Monday, May 28, 2012

Beekeepers


Mouse over photo to see the 'before' image.

This week in Beyond Layers, Kim's challenge to us is to come up with a quote the speaks to the assigned word of the day.  Monday's word is Life and yesterday I shot this photo of a bee.  Considering the whole 'birds and the bees' thing, it seemed like a good image to work with.  When I found this great quote by Sue Monk Kidd, I knew I was on the right track.   

 I have added Kim's 'Sunday' texture as well as Bonnie's 'Antique Farewell' texture.  I've also added this minimally processed version, to the right, because I really love the original shot, too.  I just did a bit of cropping and added the subtle frame.

These photos are being linked to Texture Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, Our World Tuesday, This or That Thursdays, Photo Art Friday, Shoot, Edit, Submit and Photo Friday Link Party.


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  1. diane May 28, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I love the shot and your texture .... nice work!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks. I almost didn't want to put the textures on it because I like the original image just the way it is, but once I finished processing it I love the textures too.

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  2. SylviaMay 28, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Beautifully textured and great quote, Linda !
    Nice week,
    Sylvia

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks Sylvia. It all came together quite nicely.

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  3. Lorraine LewisMay 28, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Beautiful shot Linda. I love the texture and lovely quote. I wish I had put a texture on my bee shot. Wonderful work!

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  4. Cheryl MMay 28, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Lovely image and processing! That was a great book!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 28, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      Thanks Cheryl. And yes, it was a wonderful book. I really enjoyed it.

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  5. CarolMay 28, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    You were on the right track! Beautiful!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 29, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      Thank you Carol. Glad you dropped by for a visit.

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  6. kimBinAKMay 28, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Wonderful image and texture work -- great job!

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  7. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    great image and I loved the book too

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 29, 2012 at 8:49 AM

      Yes, it is a great read. Thank you for your visit.

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  8. The Artful DivaMay 29, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Wonderful photo. I read (and loved) that book too!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 29, 2012 at 9:20 AM

      Thank you Pat. I wish I had more wonderful books like this one.

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  9. Jean BaardsenMay 29, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful work! I love bees. My Mom was named Beatrice, and everyone called her Bea. Everytime I see a bee, I say "Hi, Mom"! Linda, how difficult is it to do that mouse-over technique to see the original photo? I'd love to learn how to do that!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 29, 2012 at 10:43 AM

      Thank you Jean. What a wonderful reminder of your mother! The mouse over trick is easy thanks to Kim. Here's a link to a tutorial she has on her site. What would we do without her! Have fun with it and I'll look forward to being able to mouse over your images soon!

      http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/before-after-mouse-over-video-tutorial.html

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  10. PatMay 29, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Lovely work!

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  11. CherieMay 29, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Great shot Linda. Love the textures!

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  12. art photographyMay 30, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    beautifull picture with valuable words.

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  13. Jill WellingtonMay 31, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Very pretty with the textures!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 8:42 AM

      Thank you Jill. Have a wonderfully inspired day!

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  14. HeatherMay 31, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Love the texture awesome edit for such a great shot.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 5:42 PM

      Thanks so much Heather. Thanks for the visit and the thoughtful comment.

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  15. A wondering starMay 31, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I am so impressed by your picture!
    I also loved the book
    "The Secret Life of Bees"
    It has been translated into Norwegian.
    Thanks for sharing

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 5:28 PM

      Thank you. So glad you got to read and enjoy the book too!

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  16. EllieMay 31, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    I love your pictures. I'm another one who has read and thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 5:43 PM

      Thank you Ellie. Glad you enjoyed the novel too.

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  17. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.May 31, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Linda! Thank you for such a comprehensive description of your workflow, but especially for the resulting image. I love it! That quote has an interesting little 'bite' too! :) Thank you for linking up with Photo Art Friday.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks Bonnie. Glad you like the quote. I think sometimes we hurt our mothers (or our children hurt us) unintentionally, but their (our) unconditional love never wavers.

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  18. JeanneMay 31, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful photo and love your editing! Love the wisdom also of sue monk kidd!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 9:23 PM

      Thank you so much Jeanne. And yes, the quote is wonderful isn't it.

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  19. Gardening in a SandboxMay 31, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Great close up of the bee and the processing was just lovely. Valerie

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 31, 2012 at 9:25 PM

      Thank you Valerie. I appreciate your thoughtful words.

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  20. A Garden of ThreadsMay 31, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Both are stunning, love the quote:)

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  21. MerikeJune 1, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Lovely image and the poems too. Summer feelings :)

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  22. ElectraJune 1, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Beautiful!!

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  23. sunflowerkat June 1, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    The work you did with the texture gives it such depth. I like that I can mouse over and see the original...it lets you see the magic of your work. Beautiful!

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 10:02 AM

      Thank you so much. And yes, that mouse over trick is fun isn't it. Have a great weekend.

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  24. SueannJune 1, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful!! The texture is terrific!! Fabulous!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you so much SueAnn. Have an artfully fun weekend!

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  25. MarilynJune 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing the before and after. I love what you did here. Wonderful quote too!

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks Marilyn. Glad you like it. It was a fun photo to edit.

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  26. MarianeJune 1, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    It is such an amazing art piece, Linda - Lovely done. You know you need to have a superb imagination to make ART like that, don't you ;) Beautiful !!!

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 10:08 AM

      Thank you Mariane. I really appreciate your thoughtful words. Have a great weekend!

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  27. IdaJune 1, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Your piece is beautiful. - First the Original Photo is awesome. - I think the textures added a dreamy quality to the piece and that quote was thought provoking and fitting for your subject material.

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 12:41 PM

      Thank you Ida. I really appreciate your taking the time to make such a thoughtful comment. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  28. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    First of all, the picture itself is great. it's so awesome to be able to capture such a tiny creature in a sharp picture. second, lovely processing!

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  29. KathyJune 1, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Nice capture and love the editing.

    Kathy

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  30. Kim StevensJune 1, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Lovely edit, it sure brought out more details - and what a cute quote!

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 1, 2012 at 4:57 PM

      Thank you Kim. The quote certainly spoke to me and just seemed perfect for the photo.

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  31. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Absolutely fantastic. Have a nice weekend=)

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 2, 2012 at 12:21 AM

      Thanks so much. Hope you have a great weekend too.

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  32. Monica S EngellJune 2, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Wonderful texture-work and I love the composition and the rich colors! Great quote, too!
    Wish you a colorful weekend:)

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 2, 2012 at 10:32 AM

      Thanks so much Monica. I love capturing bees on flowers. Have a fabulous weekend!

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  33. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I am thankful for bees! : )

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    1. Linda KittmerJune 2, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      They certainly are neat little creatures! Thanks for dropping by. Have a great weekend.

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