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Manwathiell β€” Reflections of a Fire

Published: 2009-12-21 00:33:49 +0000 UTC; Views: 3974; Favourites: 230; Downloads: 0
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Description I never upload several images in a row.
This is an exception, because is holding a contest.
She provided this image



for those who are interested: you can work on it and maybe itΒ΄s you who wins the prize!.
I am taking part mostly because Rezzan is a good friend and she was really eager that I did something. So here you are, Rezzan...

I wasn't sure if I would have time during the week to do something, so I thought I'd better work on it today. This took me not more than 3-4 hours. Quite different from what I use to do (I am usually on the magical, nice side).
I have no clue why. It just happened...

Anyway, let's hope the fire doesn't reach the tree!

Textures used:
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Stars:
handpainted on a black background with a natural brush, in several layers of different opacity. Then I added a gaussian blur and masked the final product to make them show only on that corner. Not easy, but fun.

I also used lots of layers with different gradients.

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Comments: 131

PhilippeGaravel [2009-12-25 19:18:04 +0000 UTC]

Magnifique !!!

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Manwathiell In reply to PhilippeGaravel [2010-01-31 21:30:04 +0000 UTC]

Merci, Philippe!!!

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PhilippeGaravel In reply to Manwathiell [2010-02-01 20:42:28 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure

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DavidCraigEllis In reply to ??? [2009-12-24 01:42:14 +0000 UTC]

This is just beautiful

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Manwathiell In reply to DavidCraigEllis [2010-01-31 21:29:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!!

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esstera [2009-12-23 14:33:40 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful!!
love to see your works.
Merry Christmas.I hope you're well

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Manwathiell In reply to esstera [2010-01-31 21:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Magdalena!

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Rubyfire14-Stock In reply to ??? [2009-12-22 22:51:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!

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Manwathiell In reply to Rubyfire14-Stock [2010-01-31 21:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you !!

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absinthFenix In reply to ??? [2009-12-22 13:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Striking and beautiful.

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Manwathiell In reply to absinthFenix [2010-01-31 21:17:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much !!

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Reilune In reply to ??? [2009-12-22 05:41:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful, you made the sky like fire.

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Manwathiell In reply to Reilune [2010-01-31 21:16:59 +0000 UTC]

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HippieVan57 [2009-12-22 00:06:54 +0000 UTC]

oh thats really awesome! best of luck

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daliscar In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 20:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Nice, glad to see you back

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Manwathiell In reply to daliscar [2009-12-22 00:03:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you x 2 !!

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Spiritofdarkness [2009-12-21 17:48:39 +0000 UTC]

nice work - that lighting is really nice

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Manwathiell In reply to Spiritofdarkness [2009-12-22 00:02:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! I appreciate that very much!

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Spiritofdarkness In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 11:02:26 +0000 UTC]

my pleasure

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WhiteBook In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 17:14:35 +0000 UTC]

Lindo trabalho, muito emocional

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Manwathiell In reply to WhiteBook [2009-12-22 00:01:38 +0000 UTC]

Sim!! Eu ate estoy intentando comprender por quΓ© eu fiz um incendio... (Nao Γ© meu estilo, mais as vezes os trabalhos cobram vida propria - como o angel que eu fiz um tempo atrΓ‘s)...

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liviugherman In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 17:13:15 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work!!!

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Manwathiell In reply to liviugherman [2009-12-22 00:00:36 +0000 UTC]

Sweet of you, thanks a lot!

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liviugherman In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 21:43:06 +0000 UTC]

with pleasure my dear friend

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inObrAS In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 14:59:16 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!

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Manwathiell In reply to inObrAS [2009-12-22 00:00:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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nagyany [2009-12-21 14:51:40 +0000 UTC]

Wow, amazing job!!! I love it!

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Manwathiell In reply to nagyany [2009-12-22 00:00:03 +0000 UTC]

Hello, dear!!! Thank you so much!!!

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nagyany In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 13:08:49 +0000 UTC]

You're most welcome my dear friend!

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mssbehave In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 12:38:28 +0000 UTC]

has a great feel too it!lovely!

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Manwathiell In reply to mssbehave [2009-12-21 23:59:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, dear Nanda!!

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mssbehave In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 16:40:34 +0000 UTC]

you welcome

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JonnyGoodboy [2009-12-21 11:30:51 +0000 UTC]

I`ve seen several versions of this tree maniped now and for me,this is easily the most impressive take on it,very well done and best of luck M

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Manwathiell In reply to JonnyGoodboy [2009-12-21 23:59:20 +0000 UTC]

With friends like you, who thinks about prizes? Your approval and the fact that it impressed you makes me very happy, mainly because I know you always say exactly what you think, Jonathan!

I found three I really liked, most of them bluish...

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JonnyGoodboy In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 19:11:07 +0000 UTC]

Pleasure always my dear M

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fashioneyes [2009-12-21 10:36:03 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work.

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Manwathiell In reply to fashioneyes [2009-12-21 23:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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fashioneyes In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 11:07:15 +0000 UTC]

Always welcome.

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StamatisGR In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 10:35:16 +0000 UTC]

excellent edit!

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Manwathiell In reply to StamatisGR [2009-12-21 23:56:29 +0000 UTC]

Your enthusiasm is already a prize for me, dear Stamatis!

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StamatisGR In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 06:54:13 +0000 UTC]

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Adi-Emus [2009-12-21 10:34:19 +0000 UTC]

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Manwathiell In reply to Adi-Emus [2009-12-21 23:56:01 +0000 UTC]

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Muddyfeet [2009-12-21 08:20:37 +0000 UTC]

Really beautiful!

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Manwathiell In reply to Muddyfeet [2009-12-21 23:55:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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Muddyfeet In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-25 00:35:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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RezzanATAKOL In reply to ??? [2009-12-21 07:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank u so much dear for spending ur time for this beautiful piece)
Hope u feel better now. Good luck dar Manwathiell in the contest

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Manwathiell In reply to RezzanATAKOL [2009-12-21 23:45:22 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, Rezzan... When you mentioned Jasmina you made me remember those times and I also remembered how nice it was and how much I enjoyed when I worked on your pieces... I did have fun and it did good to me.
Thanks for the idea and the chance, Rezzan!

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RezzanATAKOL In reply to Manwathiell [2009-12-22 00:09:48 +0000 UTC]

Glad to feel u smiling now
it is really a nice piece and i m so happy if it reminds u better days we have had fun all together.
it makes my noise aching to know that maybe we couldnt see each other and maybe we couldnt hear anything about each other like dear Jasmina or like our bereavements.
I saw today 2 journal, one of them was about our bereavements which made me remember my parents.I got sad!Another one which was saying to us what lessons we got on the life!
I remembered that how i can smile now even i remembered my ragged shoes or clothes when i was a child.
As always i said,
Cry is sister with smile)
Yesterday we were crying but we must smile today cos time goes very fast which we ll find ourself in the 4 footed( we says that for coffin)very soon. So, must enjoy life what we have with them and u have many nice things as ur family, as ur lovely heart that i m sure u r showing it easily who need them)
Stay happy, love u, wish for u the best

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Manwathiell In reply to RezzanATAKOL [2009-12-22 03:16:18 +0000 UTC]

I am feeling better today. I have my up and downs but I got distracted
with my friends here. Some make me laugh and then I feel better !

Did you know something, anything, about Jasmina? She never showed up again.
Could you find out something?

I also wish you all the best, Rezzan... your energies are incredible and maybe
I just needed this "push" to start being a bit more active here again.

I will be going soon for vacations and I will return in February. Until then,
hope all will be good with you. Take care, dear!!!

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