Manila Cathedral Photo

Manila Cathedral Photo

Manila Cathedral photo shows the majestic architecture of the Spanish era in the Philippines.  It  is historically preserved in the center of Manila.  This image was taken at mid noon just using my celfone and later  improved on adobe photoshop.  This image may help if you need historical buildings for your project.

Manila Cathedral Photo 2

Manila Cathedral Photo 2

Manila Cathedral photo 2 is the same image in my previous photo but this time it includes the stone pavement leading to the church.  This is the center garden right in front of the church entrance.  In the middle of the garden stands the circular fountain with the iconic statue of a saint.  This view will give you a glimpse of the environment during the Spanish era.

Brown Cat at Rest

Brown Cat at Rest

Brown cat at rest is a stray cat that occasionally visits our backyard.  I took a close up  and good angle to capture the serious cat expression.

Nature Photos

Nature Photos

   

Cake Photography

Cake Photography

Cake photography  is a mouth watering image that my son took as we had some coffee at a cafe.  This nice shot was approved and uploaded on Shutterstock recently.  Focus and lighting was perfect to capture the details of the whip  cream shaped on top of the cake slice making it so appealing and delicious.

Hope Photo Quotes

Hope Photo Quotes

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.

 Only in the darkness can you see the stars.

Your Life is Your Message to the World

Your life is your message to the world.  Make sure it is inspiring.  How you live becomes who you are and what you want to communicate to others.  When you say you are a Christian, then you have to get the message out by living the life according to what Jesus taught in His word.

You say you’re a Christian and yet waste your life in drunkeness?  That is a wrong title for you.  You’re simply called a drunkand not a Christian. That is your message,

Photo Quotes Life

“When you are tempted to give up. your breakthrough is probably just around the corner.”

“Never talk defeat.  Use words like hope, belief, faith and victory.”

“Life always offers you a second chance.  It’s called tomorrow.”

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”

Photo Quotes Life

Photo quotes life are some pictures that I took while on an out of town trip to Tagaytay, a place south of Manila.  It’s a popular destination during summer holidays here in the Philippines, situated in a higher altitude and  having a cooler climate.  Feel free to download any of the beautiful scenery with quotes about “life” with encouraging words to contemplate on.

Line Drawing of Singing Girl

Line Drawing of Singing Girl

Line drawing of singing girl is a  black and white vector image available atShutterstock.  Just click on the title above the image and it will take you to the page if you want to download it.  This is a free hand drawing I made and later scanned and converted to vector.

Yellow Flower

Yellow Flower

  Yellow flower represents the natural beauty that God created.  I created this photo quote to make a statement on how some people are almost addicted to cosmetic surgery to the point of destroying their bodies. “Nature didn’t need an operation to be beautiful.  It just was.”  A quote by  Scott Westerfield.    It teaches us to appreciate nature as it is,  Sometimes unnecessary cosmetic surgery for vain purposes alters the real beauty.  So people must value their natural body and should not conform to the standards of this world.

Nature Photo Quotes

Nature Photo Quotes

Nature photo quote is an image of a cluster of tiny pink/purple flowers on a background of fresh green leaves.  “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished,” this quote goes well with the image to signify patience and perseverance.  Just like this nice flower naturally formed into  an intricate bouquet among its leaves.  It’s one of the miracles of nature designed by God

Lake Background

Lake Background

Lake Background image is a photo of the Taal Lake in Batangas, Philippines.  This is an enhanced photo using the LightZone software to give it depth and make it more interesting.

Bamboo Hut on Water

Bamboo Hut on Water

Bamboo hut on water image is enhanced with rough texture for that vintage worn out look.  This image will make a lovely tropical background if you need that Asian exotic theme.  This is actually a photo of a restaurant called “Kainan sa Balsa” located in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines. Kainan means eatery or restaurant.  Balsa means bamboo raft.  More information about the place here: Kainan sa Balsa

Venus Vintage Collage Background

Venus Vintage Collage Background

http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/1172150/113015662/stock-vector-venus-vintage-collage-background-113015662.jpgVenus  vintage collage background has a mixture of script font combined with  an old print of Venus statue, faded heart, torn paper, cala lily flower and weathered classic print.  All the print elements are arranged and unified to convey the charm of collage art.

Tiny Leaves Background

Tiny leaves background look like green stars clustered on a stem.  This makes an attractive background with a nature theme.  Blurry yellow flowers behind will add color and brightness.  Any theme about freshness,  summer and tropical settings perfect with this photo .

Spiky Plant

Spiky Plant

Spiky plant is presented like a painting with texture to give it depth.  The faded worn-out treatment gives a vintage look if you need a tropical exotic background photo of nature.

Photo Painting Effects

Yellow Flower

Abstract Lights

Garden Balcony

Photo Painting Effects

Photo painting effects are achieved using Photoshop filters.  These are photos taken with a bit of blur, not so good lighting and defective white balance but with  the tools available on the software, these painting effects turned out nicely.  If you need some background with the painted look then you can use these image as you like.

Unique Gift Ideas

Are you looking for unique gift ideas to give someone who has everything?  It's really hard to shop for someone who is wealthy or with authority like your boss.  Here is a great gift idea that everyone will appreciate.  Give them their own caricature, have it printed on a t-shirt, bag, mug, cap etc

I found a website that makes caricature artwork that you can order online. Here are some samples of their work.

 

It will be a great gift for co-workers, friends and relatives.  Some even use it for their company logo.  If you would like it printed on a t-shirt here is what you'll do:

1.  Go to their website here DIMPLE ART. to oder your caricature.

2.  Once you get your caricature from them, you can send me a copy file or maybe a photo of the caricature and I will have it printed on a t-shirt or on any gift item of your choice from my cafepress shop.

3. Email me your questions and requests at ellen1287@yahoo.com.

They will surely love this!

Whimsical Dogs

I love drawing whimsical dogs.  It's fun creating funny shapes that turn out into cute cartoon dog characters.  In my spare time i doodle anything that I think would look cute so I can upload it on Shutterstock.  Here are some uploaded cartoon dogs I created that got accepted.