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richardcgreen In reply to ArtByCher [2013-08-22 19:47:11 +0000 UTC]

Over the last couple of years, I have developed an excitement when I come
upon roots, exposed tree roots, usually the ground eroded away by running, rushing
water. Sometimes, like in the Simian example, I get lucky and the Photoshop
blending, flopping and dodge and burn tools give me a striking result. I really went
into this one, recolored some of it, and it had a skin/primate-like look to it. This one
gave me a very odd sort of eye glasses too. 90% of the attempts are just....not cool.
THANKS So much....I'm glad you noticed it. The roots were found around Gooseberry
Falls, about 50 miles about Duluth, on Lake Superior. A geologist's paradise!!!
Photographers can get into it too...
dick

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ArtByCher In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-23 00:50:03 +0000 UTC]

It's my pleasure. All the photoshop is way over my head. But I do know where Gooseberry Falls is

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richardcgreen In reply to ArtByCher [2013-08-23 15:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Well then, you certainly have your priorities
straight. You would truly enjoy Gooseberry!! And
the entire North Shore of Superior.
dick

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richardcgreen In reply to TreeFruit [2013-08-20 15:51:18 +0000 UTC]

you mean my Profile Page? Yeah...good idea!
Glad you like it. THANKS!
dick g

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richardcgreen In reply to Last-Valentine [2013-08-08 20:53:50 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks. Yours is THE winning comment of the day.
In fact, it made  my day! THANKS again...
Best,
dick g

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2013-08-07 18:45:46 +0000 UTC]

Ya, like I wouldn't have to spend so much time in PShoppe
turning them into aliens!! Which I rather like doing!!!
Hugs DICK

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TriciaS In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-07 18:55:38 +0000 UTC]

I have a terracotta greenman on my wall in the garden...I love his leafy head...your root man would make a lovely 3D figure carved in wood!!

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2013-08-07 19:03:46 +0000 UTC]

I've never known the word "greenman"...
But I understand terracotta, not to mention Green! One deviant thought it WAS a sculpture...

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TriciaS In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-07 19:31:36 +0000 UTC]

The Greenman is in cultures from all over the world ...Mythical of course!D...He has leaves sprouting out from any orifice on his face...He represents plant life...and growth.....He is found as a gargoyle type face on our ancient buildings and churches.......There you are then...Get sculpting your root man

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2013-08-08 15:06:17 +0000 UTC]

Ya right! Thanks for all the clarification!!!!
Hey, have a nice day....or HAND!

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TriciaS In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-08 16:44:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dick...I'm just watching 3 baby blackbirds who have left their nest.....They are in various places around the garden!!!

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2013-08-08 18:07:06 +0000 UTC]

Now THAT's exciting. I've been painting and watching chickadees and finches visit my homemade feeder. And still, I'm rather bored. The third month without the school bus is rather wearing on me...

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TriciaS In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-08 18:44:09 +0000 UTC]

You do miss the bus ....and the youngsters then!!!

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richardcgreen In reply to TriciaS [2013-08-08 21:00:40 +0000 UTC]

I just miss doing something productive, needed.
I miss the idea of belonging to a group ~ the other drivers.
Having a purpose...(notice I haven't said getting a paycheck,
and there's a reason...yes it's nice, but it's not the only
reason to work). And then I start worrying about HAVING
to stop working. I'm not alone here, Trish. Don't worry.
I'm doing the best I can to accept and acknowledge the
feelings. It just gets more pronounced in August.
Thanks for chatting...

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richardcgreen In reply to FabioKeiner [2013-08-02 14:01:43 +0000 UTC]

THAT was shear chance. But, hypothetically, if we were
derived from trees...like, aren't trees smarter than simians?
OR maybe just more nearsighted...or worse, blind! Appreciate
your comments Fabio...as always!!
dg

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richardcgreen In reply to bear48 [2013-08-02 13:59:35 +0000 UTC]

THANKS Bear...yep, I took extra time and care
with the Photoshop dodging and burning tools...
amongst others. Appreciate you comments, my friend!
dick g

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bear48 In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-02 19:17:34 +0000 UTC]

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richardcgreen In reply to ArtbyGloriaColom [2013-08-02 13:58:09 +0000 UTC]

THANKS Gloria...the same images came to me also,
like a woodland elf. Believe me it makes sense: The image is
derived from 'forest material'...by Gooseberry Falls on the
North Shore of Lake Superior. Appreciate your comments!
dg

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ArtbyGloriaColom In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-04 02:23:46 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! Seems like an extremely lovely place!

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richardcgreen In reply to ArtbyGloriaColom [2013-08-04 15:09:48 +0000 UTC]

So glad you like it. I'm always happy when
somebody likes my photo 'stuff' (ie. Photoshop manips etc etc)
because most folks just wait for my watercolors.
THANKS so much...
dick g

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ArtbyGloriaColom In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-05 02:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Its fun to work with different medium and allows for so much creativity.   I'm glad you are posting the photomanips as well!!

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richardcgreen In reply to ArtbyGloriaColom [2013-08-05 14:21:05 +0000 UTC]

You are so right. Although fewer in number,
I'm glad you too enjoy my camera work ~ it  was
a hobby long before I discovered w/c paints!
dick g

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richardcgreen In reply to LyndellLee [2013-08-01 21:27:56 +0000 UTC]

THANKS, YA, it's a hefty file, which I'm so
glad dA supports. So you should be able
to blow 'er up...
Again, I really appreciate your comments!!
THANK YOU...
dick g

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LyndellLee In reply to richardcgreen [2013-08-01 23:53:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh, you're most welcome.

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