Beethoven's Gift . . .
Making use of my neighbour’s dying Gardenias once again …
Treated in CS3 for a more vintage effect and a second photo of scratched metal blended.
Voted in top 10 of Music & Instruments Challenge in the Weekly Theme Group




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Marvin Collins
Beautiful work Rosalie
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Marvin!
Andrew Bosman
Nice work Rosalie…. nothing like a good dying Gardenia I always say…. :-)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
My neighbour was so bemused Andrew that he picked me a whole huge bunch of semi-dead ones and gave them to me with a flourish and a kiss!!! I have to make use of them somehow . . .
Bootiewootsy
Beautiful Rosalie…
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Appreciated Carol – thank you
Sharon Hammond
Gorgeous work Rosalie. You do these so well
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It’s a learning curve Sharon – each time I learn more NOT to do!!! Thank you for the kind words.
Neil Boucher
Beautifl Rosalie! I was just out at the Gardenias looking for bugs to macro – I think you have been much more successful with Gardenias than I have!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I find I often have to try and dodge ants on Gardenias Neil – they must be sweet!!! The dead blooms are more forgiving – all the bugs and glitches can be excused! Have you tried looking under the leaves and flowers?!
Marilyn Harris
So very beautiful Rosalie!!! Very nostalgic!! :o)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Wow thanks for the fav Blossom – very much appreciated.
Irene Burdell
Beautiful composition and work.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you lovely lady!
Warren Williams
Doing your thing again in an excellent manner, end result STUNNING.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Warren – I think this one is coming near to my fav now – improving with practise?!
SharonD
Gorgeous still-life Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks a lot Sharon
Noelene Davies
Stunning job Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks heaps for adding this to your favs Noelene!! xx
Mark Peterson
Beautiful images Rosalie! outstanding work!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased you like them Mark – thank you
Phil Thomson IPA
Perfection in every detail, Rosalie !!!! All you need now is a soundtrack to accompany this beautiful, timeless image !!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I often think both sound and smell would be wonderful with our images (especially landscapes) – one day I’m sure it will be possible. Thank you Phil for the encouragement.
Daniel Rayfield
Marvellous!!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Ta Dan – esp for the favouriting!
Midori Furze
Beautiful!!!
Love it!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Midori you are kind! Thank you for the enthusiastic reply.
Bev Woodman
I can almost hear the music – lovely work Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased it appeals to you Bev.
Bill Fonseca
Lovely work once again Rosalie. Beautiful.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
You are kind Bill – thank you
Maximus
masterful. :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Glad you like it my friend.
Claire Farley
Wow Rosalie, you really know how to put these masterpieces together!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It is almost like giving birth Claire – quite painful sometimes and a bit stressful!!!! Thanks for the kind words.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks so much Phil for adding this to your favourites.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thanks mhkantor for adding this to your favs.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Many thanks to Cheryl for adding this image to her favourites
GailD
Brilliant again Rosalie. Just love your still lifes.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Glad you like it Gail – it is still a struggle to find the right setup to start with and then knowing when to stop with the processing! That is something that you can’t produce an action for in CS3!!!! Thanks so much for adding this to your favs – I am flattered.
Josie Jackson
Another gorgeous picture, your really on a roll, Beethoven would be proud
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I am aiming for a music series Josie so I have to now keep coming up with similar but different scenarios – I have plenty of stuff to work with the but inspiration is a bit light on! Thanks for the encouragement.
Gilberte
Magnificent shot Rosalie; I can learn a lot from you.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Gilberte I also learn from you!!! Thank you for the favouriting.
Aurora Pintore
I LIKE IT VERY MUCH !!!!!1
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you for adding this to your favs Aurora
Kenart
Nice seasonal still life
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Hi Ken – thanks for the encouragement.
Ann Garrett
Lovely
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Much appreciated Ann thank you
Tom Gomez
Lovely image Rosalie …
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I do appreciate your comment Tom – thank you
stevendesiow
Look at this image I know is yours. Superb, as always…...
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Maybe I’d better move on to something else Steven!!! Thank you for the lovely compliment my friend.
Jean Hildebrant
Beautiful! Vintage elegance :-)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks so much Jean
Antanas
BRAVO>..............
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you!!!
Victoria Jostes
soooo well done! (now that christmas is past – one down & one to go – it’s time for me to follow the directions in your tutorial, & give this technique a whirl!!!) :)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks for the comment Victoria – let me know how the tutorial goes.
kenspics
Fabulous still life Rosalie!!!
Beethovan’s works are always on my list of favorites!! lol
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Well I’ve struck gold with you haven’t I Ken – thank you so much for the wonderful encouragement and for the favouriting!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you AnnaKirsten for adding this to your favourites!!
Chris Willis
What wonderful atmosphere you have captured here….very elegant. A real delight to look at :-)
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
So pleased you like this Chris – thank you
Junior Mclean
This is awesome!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
And you are very kind! Thank you Junior. I browsed your portfolio – you surely are one talented man!
linda858100
LOVELY
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Linda
Philip Johnson
stunning work rosalie
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Glad you like it – thanks heaps mate.
Anne O'Connor
Fabulous work Rosalie. Love your images,.
bubbleblue
beautiful work
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you Anne and Bubbleblue
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you Dalzenia for adding this to your Favourites.
sunchaser
Splendid, Rosalie!!!!! Congratulations!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thank you Sunchaser – I just noticed the challenge win!
Cordelia
Congratulations on winning the Fab Flowers challenge – well deserved!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Much appreciated Cordelia – thank you
Gavin Maginness
Utterly stupendous work Rosalie. Congratulations
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Wow – that’s an enthusiastic response – thanks Gavin!!
Karen Tillotson
Wow…and another wow! Absolutely beautiful and this entire theme is quite extraordinary!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
What a wonderful compliment – thank you Karen – esp for the favouriting and for adding me to your watchlist. I am flattered.
SandraRos
CONGRATULATIONS on your top 10 place this is so beautiful and you had my vote
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Wow Sandra – thanks so much!
Spiritinme 17 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FEATURE IN DAC!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied 17 days ago
Many thanks – I’m honoured!