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LeeAnneKortus — A Song for the Night

Published: 2007-07-07 02:06:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 1607; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 40
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Description This is an entry into the Anti-Cliche Photomanipulation contest. Its a pretty cool challenge you can read about here: [link]

Why this is anti-cliche to me:
A male model is the main subject, I have used a guy before, but it is definitely not the usual for me. I have had a tendency to use a lot of textures in photo manips, simply because I like things that look tactile I also usually like to use an element of fantasy....and this scene could actually happen so it is different that way as well.
I used a lot of different techniques to get that darn lamp to glow....none of which were layer styles. I used the airbrush and lighting effects to do it for those who need to know.

Have you ever sat outside at night and listened to the sound of a lonely guitar playing a song for no one but the night?

Made possible and inspired by the following wonderful stocks:

main background by:
guitar player:
park bench:
street lamp:
street and curb:

Thanks for looking!
The following clubs have my permission to post in their gallery:
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Comments: 30

Ablackwind [2009-07-14 21:42:35 +0000 UTC]

Another gorgeous piece. You are very talented!

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to Ablackwind [2009-07-15 01:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Sweetie!!

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Ablackwind In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2009-07-16 03:22:03 +0000 UTC]

You are most welcome dear.

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bluedanube [2007-10-25 12:19:06 +0000 UTC]

Very nice! I never would have recognized my street and curb unless you told me that was it!

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to bluedanube [2007-10-25 16:27:30 +0000 UTC]

Heh Thanks!
Yeah, I had to mess with the perspective to get it to fit the picture....but it was perfect for it....funny how what you think as being mundane scenes turn out to be so useful
Thanks for sharing!!

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mdandree [2007-07-19 16:47:25 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful technique! Beautiful job!

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to mdandree [2007-07-19 16:52:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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mdandree In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2007-07-19 17:07:17 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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eldris [2007-07-15 00:05:06 +0000 UTC]

Really beautiful manip. Its hardly looks maniped at all because you've steered well clear of the usualy techniques. The sotck blends so well it looks a like a painting

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to eldris [2007-07-15 00:20:34 +0000 UTC]

THANKS!!
I stumbled across the stock pieces separately....I knew I wanted the use the guy and the night background....and they just fit...so I found the rest

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ArtistVortex [2007-07-11 03:57:08 +0000 UTC]

love this image it is just GREAT

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to ArtistVortex [2007-07-11 16:57:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Staticstock-dot-com [2007-07-10 18:11:57 +0000 UTC]

Aww really; really nice. I LOVE the glow around the lamp

I'm so sorry I didn't comment sooner

Thanks again for choosing to use my stock

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to Staticstock-dot-com [2007-07-11 02:58:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you liked it!! I fought with that lamp glo for quite a bit!

Thanks for the !! and of course for your wonderful stock!!

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Staticstock-dot-com In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2007-07-11 15:43:26 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, well I'm glad the lamp didn't defeat you. Its quite convincing. Have a look at this one one me webby

Linkies...
[link] [link]

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to Staticstock-dot-com [2007-07-11 16:56:59 +0000 UTC]



Thank you, dear!!

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surlana [2007-07-09 14:43:30 +0000 UTC]

"Im in ur artwork, contemplatin' ur moths!!"

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to surlana [2007-07-09 14:46:59 +0000 UTC]

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surlana [2007-07-09 14:10:49 +0000 UTC]

Cat is thinking "If only I could get one of those moths!"

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to surlana [2007-07-09 14:37:54 +0000 UTC]

tha moths has a flavr!

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Maeix2 [2007-07-08 20:39:11 +0000 UTC]

reminds me of country songs for some reason..it's got that beat and a touch of melancholy about it I guess.

nice composition..can't see it's not a single produced piece at all

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to Maeix2 [2007-07-08 20:57:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, dear!

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JosephThomas [2007-07-07 10:09:46 +0000 UTC]

Very nice, L-A!!! I can almost hear the music.

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to JosephThomas [2007-07-07 15:07:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Joe!!

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SweetDeviance [2007-07-07 04:28:19 +0000 UTC]

Kitty! Lol.

I love this picture, beautifully done and I like the theme. It's a little lonely, but that's the point of it anyway, right?

Much for this piece.

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to SweetDeviance [2007-07-07 04:39:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so very much, Sweetie!! Yes I had to put my silly little kitty in there...she is such an imp.
I'm glad you like it....yes I kinda wanted that lonely feel...but lonely in a good way

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SweetDeviance In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2007-07-07 04:56:50 +0000 UTC]

^_^

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midnightstouchSTOCK [2007-07-07 04:18:47 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!! Great composition, and wonderful concept. Bravo!

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LeeAnneKortus In reply to midnightstouchSTOCK [2007-07-07 04:21:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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midnightstouchSTOCK In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2007-07-07 04:29:27 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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