photographyTuesday, January 18, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky Party: Solitude

Photo taken during a blizzard in 2009.

It says "solitude" to me. The quote is by Rainier Maria Rilke, taken from Letters to a Young Poet.

"Embrace your solitude and love it. Endure the pain it causes, and try to sing out with it. For those near to you are distant..."

Text is by Ali Edwards. You can grab my 10 favorite fonts here.

I chose a texture by Shadowhouse in his texture set #2 called Hazy Shade of Winter. You can find the downloadable zip file here for the complete set.

If you have photoshop elements and missed my texture tutorial, you can find it here.

I am participating in a photoshop class by Kim Klassen called Skinny-Mini eCourse. She is a genius with textures and I've been playing with some old photos this week.

As always, thank you for stopping by. You can link up below and then make sure to check out some of the other fab WW parties.

64 comments

Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudTuesday, 18 January, 2011
What an amazing photo, Lish! And that quote? Beautiful and so true. I'm here anytime you're not in the mood for solitude. Hey, that rhymes. :) Been thinking about ya...
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AmandaTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Love that picture...I must be from the North because I find it rather relaxing. Perhaps it's because I know I'd be cuddled up at home if it were like that outside. :)
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MaggieKTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Great Picture...
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koreen (aka: winn)Tuesday, 18 January, 2011
It's a beautiful photo!
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UnknownTuesday, 18 January, 2011
It looks antique, just so atmospheric, gorgeous!
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Anna LisaTuesday, 18 January, 2011
I love the quote.
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CarolTuesday, 18 January, 2011
What a beautiful shot, stunning! And quote, perfect!
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Tammi @ My Organized ChaosTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Beautiful!
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DavidTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Hi Alicia,
Yes, I was reading about your font downloads and texture downloads. I've done a few font downloads but yours opens up a new world. I love the quote and photo together. Winter is always a time of reflection for me.
Thanks for hosting and for your kind words last week on your blog visit. David/ Tropical Texana/ Houston
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LeeAnnTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Awesome photo! Happy WW!
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AnonymousTuesday, 18 January, 2011
That's an awesome shot, but kinda creepy too.
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FaytheTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Cool photo, in more ways than one! I think I may need to find a cheap version of ps elements, I love how this turned out!
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BuckeroomamaTuesday, 18 January, 2011
I love what you did with the photo! :) Kim Klassen's skinny mini e-course is great, isn't it?
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Allison @ Alli 'n SonTuesday, 18 January, 2011
It goes without saying but this photo is beautiful. Thanks for adding the links for the fonts and textures that you used. Off to download some now.
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Mimi NTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Breathtaking. I'm going to have to start looking up words in the dictionary to find new words to describe your photos.

~Mimi
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MichelleTuesday, 18 January, 2011
Looks like it would be a very relaxing place...
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Honey MommyTuesday, 18 January, 2011
What a wonderful shot! I seriously need to learn how to use textures. I have photoshop, I just need to learn how to use it more fully.
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AnonymousWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Gorgeous photos!!
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The Drama MamaWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That's a gorgeous shot, especially with the texture!! THanks for sharing.
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NatalieWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Lish...I love this photo. Is eerie and haunting, but somehow oddly calm...
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Miel AbeilleWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Stunning photo! The quote pairs with it perfectly!
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DagmarWednesday, 19 January, 2011
So gorgeous! We actually have a print with a similar house hanging over bed.

Dagmar
Dagmar's momsense
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AnonymousWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Brrrrrrr....... I love my sunny CA days!
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NatalieWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Oh wow! Your shot is kinda mysterious/dreamy/spooky...etc! Love when you can achieve more than one feeling with one photo! Love the texture work!
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UnknownWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That shot is amazing. I know the blizzard was not nice but the photo is wonderful.
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jillconyersWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Very cool shot and great texture. I'm also participating in Kim's Skinny Mini and loving all that I'm learning.
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Samson's PhotoblogWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Great picture, like the mood it creates, love the texture effect

Regards
Samson
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GinaWednesday, 19 January, 2011
What a great photo!
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paulakigerWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Gorgeous combo of picture and quote - I have no idea what to do with textures - I guess that's why we are fortunate to have YOU!
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4 Lettre WordsWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Love the texture and quote!
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Little MochiWednesday, 19 January, 2011
A lovely photo ~ thank you for the textures how to, I will have to give it a go.
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KLZWednesday, 19 January, 2011
I love Rilke. Great quote for a great photo
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Secret Mom ThoughtsWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Beautiful photo!
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Ashley SiskWednesday, 19 January, 2011
The photo is gorgeous...and I'm glad you're enjoying Kim's course. She certainly is a genius when it comes to textures!
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MrsJenBWednesday, 19 January, 2011
The photo and the quote go perfectly together. Beautiful.
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Carrie, with Tanner and OliverWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Being an empty nester=solitude. I sure do miss my daughter/dog walker!
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AprilWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That is so haunting and beautiful at the same time!
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TanyaWednesday, 19 January, 2011
I love this picture...beauty :)
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Julie {Angry Julie Monday}Wednesday, 19 January, 2011
Very cool. A different approach from my style as we only have sunshine here.
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BethWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Love the texture that you used, it looks utterly alone, very cool.
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AnonymousWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Beautiful photo.

Thanks for hosting.

Michele
http://kidswonderart.blogspot.com
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WeeMason Man's MomWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Now that is an awesome photo! The quote is fitting!
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AndreaWednesday, 19 January, 2011
I love this and the feeling it evokes.
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Mommy2FourWednesday, 19 January, 2011
very cool pic......reminds me of, well, home...lol (Gotta love Lake-effect snow :) )
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AnonymousWednesday, 19 January, 2011
I love that quote and the photo is, of course beautiful. Haunting and eerie, but mostly beautiful.
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tulpenWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Love this photo. Reminds me of my years in Vermont, before kids, when I would fully embrace my solitary spirit and hibernate all winter. Loved it.
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Gabby MalcuitWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Neat photo. I'll have to check out your tutorial once I learn my way around Elements (just got the new one for Christmas).
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ViWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Thank you for hosting. This is a wonderful picture! I am your newest follower.
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Run DMTWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That is simply gorgeous. I love the textures and the quote and font is perfect.

I need to read that tutorial so I have an excuse to learn the settings on my new SLR. ;-)
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Dumb MomWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That looks like a scary, spooky place!
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LizWednesday, 19 January, 2011
I love the photo and the message behind it, but it makes me sad. :(
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CandaceWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Absolutely breathtaking! Thanks so much for hosting. Have a great evening, Candace
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UnknownWednesday, 19 January, 2011
What a beautiful picture. I love it.
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Winelady CooksWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Thanks for hosting. Love your photo.
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SouthernSassWednesday, 19 January, 2011
Stunning photograph! Thank you for the links - I love Shadowhouse Creations and Kim's textures.
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Lauren WayneWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That picture is so evocative. And I have to tell you how much I appreciated your texture tutorial, too! I had no idea how to do all that, or that you could download different textures and actions. Very cool!

Visiting from Hobo Mama and Natural Parents Network!
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MimiWednesday, 19 January, 2011
That's simply an amazing shot!

Mimi
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UnknownThursday, 20 January, 2011
Very excited link up to Wordless Wed for the 1st time!
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graceThursday, 20 January, 2011
that photo is so beautiful, a little spooky
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Colleen (Shibley Smiles)Friday, 21 January, 2011
What a gorgeous photo!
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Valerie Cottage Making MommySaturday, 22 January, 2011
I love seeing all your photos. You are all so talented!

Thanks,

Valerie
www.thecutecouponer.blogspot.com
www.lovingmyheartandhome.blogspot.com
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AmberSunday, 23 January, 2011
ooh, that picture gives me shivers. It looks like something out of one of my nightmares. Beautiful though.
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Colleen (Shibley Smiles)Tuesday, 25 January, 2011
Just beautiful and so creative I love how you put it all together!
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Pamela GoldWednesday, 26 January, 2011
Your kids have such a passion for life and you are filling it to the rim. How wonderful!
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