Thursday 8 October 2020

Landscape

One of the best things about blogging is the 'friendships' you make. I am very lucky to have made many with people who, like me, share a love of ink and paper. (And everything else crafty!)
A small (but select๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š) few of my blogging friends have been able to recently spend a little more time together and we have been able to group message each other often and have group phone chats.

Being able to actually SEE each other  (instead of just 'on-line' typing) has been wonderful and it has lifted my spirits. Sometimes circumstances bring people together in the unlikeliest way - and this is how this card came into being.
Lynne has taken some gorgeous photos. Amongst them are spectacular sunsets. In a moment of madness someone suggested it would be fun to try and replicate them...... so Lynne set us a challenge to use any of her photos and interpret them any way we wanted.
I chose this photo.
It's stark landscape appealed to me!
Trying to capture something so awesome that Nature gives you might on the face of it seem not too difficult - HA!

I first tried doing a watercolour - and I was really pleased with the cloud formation at the top - the rest of it was not for human consumption!

Here is my effort done with ink blending.

Try as I might I could NOT get that lovely band of grey from the original photo to look right on my copy attempt.
Nor could I grab the vivid yellow of the sun as it sets!

But overall I am not too disappointed in how this turned out! The birds were my 'poetic licence'๐Ÿ˜‰.

I am now off to visit LynneSally, Sandra and Joan to see their creations.

Thanks for the challenge Lynne! x

32 comments:

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

Great choice of photo Viv, great minds think alike and all that :) Now, who've you been kidding that you couldn't do something like this? It's a sunning card and I think you've captured the stark landscape perfectly. Great stamping, colours and movement in the sky too....I love it! x

Sally H said...

Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous, Viv! I love it so much! You have captured the clouds brilliantly and The sentiment is perfect! Totally stunning!!!

Stamps and Paper said...

Beautiful sunset card Viv

Anne

Joan said...

This is stunning Viv, a very moody scene , you captured it perfectly

Joan

Lynne said...

Wow! This is stunning Viv. You are a clever clogs,
Lynne x

Carole Pollard said...

This is gorgeous your take on this stunning photo is fabulous The colours on both are amazing. I know what you mean about face to face my husband was shielded for 6 months and those call to our friends and family kept us going Love and hugs Carole x

Mrs A. said...

Gorgeous card and looks just as stunning as the photo does. I do have that stamp for starters. Just been round all the others to see their beauties. Hugs Mrs A.

Aquarius said...

How lovely that you were able to get together with like minded friends even if it wasn't in what used be considered 'the normal way'. You've captured the sunset sky beautifully, great choice of tree and the words are lovely. Off now to visit the others to see what they've done. Take care and keep crafting.

crafty-stamper said...

Gorgeous sunset card love the colours and stamps
Carol x

Lynne K said...

Well, Viv, you have really rocked my challenge! Absolutely fabulous card (much better than the photo IMO!) and the birds are absolutely spot on, as the rooks often use the tree as a night roost. Thanks so much for accepting the challenge!

Bunny said...

I think you did an awesome job. So did the photographer. [Bunny]

Susan Joyce said...

Wonderful, you did an awesome job of replicating the photo Viv.

Pat said...

I think this is brilliant Viv, and I love the colours with the darker wispy clouds near the horizon, and the birds and sentiment are perfect too. I love that you inked the yellow over the black foreground which does give the impression of the setting sun's rays. A gorgeous card. x

Viv said...

This is so beautiful Viv you did so well ;) sorry for my late commenting yet again too!hugs Viv xx

Doreen said...

A gorgeous card and stunning colours for the sky.xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is beautiful, what a lovely card and a stunning photograph. I too have made lots of friends through blogging, one of whom is now my best friend! Lots of phone and video calls to each other. :) Hazelx

Kathleen said...

A really beautiful take on the photo.

Kath x

Zoechaos said...

Skies can be so dramatic and you have captured this one beautifully. A stunning image. x

Babs said...

Stunning
Babs x

Sarn said...

That's a glorious photo for inspiration and you've made an utterly fabulous card from it.
So pleased to hear that a group of virtual crafting friends have lifted your spirits and cheered you up. GO CRAFTERS!

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Such a stunning scene Viv, a great take on the photo you chose.

Sue xx

Bonnie said...

I think you did an awesome job of getting that sky right, Viv! Each sunset is different and you've managed a spectacular one here! Such fun crafting with friends!

HilaryJane said...

I think this is gorgeous, very well done xx

TK said...

It's a GREAT sunset, Viv! Wow, so amazing and pretty

Carol H said...

This is really beautiful. Please could you tell me where you got the stamp from?
Keep safe, kind regards from Carol

Ros Crawford said...

A terrific take on the photo Viv! I love it - it's just s peaceful... Something we can all do with. Great to hear you got together with your friends too! Enjoy the weekend

Mac Mable said...

Wow ....this is stunning Viv and a fabulous take on the amazing photograph. I am so pleased that you have enjoyed your crafty tiem with friends x.

Marlies said...

A gorgeous card Viv. Great stamping! Marlies

Carole said...

Not enough expletives to describe this card...STUNNING in every way....take a bow Viv...I defo have card envy you clever thing. xx

Jules said...

Wow!! This is amazing Viv.

You have captured the scene beautifully and colours perfectly!

Love Jules xx

Vicky Hayes said...

An utter wow!
Love hearing about crafters that become friends online and then start meeting up :) Vicky x

Pia S said...

Wow, almost identical. Great job!