The Dove

My most recent art. This piece took me 4 days to complete, using Photoshop.

I had worked on the dress for hours and lost track of the time. I was distorting (Edit / Transform / Distort) and rotating layers wtih Masks attached. Suddenly I got the dreaded message that there was insufficient RAM and Photoshop went down like the Titanic. I felt numb and exhausted. I couldn’t remember what stage I had last saved the PSB document, so I had to wait in suspense until the file reopened, to discover that the entire dress was lost and I had to rebuild it all over again.

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alexis destiny says:

Beautiful:))
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Azure1070 ^_^ says:

stunning you always have amazing art
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Domain Barnyard says:

Magical and beautiful! Your artwork is stunning, as always! I love the delicate wings on the bird. You are amazing!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

JOSE RUIZ QUESADA says:

bellísimo tarbajo, enhorabuena amiga..,
besos José.

beautiful photo, very nice my friends...,...,
kisses José.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

JOSE RUIZ QUESADA says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *A Flor de Piel* *Feelings flush with skin* Post 1 Award 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

JOSE RUIZ QUESADA says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your Preferred Picture, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Triin Q says:

Your work is really impressive!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

yannth2 says:

Beautiful creation!

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
You may tag your photo again as flickrdiamond
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lochithea [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Masques & Devices ~ Post 1 / Comment 1 ~ Contest : Angelic Art, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lochithea [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Power Club Bronze ~ Post 1 / Award 5, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

The Administrator would like to INVITE you
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

dondee.. says:

one word!! perfect!!=P
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

belindakelle says:

Gale you are amazing
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Molly258 says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

【Mr. Oglou】 says:

Esta foto fue vista en "A flor de piel"

Felicitaciones
Sube1 – Comenta 2
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Julie's Digital Photo Art says:

You do beautiful work
I Think this is Art ! AWARD
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeep_Thing [deleted] says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sonja_pinion says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sonja_pinion says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ! Sweet Mermaids ! (and Big Sharks ), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

From Any Angle says:

I anxiously await your postings! This is so wonderful! I like the touch of the smoke coming from the headstone/skeleton head. So many details to see! Her skirt is just delightful! And the expression on her face is miraculous! Great work.

You deserve "Another Diamond" on your Great Photo!
I have seen your Great Photographic Art in:
Flickr Diamond: The Diamond Class Photographer
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sonja_pinion says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ! Tanja and Sonja and Friends !, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

cowgirlrightup says:

wonderful
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

~diAnNa~ says:

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

markku mestila says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sleeples says:

I love it. Every time a joy to see.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

sonja_pinion says:

Great Pic ! I saw it in:

"Tanja and Sonja and Friends"
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMaj says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMaj says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beauty of Imagination ~ Contest : Your Fav Photo, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMaj says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Moon's Eclipse ~ Post 2 / Comment 1 ~ Contest: Darkness, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMaj says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Robbins egg ~ Contest : Self Portrait - Post 1 invite 1 coment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMaj says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called What you see is what you are......., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

go-rae says:

I love it !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

57 Corvette ~ Bob says:

Four days well spent ...... it looks great.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lala50 says:

its beautiful Gale!! love the lighting!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

v.nazarian says:

This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

worldprincess_Thank you for your kind comments says:

This is a masterpiece!

. . . Seen in Art of Images (♥Invite 1 AWARD on 2♥)
Reach 5 awards to enter The Best Portraits or The Best Captures
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

urolucas says:

Nice work

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Erron Darkstone says:

Gale, you consistently astonish!~
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mdrstudio says:

This art piece is recognized as a very beautiful work!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

janetfo747 says:

This photo is perrrrfect
Blow not a word away…
Seen in Robbins egg

wondereous
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulles2008 says:

Very Good as always!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Uno Don says:

stunningly beautiful. Your work is amazing and attractive as usual. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ** The Envy of Photoshop & Photoart! [invited](post 1~award 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~The Secret**Enchanted Gardens**~ {Invite Only} Post 1 ~ Award 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Passionate Inspirations - (By Invitation Post 1 ~ Comment 2), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~"Heavenly Captures"~Invitation Only~, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

dubonnet says:

your work is so well planned and presented!!!
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You’re invited to post this picture in
SENSATIONAL CREATIONS of EXCELLENCE

(POST 1 ~ AWARD 1)
please add tag: sensational
invited with SICI (2008-08-04)
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This image is beautifully rendered. We would love to have it in our group. Pls join and post it in:

Modern art Mabel
The Modern Impressionists
invited with SICI (2008-08-04)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

DrPhotoMoto says:

Very pretty ... like a fantasy photo. MOTO

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

~ CONGRATULATIONS! ~
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
You have been awarded "The
Adminstrative/Moderator Award"
for this "Secret Enchanted" capture"!

Thank you so very much for sharing
your enchanting work. Your photo is
selected as a "Choice of the Month!"
in ~The Secret**Enchanted Gardens**
~ Invitation Only~ and could be selected
to appear in our front page Hall of Fame.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Marc Nollet says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

dhtkim says:

I love her dress. Gale, you have a gift.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

***After creation has received 3 Photoart Awards,
please share it in our Award Winner's Gallery***
Seen in The Envy of Photoshop & Photoart!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vjsaxena says:

awesome...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Gregorio Mallo says:

One award from GreatManipulART
www.flickr.com/groups/GreatManipulART/
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Illusiontom says:

your illustrations are fantastic!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

R.o.b.e.r.t.o. says:

Your work is Power!!!
The Power Club Bronze Group
POST 1 / AWARD 5
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

paulpablopawel says:

For doing it twice, you deserve two times the praise -- Bravo; BRAVO!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Smile, nature! says:

so great...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sather studios [deleted] says:

This photo is perrrrfect
Blow not a word away…
Seen in Robbins egg
Please remember to coment and invite
Thank you
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Magicker says:

ages since I seen one of your images... and its another cracker

well done
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Erik Anestad says:

Just incredible work and artistry.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Isabelle Ann says:

No matter what travails, Gail, the finished product was worth it--just lovely fantasy world you have created here.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Animebabe says:

Absolutely stunning! I'm sorry you had to do so much work over again. I'm just in awe of the details. :o) Work to be proud of!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Mirjana Veljovic says:

You are invited to join a pretentious system of hetero-Ducks

From a pretentious system of hetero-Ducks group
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

alicepopkorn says:

beautiful work :)
~happily seen in~
Digital Resonance
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

hvhe1 says:

I just love your art work. This is so incredibly beautiful. And 4 days! My.... But then again.... your wonderful creations are so worth it. And hurray for you you found the courage again to go on after the lost dress. I'm glad you did!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Gwynedd says:

Makes me think of Kelsey and our dove.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

hotonpictures says:

when you are lost follow the bird
superb work
rgds
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

baby7 says:

beautiful work
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin LaBar says:

Too bad about the Photoshop exit. Beautiful result. Nice smoke/fog/something, for example.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

NEWMAN says:

You are a real great artist.
Each one of your images are superb.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

RichiesART. says:

Total Photoshop Award

As Seen In The Total Photoshop Pool
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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
invited with SICI (2009-01-11)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

You have been awarded "The
Adminstrative/Moderator Award"
for this "Secret Enchanted" capture"!

Thank you so very much for sharing
your enchanting work. Your photo is
selected as a "Choice of the Month!"
in ~The Secret**Enchanted Gardens**
~ Invitation Only~ and could be selected
to appear in our front page Hall of Fame.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sidsel Oba says:

This photo is perrrrfect
Blow not a word away…
Seen in Robbins egg

So lovely...wonderland
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Wilt says:

great work
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Rich Baker says:

Stunning work as ever. Well worth the time and patience in the end!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

lafleurerouge says:

A true Moon’s Eclipse Work of Art!

A Member's Favourite!!
Moon’s Eclipse Group
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

muley1 says:

Millions and millions !
Thats what u should be making from all of your art.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Gianfranco Budano says:

Fantastic, magic works; congratulations for your wonderful stream
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

λL℮لλ₪Яλ says:

lovely your work
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Gale Franey says:

Thank you everyone for such kind and insightful comments. So inspiring. I really appreciate it ! :-)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

artythejester says:

Gale,

As always you are truly amazing. I love your bird in flight and the way you depicted the flowing beauty of the woman's dress, the lantern, everything has a true connection. Born to be a fantasy artist.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Glockenblume says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called What I Love, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Another wonderful work of art!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

© ♥)ღ(♥ suηata `•ღ(♥)ღ•´ says:

Amazing

This photograph is a WINNER!

ART IN MANY FORMS
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

1D-Photography says:

Awesome!

Hi, we'd love to have your photo
added to the group What I love
Thank you!!!

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

SAYURI BLOOM says:

creative and fantastic
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Graham W Lacdao says:

This is amazing, your work rules.........
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

hedwig. (*Daphne) says:

absolutely incredible!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

marcarambr says:

very good work!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mark1830 says:

the dress detail was definitely worth the time and patience...great work
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

lonewolfe16 (absent for a while....) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Elite: The Best of Digital Art - Admin invite only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

very creative and beautiful work!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

lonewolfe16 (absent for a while....) says:

Visto in / Seen in
ELITE THE BEST OF DIGITAL ART
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CHUN-LIANG says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Toronto's Sexiest Ladies, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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The Dove

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alexis destiny says:

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Triin Q says:

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dondee.. says:

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【Mr. Oglou】 says:

Julie's Digital Photo Art says:

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From Any Angle says:

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markku mestila says:

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go-rae says:

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worldprincess_Thank you for your kind comments says:

urolucas says:

Erron Darkstone says:

mdrstudio says:

janetfo747 says:

Paulles2008 says:

Uno Don says:

vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

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vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

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Gregorio Mallo says:

Illusiontom says:

R.o.b.e.r.t.o. says:

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Smile, nature! says:

Sather studios [deleted] says:

Magicker says:

Erik Anestad says:

Isabelle Ann says:

Animebabe says:

Mirjana Veljovic says:

alicepopkorn says:

hvhe1 says:

Gwynedd says:

hotonpictures says:

baby7 says:

Martin LaBar says:

*NEWMAN* says:

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vivsirena ( Busy, Busy ) says:

Sidsel Oba says:

Christian Wilt says:

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