Today is the the first day of 2012 - may 2012 be a year filled with creativity, peace, joy, opportunities connections and art sales for all our fellow bloggers and artists.
Fiona and I are not good at sending out Christmas cards - so we have accommodated this by developing a household tradition - sending out new year cards with a focus on wishes and hopes for the year ahead. I decided that my new year card for 2012 would reflect my leaf and iPhoneography - two themes I will continue to develop over the next 12 months.
I did six app variations of an iPhone photo of beaten recycled anodised aluminium leaves and pods on a white cardboard background. The original leaf installation on cardboard was about 200mm high X500mm long. I put the photos to the vote - Fiona, myself and Fiona's folks; and interestingly enough two options got two votes each. So I have gone with both.
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| Barry Smith © 2012 cards - leaves of peace |
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| Barry Smith © 2012 cards - leaves of peace |
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| Barry Smith © 2012 cards - rainbow leaves of peace |
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| Barry Smith © 2012 cards - rainbow leaves of peace |
As you can see one photo has a a stronger three dimensional element; and the other a peace rainbow overlay. Now 'all I have to do' is write on the cards and get them in the mail.
Go well in 2012.
Both versions are stunning - the first version being my personal favorite - I like the contrast of light and dark in the background.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and Fiona all the very best for the New Year - health, love, happiness and inspiration.
Great idea, Barry.The cards are great and I love the results you achieved with your iphoneography. I am going to pursue this a little myself this year. I really like the second look on the cards.
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both are as beautiful B ... colorful and vivid, hopefully will be our 2012 too :) Happy New Year to you and F!! :)
ReplyDeletelove both designs - you and fiona will be sending beautiful wishes and art out into the world...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards... such a great idea. Those leaves pop up everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHappiest of New Years to you both.
ReplyDeletei think there will be many postmen smiling overthe next few days. Well done xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea - the creativity continues to flow down under! Happy New Year to you and Fiona.
ReplyDeleteBarry...great art and such a wonderful way to send New year wishes..such different takes on the same design.. but i like them both.
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ReplyDeleteI love BOTH of these designs, and I agree, there is going to be a big shift in 2012 - a positive one.
Wishing you and Fiona much peace and love,
Brian
STUNNING!!!
ReplyDeleteYOU BOTH JUST OOOOOOOOOOOOOZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEEE IT:))))
Happy 2012 - Lyn Moes
~barry...a unique way to display your leaves and spread your wishes and blessings for the year ahead...they turned out wonderful...i wish you a joyous year ahead...brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteThe cards are gorgeous. I love both versions:)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you both for a super 2012 ~ with lots of creativity, good health and joy!
Hugs,
Gaby
S/R, J, LT, MD, JM, LAM, SZQ, LJ, BS, LM, B & GB - am pleased that you all got the best of wishes sent to you for 1012 - may it be positive and creative for all of us. I so look forward to continuing to be inspired by all of our blogging community and yourselves in particular. S/R - light and darkness!Good balance? J - you will find iPhonegraphy adds another creative opportunity. MD - positives vibes to you. JM - you can be sure leaves will pop up in 2012. SZQ - the great thing is that creative it bounces around the globe. BS - big positive shift is right. May all go well, be well, create well and if possible sell well in 2012. B
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