Saturday, February 02, 2008

Sign / Post 2 Things Challenge

I pray that a SIGN will be sent from God for all people to see and that He will POST a message of peace on the heart of man. Just imagine no more war, no more terror, no more maiming, no more killing, no more torture. No more. Imagine.

This is my 2 things challenge entry for this week.

Deconstruction:
Software was Photoshop CS3. Images were purchased from dreamstime.com ($4).

I used a quickmask and eraser on the background of the doves to isolate them, then pasted them into my work image and added the clouds layer. I added a layer mask [layer, add layer mask] and brought the doves forth from the previous layer. I used [image,apply image] to get the eye blended into the previous layers. I felt finished so I stopped here :)

20 comments:

dianeclancy said...

Dear Bobbie,

This is beautiful and powerful!! Very wonderful.

Here's to peace for us all!!!

What a wonderful entry!

~ Diane Clancy
www.dianeclancy.com/blog

John M. Mora said...

Strong creative image from a sweet heart. Very nice, my best always....great vision and karma.

Fred said...

Superbe collage : il laisse vraiment travailler l'imagination et donne une grande sensation de paix et de sérénité.

Rima said...

hear, hear - from your lips to god's ears, literally. This is my one fondest wish and hope and the one dream that matters. What a great (in all its meanings), challenging, one-step-above, cool interpretation of this 2 things challenge.

Artistically very cool, as well, your talented photographer's eye is giving you such a quick mastery of this medium! it all looks so seamless and effortless, beautifully done. And what a punch of colour, love these colours, they really jump out.

Bev said...

Wow! This image just jumped out at me when I came on your post. I got quite a surprise, what with the colour and intensity of the circular light drawing you inwards towards the dove.

This is a great and serious interpretation of 'sign', because the dove is the ultimate sign of peace, with biblical resonances. Lovely!

Bev said...

By the way, I have signed onto Serif and hope to be producing some digital images soon, after seeing all your's and Frances, but it looks quite complicated!

Enzie Shahmiri said...

I like it a lot as well. Looking towards a brighter future is what come to mind. Very nicely done, Bobbie!

Unknown said...

the image is gentle and powerful. i get such pleasure viewing your work!
~sue okieffe

Lucky Dip Lisa said...

This is one of my favorite posts that you have done Bobbie! Beautiful colours and images but what's more a beautiful message too.
And original! I'mith you on the hope and prayer for these things.

Trijnie said...

thankyou for the message.
The image is brilliant

Artists With Artitude said...

Amen, sister!

Janet Kincaid said...

I absolutely love this interpretation and the words of hope and peace you coupled with it. Very powerful and so beautiful!

Thank you for this!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful entry...thought behind it even MORE SO! The class is through the local jr college (on-line) I was very glad I already had some experience with Photoshop...makes it much easier to understand.

Bev said...

Happy Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary, Bobbie, from me and my family.

Irene said...

Bobbie, I have an award for you over at my place.

Enzie Shahmiri said...

Dear Bobbie,

I didn't see your Email, so I have to place this invitation here.

I am having a give away of an original pen and ink drawing for my One World-One Heart Give Away

This is a different cause so make sure to enter your name if you like the drawing.

The Artful Eye said...

We can do more than imagine. What a beautiful image and post.

Irene said...

Hi Bobbie, there is yet another award for you to pick up over at my place.

John M. Mora said...

I saw her blink. honestly. hope you hgave power back....

lebanesa said...

Bobbie
I have tagged you over on my blog. It is an interesting meme. Whenever you have a moment!