excellent work you must be so proud.
micmac
Thanks Carlos and Cathryn
Tony Moore
The texture adds so much, very well put together.
Well done
daisyray
wow!!! masterpiece!
Katseyes
This is…....excellent, a beautiful piece of work. It is something on my list to try and accomplish, you have inspired me, thank you x
micmac
Thanks Tony ,Daisy Kateyes
nick board
A masterpiece Micmac
This has really worked superbly.
RoughDiamond
O M G
That is totally superb! I am now officially impressed.
micmac
Thanks Nick and Diamond
Per E. Gunnarsen
Excellent artwork !!!
micmac
Thanks Piddien.
shall
This is a awe inspiring image, reminding me of sweet renaisance beauty.. love it
Catalin Soare
Beautiful composition, light and colors!
Daniela Weil
Excellent composition, love the name!
Lucindawind
wow excellent micmac !
Zigga
Stunning. :-)
paulevelin
must have overlooked this
GORGEOUS
micmac
Thank you everyone,this pic.is the first I put on Rb,it means a lot.
PNFdeb
just lovely
micmac
Thanks Deb.
peterhoenderdos
Beautifull work. Your whole portfolio is great
Luis Correia
beautiful, well done, very creative
Peco Grozdanovski
Beautiful work dear lady:) Bravo!!!
micmac
Thanks Peter ,Luis and Peco.
louise
A Masterpiece Gigi !!
Absolutely Classic Image.
Timeless…..
Julie Langford
Beautiful work – such a magical effect and your Granddaughter is beautiful
Karen Cougan
how did I miss this…........awesome
xkc
micmac
Thanks Louise ,Julie and Karen.
Biswajit Pandey
Poetic!, beautiful!!!.
micmac
Thanks Biswajit
Scott Ruhs
Cool blending job!
micmac
Thanks Srush.
Robert Daveant
stunning work – very powerful
Deborah Parkin
this is just so beautiful – even without the texture (which is fantastic) the actual portrait of Angelica is so wonderful – she really is an angel.
MrsBuden
Travail merveilleux!!! C’est une belle peinture! I am definately favoriting this, from one Canadian to another! :-) Nathalie
H M Bascom
Beautiful work The textures are palpable.
micmac
Thanks Robert Beborah MrsBuden and Helen.
Sara Lamond
Micmac, this is absolutely amazing – I love the layering you’ve used. And the contrast knowing that bark is against babysmooth skin, hard trunk and soft cheeks. Beautiful work.
Lorraine Creagh
What beautiful work.
aphoto4you
one fantastc art work
Angel312
I love this work. It is so unique and must reflect your deep emotions for your grand daughter. Beautiful work!
Gail (angel312)
Bridgett Ferguson
beautiful piece micmac!
i love the texture and the lighting on her face. :)
micmac
Thank you everyone and yes Angelica is the joy of my life.
Dakolina
its almost likea painting, and Angelica is deep in thoughts. this is a different, deep and wonderful portrait
micmac
Thank you Dakolina.
Amedori
Amazinly beautiful.
micmac
Thankls Amedori.
memory
Love the original treatment here.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Great overlay work. Well done.
micmac
Thanks Memory and Rosalie.
Judith Oppenhe...
beautifully done, looks like an old master
micmac
Thanks a lot Judith.
studiofascino
fantastic work!!!!!
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Wow…... this is amazing :-) What a beautiful portrait and an outstanding addition to our group!
micmac
Thank you Treasure.
elisab
This is a gorgeous shot. Love the combination of two photos.
micmac
Thanks Elisa.
Rusty Woodward...
C’est magnifique!
Melissa Kosswig
that is so cool.
Mohsen Bayramn...
Another beautiful work.
your pictures just comes from the heart, it’s the best point of your imaging!
micmac
Thank you so much for such great compliments.
Beka
Love it! How did you ever think of it?
micmac
Thanks Beka, only by accident.
Ravenor
This is wonderful work…
micmac
Thanks Ray.
Michele Roohani
j’adorerais voir son visage – elle doit etre tres mignone!
jenfinger77
How lovely. It looks like a detail shot of a painting by one of the great masters. What a beautiful child she is! :)
vonne
LOVE IT!
Joanna Clark
Just beautiful, well done
micmac
Thanks Michelle,Jen,Vonn and Joanna.
helene ruiz
fantastic once again!
micmac
Thanks Helene
Jennifer Woodward
Wonderful, crumbling textures. Great work!
micmac
Thanks Jennifer.
ltruskett
stunning work, love it.
micmac
Thanks Linda.
AlteredIllusions
This is a stunning piece – a new favorite of mine!
micmac
Thank you so much Denise.
youngartista
Wow. So amazing.
davidmilne
Beautiful overlay and texture!
micmac
Thank you Youngartist and David.
Hagen
Beautiful effect
micmac
Thanks Hagen.
Birgitta
It makes me sad that I am part French but cannot speak it or understand it!
Such a good job you’ve done here Gigi!! Speaks of things long forgotten..
so beautiful and moving. All of your work is. :)
micmac
Thanks Brigitta.
papam
Yes. It is very solid impressive work!
brummieboy
This is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
micmac
Thanks Papam and Brummieboy.
Patito49
This is amazing! You have a wonderful sense of imagery!
Ivor Tetteh-La...
superb combination, great texture
micmac
Thanks for the compliment Don,...thanks Ivor.
Michael J Armijo
Sensitive…and beautiful ART. A+
micmac
Thanks Michael.
lex7
Wow.. that is gorgeous… not just the “oh how pretty” gorgeous, but the kind that makes me want to keep looking at it for hours… great colors.. nice textures… wow…
Elf Evans
Excellent portrayal…
deborah parker
really well done….. like a living statue…. ( thanks for the comments by the way )
micmac
Thanks Alexia ,Elf and Deborah.
Dave Aarons
Wow, excellent, absolutly love the treatment
micmac
Thanks Dave.
Hoffard
Love it! Reminds me of the rennaisance…
micmac
I think so too ,i didn’t know how it was gona turn out to be,thanks Hoffard.
Marion Chapman
Your placement of dark areas is superb. An amazing image.
micmac
Thanks Marion.
ElegantSavage
Gorgeous!!!! You have such a great style ….I agree with Hoffard…very Renaissance…very atmospheric…Love it :)
micmac
Thanks Kate and Kev.
Danielle Espin
Magical
micmac
..... :)
brianjarvis
NEAT
micmac
Thanks Brian
gypsyin37
A masterpiece!!!! I love the work you have done with this capture. Stunning…..
Jacqueline Rojo
This is quite moving, so very beautiful!
micmac
Thanks Gypsy and Jacqueline.
C.C. Arshagra
Hi Gigi This is so exquisite in so many ways. It is angelic, reflective, it could be on a cave wall or cliff face, it also carries the quality of reflection as if it hovers over a pool of water. All of the above, no more that what it is, or just priceless. —C.C. Arshagra
Wanda Edwards
Great work!
micmac
Thanks CC and AMBER
Mia1
Wow, that is very beautiful. STUNNING. The best part is that your grandaughter will have this for the rest of her life. Wow. freat texture and the effect. Wow.
micmac
Thank you so much Mia.
WitheringMoon
Brilliant work – sensational!
Ginger Lovellette
Superb!
Christopher E...
awesome image, looks like it’s a painting..beautiful work
micmac
Thanks Kelly ,Ginger and Christopher
Robin Fortin IPA
Wonderful work. Very Impressive.
Julie Marks
This is magnificent. The layering and texture are extraordinary. I feel like looking at this piece for hours given the multi-dimensional aspects of this brilliant image.
brummieboy
Absolutely stunning …....
micmac
Thanks Robin ,Julie and Brummie.
Robin O. Saunders
WOW!!!
micmac
Thanks Blueeyes.
Tallulah
The double layered result is simply stunning, amazing…brilliant.
Martie Venter
Awesome work, amazing textures and symbolism!
micmac
Thanks Lisa ,thanks MJS
bluerabbit
Very poetic—like an old painting.
micmac
Thanks Bluerabbit
PhotoAmbiance
1 Word: fabulous!
You have great taste for atmosphere, I like that.
micmac
Thank you again …
Chris Kuck
WOW yes it is similar and very awesome…I bow to you :)
Rusmwood
This is just awesome work
micmac
Thank you Chris and Rusmwood
jerry alcantara
beautiful,how did you do layers?
micmac
Thanks Jerry.
Kate Purdy
This is lovely. Amazing!
micmac
Thanks Kate
Ekascam
Great work micmac, very original & artistic, & if Vansk. was the very first to comment on this lovely piece it must be really good. Cheers ..
micmac
Yes Vansk is so unique and original ,i just adore her work,thanks Ekascam
Kathie Nichols
Took a long time to scroll down, my …..this is popular! Magnificent work Gigi, and your grand daughter is so beautiful! Awesome!!!!
micmac
This one was the first I put on RB,thanks Kathie
JustCards
Extraordinary image
Jamie Lee
Stunning work, reminds me of some portrait that hung in a castle somewhere centuries ago
micmac
I had the same idea when I created it,thanks Jamie
Gilberte
Très artistique; j’aime les tons chauds; superbe petite-fille
micmac
Merçi ,je l’adore.
Caroline Evans...
wowww! just breath taking!
micmac
Thanks Caroline.
Adam Stone
There’s not much i can add to the wonderful display of well-deserved praise, however i just wanted to share how breathtaking i think this picture is.
It is moving on so many levels. I have been looking at it for several minutes now and it keeps telling me different stories. On the one hand it describes an innocent child who is suffering on the inside, whereas on the other hand it offers a glimpse into the future, where a youngen’s purity and beauty is entering a world that is harmful and crippling. She looks a little sad but at the same time she looks happy, like an angel against the world.
Well, sorry i went off on one there! In short, this is beautiful and inspiring.
micmac replied
Hi !Adam ,thanks for your beautiful comments,Angelica is an angel and she’s an happy little girl with that special calm and serene look,like she’s an old soul.She is an Angel againts the world.I did «Eternel youth»with her .
EdgeOfReality
A lovely digital portrait. The bark effect that you’ve used has added an interesting texture to this image.
micmac replied
Thanks for the nice visit.
Anette Tyler
stunning picture. I love the texture layers you have used
micmac replied
Thank you Anette.
gaylene
excellent – stunning
micmac replied
Thank you Gaylene
William Reed
B E A utiful… you are giving me some great ideas.
micmac replied
Good ,it’s great .Thanks William
mark brown
A very powerfull but sad look on her sweet face.i love it.well done.
micmac replied
My first pic on RB .Thanks Mark.
Madeline M Allen
Beautiful Gigi ! Well done !!!!!
micmac replied
Thanks Madeline.
bobbymcleod
you’re fast becoming a master at these giggi! stunning!
micmac replied
It’s the first post on RB Bobby ,I’ve been practicing for a while ….thanks …xxx
Catherine Davis
Beautiful portrait.
micmac replied
Thanks Catherine…x
Anthony Mancuso
absolutely spectacular work Gigi.
RLHall
Beautiful!!!
lacitrouille
Une très belle superposition de la texture sur son visage. En passant, tes petit-enfants sont très jolis!
micmac replied
Ça fait toujours plaisir de se le faire dire ,tu es un ange .
shanghaiwu
love this image/thanks for sharing
micmac replied
Thank you Shanghaiwu ..x
micmac
Merçi Anthony and RLHall.
Globalphotos
Oh my what a superb image, however I missed this I have no idea, bravo hon excellent work !!!!
Lisa Defazio
Adorable – nothing more to say.
Joanne Bradley
Simply beautiful! Looks like a Renaissance painting!
micmac
Thanks Varinia,Lisa and Joanne
Kim Oliver
wonderful this one is obviously a winner from the number of responses…
well done.
frozenfa
so beautiful, so sweet! i love the texture.. although a bark is rough, you’ve managed to make the colors look so nice and soft~ Awesome! =D
Katseyes
Love this image Gigi, fantastic work x
Jase812
This is bloody fantastic ! well done.
NATURELENS
I really love these images, great combination of effects :-), keep them coming.
Gilberte
Gigi, voici une ancienne photo qui resurgit et je n’en reviens pas comment tu as pu faire cela.As-tu trouvé ce programme dans photoshop? C’est un vrai chef-d’oeuvre
micmac replied
C’est un programme «free download» de Google ,il faut absolument que tu essaies ,tu vas «capoter».Je ne travaille qu’avec ce progrmme.C’est tellement facile et beaucoup moins laborieux que P.S …regarde sous «Picasa 2 de Google» free download,donne -moi des nouvelles quand tu l’auras ,j’ai plein de trucs à partager …bisous ..Gigi
Romeo Koitmäe
Very beautiful and interesting work!
micmac
Thank you so much everybody.
mklau
Micmac … Thank YOU for continuing to share your creative talents with us…. You inspire with the ways you explore image making
micmac replied
Thank you Mklau.It’s my first image I posted on RB.
Jan Kölling
more than excellent, very Beautiful!!
micmac replied
Thank you …x
GlennRoger
Wonderful! This would look amazing in a wide gilt frame.
micmac replied
Maybe one day ,for now it’s just in my computer,Thanks Glenn.
PPPhotoArt
this is totally fascinating and so original, wow!!!!!!!
micmac replied
My first on RB thanks Patricia.
MiImages
She will love her grandma very much for this. Sensational work Micmac
micmac
We are connected forever ,Angelica is my angel,thanks Milmages
Jo O'Brien
Very creative and emotive use of texture which enhances the tone of the image without taking away from the model’s innocent expression.
micmac replied
Thank you so much Jo…x
Antanas
fantastic work
Gerijuliaj
Wonderful creative work.
micmac replied
Thanks GeriJulia.
Carole Russell
I would say – a masterpiece
micmac replied
My first post on RB ,I was so insecure ,thank you so much Carole.
Carole Russell
no probs -
Leena Hedman
Looks like a cherub on an old cuhrch wall mural.
micmac replied
Thank you Leana ,she is a real angel too.
Sean Farragher
fantastic work
micmac replied
Thank you Sean…x
Maria Murphy
MAGICAL !
micmac replied
Thanks Maria …x
Sandra Fisher
This is beautiful, it reminds me of one of the pictures of my grandaughter Olivia. You cannot explain the joy that grandchildren bring to your life,I have fourteen, 4 girls and 10 boys, and I adore them all.I feel so lucky.
micmac replied
...14 …WOW !!!! I only have two but like you say ,I feel so lucky ...thanks Sandra…x
Natella2020
She’s very adorable, and this is a great picture.
micmac replied
Sorry for the delay Natella ,I was away for a few days ,thank you very much….x
Georgiana (by ...
a texture like this could make the image frightening but it doesn’t it just makes her look like an old dolly (much loved I’m sure!)
micmac replied
Thank you Georgiana….x
EnVee
love the treatment to such a precious face!
micmac replied
Thank you so much Nancy ,I love that little face too…. :)
Nurhilal Harsa
Excellent….
micmac replied
.. :) Thank you .
Tony Waite-Pullan
Micmac this is ace reminds me of some Rembrandts We saw in the national museum in Canberra ACT Australia
micmac replied
I was very surprised when I saw the result,the first thing I thought about was those ancient paintings,thank you Ramace…x
aida3
very beautifully done
micmac replied
Merçi dear Aida….. :)
John Fish
absolutely beautiful image. also, emotionally there is something about the innocent child’s face combined with the rugged, weathered bark has a poignantly timeless feeling.
micmac replied
Angelica will sure have a beutiful souvenir,that was one of my first double layers,I did another one with the same treament,I sdon’t know if you say it,it’s called The free thinker
Thank you John…x
stephfine
awesome love it… what an awesome artiest you are superb worf indeed
micmac replied
..... :)) xx
mare
Beautiful work and amazing effects
micmac replied
Merçi Mare…x
NewAgeVisionz
Definately a classic, excellent textures and mood…
micmac replied
. :)) Thanks NewAge
Tracey McKeown
Sad but beautiful
micmac replied
In fact she wasn’t sad at all but concentrated,my first tittle was broken doll or “Poupée cassée” in french ..thank you Tracey…x
Amanda Gazidis
Really amazing subject,mood and effect,work perfectly together! x
Paulette x
this is absolutely stunning, I love it
Samantha Lewan...
This image is magical… Perfect!
micmac replied
Merçi dear Samantha…x
Vickie Fisher
Still one of my favorites…..just beautiful!
micmac replied
... :)) thanks Vickie..x
Mary Campbell
Congragulations on the feature in DACs well deserved.
micmac replied
Thank you dear Mary.. :)) x
Damien Taylor
How DID you do this, amazing micmac, if only i could get the hang of using layers :-)
micmac replied
It’s so easy with picasa 3 from google…you can load the program for free …when you do contact me and I will explain it to you …xx Gigi thanks for the visit… :)))
Enno Kosk
I love your art!