The Challenge

Luminary

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Paper bags, a bit of sand and a few votive candles. That is all you need to light your path.

If only it were that easy.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: ISON – crop panel tee (mint) by Harry Hyx
Skirt: Baiastice_Sunah maxi skirt-aqua floral by Sissy Pessoa
Hair: *ARGRACE* KAORU – True Red by rika Oyen
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE NAT Terre MEB C2 (FR) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers NAT by Hart Larsson

Bags: *(left front) [hate this] – [ht:home] paperbag lantern – gradients-autumn, Easter, spring by Corvus Szpeigel (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
*(right front) [hate this] – [ht:home] paperbag lantern – red, brown purple by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
*(left middle) [hate this] – purple, pink, teal by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
*(right middle) [hate this] – [ht:home] paperbag lantern – birdies-yellow, white, brown by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
*(back left) [hate this] – [ht:home] paperbag lantern – scriptum-green, white, brown by Corvus Szpiegel (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
*(back right) [hate this] – [ht:home] paperbag lantern – gradients-rainbow, festive, ice (available for The Challenge May 31-June 29)
Dock: Cheeky Pea :CP: Bae Dock by Isla Gealach
Raft: Kuro – Into the blue by Luana Dawg

Pose: Diesel Works Clover4 by Rogan Diesel

Desert Retreat

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1 Moroccan Delights

I have been a bit remiss about blogging the gorgeous items for this month’s offerings from The Challenge. I love the items for this round, themed “Moroccan.” The rich textures and jewel tones give a punch to any setting. But I have had difficulty capturing their glorious beauty.

I think I finally hit on a setting that shows off the lovely furniture from Shabby Tabby within the confines of the [hate this] gazebo. This is no mirage; this little refuge from the desert heat can be yours.

Stop by the Shabby Tabby and [hate this] stores to create your own desert sanctuary, or just add a pop of colour to any home.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

*Build: [hate this] [ht:home] moroccan gazebo (no materials) by Corvus Szpiegel (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Sofa: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Sofa by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Table/accessories: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Table by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Cushions: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Cushion 1, 3, 4 & 6 by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
*Lamps: Shabby Tabby – *Shabby* Marrakesh Lamp by Rosemaery Lorefield (for The Challenge May 2014)
Background: Turnip’s Homes – Turnip’s Skydome 2.0 by Turnip Sorbet

Blinded By The Light

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I often have a concept for a photograph that in application, runs a bit awry. I honestly thought this picture would be relatively simple to pull off. I was thinking Casablanca, Moroccan nights, mystery and illumination, all designed to show off these pretty lamps against a setting sun. Three re-shoots and quite a lot of time in Photoshop later, this is the final product.

I am sometimes disappointed that I can’t capture in print what my mind’s eye sees. I am in love with lighting – blinded by it, even. I can get caught up for ages playing with Windlight, tweaking, adjusting and just marveling at how powerful Second Life images can be. With music thumping in the background I get lost in the wonder of how a particular light setting can completely change an image. Add in a little post-processing magic and the result can either be rewarding or frustrating.

I didn’t quite pull off what I saw in this little brain of mine. So close your eyes and listen for the rustling of the wind in the palm fronds, the surf pounding against the rocks and the strains of “I’ll Be Seeing You” wafting across the water. You will hopefully come a bit closer to my vision.

The lamps from Kuro are available for this month’s round of The Challenge. The theme is Moroccan and there are a lot of lovely and exotic offerings. Check out the The Challenge blog to keep up to date. I will do my best to post more in the coming days.

Here’s looking at you, kid. By the light of three lamps.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Lamps: Kuro – The three lamps (black, silver & copper) by Luana Dawg (available for The Challenge May 2014)
Trees by Tobias Novi
Rocks/waves: Las Islas – Naima Coralline Barrier by Naiman Broome

Photo taken using the LumiPro HUD