January Photo Challenge - "Snow & Ice"

Well, in my time zone, it's now 2006. The first challenge of the new year is now posted at http://www.colinwalls.com/challenge - thanks to Gordon McGilvray for suggesting the theme.
Please come up with some suggestions for more themes for the months to come, including a starter picture. We have "Water" for February [which 2 people independently proposed]. I look forward to more ...
May I take this opportunity to wish all participants and viewers of the Photo Challenge all the best for 2006!

Bob,
Yes, here it is January 12th in Denver, Colorado and we have yet to have
a drop of snow since before Christmas (we had record breaking temps the
day of and day after Christmas, I believe). The mountains are getting
dumped on, but I'm too far away to get any good shots of them, and I'm
not so keen on dragging the kids out with me...
In fact, yesterday we walked to the park in light coats - the upper 50s,
maybe even low 60s (that's farenheit, btw :) ).
I'm afraid I'm going to have to submit some pictures from a blizzard a
couple of years ago... (The snow was almost as deep as my daughter was
tall at that time).
-Trish

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Challenge #152

I am so sorry for being late. I have had the challenge ready to go up since
Tuesday and some how lost track of a day. This is Thursday is it not? :(
Pat Coggin has presented us with a house to decorate ... but a special
house .... please have fun.
Since my hard disk failure I have had some wonder Challenges
suggestions submitted by a few people . I need more suggestions from more
people to be able to mix up the choices. Please send me *your*
suggestions for the Challenges. Part of what makes the Challenge great
is your input. Also please don't forget he Photo Challenge as
presently I have only one suggestion although it is a great one but I do
need more.
http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Present and Past Challenges will remain Until tomorrow at 7:00 pm the then
the Present will be Past and new images will be posted.
* Important notice to all the new people in this forum. This is not a
close shop you are all invited to submit an image. If you don't think you
are good enough this is your first mistake, I think most have found that
working on the Challenge has improved their personal level. So young and
old, hot shots and cool dudes now is you time to post.
Grant
Home Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/index.html
Challenge Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while
discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and
better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.
Alexander Osborn (1888 - 1966)

There were some excellent images this week and I was so impressed by them all ...
Alex ... Well you excelled with this weeks animation ... good work on reconstructing all the background and nice work on moving the cage to the new backgrounds in No 2 & 3
Alice ... Oh that did make me laugh. You have done well with putting Raffy in the cage ... very neat but he doesn't look too pleased
Anne ... That really has made a super effect ... did you make a gradient and apply it to the cage selection? and I love the fuzzy effect in No 2 that is very different.
Ben ... Very good effect .. how much of it is real and how much is photoshopped ?
Bill ... Like the way you have gilded the cage and the open door is a real master stroke. Very well done ... cool background too :)
Bob ... Very nice work on the cage in No 1 ... how did you do that ... it looks almost as though it is drawn. Certainly a good effect! and such a different image you have created in No 2 ... good use of the original image :) ... but No 3 has to be my favourite as it is such an original image and beautifully done !
Brian ... Now that is different ... clever idea, it is topical and funny :)
Butch ... Nice work on the underwater scene. Its a neat idea and you have done it really well! Nice touch with the bubbles ... how did you do those ?
Carol ... Oh now that is effective ... nice simple lines and beautifully done. Good work on the reflection!
Dave .. Cool use of colour and clever idea with the newspapers. Its very well done and amusing.
Donald ... Wow that is vibrant ... it looks amazing. Well done.
Elissa ... I really like the way you have kept the perspective of the original image ... its well done and makes it into a striking image.
Garry ... I have been looking at your entry for a while now and just can't work out how you have done it ... I can see motion blur in the background but how did you do the rest of it :)
Jaye ... Nice strong vibrant colours and the silhouettes are a great touch. I like it very much :)
Jodi ... Oh well your No 1 is beautiful ... the soft gentle colours are perfect for the image. I really like the open door and the footsteps leading away ... nice touch with the cross on the top :) No 2 is also good beautiful work on the seascape and those bubbles ... how did you do them ??
Juergen ... Good work on the selection its very crisp ... and what a background you made for it ... very nice indeed.
Karen ... Oh that is fun. I just love all the little touches ... the pigs, the wolf, the butterflies and that sky. Well done!!
Kevin ... Your image has an almost surreal quality about it .. it is good but I keep expecting the water to come gushing out ... Neat idea :)
Linda ... What a great pencil sketch .. how did you get that effect. It is so realistic .. nice page curl too.
Malcolm ... Really good work on your selection and I like the way you have used the gradient behind ... it makes it look like light is shinning out through the cage ..
Marilyn ... All of your images are really good this week. I really like the use of the multi coloured effects in No 1. No 2 is amazing .. that dark background throws the cage into the spotlight and I do like the contrast of the bird, the soft feathers and the leaves ... well done. Love the fantasy in No 3 .. it all works so well
Marylou ... Nice textures you have introduced into your image and a good little touch with the foreground grass. How did you do No 2 ... it very effective and complex.
Nancy ... Oh that is cute using cats in the windows :)The cage itself looks sort of sketched and I would love to know how you did it.
PatB ... The budgies look as if they are watching the cat very closely indeed ... its really effective and tells it own little story !
PatC ... What a good idea in No 1 ... it makes a really nice Christmas scene and nice work on that snow !! ... and good snowglobe in No 2.
Pauline ... Nice work on on the insertion in No 1, good attention to detail ... it must have taken you a while to do that. No 2 has a great distortion of the reflection ... its really effective !
Rita ... Oh I like the black & white look .. it has an almost japanese look. The trees pull your eye straight into the image ... I think that it is great !! ... and what a different feel you did in No 2 ... a much more soft and gentle look. Great gold on the cage ... how did you do that??
Robin ... OK I give up ... how did you do that superb background ?? ... Wow it looks just so good!!
Tab ... Clever theme and I love the way you have done it ...
Terry ... Nice use of the image in No 1 ... it has a wonderful painted look and I would really like to know how you did it ?? The windows look as though they are really lit up ... it is so good!!. ... and No 2 is so funny ... as soon as I saw the cat's paw I started to laugh. Good idea and so nicely done !! Great flames in No 3 and a really interesting pattern in No 4
Tom ... Nice work on your image. I especially like the gradient effect on the cage ... and so glad to find your trademark apple !!
Tony ... A nice fun theme ... well thought out and really well done. It just looks as though he is standing inside that cage... well done!!
Ward ... Well that a first ... a brick cage. Nice idea ... it looks good .. so how did you do it? I always look forward to your second image and this one did not disappoint me ... its a really good abstract use of the image with some great colour changes in there.
Wendy

Challenge #151

For those that have been doing my challenge for a very long time it comes as
no surprise that the challenge at this time of year is to create a card for
the season. While I have picked three ways of celebrating you are certainly
not restricted to these events. If you are a Wicca there is Saxons and if
you are Islamic Id al-Adha is approaching. What no religion? Well Robbie
Burns day and Chinese new years are all not to far off. Just have fun
making a card to celebrate some event they you feel strongly about.
Since my hard disk failure I have had some wonder Challenges
suggestions submitted by a few people . I need more suggestions from more
people to be able to mix up the choices. Please send me *your*
suggestions for the Challenges. Part of what makes the Challenge great
is your input. Also please don't forget he Photo Challenge as
presently I have only one suggestion although it is a great one but I do
need more.
http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Present and Past Challenges will remain Until tomorrow at 7:00 pm the then
the Present will be Past and new images will be posted.
* Important notice to all the new people in this forum. This is not a
close shop you are all invited to submit an image. If you don't think you
are good enough this is your first mistake, I think most have found that
working on the Challenge has improved their personal level. So young and
old, hot shots and cool dudes now is you time to post.
Grant
Home Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/index.html
Challenge Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while
discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and
better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.
Alexander Osborn (1888 - 1966)

Well this is a special Challenge and I have to say that I enjoyed all of the entries very much:
Ben ... Your No 1 is a wonderful sentiment and reminds us what its all about :) No 2 just made me laugh ... its clever, funnyy and very well done.
Bob ... What a special message and I love the way you have used clouds a gradient to do the image
Brian ... Great background and what an original tree ... very nice !!
Butch ... That has a lovely magic feeling to it and what a delightful snow angel ... well done.
Chris ... OK how did you do that. I think I can see a little posterize in there ... it really does look good and I would love to know how you did it !
Grant .. That is just beautiful ... it looks as if it is carved into paper.
Jodi ... What a delightful image the whole thing is just delightful ... and they are so so very cute. Make you want to pick them up and give then a hug :)
Karen ... You did a great set of images for your cards and some really nice special effects. My favourite has to be the melting snowman !
Malcolm ... Now that is a great photo and its one of those images that really suits the sepia effect. It makes a great card!
Marilyn ... Wow they are nice. I love that amazing dress in No 1 (neat font too) but No2 just has to be my favourite ... it is so good !
Marylou ... What a nice effect you have achieved with your No 1 image ... how did you do it. I think that I can see some embossing in there but I haven't a clue how you did the rest. Good work! ... and I really like the snowflake effect in No 2.
MikeR ... Now that is an unusual effect for the background, it almost looks like frost on a window .. how did you do it? ... it really adds to the silhouette effect. Well done!
Nancy M ... That is just so cute ... its a delightful subject and you have done it so well.
Pat C ... Great treatment of the image in No 1 .. that background layer just looks like sparkling gold!! Neat edge effect and I do like the use of the lens flares .. they remind me of Christmas lights :) Wow No2 certainly has a great lit up feel to it ... how did you do that one?
Pauline ... Very nice cards indeed ... and such cute snowmen. They are just so good !!
Rita ... What a stylish card. It is good .. how did you get the painted effect?
Robin ... Nice Christmas Tree in No 1 !! How did you make it ... it is really effective and makes a really good card. But No 2 is stunning ... how did you get that embossed background ... its just so good. I like the bells too ... and that layer style you have used on 2006 ... oh that is good.
Tab .. Very original art work in your No 1 and neat animation in No 2
Tawana ... Oh that is so effective, the dark background with the white lettering and snowflakes makes it look very good .. Good work on the reflections ... very realistic !
Terry ... What an elegant card is No 1 ... good use of colour and very well done! ... and so too is No 2. it just looks wonderful ... great image and excellent text and effects. No 3 is stunning ... it makes a great pattern and is perfect for a Christmas Card.
Tom ... A very poignant image ... Maybe one day we will acheive it :)
Wendy

I want to enter ICE numbers that can be seen from the lock screen of my iPhone. Any solutions?

ICE numbers (In Case of Emergency) help first responders make important phone calls on your behalf in the event of an emergency. Typically these are stored as ICE numbers in your contacts, however, your contacts can't be accessed from a lock screen if you have set a password to get into your phone. Any wonderful solutions? I have developed one solution that works: I entered my ICE information into "Notes", and then took a screen shot of the information. Then I mailed it to myself and saved it in my camera roll. Once I selected the "photo" of my ICE information, I saved this as my lock screen photo. Now when anyone turns on my phone, they see my ICE numbers and they do not have access to any other parts of my phone.

Having access to contact numbers stored in a phone without knowing the passcode sort of nullifies part of the reason for the passcode protection in the first place. However, I do support giving users more freedom, os long as they understand the possible negative consequences.

How can I cut/paste/save Desktop Nature Preinstalled Photos

I really like some of the pre-installed photos that exist in System Preferences for Desktop choices...and am trying to figure out if I can save them to iphoto or cut and paste them elsewhere....When I tried, I couldnt figure it out.
basically, when you go to system preferences/desktop&screensaver/desktop and you have all those pictures under apple - from nature to plants to black/white to abstract etc
Is there a way to save them or cut and paste them if I want to use them somewhere else (such as itunes artwork for example or sende one in an email to somebody)
Thanks

sajam wrote:
Thanks...Unfortunately the pics I wanted werent there as I guess they changed the preloaded photos from Snow Leopard to Lion.
From the SnowLeopard installer I pulled out the Desktop Pictures,
compressed it to read Desktop Pictures From SL.zip and upload to:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cd4e6a1/n/Desktop_Pictures_From_SL.zip
To down load the folder go to the lower right corner>click on the SlowDownload>enter captcha>Return> wait your 30 seconds> go to lower right corner>it is the Slow download link (this is the free link)
You do not have to sign up for anything here for the free ftp service.
Your Lion desktop pics are located /System/Library/Desktop Pictures
individually or in groups drag the photos you want from the DeskTopPicturesSL you downloaded into the appropriate folder on your Lion.
see if this works for you it as about a 24 minute download YMMV however.
All my old wallpapers came over with the upgrade?

Placing photo into a resume template

Hi, been at this for a couple of hours, learning plenty about everything other than what I really want to do:
How do I place a photo into a Pages template? I am using one of the resume templates, have my completed resume and it looks great. Only the photo challenge is stuffing me up.
Cheers, S.
iBook G4/80GB/768 MB/(2)Lacie 160GB Ext. HD, Lacie Ext. DVD Burner, A/X Mac OS X (10.4.5) iPods(3G/4G), iShuffle, Nikon D70, Palm Tungsten E2

Hello ShakuZen,
there are three ways to place an image or other media into a Pages document.
1) If it is one of Pages own templates and you want to exchange an image, just drag and drop your image from the Finder window over the image in the template, because all images in Pages own templates are placeholders and they are defined for this task.
2) You can drag and drop images out of some apps like Safari, iPhoto and of course from Finder windows and others into a Pages document.
3) You can use the menu item "Insert/Choose..." to import images or PDFs etc.
But there is one thing you have to know: if the text cursor is visible somewhere on the page and you are using the "Choose..." function, the image is automatically placed at the cursor position and it is an inline object. So make sure the text cursor is not visible (by clicking outside of all text areas near the page border), if you want a fix positioned image. Of course you can change the positioning mode every time with the wrap inspector.

Photo sharing and slideshow

In February I am putting together a giant national meeting with about 20 people being flown in from all over the place. One of the learning and development activities that I am putting together is a scavenger hunt/photo challenge situation. Basically each time they complete a challenge, they have to take a photo. They are in groups of 4 and I am expecting that at least one person in each group will have an iphone.
My thoughts are that one member of the group take the pictures on their phone. When the scavenger hunt ends, we will all be having dinner at our bosses house around the corner. My boss wants there to be a slideshow of all the pictures taken during the scavenger hunt. I found out that my boss has a Samsung TV. My question to you is…what is the best way to do this so it is quick and easy? I will have access to an Ipad if necessary. Also, if I wanted to take pictures with an actual camera, how can we integrate those photos as well?
I think I heard something about a shared album on iphones but I think that is only available if we are on wifi and I don’t know if Chateau Ste. Michelle winery will have wifi (that is where the hunt will be).
I can't spend any money on accesories. The process needs to be free. What are your thoughts?

No, you can't link the photos or it's caption on a photo page. They are created by javascript. The transparent shape is your only option which, as you know is fragile at best.
I would take the time to add the photos to a regular page, size them using the Inspector/Metrics pane to the same size and link them. You'll have a much more stable and cross platform compatible page that way.
Click to view full size
OT

Challenge #165

Wendy Williams is the provider of this weeks Challenge. Wendy may not even
remember when she submitted this image as it was so very long ago. I do keep
all on hand and often when doing a thumb through I say to myself, "Yup this
is the right time for this one" Everyone have fun making Wendy's bed.
Since my hard disk failure I have had some wonder Challenges
suggestions submitted by a few people . I need more suggestions from more
people to be able to mix up the choices. Please send me *your*
suggestions for the Challenges. Part of what makes the Challenge great
is your input. Also please don't forget he Photo Challenge as
presently I have only one suggestion although it is a great one but I do
need more.
http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Present and Past Challenges will remain Until tomorrow at 7:00 pm the then
the Present will be Past and new images will be posted.
* Important notice to all the new people in this forum. This is not a
close shop you are all invited to submit an image. If you don't think you
are good enough this is your first mistake, I think most have found that
working on the Challenge has improved their personal level. So young and
old, hot shots and cool dudes now is you time to post.
Grant
Home Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/index.html
Challenge Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while
discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and
better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.
Alexander Osborn (1888 - 1966)

Hi everyone ...
I wrote out some comments the other day and then forgot to post them :(
So hear they are:
Alex ... Your animation made me laugh. I liked the closing curtains but the vanishing clogs is a great touch. Like the cat you have added into No 2 and also the nude from a previous challenge :)
Anne ... What a great effect on section of the image ... how did you do that ? ... and the child bed in Nos 2 and 3is lovely ! Nice using last weeks challenge through the window.
Ben ... What a good idea turning it into a window, it works well but the stage really amused me that is a clever use of the image.
Bob ... Really nice work on the recreation ... I especially like the new wording! ... and what a clever pun in No 2.
Chris ... Turning a plate into a balloon certainly gets my vote for imagination ... and then it went back into scary again. Wow No 2 is simply brilliant !! ... lovely effect in No 3 and just so cute :)
Dave ... Great tidy up .. well done with that one.
Kev ... Nice work on the cubes in your image .. it give a flavour of Holland !!
Malcome ... It look he ages to work out what you had done ... just goes to show how well you did it.
Marilyn ... Excellent use of the image and what a wonderful scene you turned it into. I love the colours and the whole effect... very nice work
Pauline ... Nice imaginative theme and some excellent little touches. Good work too on the aged image.
Alice ... That Raffy gets everywhere. Hope he enjoyed his party ... you have done it really well !
Red ... Now that is so funny it could have done with a coffee warning !!! ... Great work on it !
Rita ... What a lovely effect ... some great touches in there. My favourite has to be those clogs !!
Robin ... Wow that is amazing. How did you get that effect ??
Robyn ... Nice work on turning it into a window ... it looks good ! and what a great little cameo in No 2
Terry ... That is just stunning. I would really like to know how you built up the image ... its just so good !! I also like the effect in No 2 .. it looks like it should be in a book of myths and legends :)
TerryN ... Really nice pattern you have created from the image but No 2 just has to be my favourite !! Its so cute.
Bill ... Nice work on the many photographs ... looks good. Did you do it by hand or use an action ??
Tony ... Really good work on closing those curtains !! ... its not easy to do but you did it well !!
Ward ... Oh very nice .. I especially like the bed in No 1
Wendy

Challenge #139

Dave Dahlberg has presented another wonderful challenge. please have fun
with this one. And let me know if anyone uses Elements 4. Beta testers
welcome.
Since my hard disk failure I have had some wonder Challenges
suggestions submitted by a few people . I need more suggestions from more
people to be able to mix up the choices. Please send me *your*
suggestions for the Challenges. Part of what makes the Challenge great
is your input. Also please don't forget he Photo Challenge as
presently I have only one suggestion although it is a great one but I do
need more.
http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Present and Past Challenges will remain Until tomorrow at 7:00 pm the then
the Present will be Past and new images will be posted.
* Important notice to all the new people in this forum. This is not a
close shop you are all invited to submit an image. If you don't think you
are good enough this is your first mistake, I think most have found that
working on the Challenge has improved their personal level. So young and
old, hot shots and cool dudes now is you time to post.
Grant
Home Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/index.html
Challenge Pages: http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while
discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and
better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.
Alexander Osborn (1888 - 1966)

Aaron ... Very nice image. Really imaginative and well blended.
Alex ... Every week I can't wait to see your animations. You do them so well ... couple of really good ones this week :) No 3 and 4 are excellent, I keep trying to work out how you have done them but I just haven't a clue ... so how did you do get that effect :)
Anne ... Oh No 1 is so cute ... you have done a really good job with it. Well done!! No 2 is really imaginative .. I don't know how you did the texture on the snake but its brilliant!
Ben .. Neat and beautiful blending. Really good work!
Bob ... That is beautiful ... the colours are really good and that reflected colour just makes it :) ... Oh Bob how did you do No 2?? It is great ... it just looks as though you painted it.
Brice ... Nice work on linking the sculptures and that effect is so different ... it almost looks like an outer glow overlayed over a pattern. How did you do it?
Chris ... I like the heraldry .. there are some really good touches in there. I especially like the little tents with 4,5 and is it 6 in them :) ... The meaning is a little gem and the motto really did amused me ... go away indeed :) No 2 ... love the candle holders and the rest of the image is brilliant too !!
Cliff .. Oh that does look nice ... very nice colours and a well thought out theme.
Dave .. No 1 has a almost surreal quality ... well done!! and No 2 with the motion blur is really good too. It really is a good effect
Dick ... No 1 is so effective. It makes an excellent image ... I especially like the colours you have introduced to the marble. No 2 almost looks like an eye ... did you use threshold to get that effect on it. Nice work on the frame too :)
Lisa ... Well done. It is a great effect ... how did you get such a smooth looking shape?
Malcolm ... I like the dark background and the light castle and sculptures ... it looks good. How did you do it?
Marilyn ... You have excelled yourself with this one ... it is just so beautiful. I would love to know how it is done?
Melissa ... Very original theme in No1, well put together and makes a really good challenge entry. Good work ! No 2 is also good ... you have blended the extras in so well.
Pauline ... What a good idea. They make a good set of matching jewelry and I also really like the background you have made. Good work :) ... No 2 looks as thought it should be on display in a modern art gallery ... very nice
Rita ... Oh that is really good. Its a great idea and so well done ... !! The colours of the background are a perfect foil for the colours you have introduced into the slices :) and the textures are so good!
Tawana ... That did make me smile ... nice one!!
Tab ... Good use of the image and a neat background ... did you use gradient set to difference for it?
Terri ... Oh Wow that is just stunning, it just looks like they are stuck onto the box and the rest of the images is amazing too ... Please tell me how you did it
Thomas ... Good work on finding a new home for the sculptures .. it looks good !
Tom ... Excellent tidy up job with some good touches in there. I especially like the added apple ... and the embossing :) No 2 had a wonderful dreamy quality to it and again some great little touches in there .. love the join on the two sculptures ... looks very good.
Ward ... What cute snakes ... you can almost see the love in their eyes! ... and very topical entry in No 2. Good work on it!!
Will ... That looks just like swan beating its wings. You have done it really well and the misty effect just makes it. Neat effect in No 2 ... the image lends itself to the painterly look :)
Wendy

Challenge #157

What do you think ... want to try for a fourth year of Challenges?
Nancy Marti has entered a very Art Nouveau type statue. it should be fun
have a great one with this.
Since my hard disk failure I have had some wonder Challenges
suggestions submitted by a few people . I need more suggestions from more
people to be able to mix up the choices. Please send me *your*
suggestions for the Challenges. Part of what makes the Challenge great
is your input. Also please don't forget he Photo Challenge as
presently I have only one suggestion although it is a great one but I do
need more.
http://www.cavesofice.org/~grant/Challenge/Challenges.html
Present and Past Challenges will remain Until tomorrow at 7:00 pm the then
the Present will be Past and new images will be posted.
* Important notice to all the new people in this forum. This is not a
close shop you are all invited to submit an image. If you don't think you
are good enough this is your first mistake, I think most have found that
working on the Challenge has improved their personal level. So young and
old, hot shots and cool dudes now is you time to post.
Grant
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Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while
discouragement often nips it in the bud. Any of us will put out more and
better ideas if our efforts are appreciated.
Alexander Osborn (1888 - 1966)

Hi Alex ... Love the way you have lit it up ... nice animation !!
Alice & the guys ... very nicely done and what a great effect it makes.
Anne ... What a stunning effect in No 1 you must have lots of layers in that. How did you do it ? ... and great work in No 2. It looks as though it really was there (and what a cute rabbit !!) and how did you do the background in No 3 ... its really good!
Ben ... Nice stained glass window effect. Good use of the image :)
Bill Z ... That is just brilliant .. really well done and very realistic. Good work on all of it :)
Bob ... What a good effect .. it almost looks handpainted. How did you do it??? ... Excellent job on No 2. Did you use a gradient on the shield? ... and great colour changes in No 3
Butch ... Good use of the image in No 1, well blended in ... and great fun !! No 2 just has to be my favourite ... its a really good effect and beautifully put together.
Byron ... Excellent work. That texture is just so good ... how did you do it?
Carol ... Well done. A really good image, well put together and a great reflection in your sea :)
Chris ... Very nice work on that one. It just looks so good ...
Donald ... What an interesting effect and nice work on adding the orb in No 1. How did you do the main image ? No 2 is so delicate and I love the way you have introduced the colours into it. I really would like to know how you did that?
Ellen ... You have blended the whole thing together just so well ... it makes a great image. Well done !
Karen ... I do like the effect that you have achieved ... did you use some embossing in there ?
Kathy ... Oh that is a good image and very nicely done !
Malcolm ... Really excellent work ... it looks so realistic and gives a great sense of depth of field :)
Marilyn ... Wonderful romantic image you have done in No 1 ... and what a great creation in No 2. Excellent use of the image :)
Nancy ... Nice selection you have done there and good use off a gradient overlay .. very nicely done indeed !
Pat B ... That could almost be a poster .. unusual effect and well done.
Pat C ... What a cool effect ... and I would so like to know how you did it ?. Wow the colourization is good in No 2, very delicate and so effective.
Pauline ... Very unusual effect in your entry .. how did you do that?
Read Sky ... Clever idea using the statue as a chess piece ... it works very well. Nice attention to detail with the shadows !
Rita ... Stunning image ... good textures in there and nice touch with the colourization.
Robin ... Wow your no 1 is amazing ... how did you do it? For some reason it reminds me of skulls :) ... and well done with the colouring in No 2
Robyn ... Nice work on extracting the statue and blending the background of No 1 ... I especially like the flag overlay. do I see a displacement map in there? No 2 and No 3 have a great effect ... and are very well done. How did you get that effect ??
Tab ... A strong vibrant effect in your No 1 great colours and good use of techniques. No 2 is so totally different .. clever animation.
Terri ... I like the way you have picked out one small detail and used it for your entries. Very different techniques and so nicely done. How did you do them all ?
Terry ... Some really nice effects in your images this week. Great idea of using and underwater scene in no 1 ... it makes a great image and I especially like the fish swimming around the statue. No 2 is an interesting effect ... how did you do that? No 3 is a great fun image ... lovely colours and wow what a reflection !! but No 4 has to be my favourite. How did yoi do that glass effect and distort it into wings ??
Tom ... Your entry this week is so good. Nice painted effect on the statue, beautiful background effect and those textured leaves are amazing ... how did you do it all?
Tony C ... What a stunning image that makes. I especially like the way you have picked out the flowers and the background is so good. How did you do the image??
Tony W ... No 1 is just so different ... it a clever idea and beautifully done. Its is really very striking !! ... Wow No 2 is even better !! Great work on extending the roof and making the new background. Good detail in there and it looks brilliant !
Ward ... Now that is great blending! .. good use of images and colours. All in all it makes a really good picture. I also like the abstract you have done for No 2 ... carrying the colour on into the pillars just pulls it all together.
Wendy

January Photo Challenge - "Snow & Ice"

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