2014/2013 digital alterations Garden Meditations - (enlarge)

A bit warmer weather today saw the trees budding and I found that

the fresh air had me longing for those times spent in the Garden

when I can get lost in nature. It is there that the 'clutter' and 'cares'

that seem to cause a bit of 'Brain Fog', are temporarily cleared and I

am in a different world. We all need an escape from everyday life

from time to time. I am thankful that I am able to escape to my

Garden or along a country road, to enjoy all the beauty that

nature 'Gifts' to each of us. While it will be a few weeks before any

flowers are seen, I can go back through my Picture Files and revisit

those times I enjoyed most. (For this Dig. Alt. I gave the Tech Details

of the image of the Bird. A few images were used in this composition.

My thanks for any time taken to visit and share your thoughts with

me. Kind regards, Gail)

This is like a Victorian valentine with artichokes instead of hearts. It's a sweet dream of an image, Gail. I like it very much.

A beautiful result, very nicely composed too, Gail!

Great composition Gail, love the soft tones and the texture! Cheers!

Some imagination Gail!! Beautiful result, both technically and artistically!!Makes me think I'm in a museum in Italy! Bravo!

Gail,

Lovely soft image. I particularly like the gradation from dark real images on left to dream-like subtlety on right. One again, thanks for this one.

Rick

Hi Gail,

 As always beautiful creative work with wonderful processing.  Take care, Patsy

Hi Gail,

Excellent creative work!

Best regards, Tina

Very beautiful!!

Gail an extremely imaginative work and enjoyable composition well done.

Great creativity, superb composition. Well done Gail, nice piece of art.

Keep well.

Patrick

Hola Gail.

Un trabajo excelente, gran creatividad. Te felicito muy sinceramente.

Un cordial saludo, Joaquín.

very good gail great artistic image

 

Great reflection of your dreams and mood, Gail! Warm regards, Tamara

Nice creation Gail.

Beautiful composition Gail!!!!    AJ

You all have been so kind to visit and share your enthusiasm for this composition. I truly appreciate the time taken and the encouragement.

With many thanks, Gail

Actually it was an image of some very tight crab apple buds and blossoms, but a bit hard to decipher in black and white. Actually I think artichokes would be excellent in a composition. I shall have to try to remember that. You got it right on Jack, I was aiming at a Victorian feel for this one. Many thanks for that very kind compliment. :) Gail

Wow, wish I was in a Museum in Italy :). Many thanks for that very nice compliment. Glad to hear you enjoyed this one.

Sincere thanks Rick for sharing your input. It was good to hear you saw what I was aiming at as far as Opacity. Always enjoy hearing from you Rick.

Kind regards, Gail

Many thanks to you both for your words of encouragement. I appreciate your enthusiasm very much.

kind regards, Gail

really beautiful..

I love it my dear friend. You did a master piece here!!! :) Your talent is amazing. Congrats for this great image!!!!

Warmest regards,

LuDa

A beautiful and creative image Gail. There is something special about sculpture in nature.

All my best,   Bill

So good to hear from you. My sincere thanks for those kind words of critique, so happy to hear you enjoyed this image. Cheers for now, Gail