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Uploaded: 07/11/06 2:00 AM GMT
Heart of Offering
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This is by far the longest, difficult and complicated image I've done so far. It is my first attempt at a true photo manipulation type image. After working on it for hours and hours, i decided to stop before i got to far in over my head, trying to get every little detail perfect, every little rough edge smooth, etc. As far as i am concerned, i am trying every trick and skill that i've learned to try and make this image a reality. Even though it's not perfect though, i am still very proud of my work considering my current artistic abilities, amount of effort and patience.

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This picture wouldn't have been possible without an entire group of benefactors, who all contributed in a big way. First of all, for allowing me to use their images (of which are): "Heart on Fire" by Jacqueline (J_272004); "Ion Burst" by Rylee (FrozenSolid). Also a thanks to Keith (Keifer) and Andrew (cgImagery) for "proof viewing" a preliminary attempt (before going with the 'full scale' project). And also one last thanks to Carl (d_spin_9) for his support in the creation of this image. This image wouldn't have been possible without all these supporting people. Thank you all!

Feel free to comment (and be honest and open about what you think). Oh and by the way, that is me in the photo.

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::cgImagery
07/11/06 2:07 AM GMT
ooh. i'm a proof viewer. i feel so honored. with a linky too!
um. now back to this thing. i like it. like it lots. you look like a holy man. doing something.
much better than the one you showed me yesterday ;) nice job!
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self.promotion. leads to success. you.ll see. you.ll understand.
::J_272004
07/11/06 2:09 AM GMT
WOW Kevin!!!!!!!!!!! this is a beauty.. you've done a fantastic job, love the colours, the layout is very creative, really like the flare of light, it gives it the eerie glow, you've used my heart perfectly it has a spritual feel to it.. very well done... its now on my hard drive....
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MY GALLERY ........... "A sense of humour is as important to life as shock absorbers to a car.. It helps us over the bumps im life" / P.K. Shaw
&KEIFER
07/11/06 2:56 AM GMT
You've created something to be proud of .. not everybody will produce such an eye-popping piece their first time out ... this is miles ahead of where you were yesterday .. congratz

welcome to the manipulation addiction club .. ;o)
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SongBird .. an example of "OVERREPRESENTED" in the perms
::laurengary
07/11/06 3:35 AM GMT
Ohhhh...WOW ! Just ....WOW ! A real beauty Kevin, this is really something to be proud of ! Outstanding ! Straight in the ol' faves it goes !
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I'm not myself today .......maybe I'm you !! ......CLICK TO SAVE LIVES ! .......MY GALLERY
::smoosh
07/11/06 3:47 AM GMT
Fantastic manipulation Kevin! I really love the warm colors. And for some reason, the heart resembles two scorpions to me... which has a neat symbolic message to it, if you see it that way. That love can sting if not delicately handled. Great image!
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::NzglKing
07/11/06 3:50 AM GMT
thank you all for your wonderful comments.

(in response to smoosh) i can totally see that point of view. do you mind if i 'quote' you on that? lol thanks again
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I am able to BE, to BEAR, to DO, or DARE, all things through Christ who strengthens me.
.MoeAction
07/11/06 8:23 PM GMT
Great work!! This is very well done, especially for you first attempt.
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::razorjack51
07/11/06 11:28 PM GMT
This is very cool Kevin! Great manip..=)
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