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Reflections Among The Flamingos

Image September 5, 2013July 11, 2015PeepSideshow Darkward8 Comments

This post is really just me playing around with a technique – using mirrored water in Second Life to create reflections. I had seen the tutorial by Strawberry Singh many times, but I had never attempted it before. But earlier today, one of my images from Flickr was invited to be included in the Magical SL Reflections group. I was captivated by so many of the photos there that I wanted to try myself.

I did go through the other tutorials listed on Berry’s page, and they were helpful. I am still having problems finding the right light settings (in fact, I actually tweaked one of the presets in Firestorm, although I can’t remember which one!) and I am having issues with jagged edges, even shooting at a high resolution (6144 X 4368). I discarded quite a few shots while I was experimenting and finally hit upon the one above that I felt was good enough to play with in Photoshop and finally, Picmonkey. I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it either.

I have now read through the comments (lol yeah, I probably should have done that first) and there are a couple of tips I may try out. And oops! – I was in such a rush to start playing with the photos today, I forgot to grab my credits (insert blushy face here). However, I can tell you the dress is by Rebel Hope and available at FaMESHed, the hair is from Emo-tions, my skin is Jade by [PXL] Creations, feet and hands are by Slink and I really don’t remember which pose I used 😦 Sorry! I promise to do better next time!

The flamingos have been wandering in the lily pads at our home since before we moved in. I’m grateful they didn’t fly away when I got so close 🙂

Loving Donna Flora

Image August 7, 2013July 11, 2015PeepSideshow Darkward5 Comments

This is a little bit fashion, a little bit location and a lot of love for Squinternet Larnia.

I’ve mentioned the Love Donna Flora event a few times – Flat Rod and I went there and of course, my friend Cao is running her own personal auction to benefit Squinternet – but I haven’t directly blogged about this event.

When I went to this event, I was awed by the gorgeous items so many SL designers had donated to assist Squinternet in her fight against breast cancer. Her brand, Donna Flora, is one of the standbys for fashion in Second Life. It is apparent from the turnout that she is well-loved. I don’t know her personally, but I have heard so many stories about her and her battle – for a second time – that I feel compelled to blog about this event.

The link in the opening paragraph is to the Love Donna Flora blog. You can read about her, the event and even leave her a message of support. Whether you know her or not, I have no doubt that any messages she receives will help buoy her spirits as she goes through her treatments.

And now, a bit about the location. I shot the first photo at Bitcora. What drew my attention to it was that it is the homestead sim that was won by the photo contest winner from SL10B. Rather than keeping the sim to him/herself (sorry, I don’t know who the actual winner was), the owner has opened it to the public. Click the link to check it out for yourself.

The outfit, hair, shoes and even Slink nail appliers I am wearing all came from the Love Donna Flora event. The outfit (including necklace, earrings and Lola appliers for those who wear them) is part of a fat pack by Indyra Designs. To be honest, the pink (blush) isn’t my favourite colour in the set, but I wanted to match the Gos shoes. But all of the pastel shades are lovely – very feminine and soft. And I think the sign on the ice cream cart in the photo is a good motto for visiting the Love Donna Flora event – Stop me & buy one!

The amazingly sexy outfit I am wearing in the chair shots is from Gizza, also to be found at Love Donna Flora. It includes the necklace and the headpiece, as well. I just adore the ruffles and as you know, I am not above posting a shameless ass shot 😉

But what the hay…check out the front, too. This outfit just screams “girly”. I have no idea where I’ll wear it, but I guarantee I’ll find somewhere!

The Love Donna Flora event runs through this Sunday, August 11th, so please remember to stop by. As my friend Cao said, you buy clothes – probably from these designers – all the time. Go to the event, check it out and if there is anything you see you love, don’t just stop. BUY.

Remember you’ll be loving Squinternet, as well.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Hair: Amacci Hair Daphne ~ Sangria by Carina Larson (available at Love Donna Flora)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK WineLight Lips MEB C2 by Hart
Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: [ PXL ] Creations [ PXL ] Slink Hands Appliers SK
Nail Appliers: Nailed It – Love Donna Flora! HUD by Giela Delpaso (Available at Love Donna Flora)
Eyes: Eyes: Mayfly – Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Glacial River, w3) by Arkesh Baral

1st picture:
Indyra Originals Mesh- Lola! Gaia Pants Sets (includes top, pants, necklace, earrings and Lola appliers) by Indyra Seigo (available at Love Donna Flora)
Shoes: [Gos] Lauren D’Orsay – Flora Satin by Gospel Voom (Available at Love Donna Flora)

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Stroll 2m by Adorkable Peapod (available on Marketplace only)

2nd & 3rd pictures:
Outfit, Headpiece & Necklace: GizzA – Romantic Rendez-Vous [Pearl] by Giz Seorn (available at Love Donna Flora)
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Lauren d’Orsay – Truffle Collection by Gospel Voom (available at The Boutique – ends August 10th)

Poses: Diesel Works – Bella Chair by Rogan Diesel (available at FaMESHed)

Rod Rocks!

Image August 3, 2013July 11, 2015PeepSideshow DarkwardLeave a comment

Last night, after recovering enough music to put together a set, I did my 2-4am DJ gig at Breaking The Rules. It was an interesting set, to say the least. It seems my SAM didn’t like a lot of the music I had chosen and kicked out about half of my playlist. So I was DJing on the fly! He also didn’t want me to speak, apparently – he rejected my voice over music for my first two planned mic breaks. I finally got him to accept “I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch Of Coconuts” for my voice over, only to forget I had shoved my microphone on top of my headset so nobody could hear me. Sighs…one of those “If it could go wrong” kind of nights!

But then, I realised I had a secret weapon – something to watch over me and keep the remainder of my set running smoothly. Would anything in Second Life dare to misbehave if I dragged out my good friend and one-time date, Flat Rod?

Hell no! The rest of my set ran smoothly, although I’m not sure what happened to my host, Hope’s hair when he appeared o.O I guess maybe Rod only protects the one he’s closest to!

I did have one moment, though, when I was a bit suspect of Rod’s motives…

Was he keeping an eye on the DJ board to see what was being played, or was he checking out our bums?

For once, Rod was mute. Probably for the best – the way his eyes were popping out of his head, I suspect the latter 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Jacket/top: Emery – Biker Jacket Amadeus Yellow (Top Beige Included) by sunami Beck (Available at FaMESHed)
Jeans: Emery – High Waisted Jeans Debbie Medium by sunami Beck (Available at FaMESHED)
Boots: *G Field* – *GF* Open Boots “Vilda” -brown by Cerberus Noel
Necklace: ~Tableau Vivant~ Keyring necklace by M4ri1yn Magic (Available at FaMESHed)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE OL Peach Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Makeup: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE OL SmokeyBrown Eyes (tattoo) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: [PXL] Skin Tone appliers for Slink hands (OL) V2 by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Hair: Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kelly Mesh Hair – Rouge by MissAllSunday Lemon