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Sunday, 23 January 2011

Take a word "Botanical"


Here is my contribution for this week's "Take a Word" where the theme is "Botanical".
The main image is from a vintage photo CD I have, altered in photoshop. Some of the flowers are from Magic by
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32 comments:

  1. Netty23 January 2011 at 21:22

    Oh wow Astrid your lady is beautiful and loving all the flowers and cogs. Terrific work again my friend. Annette x

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  2. Nigel23 January 2011 at 21:31

    This is stunning. Love the contrast between the vibrancy of the fruits & flowers against that muted background.

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  3. Lori Saul23 January 2011 at 23:08

    Such beautiful use of contrast here Astrid- love how the flowers come alive with color!

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  4. Judy24 January 2011 at 00:00

    Gorgeous, Astrid, what a stunning hat!

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  5. Deann24 January 2011 at 00:11

    Ah three of my favorite things Astrid...Flowers, Vintage ladies and Steampunk how can you go wrong...simply gorgeous awesome work my dear!!!

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  6. "MOI" Freubel24 January 2011 at 00:12

    I love the combination of the little "cogs" ( I hope I translated that word wel ? I mean the little wheels) with all the flowers Astrid. It gives your image just that little EXTRA !
    Also the necklaces are wonderful detail !!
    A great presentation and my compliments !!

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  7. indybev24 January 2011 at 00:33

    Beautiful, Astrid! I love the contrast of color and non-color, and the delicacy of flowers and the steam punk touches. Nicely done!
    (I used one of your freebie backgrounds in my entry. Thank you!)

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  8. Rhonda24 January 2011 at 03:25

    This is fabulous! Love the whimsy. Great piece - cheers!

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  9. Silvia(Barnie)24 January 2011 at 05:24

    Great combintion of fruits and flowers, she wears a lovely hat.

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  10. Anke24 January 2011 at 06:07

    Wonderful Astrid, fantastic hat.

    Hugs
    Anke

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  11. Suzanne B aka brookfies24 January 2011 at 07:27

    WOW Astrid....you always exceed my expectations every time. This is STUNNING....would hang it on my wall!

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  12. Junibears24 January 2011 at 10:38

    Lovely, lovely Astrid! I love the vintage photograph and the flowers and cogs you've added..WoW!
    Just excellent.xx

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  13. Anjas-Artefaktotum24 January 2011 at 11:33

    Stunning work fantastic contrast of color and non-color. Love the flower artistic hat.
    Hugs Anja

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  14. Healing Woman24 January 2011 at 11:36

    Your beautiful digital makes me want to go straight into my studio and create a summer Goddess...thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. Rosie24 January 2011 at 12:06

    A very beautiful digital word, Astrid

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  16. Jinny Holt24 January 2011 at 12:33

    Ohhh Astrid she really pops out at ya!!! Fantastic stuff :~)

    Jinny

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  17. Irish324 January 2011 at 13:18

    Fantastic piece! All the colors on the soft image and background are perfect! I especially like the frame work at the bottom. You're good!!

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  18. Anonymous24 January 2011 at 14:28

    I think I'm a few cogs short...So that's were they went! Lovely, Astrid!

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  19. Taluula24 January 2011 at 14:37

    Astrid, I love the colourful flowers against the soft background sepia tones. It adds such depth and texture.

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  20. Selma24 January 2011 at 15:51

    This is just wonderful! I like all of it. So delicate and beautiful on your card.

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  21. Jester24 January 2011 at 17:39

    A beautiful piece, Astrid. I really like the contrast of the bright flowers and fruit with the delicate nature of the picture.

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  22. Faye24 January 2011 at 17:55

    So beautiful, Astrid.

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  23. Martina24 January 2011 at 20:14

    That looks quite charming and enchanting, dear Astrid! Beautifully done, and very artistic as well!
    Liebe Grüße
    MARTINA xox

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  24. Glenys24 January 2011 at 21:18

    Now.... this is really beautiful!!

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  25. *jean*24 January 2011 at 21:28

    oo she is gorgeous!! i especially love the close up!

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  26. Meggymay24 January 2011 at 21:37

    She is so beautiful, love your brighter flowers to edge the piece. xx

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  27. bluegiraffe (Sherry)24 January 2011 at 23:05

    I love the way her jewelry goes with the flowers! Very nicely done piece!

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  28. Jeanie Callaghan24 January 2011 at 23:53

    Wonderful! I love the contrast!

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  29. LynnF25 January 2011 at 03:39

    This is such a stunning piece, Astrid! I love it!

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  30. Sandy25 January 2011 at 10:19

    Oh Astrid this is so beautiful.
    I love them. Amazing work my dear friend.

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  31. Christine26 January 2011 at 02:44

    Wheels and flowers all together in a fine composition. Great!

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  32. Ozstuff29 January 2011 at 03:02

    Astrid, your Lady of the Flowers is wonderful. I'm not sure how you achieved the look but perhaps a shadow effect or the edges of the main image project a three dimensional effect which is beautiful and stunning. Great artwork as always.

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