~ free ~

~ liberate your heart from the cage of fear ~

Love is what we are born with. Fear is what we have learned here. The spiritual journey is the unlearning of fear and the acceptance of love back into our hearts.
Marianne Williamson

thanks adampiggott for the beautiful woman

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alicepopkorn says:

free textures :
pastelli

and flower dream

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

O Gato Carioca says:

fairy tales
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

wnelweb says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rasraster says:

Cool. Very artistic and powerful.

Seen in image manipulations
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

imagepeace says:

perfect creation for the words~~~free, beautiful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

h.koppdelaney says:

Super picture! Beautiful symbol of freedom! Congrats! Love H
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

NinianLif says:

Awesome imagery and well executed idea. Brilliant!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

weirena says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe MAGICART OF TEXTURES-ONLY INVITE (WE HAVE WINNERS), und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.

bin total begeistert .. ich liebe dieses bild ... für mich eines deiner
schönsten .. gaaaanz liebevolle grüsse zu dir aus dem sonnenwien :-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mjmourik says:

Fantastic work, very creative!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nizurack says:

wonderful light
Seen in
MAGICART OF TEXTURES

Invitation only
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

RobynMichele says:

Beautiful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

virtually_supine (not well - please see profile) says:

Accepted in the

IG Group
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Pichl photo says:

Beautiful work.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

medicopter says:

Your amazing work of art is awarded:

And tag the photo with"Art Cafe"
Current Exhibitions:
Tabu: staged
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

virtually_supine (not well - please see profile) says:

Wonderful textures and light. Great quote. I love the tenuous poise of the woman on the tight rope - you can almost see her wobble as she starts her journey! Great vision !

Please add this to the "PASSAGES" thread at

Inspiring Gallery
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Ol' Wizard says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Astral Journey, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Inside says:

Beautiful!

Your artwork was admired in the

Where the sky IS NOT the limit.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fantartsy JJ * Busy off and on* says:

Congratulations!~
ADMIN / MODS AWARD~
For Such An Exquisite Heavenly Art Work!~

Thank you so very much for sharing This Heavenly Superb Photo!~
Passionate Inspirations Group
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fantartsy JJ * Busy off and on* says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * SENSATIONAL CREATIONS of EXCELLENCE (POST1~AWARD1 & tag), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Original22 says:

A wonderful photo accompanied by a lovely quote. I'd love to see how this was created. Great composition with exceptional symbolism!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JohnDan1 says:

What a Shot!!

This masterpiece in creative photography was seen in

Thats Creativity !!

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

César Augusto says:

You are my winner!

Photo Kaleidoscope

Great work !!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus Surrealleous bizzy ! says:

i love the wisdom of that quote and i embrace the sentiments without equivocation !!!!!!!! Thank you. We cannot be free if our minds are polluted with this man made contagion. What a brilliantly crafted image. Such fine work.

This image is

Seen in Inspiring Gallery
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

SkagitLily says:

Love everything about this: the artistry, the quote, the tags... even the comments! Well done, Alice!!!

Seen in the "PASSAGES" thread at

Inspiring Gallery
--
Seen in a discussion of the group "Inspiring Gallery ~ Weekly Spotlight thread" (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

thanks everybody !! love your comments :))
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jumpinjimmyjava - iKIVA .... you can KIVA too says:

Very creative. Love your edit style. Well done - jimmy
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jendrix56... says:

¡Excelente arte! ~~~~

Visto en Digital Art FX
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

My Baby Mia says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called BEST OF THE BEST (POST 1, AWARD 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

brilliant thought and creation

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pareeerica says:

Gorgeous work Alice....I love the verse too! Beautiful lighting :)
Seen in
MAGICART OF TEXTURES

Invitation only
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

marielito says:

well composed

You are my winner!

Photo Kaleidoscope
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dibujos de Molina says:

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jared.P. says:

So creative. I'm astounded by this creation.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Wouter van Wijngaarden says:

Gorgeous and mysterious work , great job !
This image is

Seen in Inspiring Gallery
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

AmahRa~deeply grateful~ says:

YOU ARE MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!

This is the Award for your amazing work!

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

[krles] says:

Gorgeous work.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Jen's Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ***This should be a Postcard!***, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

dcecil805 says:

This is truly wonderful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

cassandra204 says:

seen on Spiritual MarketplaceA gorgeous creation !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

on a journey!! freedom+love=peace... says:

beautiful!!! yes let go!! let go of all our fear and restrictions and be free!! wonderful work my friend:-) have a beautiful day!xxxAnne
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

thanks all for your wonderful comments :))
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

chriscreek says:

very inspiring... :()
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

weirena says:

Hallo, ich bin der Administrator der Gruppe Empyrean ART (invite only) - award 2 in pool, und wir würden uns freuen, wenn Du dies zu unserer Gruppe hinzufügen würdest.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rev_adan says:

autofave! great texture...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

hellvet2000 says:

That's crazy amazing!!!

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

virtually_supine (not well - please see profile) says:

INSPIRING!
This image has been selected for the

inspiring Gallery
By virtually_supine
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rainbow11 :)) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "MASTERPIECES ON BLACK" (post 1 / award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

chandrika221 says:

Congratulations! You have been awarded the
Proud Photoshopper© Award quot;
Proud Photoshopper© Award

You are invited to post this photo at
Proud Photoshopper© Group
Please Tag Image proudshopper
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

i:tzharr says:

truly inspiring
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Macaw-frey (super busy) says:

A terrific concept and very well executed - a lovely, inspiring work of art.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

August Norman says:

Hi, I'm an administrator for a group called Inspiring Gallery Collection ~ IG Spotlight group.
It is an Invitation Only group of images from the Inspiring Gallery pool selected as 'Inspiring Images' by the Administration team.

Please join our group!

inspiring Gallery Collection
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ancientartizen says:

Great work!

Congrats on making the collection.

Seen in the Inspiring Gallery Collection.

inspiring Gallery Collection
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

allegra_ says:

Very inspiring!
Seen in the Inspiring Gallery Collection group.

inspiring Gallery Collection
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

just.Luc (just.Censored) says:

at last......

Seen in the "PASSAGES" thread at

Inspiring Gallery
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

thanks everybody, it is still one of my favorites :))
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

claudio.mantova says:

excellent, congratulation for your gallery, good work
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

thanks claudio :))
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

artyfishal44 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called a pretentious system of hetero-ducks, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This is the Award Tree!
Please add your excellent image to the Award Tree
Tag your photo AwardTree and read the group rules
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pongo 2007 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Magnum Opus! [ Admin Invite Only ] 40+ Faved, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Beautiful work
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

chri.spins (tooo sloww) says:

Award Tree Excellence!
Seen in the Award Tree!

so ethereal and unusual
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus Surrealleous bizzy ! says:

Neither birds nor lions nor most living things should be caged. Certainly not wild animals. Certain humans at the top of the food chain perhaps........A magnificent image; poetry with color.

Award Tree Excellence!
Seen in the Award Tree!

I agree, your work is incredible!

A Definite Favorite!!
Proud Photoshopper© Award/Group
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcus Surrealleous bizzy ! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called AltraFotografia - Manipolazione e nuova forma d'arte, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

maxleg70 says:

Award Tree Excellence!
Seen in the Award Tree!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

chri.spins (tooo sloww) says:

You are invited to post this “MASTERPIECE”
in: Flickr's Masterpieces!!

Masterpieces (Post 1.Invite 1)
Please TAG Your photos as: flickrsmasterpieces
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixxl says:

oh my...
this strikes a particular and rather personal cord with me...can't seem to take my eyes off it...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

kadavy says:

Thanks for making this great image available! I used it in a blog post about creativity: www.kadavy.net/blog/posts/creatively-creative -the-convert...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Gori Girl says:

Awesome photo - I used it recently in a blog post of mine called Becoming an Intercultural Communicator. Thanks for sharing it!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

thanks for the links kadavy and Gori Girl :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

E Dina says:

Gratulation zu diesem fantastischen Kunstwerk. Angst kann einen wirklich am leben hindern... Dein Bild könnte eine Motivation sein ... bestehende Ängste zu bekämpfen. Sehr gut gemacht.

Seen in the Inspiring Gallery Collection.

inspiring Gallery Collection
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

nefersitara says:

I am amazed! Just wanted to let you know that I attributed and posted this art as the header to one of my blog posts at www.sitarahaye.com, and have a link in the attribution to your Flickr site and all your work. I hope many people see it and come to love your talent as I have. Keep up the beautiful work!

~Sitara Haye
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

danke E Dina :)
and thx Sitara for your kind words :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

R_obert says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Roberts_ArtGallery (Admin-invite only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

it would be nice, to meet you in:
RobertsArtGallery
bokeh - old <br />
and rusty
tag with: "RobertsArtGallery" -
post 1/comment 2, please!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

youngrobv (Rob & Ale) says:

nice to meet you in:
RobertsArtGallery

tag: RobertsArtGallery
post 1/comment 2, please!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eyduck says:

WOW!!! Wow wow WOW!!! Love it!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

LoveArt Photo says:

Your work is gorgeous! I love it.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

E.V. Studio says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called We all are mortals, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

k shnizzle says:

I love this picture!! It's pretty much me.
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

Ol' Wizard says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Instant Classics (The Best Group on Flickr), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

rohaberl says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Art Touch - (Invit Only - Comment 2 please), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This beautiful work deserves an Award
in ART.life - Post 1/Award and Fav 1 Group!

www.flickr.com/groups/art_life/
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Gianmario Masala says:

This Sublime Image is really an Artistic Creation, and was seen in : Art Touch

Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Sun_Sunshine says:

This Sublime Image is really an Artistic Creation, and was seen in : Art Touch

Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Sun_Sunshine says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "Just passing our time" - Admins Invite Post1/Award2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Luduen says:

Wonderful, thank you for posting ..

Just
passing our time Group - by Invite Only
5 + Awards post your image here
www.flickr.com/groups/1271627@N22/discuss/721 57622352402133/

Please Tag Image our_time
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Dagi2009 says:

~ foqiazafar ~ (ON / OFF) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Real Magic (Post 1~Fave 1~Comment 2) Contest:Magic of Autumn!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Steve-h says:

This Sublime Image is really an Artistic Creation, and was seen in : Art Touch

Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Mrs Owl says:

beautiful
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Gorgo07[è tutto un equilibrio sopra la Follia] says:

Wonderful, thank you for posting ..
Just passing our time Group - by Invite Only

If you get 5 or more Award for Just passing our time Group post your image here :
Only images with 5 or + AWARD!

* Please Tag Image our_time
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Aelin Quan (afk) says:

Beautiful...

This Sublime Image is really an Artistic Creation, and was seen in : Art Touch

Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Bennie B says:

Just fabulous!!

Seen In: Instant Classics (The Best Group on Flickr)
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Evaline Merlin says:

Beautiful work!!

Seen In: Instant Classics (The Best Group on Flickr)
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

E Dina says:

Seen In: Instant Classics (The Best Group on Flickr)
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

weirena says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called New Empyrean Elite (50Faves or AdminInvite), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

danke .. eines meiner liebsten von dir :-))

we INVITE you to post your excellent image in our group

NEW EMPYREAN ELITE
50Faves-AdminInvited- post 1 award 1 –
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Music Hyun ~ Mostly off til 23rd :(( says:

THIS IS AN AWARD FROM

NEW EMPYREAN ELITE
50Faves-AdminInvited- post 1 award 1 –
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Gorgo07[è tutto un equilibrio sopra la Follia] says:

THIS IS AN AWARD FROM

NEW EMPYREAN ELITE
50Faves-AdminInvited- post 1 award 1 –
Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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