I wanted to create mood here. Let the imagination run wild. One of two.
My hubby displaying raw emotion and me capturing it!
Here is a captured greeting between my younger son and my hubby who’s just returned home from work.
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Homepage artwork for January 2008 Hap.pi.ness Noun 1. A state of well being or contentment. It captures a very happy time for me; the end of an old life and the start of a new beginning. Fujifilm Finepix S7000 @ 8mm, 1/8 sec, F/7, ISO 200. Self timer, Tripod. Processing in CS3.
This is my 3rd and final piece in this series and I believe it closes this chapter yet leaves the door open to endless possibilities. This piece represents the past , present and a greener yet unwritten future. I believe we are all very resilient; can come through hardship and triumph in our unpredictable journey through life…... Again, a huge thank you to my friend and model…. / Nikon D80 / 18-200mm lens
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Minimalist abstract study of speeding cyclists, focusing more on the dynamics of the speed and motion of their movements / Oil on Stretched Canvas – No Airbrushing 37 X 59 inches / 94 X 150 cm contact my Agents at Gallery 112 / .....................................................................................
I have been trying out various black and white methods and I thought I should give this one a go. / I took this picture without them knowing. / It looked like although the grandfather didn’t have much money, he still managed to buy is grandson an ice cream. Taken in Bristol on Colston Street.
Ocean Beach, Northern California … what a gorgeous day at the beach… decent size waves crashing in caused a LOT of mist all along the shore! AWE-SOME! Isn’t it funny how at the beach everyone’s worries just melt away? My biggest draw to beaches … feeling free of worry. This shot is one that needs to be looked at carefully.. the best parts about it, in my opinion, are the silhouettes in the mist.. . if you look carefully (left to right…) you will see one about to throw a football, you will see a child riding on anothers back, random groups of people, friends, families, a girl with pig-tails digging in the sand… it’s just so beautiful to watch life. Live and love people… Thank you so much for looking!
wait, curiosity, longing, yet the spark of pure hope. PRINT AVAILABLE!
A moment of youthful exuberance.
“Life’s Lessons” has been Featured in the following Groups: / That One Great Shot / Weekly Theme Challenges / Your Magic Place / Family Matters / Portraits In Natural Light /
I know I said I wasn’t putting music to my heART anymore but jeez….I couldn’t resist this one. / Today I woke up smiling and it lasted all day – I’m having more and more days like this and it feels wonderful. New horizons…...it’s all good….. Style Council – My Ever Changing Moods
my lovely little nephew – not v. happy about our little photo shoot…
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When you have a roll of thick masking tape and a face, you can’t help but pretend to be an emote…. right :-) enjoy x Also because i’ve recently joined the “budget photographers” group I feel that it is important to say how you don’t have to be minted to express yourself. I edit everything with Gimp which is free software, I use free lighting (high 5 to the sun anyone) and I used in this case a window ledge, jewellery box and a book as a tripod. Chocolate hearts and bunny truffles to these groups for the feautures :-D / Shameless Self Promotion / Young Enthusiasts / Photographers self Portraits / Artrageous RB Artists
A FEATURED WORK “Freedom” – An International Collaboration / Photograph by: Laureen Raftopulos – South Africa / Poem by: Leon A. Walker – United States / Image layout by: Lilith – Netherlands I have to extend a huge Thank You to Laureen for lending me her wonderful image to combine with my work. I think it’s beautiful and I appreciate your willingness to work together!!! You can find more of Laureen’s work here: / Laureenr
I have not stopped thinking about the works of / LisaG and her newest piece called Sad Tree it got my mind and heart juiced up! SAD TREE _Beside a waterhole / a sad tree was planted seasonally / it leaned forward in a spirited attempt / to soulfully drench an act of love it did it all / without shame smoke often filled the air / the sad tree / was the last of its breed it had seen a fair amount / it had danced the last dance all that was left was to / take care of its bounty no more travel / c’est la vie a railway line sang blue / as the willow / spoke to flesh and blood flesh ran / to the rose bush without bud / asking for no reason why must I hang my head? It was the truth a bird floating from the heavens / hid / behind / the mercy of the burning / sad tree twisted ivy / seeded / in the minds / of blank onlookers the sad tree / discovered redemption / in the brushing of a cross in the hope / of / never truly knowing in the rooted earth / of / every lasting life in the ache / of birth turn your head / give away your perfect suit pick up your roots / be gone understand / black as coal / light as the few_ By Lisa G. 2009 ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
This is for a RedBubble contest called HAPPY They ask for a 16:9 format, 1920×1080 pixels. Vector self-portrait. My happiness rating from 1 – 10: 5 – happy to be a mother and artist, but unhappy that I’ve gone through the toughest time in my life to get to this point, without the man I love by my side. Update 5th Sep 09: Thank you to RedBubble for the front page feature of this work! So wonderful! The larger version can be seen here
I wanted to try and communicate through art what it is like to live with a degenerating spine. I am not doing this for sympathy, but for the people who live as I do and the people that it affects in their world. It is not a pain that can be seen just by looking, as a broken bone is. Some of you know that I suffer from serious back issues. I have 7-8 herniated and/or ruptured discs in my back. To try and SHOW someone what this pain is like is very difficult. Mine has been an approximate 25 year progression. I have had 1 back surgery to relieve pressure off the sciatic nerve from the L5/S1 level. It had become so painful I could not walk without a cane at times. Sometimes the pain would come out of nowhere when I took a step and it was a lightning bolt shooting through me so hard I would fall. I have been in so much pain that I wished for death and if I had been able to walk and find the means I might have taken the out. Thankfully I could not walk = ) / My family has been so amazing in their care and concern for me and my grand children keep me motivated and smiling. I thank them all for their understanding… even if they didn’t really, they tried to. I am blessed to be a huge part of my grand daughter’s lives and it is the most precious gift anyone could ask for. It is difficult at times when René needs to be walked because she is teething or not feeling good. I lose feeling in my thighs at times and the pain in my lower back has been so bad I just cried silently until she was asleep and I could finally set her down. It makes my heart sad when Kolleen wants me to jump on the trampoline or run and play as these are things I must not do. However there are so many more positives with them. I get to be there for them in so many ways and when it’s all too much Sam and/or the kids help out until I am feeling better! So I thank God for all the help I am given, as well as still being able to contribute and feel needed. It has been my lifeline in so many ways.
Taken in 1986 Seems like only yesterday they were sitting in their daddy’s lap = ) Butterfly Kisses There’s two things I know for sure / She was sent here from heaven, and she’s Daddy’s little girl. / As I drop to my knees by her bed at night / She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes / And I thank God for all of the joy in my life, oh but most of all… For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer / Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair / Walk beside the pony Daddy, it’s my first ride / I know the cake looks funny Daddy, but I sure tried / Oh with all that I’ve done wrong, I must of done something right / To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night. Sweet sixteen today / She’s looking like her Mama, a little more everyday. / One part woman, the other part girl / To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls. / Trying her wings out in a great big world, but I remember… Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer / Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. / You know how much I love you Daddy, but if you don’t mind / I’m only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time. / With all that I’ve done wrong, I must of done something right / To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses at night. All the precious time, oh, like the wind the years go by. / Precious butterfly, spread your wings and fly. She’ll change her name today, she’ll make a promise, and I’ll give her away. / Standing in the bridegroom just staring at her / She asks me what I’m thinking, and I said I’m not sure. / I just feel like I’m losing my baby girl, and she leaned over… Gave me butterfly kisses with her Mama there / Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair. / Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it’s just about time. / Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy? Daddy, don’t cry. / Oh, with all that I’ve done wrong, I must of done something right. To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses, / I couldn’t ask God for more, than this is what love is. / I know I gotta let her go, but I’ll always remember… / Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses. I cannot listen to this without going all mushy lol
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