This photo completely distracted me earlier today.
I was participating in a Wordmongering writing sprint – thirty minutes to lower my head and write write write at full force and focus only… this photo kept calling me to look at it.
My own image, haunting me.
My own image, calling me to look closer.
I wonder if the image is calling me to look closer at me vis a vis the image?
I am not entirely sure and am somewhat hoping the answer will come to me tonight, as I dream.
I kept trying to add the quote to it, but I can not seem to get it to work with the texture. The image above has the quote, but not the texture.
Perhaps the photo wants my awake attention longer?
This is the first time I have played with textures like this ~ I like the outcome.
How about you?
This is my first 2012 Creative Every Day Check In. I've been under the weather lately: not with my physical health, but in dealing with my depression. Most people I interact with don't know of my depression.
Maybe the photo is speaking to me about that. Anyway - it is great to be checking in. I hope to hear from many of you.
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I like your texture, it's a lot softer than your original image. More... inviting?
Posted by: Tat | January 22, 2012 at 09:10 PM
I'm not much of a digital artist, but I sure appreciate those who can make great layers like you did with your photo. Beautiful and charming. Glad I got to meet you through CED.
Posted by: Bleubeard and Elizabeth | January 22, 2012 at 10:18 PM
We are on the same wavelength. I was playing with trees and textures earlier this evening and just a little more fiddling before I post. I love your image and the quote too :).
Stay inspired!
Posted by: Michelle | January 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Love the photo and the texture. I am very creative these days and I too can let my moods get in the way. I use music and dance to dance out of them and into a better place. For me it is the only way to stay present for my creations. May you have a very creative day!
Peace,
Morgan
Posted by: Morgan Dragonwillow | January 23, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Wonderful photos ~ very creative ~ so glad you are here ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) linked w/ CED
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | January 23, 2012 at 08:42 AM
The photo is beautiful as is that quote!
I'm sorry you've been dealing with depression lately. It's such a tough time of year. (((big hugs)))
Posted by: Leah | January 23, 2012 at 10:42 AM
I love your photo and quote, I think we are thinking along similar lines. I'm sorry to hear about your depression, I hope the light returns soon for you. xo
Posted by: Julie | January 23, 2012 at 10:53 AM
No wonder your photo called out to you -- it is beautiful! I love the quote with it. I think many of us feel down this time of year. Hang in there.
Posted by: Gina | January 23, 2012 at 04:52 PM