Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk)

the view from the tower (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:53:42 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, raven, water, dark, sweetheart, necklace, story, fairy tale, fairytale, rapunzel, cold, gloomy, scary, horror, abandoned, castle, cold, window, tower, sky, clouds, light © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Image taken at Hedingham Castle. I've changed the view through the window, added the water, the mist, the crow and the necklace... and changed the colours and played around with it quite considerably. LOL I like the fairytale atmosphere. :-) I think this would make the perfect book cover. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

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Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:25:39 -0700

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the road goes ever on (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:03:43 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, hill, meadow, grass, trees, sky, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, vintage, typography, clouds, blue sky, bushes, countryside, fields, summer, travel, road © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. The words are by Tolkien: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien from a song mentioned in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. There are various versions:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Goes_Ever_On_(song) of it. The image was taken at the Gog Magog Hills in Cambridge. It's a lovely quote and it talks (to me) of adventure and new beginnings, of excitement and things beckoning. It's also a good metaphor for life, because no matter how much we want to stay sometimes, life goes on, which sometimes is a good thing and sometimes not so good, but we don't get to choose. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Past Glory (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:31:29 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, trophy, antlers, hunting, bunting, ribbon, castle, grunge, glory, past, medieval © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Original image was taken at Hedingham Castle. There are several antlers in the entryway to the castle. It's a great place to see medieval life and the castle has great atmosphere. This is my take on its past glory, now long gone and only remnants are left. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

not all those who wander are lost (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:18:19 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, path, sky, grass, meadow, fields, clouds, blue sky, quote, travel, wander, hike, wandering, travelling, © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. The words are by Tolkien: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien from the poem from the poem All that is gold does not glitter, the image was taken at the Gog Magog Hills: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gog_Magog_Downs in Cambridge. I always loved the quote because it made me wonder about the world that is out there. It's the ultimate traveller's quote, well, there is one other... also by Tolkien, but that's for tomorrow. :-) All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

on days like this (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:30:13 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, flower, tulip, dead flower, poetry, poem, poetry picture, typography, stem, stamen, petal, depressing, sad, melancholy, angry, dirty, bloody, grunge, broken, © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. I took this picture of a tulip (or rather what is left of it) a while back with the idea of decomposition and age in mind but when I tried to find a picture to go with my poem of the same name I came across it again. I hadn't done anything with it yet and it seemed the perfect partner... You can read the complete poem here:http://www.redbubble.com/people/magpiemagic/writing/10319330-on-days-like-this-poem All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Sleepy Daisies (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Wed, 08 May 2013 07:32:27 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, daisies, sleepy, closed daisy, flower, flowers, wild flowers, conceptual, night, evening, abstract, floral © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Image of daisies closing up and going to sleep taking at the weekend. I wanted to show the night time cosy feel I got from looking at them. Lots of colour adjustments and a texture. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Blood Wood (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:52:10 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, fairy tale, fairy, wood, forest, primroses, spring, moss, trees, leaves, light, magic, fog, mist, light, path, game of thrones, blood, blood wood, red, bloody, fierce, old gods © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. This was an ordinary picture of a spring wood with wild primroses and bluebells and trees... however, then I got my hands on it and turned it into a blood wood inspired by the TV series of Game of Thrones. I wanted something a little ominous and magical. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

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Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Tue, 07 May 2013 04:07:27 -0700

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The Crowing Glory of Spring (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:51:16 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, spring, spring blossom, blossom, flower, magnolia, branches, sky, soft, faded, vintage, dreamy, misty, hazy, romantic, season, season, seasonal, floral, flora, romance © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. I love magnolias. They are so amazing with the big blowsy and waxy blossoms in all shades of pink, lilac and cream, and some of them looking like stars. It doesn't get much better than that. :-) All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Hawaii, Baby! (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:42:37 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, curiosity, ornament, Hawaii, Hawaiian dancer, woman, dancing, kitsch, weird, ukulele, grass skirt, flowers, funny © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. ... as in 'Groovy, Baby!' I thought it was something fun for the weekend. :-) I saw this when I was out taking pictures of spring blossom. It was stuck to the dashboard of an old pick up truck and although there's something dreadfully kitsch about it, it's also awesome in it's own right. :-) Enjoy! All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Important: Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (ERR)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:44:37 -0700

This could affect all of us, not just those of us in the UK. Please raise awareness by sharing this article on Facebook, Twitter, your blogs and anywhere else you can think of. This only slipped through the net because people weren't aware enough of it when it was happening. Note: If you live in the UK you can sign this petition: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/49422 From the AOI's Website. Read the complete article there:http://www.theaoi.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=9 The EER Bill completed its passage through parliament on 24 April 2013, and amongst a host of other new measures included within it the Government is pushing through ill thought out changes to copyright. This is information that all those making income from creative works should be aware of. The Government claimed that allowing use of Orphan Works and Extended Collective Licensing and the broadening of exceptions through this Bill would generate income to UK plc, even though their own assessments on the maximum benefits of the proposed changes have been reduced by up to 97% since the original - unsubstantiated – claim of £26bn. A huge drop. Copyright ownership of your work is the foundation on which illustrators base their income; it is the right to copy (reproduce) your artwork. Elements of this Bill will take this right and allow usage of certain works in certain situations. It doesn’t mean a literal co-opting of your artworks, however it will mean that that works may be allowed to be used more broadly without your specific permission: The changes to copyright include expansion of exceptions to copyright (which allow people to use copyrighted material – your artwork or writings – without your permission under certain situations); allowing use of Orphan Works (OW) andintroducing Extended Collective Licensing (ECL). [...] A Digital Copyright Hub was proposed by Government to act as an umbrella portal site for those seeking to licence content. This has been set up by industry, and it has been launched as a company limited by guarantee. It is still in early stages. None of these proposed schemes should replace the freelancer’s ability to licence individually (although the Copyright Hub may facilitate this). On another point, Moral Rights, which include the right to be credited (right of Paternity), should have been strengthened in the UK as part of these ‘reforms’ to ensure future works do not easily become orphans. If works have to be credited then it’s less likely the creator’s name will become detached from it. But this was considered outside the scope of this Bill in spite of lobbying to include it by creators organisations such as the Creators’ Rights Alliance, of which AOI are members. www.creatorsrights.org.uk/ AOI will continue to report on developments with the ERR Bill.

Love Me in Spring (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:18:24 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, spring, quince blossom, exotic, bright, tropical, colours, soft, romantic, love, flower, blossom, leaf, season, seasonal © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. This was taken at the same time as the other spring pictures, just took me a little while to upload it. LOL It's a Japanese quince and I love their bright colour amidst all the soft pastels of Spring. Textures and colour adjustments added, but mostly as is. :-) All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Spring Light (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:25:53 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, light, sun; flower, bokeh, spring, season, spring light, conceptual, romantic, happy, uplifiting, © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Picture taken last week and since it is almost the weekend (and it's of course raining) I thought it'd be the perfect image to spread a little cheer. Textures and colour adjustments added, but mostly as is. :-) In case you're wondering, I think the flower is called a grape hyacinth. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Just wanted to share CD Cover Design

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:12:57 -0700

I've decided to add CD cover design to my skill set and had great fun playing with them. :-)

She Walks In Beauty (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:49:22 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, spooky, death, horror, light, walking, path, dying; heaven, afterlife, wood, trees, leaves, forest, sky, beauty, Lord Byron, poem, poetry picture,love, romance © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. She Walks in Beauty She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow'd to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent! Lord Byron, 1814 Picture taken earlier this year and edited a few days ago. I changed the colours and added the fog, I also edited out the people at the end of the path. I wanted a spooky ethereal image but in the end there was something so hopeful about it that I felt the poem was the perfect companion. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

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Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:42:01 -0700

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Sweet and Pink (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:51:14 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, pink, cherryblossom, cherry blossom, sakura, pink, blue, brown, bokeh, soft, romantic, romance, spring, spring blossom, © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Cherryblossom image taken on Saturday, a vignette, colour adjustments and a texture. I love spring and the new fresh light and the blossoms and colours everywhere. Makes you hopeful after all this winter darkness and these sweet pink cherryblossoms are particularly pretty and lovely.. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Spring Blessing (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:45:26 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, forsythia, spring, yellow, blossom, spring blossom, blue skies, happy, cheerful, hopeful, uplifting © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Forsythia image taken on Saturday, colour adjustments and a texture. I love spring and the new fresh light and the blossoms and colours everywhere. Makes you hopeful after all this winter darkness. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.

Yellow Explosion (For Sale)

Sybille Sterk (SybilleSterk) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 07:18:14 -0700

Sybille Sterk, MagpieMagic, photograph, photography, spring, seasonal, forsythia, yellow, macro, flower, blossom, sun, sunlight, bright, cheerful, uplifting, © Sybille Sterk Do not copy or publish this in any way, shape or form without my written permission. Forsythia image taken yesterday, very little editing except for some level adjustment and a texture. All images/textures/brushes my own or bought. Edited with Photoshop.