Photos & Words

[Flywing]

http://commfaculty.fullerton.edu/lester/writings/letters.html (http://commfaculty.fullerton.edu/lester/writings/letters.html) takes you to Paul Martin Lester’s page and an explanation of an advertising quote, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” it’s misused; apparently they’re worth 10,000 words. I’ve use a quote, that I like, and have tried to give those words a setting, a visual enhancement, in the context of my photo. I think we all have found words of wisdom that inspire or make us giggle (Mark Twain comes to mind) a daily boost; put them on a photo and share …

[Flywing]

OK another:

[ashmicek]

Here are my two I made for my little brothers:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/ashmicek/dream.jpg


and


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b75/ashmicek/challenge.jpg

[Saralonde]

Really nice idea. These would make wonderful Christmas gifts for people, especially if they were tailored for the recipient.

[SezzySue]

i love those last two

[ashmicek]

Thanks!

[Flywing]

Good day:

[Flywing]

Enjoy,

[cfpackerfan]

OOoh! I like those.
This is actually what I do... it's my profession. Photographer/graphic designer.
Almost all of my photos end up with some sort of writing on them.

Most of my pics contain Scripture, (not sure if it's allowed to share that here) but I do have some with quotes. I'll share a couple.


First one I did for my sister:
Second one was put on notecard stationery:

[Flywing]

I like those back at ya. It wouldn't be a discussion just a photo with a though; no? Anyway what font did you use please; I like it.

[cfpackerfan]

Hmmm, the first one is a font called 'hanshand' (can't remember where I got it from... I download LOTS of fonts)
The second one is called "Mr. Wade"

[cfpackerfan]

HERE (http://simplythebest.net/fonts/fonts/hanshand.html) is hanshand

HERE (http://www.searchfreefonts.com/fonts/m31.htm) is Mr Wade (scroll a bit)

[Flywing]

Cool I got 'em. Thanks.

[ashmicek]

That second one of yours cfpackerfan looks like if could be a front of a card

[cfpackerfan]

Thank you Ashley. It is. ;)

[Flywing]

A good fishing Friend:

[Becky N]

Here is my first try, after some coaching and pointers from Cat...thanks again.

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061121-IMG_1319WQ2.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Beautiful, Becky!

[Becky N]

I had an excellent teacher.;)

[Flywing]

today's:

[Becky N]

This is seriously addictive:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061121-IMG_1322WQ.jpg

[misspix]

Well done Becky :D
I am going to have to give this a try myself.

[Flywing]

I like that one Becky! Very nice.

[Becky N]

:o Awe Shucks, thank you for your kind words.

[Becky N]

My thought for the day:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061121-IMG_1308WQ.jpg

[Flywing]

For you today:

[cfpackerfan]

Very nice. Love the colors in that last photo, Wally.

Becky, you have yet another talent, it seems. ;) Well done. I love the gray weed one. Beautiful.

[Flywing]

Thank you Cat.

[Flywing]

enjoy:

[Flywing]

Todays:

[cfpackerfan]

OK, here's one I did a couple years ago. It is on a 32" canvas in my dining room. It was taken at Fort Point, California.

[Becky N]

Very cool picture, Cat, almost surreal, it most be awesome on the canvas. Makes me think of Alice in Wonderland for some reason, or maybe the Duracell bunnie...still going.

I've done another one also:
http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708-CRW_4720.jpg

[Flywing]

You guys are a tough act to follow, great stuff ; love it!!!

[Becky N]

Thanks Wally, here another from the Water Lilly pond:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708-CRW_4710.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

I like this thread. :D

Here is one of my very first ones.... an oldie, but still one of my favorites.

[Mgdh]

I like this thread. :D

Here is one of my very first ones.... an oldie, but still one of my favorites.

Very nice Cat! I love the font too - suits it perfectly.

[Flywing]

Becky; nearly turned that last one into a haiku missed by one syllable.

Cat; put a tear into my wife's eye with that one.

Thanks eh.

[cfpackerfan]

Beautiful!

[Becky N]

Cat - Great picture and quote

Wally - That rose is beautiful, dare I say "picture perfect"?

[Flywing]

Thanks guys. Watching others is learning and I think its' helping with photo presentation.

[cfpackerfan]

A couple for today. :)

[misspix]

Lovely, Cat :D I especially like the second one!

[Becky N]

Love them both Cat, great pictures and the quotes match perfectly, especially number 2.

[Becky N]

Giving this one to my son and his honey for Christmas:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708-CRW_4725.jpg

[Flywing]

Cat, really enjoy the second one the quote is very inspiring. Who wrote it?

[Flywing]

Becky, lovely. Is that the real colour or is there some editing?

[Flywing]

We seem to be staying close to a theme of flowers. Here's mine for today:

[cfpackerfan]

Cat, really enjoy the second one the quote is very inspiring. Who wrote it?

When I found that quote, it was stated 'author unknown'... but I just now did some searching, and "Edward Teller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller)" came up once. All other search results for that quote don't name an author at all. So I did a search for Edward Teller, and it appears he did say it. ;)
I guess now that I know, I should acknowledge that, huh?

[Flywing]

When I found that quote, it was stated 'author unknown'... but I just now did some searching, and "Edward Teller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller)" came up once. All other search results for that quote don't name an author at all. So I did a search for Edward Teller, and it appears he did say it. ;)
I guess now that I know, I should acknowledge that, huh?

Beautiful words deserve the recognition; sure wouldn't want a photo used without an honorable mention.

[cfpackerfan]

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for encouraging me to search deeper to find the author. I gave up too easily the first time. ;)

[Becky N]

Becky, lovely. Is that the real colour or is there some editing?

Close it is a digi sammich too, so the color is intensified, I don't have the real one in my gallery to share right now...I'll try to go back and get it later this evening. Theses day lillies are a vere irredescent red-orange.

Your orchids and quote are gorgeous.

[quote=cfpackerfan;2399993]When I found that quote, it was stated 'author unknown'... but I just now did some searching, and "Edward Teller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller)" came up once. [quote]

What are your favorite quote sites? I use Quote Garden a lot and found another one recently, that I don't have in my favorites on this computer. But is the one I used for all the posts in this thread. I'll share it later too, have choir rehearsal tonight so I'm doing some fly by posting.

[Becky N]

I'm back, here is the original picture:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/060708-CRW_4726.jpg

[Flywing]

Becky looks like a stand alone to me. Intense colour all on its own, nice shot.

[Miniflash]

thought I"d give this a try .

[Becky N]

Beautiful colors going on here, Miniflash.

[Miniflash]

Thanks Becky ~

[Flywing]

Couldn't decide which one, like them both. the dark one seems more primal and maybe slightly better context for the quote.

[cfpackerfan]

ooooooo...the first one. :D Love it.

Welcome, miniflash... great colors in that one. :D

[chakras]

I will play :)

[Flywing]

Nice window shade effect to highlight the text. Good idea, I found it hard to make the text adequately visible on some strong backgrounds.

[Becky N]

Agree, Flywing #1.

Welcome Suvendra, very cool picture with a great quote.

I have a picture in mind, but; need to find the right quote.

[chakras]

Thanks Wally - Without the shade, the quote was not very prominent
Becky - Thanks. The photo was taken in NY with busy New Yorkers passing by :lol:

[Miniflash]

Nice one Suvendra

[Miniflash]

Here is another one I like this one alot myself ,take a look see :lol:

[Flywing]

Good day eh. Another one by Ralph:

[cfpackerfan]

Wally, I absolutely LOVE that one.

[misspix]

Me, too! The quote, the photo, all of it! Wonderful :D

[DiscoLizard]

I wasn't sure I was going to be much into this, but some of these quotes + photos are fantastic.

[Flywing]

Still time for today's:

[cfpackerfan]

Ooo Wally, I really like that a LOT. The photo is fantastic, and the quote is perfect.

A little suggestion:
could you put a slight (very slight) drop shadow on the words? It would help 'a river' in the top line stand out a bit more, and would not affect the other words at all.

[mrt05zx6r]

I added the second set of footprints to.

http://www.answers4pictures.com/album/albums/userpics/10001/P1010246_copy.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Welcome to POTN mrt05. :) Beautiful picture.

[Flywing]

Hi Mrt, Great quote and photo neat to see the foot prints end and one set continue.

[Becky N]

Very nice work going on here. I'm off the day job Thursday and Friday and hope to have the opportunity to marry some more pictures and quotes. Until then, I'm enjoying the beautiful photography and quotes of all of you.

[Miniflash]

Wally beautiful photo and Quote ~GOOD JOB!

[Miniflash]

Here is one ~

[Flywing]

Wow!! nicely put togther Mini.

[cfpackerfan]

Edit: I just posted one I laready shared. lol. I need some coffee.

[Flywing]

Sunny day here:

[Miniflash]

nice one Wally ~Here is another I made today ~

[Flywing]

Nice roses Mini!

I had a heck of a time with today's offering; the lettering was very difficult on that background. Tried to keep the letters form dancing around when viewed. My effort for today:

[cfpackerfan]

Ahh. Miguel de Cervantes. One of my all time favorites.
I LOVE, and have committed to memory, his soliloquy from Don Quixote on 'sanity'.
One day I will have a photo with enough area to write the whole thing.

[Becky N]

It was suggested I use this picture with a quote, but; I went in a bit of a different direction then was suggested, hope you like:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061219-IMG_1802WQ.jpg

[Miniflash]

very nice Becky ..good job

[chakras]

One more...

[misspix]

It was suggested I use this picture with a quote, but; I went in a bit of a different direction then was suggested, hope you like:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061219-IMG_1802WQ.jpg
Wonderful Becky :D And the quote works quite nicely!

[chakras]

The quote and the photo are both fantastic Becky. Very nice.

[Flywing]

Good on the new guy chakras!!

Very nice Becky Seen the quote but didn't have a photo. Yours is perfect.

[Becky N]

Thank you all for your kind words. The picture itself is a crystal voltive candle holder. Set the camera up for a 5 second exposure with the 28-75 Tamaron and zoomed whilest shudder was open. Hapyy you like it.

[Becky N]

With the festivities of the weekend about to commence, I thought it might be fun to throw out a quote and see how each of you create a picture and incorporate the quote. If you choose to play, please post your creation by Tuesday evening, December 27th. Here is the quote:

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. –Erma Bombeck

[kkhardwarestore]

This one is a little different than I have seen on this thread. This is a photo of my skateboarding son I had printed into a 24x32 poster for him for Christmas.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/hosting-data//5108/128181eposter_small.jpg

[Miniflash]

Very cool KK good job on this one~

[Becky N]

KK fantastic your son should really like this.

[Miniflash]

Here is one , I am happy with

[Kristy]

OOOH... These are beautiful!! I suppose we all create sometimes.... such a nice way to be inspired, Here's mine :)

[Miniflash]

Kristy that is beautiful ..well done ~

[Kristy]

Still time for today's:

Wally, I love this font.... in the river verse... Is is something that you can share the name of, or is it something special that you like to keep underwraps? I'd love to know the name if you are able to share.

Happy Day!

[Kristy]

Kristy that is beautiful ..well done ~

Thankyou Miniflash. :) I'm off to the busy world now... I'll keep an eye on this one as I love reading this type of thing. I have a few more but they do not compare to those already here.

Happy Friday!

[cfpackerfan]

With the festivities of the weekend about to commence, I thought it might be fun to throw out a quote and see how each of you create a picture and incorporate the quote. If you choose to play, please post your creation by Tuesday evening, December 27th. Here is the quote:

There's nothing sadder in this world than to awake Christmas morning and not be a child. –Erma Bombeck

Great idea!! It will be fun to see what different perspectives we use.

KK... great job on that. It rocks! :)

Kristy... welcome! It's good to see you here, and I love your addition. Just beautiful!

[Flywing]

Great idea!! It will be fun to see what different perspectives we use.

KK... great job on that. It rocks! :)

Kristy... welcome! It's good to see you here, and I love your addition. Just beautiful!

Sounds like fun! Still don't know what I'll come up with but right now its a photo of my Visa bill!

[Flywing]

Not sure if this should go here but ... For today and the next few:

[Miniflash]

:p AWWW thanks Wally same to you and yours ~

[Becky N]

Kristy - Good to see you...and beautiful contribution.

MiniFlash - Love the picture and wonderful quote to go along

Thanks FlyWing the same to you and yours.

[misspix]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Wally :D

[Miniflash]

Thanks Becky ~ have a great holiday everyone I am sureI"ll be reading Quotes and looking for photos making new memories and having fun~ Hope you all do the thing you love this holiday season .
~Deb~

[misspix]

Here is my first try at this (was by turns fun and frustrating :)) and thanks to Becky for the tutorial! Any pointers/critique welcome!
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/POTN/WordsandPhotos.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

YAY!! I love that picture. Perfect quote to go along with it.

[Becky N]

Woo hoo Terri, you did it. Great combination of picture and quote.

[Kristy]

Thanks for the compliments guys/gals.. :) Nice to see so many familiar faces... I've been sooo busy that I haven't posted much in a few months... perhaps I'll crawl out of my hole in the ground and be social again.

Merry Christmas to you all... ;) See you in a few days... :)

Kristy

[Miniflash]

Beautiful Kristy ~

[misspix]

Thanks Cat and Becky :D

[cfpackerfan]

Ok, I'm going to be the first to tackle the Erma Bombeck Quote challenge. :)
Got the idea when the kids asked if I would go sledding with them. ;) Yeah. :rolleyes:

[misspix]

Wonderful, Cat :D (and a bit of a giggle here) ;)

[Becky N]

Nice work Cat, I really like it.

My interpretation pretty much sums up my family and our connection with our inner child. My brothers, 55 and 49 received these hats from my mother for Christmas, and the rest is self explanatory...

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061224-IMG_1950.jpg

Picture quality isn't great, hand held.:(

[Miniflash]

Cat I love your creative use of that Quote its beautiful .Becky I love your as well I am afraid mines not so creative but I did give it go .My mom always loved Christmas she died about 5 years ago but every Christmas I get happy knowing she loved it .









~Deb~

[cfpackerfan]

Becky and Deb, I love those.
Becky, I love the feel of yours, and it sums up the quote perfectly!
Deb, after reading about your Mother, yours evokes a strong emotion. Beautifully done.

The interpretation on the quote could be taken a couple different ways.
I think I took the easy way out by making it a bit comical. ;) But now I want to do another one and give it the meaning Ms. Bombeck intended. ;)

[misspix]

Becky, that is great! We have a few of those hats in this family, lol!
Mini, very moving interpretation.
Here is mine, pretty simplistic.
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/Nikki/Jaiydann/ChristmasMorning.jpg

[cfpackerfan]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

[Becky N]

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/yeahthat.jpg Definetly!

[Miniflash]

Thanks Terry that is your granddaughter isn't it? She is adorable ~

[misspix]

Thanks Terry that is your granddaughter isn't it? She is adorable ~
Yes, 'tis. And thanks, I think so too :)

[cfpackerfan]

My first peice of digital art using CS2. :shock: It is MUCH nicer than PSE3, but I am still learning where all the whatnots and whodads are. :p
Manipulating the text is quite different...better....but different. I'll get it mastered eventually. :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

And another from today.
My mom and my sister, at the beach, watching the sunset.
This is one of my favorite Emerson quotes.

[Miniflash]

Cat I love them both are beautiful ~Here is one I made the other day , I don't know who Quoted it but I like it .

[Becky N]

Cat and Miniflash, beautiful, both the pictures and the quotes you chose to go with them.

[cfpackerfan]

Very nice, Deb. :)

Here's another.

[Becky N]

Beautiful, I love your font choices.

[Miniflash]

Here is a new one I made .Played with PS and by now my world famous tulips haha Cat your last post is awesome such a nice pic and verse .

[Becky N]

Ooo, I like this Miniflash. (New Year's resolution to self...Must get back in a creative mode.)

[Kristy]

You are all so creative with these.. they are beautiful. I LOVE the verses, and the photos are so pretty too.

I have an idea, but haven't had a chance to set up the photo yet, so we will see when I can do it.... I'm always so darn busy lately.... Someday my life will slow down.. until then I will continue to lurk around and read your beautiful posts. :)

[Becky N]

Someday my life will slow down..

Pssst...Kristy, no it won't but it will take a different direction.:D ;)

Whoever said life slows down when the kids leave, was a liar.

[misspix]

Ooo, I like this Miniflash. (New Year's resolution to self...Must get back in a creative mode.)
*copying Becky's note to self*

Pssst...Kristy, no it won't but it will take a different direction.:D ;)

Whoever said life slows down when the kids leave, was a liar.
Not only were they a liar, but they didn't take grandbabies into account :)

Cat and Deb those are wonderful *sigh* I have photo's, I am starting to collect quotes, but so far they are not matching :confused: :lol:

[Miniflash]

I thought I better post this one before the new year"Thanks Terri and Kristy ,do take the time to create for yourself >smiles < It's so good for your soul"

[misspix]

Deb, out of curiosity, do you grow your own tulips? They are beautiful!

[Miniflash]

Nope Terri those are freshly grown from the grocery store ..lol But they are beautiful aren't they.

[Miniflash]

Okay so I have a lot of free time and can make these all day long haha ..But would like to share >smiles<

[Becky N]

That is great, Deb.

[misspix]

I have another! The photo is a bit soft, and not sure if the quote quite fits, you be the judge :)
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k259/miss-pix/POTN/PrettyBow.jpg

[Becky N]

Finally had time for a creative moment:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061222-IMG_1839WQ.jpg

[Miniflash]

Becky now that 's doing it ! It is awesome ~and I bet it felt good using your creativity .Terri I like yours also what a sweet thought for such a sweet baby .

[Miniflash]

Here is one:confused:

[Becky N]

Another one I made Monday morning using the poinsettia macros...

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/061222-IMG_1810WQ.jpg

[misspix]

Deb and Becky, nice work!

Becky, you know I'm going to have to pester you about how you are framing your text now, don't you? :lol:

[cfpackerfan]

Beautiful work!! Very inspiring. :)

Anyone know where Wally is?

[Becky N]

Terri, yes, I knew it was coming. I'll try to remember to send you a PM tonight while I'm post processing the pictures from Saturday night.

Cat. I was thinking the same thing this morning, where is Wally?

[misspix]

Terri, yes, I knew it was coming. I'll try to remember to send you a PM tonight while I'm post processing the pictures from Saturday night.

Cat. I was thinking the same thing this morning, where is Wally?

Thank you Becky :) I was actually trying to screen the section with my quote in the last photo, but couldn't figure it out :confused:

I also have been wondering about Wally. He doesn't ride horses does he:eek: ?

[cfpackerfan]

I sent him off an Email asking if he's been hiding under a horse. ;) He's probably just enjoying the holidays.

[Miniflash]

DID ya ever find Wally ...where's wally haha kinda like where's Waldo ..hehe

[Miniflash]

I made this one the other day from my series of rose photos ..:lol:Now that I'm looking at this again I see maybe the text should be softer ..more delicate like a rose ..what do ya think?

[misspix]

I love it Deb :D I think I agree with you, though. A lighter font color would definately soften it a bit :)