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I cannot download the image... There is a usage restriction.

>>>Standard restrictions apply and written permission is needed from ekartal before using the photo for any work.<<<

Also, when I try to copy the image from the one displayed in the forum, I can't open it in Photoshop becaue a get an "invalid JPEG marker, file may be truncated" notice.

Can you use save as?

Tried that too, and get the JPEG marker, truncated on that as well. I'll keep trying.

It appears the restriction has changed since I downloaded the image or I just grabbed the wrong image. I am uploading a new image.

Oops still a prob with the new image. I managed to drag it to a temp folder but get the same truncated message swampy does. Also its size in the temp folder is 11kb not 509kb.
Though appears full size in Firefox.

Peter

I resaved the file using Save For Web...perhaps this will make it more browser friendly.

Worked for me! Thanks!

Hmmm, now I got two.. the first one downloaded fine for me and as I was going to submit.. noticed that the picture and size for the submission has changed.. soooo, guess I will start over and use the new one... I didn't really know what to do with all those large leaves anyway..
BTW.. Beautiful rendition Swampy..

Hi all and Happy New Year. Cool idea for this months contest. Nice rendition Swampy

I had no problem downloading the first one, but i was going to ask if we could change the colour of the lily, now I don't have too :pleased:

Palms

:-) Thanks OB and Margie.

Ro... Lovely!

Ro... Lovely!
Thanks, Swampy :bigthmb:
Last time I did pen-and-wash was in school - with a real pen and real water. (a self-portrait at 13!!)

I just thought I'd try the obvious. Fired up Painter, drew the lines with an "ink" brush and the did the wash with the "just-add-water" blender. :bigthmb:

Fun! I think I'll try again later.

Rô

Took a crack at it :-)

It was fun do work on it.

Here (http://haha.nu/beautiful/how-a-traditional-chinese-painting-looks-3d/) you can see a sample how to do it...:spchless:

I've noticed that some of you, including me, have added Chinese characters to your entries.

Are you using the characters as visual embellishments or are they poetry inscriptions?

Since I don't know Chinese characters, and have no way of interpreting them, mine are purely decorative.

Here (http://haha.nu/beautiful/how-a-traditional-chinese-painting-looks-3d/) you can see a sample how to do it...:spchless:

Amazing and beautiful!!! Thanks chillin.

Lorraine

I've noticed that some of you, including me, have added Chinese characters to your entries.

Are you using the characters as visual embellishments or are they poetry inscriptions?

Frank, if I ever get my submission to look good to enough to enter, I'll be using the characters for "Beautiful Flower" that I found here:

http://chineseculture.about.com/library/symbol/blcc.htm


Lorraine

Loved all the entries . . .

Here (http://haha.nu/beautiful/how-a-traditional-chinese-painting-looks-3d/) you can see a sample how to do it...:spchless:

Now this is just too cool. :)

Today's effort and hopefully a great one.

I loved the look of this so much I'm tempted to go grab a pen and some water colors.

The photo didn't attach. Trying again . . .

Here (http://haha.nu/beautiful/how-a-traditional-chinese-painting-looks-3d/) you can see a sample how to do it...:spchless:
Oh, WOW... now that is inspiring.

Here (http://haha.nu/beautiful/how-a-traditional-chinese-painting-looks-3d/) you can see a sample how to do it...:spchless:

humbling, indeed.

Beautiful Linda and welcome to our little place. Definitely look forward to seeing more of your stuff. :)

Thank you very much!

Thanks to a bit more coaching from various folks here I am now sure of the size of my submission.

And This one . . . .

. . . finally this one . . .

Aarius,
which one do you plan on entering into the other (http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/contests/20153-jan-08-contest-artistic.html) thread..?

IE... Rule #6. Only one entry per person. You can change your entry up to the deadline.

Please note:

5. ...Links will not be accepted. ...

Hmmm, my sig does look misleading in that post doesn't it..

But I didn't want to change it just for one post..

Sorry if it was confusing

I'm afraid 3 Entries did not meet the rules:

allieok - filename incorrect
4. When you submit your entry put your username in the filename (ie: tpaul.jpg). This is so users can save the images to a local directory and remember who did what--important when it comes time to vote.

lvhoover - file size (800 x 631)
3. Final image must be exactly 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels high.


Ziaphra - file size (800 x 602)
3. Final image must be exactly 800 pixels wide and 600 pixels high.

I'm afraid 3 Entries did not meet the rules:

allieok - filename incorrect

Oops... well, too late to change the file name. Sorry. I'll try to remember next time.

lol! 602...!

I can not find the voting results for Jan8?

They will be posted in the voting thread when T.Paul gets them calculated.

Results will be posted today. :)

First I must say I really enjoyed reviewing all the entries this month. You all did a wonderful job!

Congratulations go to Lorraine!

Top 5:
Lorraine - 44
byRo - 39
Cbeller - 30
pixiecho - 22
DameLinda - 16

To see the entries go to the Jan 08 Contest thread (http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/contests/20153-jan-08-contest-artistic.html)

Congratulations, Lorraine!! Wonderful painting! And Ro, again, excellent work.

Congrats Lorraine

Congrats Lorraine, well deserved. ;)

Thank you Swampy, Cassidy and Ziaphra.

Congratulations to everyone who entered.

Lorraine

Congratulations, Lorraine! Great job!

Congratulations, Lorraine.

A well-deserved win :bigthmb:

Rô

Congrats Lorraine,

Dame Linda, Ro and carb,

Thanks so much.

Lorraine

Hi all
I was preoccupied by work the last few days and so forgot about the contest and forgot to vote!
congratulations Lorraine, you did a great job.
Karin

Thank you, karin.

Lorraine