camouflage
by Alicia

Comment by Bud:
good title, I do like the manner in which the squirrel blends in.

Dragon Tree
by Alicia

Comment by trevytrev:
Pretty deceiving photo, i thought it was a macro of some grass or plant, cool.

what'll I do when you are far away
by Alicia

Comment by Ken:
I like this version a bit better. The background really makes the foreground stand out, and adds to the overall emotiveness of this photo.

once there was a heart I broke
by Alicia

Comment by Ken:
The picture and text create a lot of emotion. I like the frame but would have liked to see more of your subject.

Pale Poppy
by Alicia

Comment by patio127:
But how did you get this amazing image ??? I adore the pastels and shadings and "oldness"...you are on a roll here, Alicia !!!
Oh- my kitten's name is Abby and as SandyP informed me-it means, "her Father's joy" Ironic as I used all my powers of persuasion to convince hubby to adopt...and I know he will be in love soon :)

I wore my heart like a wet, red stain
by Alicia

Comment by cogerox:
A beautiful and emotive piece of art.

Pale Poppy
by Alicia

Comment by Jutilda:
Oh yes!!!! This would be a killer poster.

A Fairly Sad Tale
by Alicia

Comment by Jutilda:
OHOH - I love this so much. I'd love to see a version without the text on it. It is gorgeous.

A Fairly Sad Tale
by Alicia

Comment by SandyP:
Jeeeez. . .this challenge has brought out the mastery in you! I am so moved by your stuff. This one -- the song of so many of the "normal". . .comparing themselves to the clear-skinned smiles of the beautiful. . .who seem to have it all.

The illustration is awesome and fits it perfectly.

A Fairly Sad Tale
by Alicia

Comment by annig:
Alicia...the words to her lament..sigh-who hasn't had a broken heart or 3? is so poignant, and then hopeful (via use of the overlay), as though the author crumpled up the page (herself) but then after discarding it, had second thoughts...reconsideration of her self ("why am I thus?") as she smoothed it out

not sure I've said this well;
nicely done Alicia!