At the edge of the woods by three_grrr
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Not quite spring yet at the Hollow when this was taken a couple of weeks ago. It was one of those warmer days, so drove out and spent the day. Not much green to be seen, just the fir trees, and bits of grasses coming up here and there. You can see the fields just past the wild raspberry canes. Murphy is looking back to see where I am. And yes, LOL, there are pictures without the dogs .. somewhere.
I downloaded Paint.NET v3.5.4 a couple of days ago, have been playing with it so haven't been around much. Lot's of catching up to do. Paint.NET is a free open source program, and so far I'm loving it. I took this photo into it, duplicated it, did a pencil effect with it, then reduced the opacity of it to let the colors of the first layer show through. Took it into PSP and messed around with it some more. I think I like the results. Some honest opinions and thoughts on what I might have done to make it better would be appreciated.
Many thanks for the wonderful and thoughtful comments on the previous post, and for the faves. Gonna be starting to catch up with you all little by little, thank you for your patience, and I'm ever so grateful for you support.

Comments (44)
Fantastic work, Rita! I look forward to more photos of the Hollow as the season(s) progress
Ahhh, this is such a wonderful capture and I can tell you are like everyone and so ready for Spring. Glad you shared the photo of the forest with little Murphy in it as he makes it complete.
Great job, Rita. Never been to the Hollow, physically, but in spirit it has become one of my favorite places. Thanks for bringing it to all of us! Oh, and your are right, Paint Net is excellent. In fact all my work is with paint net after the Apo and Incendia creations.
Wonderful photo. Looks like a beautiful place.
Wonderful image!
he looks lost here. but This is a wonderful shot
wow honey I don't see anything that could be better. It's wonderful work. clean and clear. Thanks for sharing this image. :)
wonderful place and shot
Would love to see the original.
Wonderful! And lovely to see the handsome Murphy in his natural habitat!
SPLENDID shot...I have discovered my self PAINT.net by looking at Richard's photos !!! SPLENDID dog ! Wonderful work !!!
splendide photo!!
Shining work.
great capture! i can't see anything more u could have done here for improvement!:)*5
Beautiful!!
Great pic, at least Murphy is keeping his eye on you, I have to keep mine on the girls :o) They would love it there with Murphy & co. :o)
How cute he is..I'm sure he like this place! Great capture :)
Hurry up mommie there's lots to explore..He's so adorable and he looks to be so happy at the hallow. I too love seeing photos of your Murphy.
Fabulous and very beautiful imagination, Rita!!!
Wonderful work....love the mood here..!!
You did a wonderful job! I look forward to seeing what else you come up with. Wonderful image of Murphy.
this looks great! what a wonderful place for dog and human to play in.
An excellent capture of Murphy in his favourite scene. I'm sure he wants to show you something over the hill so is telling you to hurry. I like what you have done with this capture and I'm looking forward to seeing some more. I love how the frame makes it stand out too. I of course must go and take a look at that program.
awww this is beautiful capture rita and wonderful place..:)
Perfect.Beautiful work Rita!
WOWWWW UNIQUE SHOT
he does not want you to leave without him!very cute dog
I love this capture!
wonderful
Great shot of Murphy... sometimes, we are all at the edge of the woods.