One challenge to my self-discovery was embarking on a journey of creative intent. It began with many baby steps and much frustration. I’m still crossing the bridge to materializing my vision for a photograph, but I’m pursuing the goal with joyous curiosity, learning the fine touches of digital art. Two years ago, I didn’t even have a clue how to crop an image. The above photo is a combination of using a filter and split tones.
Creative blueprint evolved in youth
Set aside for adult responsibilities
Shift occurs in retirement years
Steps taken to find joy
With deep intent
Creative spark re-emerges
Challenge accepted
Thrill of exploration
Leads to new beginnings
I like what you did with the photo. Wonderful that you are now able to spend time exploring the creative with intent!
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Thanks, Heather. I’m a lot happier now with being able to explore the path of creativity as part of my life. 🙂
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I resonate with this completely! Creative spark has found such purpose post 60. Love the image!
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Thank-you, V. J. I had a feeling this would resonate with you. ❤
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Like you wrote for me, Olga.
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Beautiful image. How fortunate that you now find yourself able to spend the time on what you love to do.
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Thank-you, Helene. I even got my degree in Fine Arts from York University and I let it all go, until photography was introduced into my life. Interesting how things change for the better. 🙂
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You have changed and your creativity flows along with the changes, how amazing life is.
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I really enjoyed your poem here. It’s true! How often do we set aside our creative spark from childhood to attend to adult responsibilities. I love this sense of journey.
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Thank-you for your thoughts. I’m so happy that my journey ended up revisiting a past love. 🙂
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I like the effect you have created in this photo. It has a dreamlike quality to it. I enjoy following you exploration of digital photography, it inspires me.
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Thank-you, Arati. It’s great creative fun and I surprise myself with some of the results. 🙂
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An amazing picture! I wish I had time to explore photography more but not enough hours in the day..lol
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Thank-you. Maybe one day you will. 🙂
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I just LOVE this picture, Olga. I adore the effects you created. Good for you for trying new and discovering more of what you can do. Yay for you!
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Thank-you for cheering me on, Amy. ❤
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You are so welcome!
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I love the textures and tones a good paint filter can draw from a photographic image. Well done here, Olga. ❤
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Thanks, Patrick. I have recently been introduced to GIMP by my daughter and I’m loving exploring the possibilities with it. Don’t want to get too extreme with PS, but love the subtle changes it can create. 🙂
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Very nice work, both with words and snap 🙂
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Thank-you, Hammad. I find the challenge of presenting an interesting photo a joyful one. Full of surprises. 🙂
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Olga, I think this is beautiful! Congratulations on your commitment to your photography. That must be so rewarding. Blessings for your next steps – and have a happy New Year.
Debbie
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Thank-you, Debbie. Never too late for new beginnings. Blessing in the New Year. ❤
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