Inspiring Photo: Aging Gracefully...Sp #6537657

Aging Gracefully...Sp

Uploaded: July 09, 2008 06:13:38

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Getting older is like living in an aging house...the plaster is cracking..the paint is peeling..you hear creaks when you walk. The lights are getting dimmer..the windows are harder to see through. Cobwebs in the corners and I think there's a squirrel in the attic LOL

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Renata Gusciora July 09, 2008

Awesome work,Cyn!Fantastic!:-) #957463

Kathy L. Clark July 09, 2008

Well in my opinion Cyn this house is aging beautifully. Very creative, beautiful SP. I love your treatment and your description. I think aging gracefully is a winner. #6158323

Stacy Lankford July 09, 2008

Great effects, I love the tones and detail, especially the eyes! Great work as always! #6158362

Bojan Bencic July 09, 2008

Beautiful SP, Cyn. Love the effects. And for as long as the sqirrel in the attic is bouncy, you should be just fine. :o) #6158393

Lynne Morris July 09, 2008

Wow Cyn, you have excelled with the effects on this beautiful sp, awesome work that I think we will see again. #6158419

Sam Britt July 09, 2008

Beautiful self portrait, great effects, Cyn. #6158424

Karen Bacon July 09, 2008

I love your description of aging Cyn!I know exactly what you mean! Beautiful self portrait with great effects!You look fantastic!!! #6158442

Bonnie C. Lackey July 09, 2008

You're aging beautifully, Cyn. We should all be so blessed! And just be thankful it's a squirrel in the attic instead of the bats that I think are in mine! #6158467

Agnes Fegan July 09, 2008

So creative and I love your description!!! #6158469

Shawn Jennings July 09, 2008

Excellent work, Cyn D, and well said! lol You obviously keep your house well maintained. #6158514

Erin Appelbaum July 09, 2008

You never cease to amaze. This is totally awesome creative work. Peter #6158547

Cyn Valentine July 09, 2008

Thank you Renata Kathy Stacy Bojan Lynne Sam Karen Bonnie Agnes Shawn and Peter!! #6158561

Amy JACKSON July 09, 2008

Gorgeous self portrait, Cyn!! Wonderful effects!! #6158570

Vitor Dias July 09, 2008

_______FANTASTIC WORK CYN_______ #6158590

Murry Grigsby July 09, 2008

And just think when you're 70 these will be the good old days :0) I love the image and your description of getting older! This would also be a super straight portrait without the effects and extra textures. A sense of humor is the best weapon to delay old age :0) Well done Cyn!! #6158596

Melissa G. Meiselman July 09, 2008

Stunning self portrait with great treatment to bring up the idea of aging!! This is a stand out image, Cyn!! #6158611

Jessica Jenney July 09, 2008

Gorgeous you!!! Stunning tones, lighting and love the effects, Cyn! #6158660

Rakesh Syal July 09, 2008

Excellent portrait, lighting and effects, Cyn! #6158706

Angie Sidles July 09, 2008

LOL! Love your description but you look fabulous!! Love your editing here!! Nice work Cyn! #6158723

Deb Koskovich July 09, 2008

HA!! I love your narrative, Cyn -- almost as creative as your beautiful sp. Great work, kiddo! #6158749

A P July 09, 2008

I saw this picture in your Gallery/Bio yesterday when we emailed. I thought it was new and wanted to comment but wasn't sure. I just love it!!! Outstanding self portrait and effect. Your description is just as good as the capture. And all so very very true. But you, my dear have nothing to worry about as you're a beautiful "young" women and show no signs of any of that yet. Awesome work, Cyn #6158821

Cyn Valentine July 09, 2008

Thank you Amy Vitor Murry Melissa Jessica Rakesh Angie Deb and Ann...I wish Adobe would creat a live size version of Photshop you could just walk through..like Jane Jetson LOL( Actually I love my age) #6158832

Robert R. Goodman July 09, 2008

What's this aging thing about,all I see is a very beautiful Lady.Stunning SP,Cyn!!!!! #6158904

Judy A. Lawhon July 09, 2008

This one has got to be a winner, Cyn!! Awesome work on this!! You aren't getting older....just getting better..still VERY beautiful!! #6158982

Tarun Bose July 09, 2008

Wow! Wow! Wow! You are definitely not aging. You are very attractive and graceful. I wonder where from this word 'Aging' comes here. Outstanding work. Another winner in my books, my dear Cyn. #6158991

Anita Hogue July 09, 2008

LOL, that's the same way I feel some days! Hey, we're not getting older, we're getting better! You still look pretty darn good to me! #6159066

Mike Clime July 09, 2008

Really cool image, Cyn! Think of it as a fine wine that only gets better with age! #6159194

Cyn Valentine July 09, 2008

Thank you Bobby Judy tarun ANita and Mike...or age gets better with a fine whine LOL! #6159300

Judi Morrissey July 09, 2008

LOL. You are too funny. This is a fabulous sp. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. #6159481

Vincent J. DeSanto July 09, 2008

Stunning Cyn, just a gorgous SP but I get the biggest kick out of your description. #6159837

Carolyn M. Fletcher July 09, 2008

Well, your house is in a hell of a lot better shape than MY house.
Super SP! #6159878

Roxanne M. Bubar July 09, 2008

I agree with Carolyn. Your house is in much better shape than mine. What is your secret.
Creative and gorgeous.
Awesome effects. #6159889

Renee Doyle July 09, 2008

Carolyn said it perfectly - lol!!!
Well put Cyn and wonderful sp with awesome effects!! #6160020

Claudia Kuhn July 09, 2008

Wonderful work Cyn! Lol about your squirrel in your attic! #6160110

Shannon D. Miller July 09, 2008

Your so AWESOME Cyn and you are so beautiful!!! This is an just STUNNING! Beautiful light, amazing effects and I love your story! Shannon~ #6160178

Kathleen Rinker July 09, 2008

lol Cyn that too funny, awesome SP!! #6160420

Robyn A. Terrell July 09, 2008

Wow, awesome image!!! #6160504

Barbara Waldoch July 09, 2008

Beautiful work, Cyn! #6160570

David Phalen July 09, 2008

Fantastic creative work Cyn!! #6160765

Jeanine M. Bailey July 09, 2008

This is an AWESOME SP!!!! I love the texture you applied and I agree with all other comments...you are beautiful! :) #6161054

Graeme yew Chow July 09, 2008

Wow, excellent self portrait and the effects is fantastic. I got one of the photo that I am tempted to post in my gallery soon and need your permission, Cyn. #6161078

Jeana Clark July 09, 2008

WELL SAID CYN!!!
You're GORGEOUS!!!
Excellent work!!
We should ALL age as Gracefully
as you my dear!!!
~J~ #6161089

Ken Smith July 10, 2008
I'm sure 99% of the folks are envious...super shot and effects, Cyn! #6162616

Jennifer A. Lambert July 10, 2008
This is FANTABULOUS !!!
Blessings, Jenny N Bama #6165975

Kaye Burazin July 11, 2008
Superb illustration and creatively composed. #6168004

Cyn Valentine July 11, 2008
Thank you Judi Vincent Carolyn Roxanne Renee Claudia Shannon Kathleen Robyn Barbara David Jeanine Graeme Jeana Ken Jennifer and Kaye!! #6168968

July 11, 2008
Love it!!! And I can soooo relate! This is a winner! #6169382

Michael G. Marshall July 12, 2008
Wonderful image and concept Cyn! You are so gorgeous that even the aging process can't diminish your beauty. Besides your real beauty lies within and that they can never take away! Michael #6170487

Mary L. Graham July 12, 2008
Wow Cyn I really love this because for one thing lets face it I feel your pain lol! I love the way the face looks so doll like and finished such contrast!! Bravo!! =) #6172034

Ronald F. Fischer July 12, 2008
Cyn, beautiful SP and great PS work! #6172134

paola A. Jofre July 14, 2008
Beautiful job Cyn!!! Very creative!!!! :) #6177743

Inge S. Lasmana July 15, 2008
Very creative work with amazing lighting and effects!Great work, Cyn! #6184013

Mary Timman July 16, 2008
Love your outlook on aging...but how true! ~lol~
Terrific shot and editing. You are a very attractive lady! #6186247

Cyn Valentine July 18, 2008
Thank you Deborah Michael Mary Ron Paola Inge and Mary! #6195644

Scott A. McDaniel July 18, 2008
Cyn, this is an incredible. Absolutely stunning work.
#6196091

Laurence Saliba July 20, 2008
Best looking lady in BP!!! and always will be. Gorgeous work Cyn!! #6200664

Chastity Abbott July 20, 2008
Stunning!!!!!!! Love your eyes! #6200753

Vikram Jamwal July 22, 2008
Too good, I love this picture Cyn! The treatment further enhances the message, and it is wonderfully done!
Straight...Going into my favourites!
-vikram #6214791

Dominick M. Dimacale July 25, 2008
This is beautiful Cyn, your Sp and treatment is wonderful.

Dominick #6231848

anonymous July 29, 2008
You are too funny Cyn! Fantastic effects! Love It! B- #6246975

Cindy Bendush July 31, 2008
Terrific SP Cyn - and from the looks of it none of those pesky faults and creaks plague you dear! Just keep smiling... :-) #6256163

Stan Kwasniowski August 11, 2008
Cyn, you hit it right on the head #6300850

Karen Engelbreth August 21, 2008
WTG - congratulations! #6343972

A P August 21, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserved Finalist, girlfriend. My money on this is a WINNER!!! #6344071

Margaret R. Barry August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Cyn! #6344152

Jessica Jenney August 21, 2008
Congratulations, Cyn on your beautiful SP finalist! #6344303

Carla Metzler August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Cyn! Beautiful! #6344390

Angie Sidles August 21, 2008
Big Congrats Cyn! #6344403

Judy V. Kennamer August 21, 2008
Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Cyn! #6345363

Linda D. Lester August 21, 2008
Love this...Congratulations! #6345371

Michelle Alton August 21, 2008
Missed this somehow when you posted it, Cyn. A masterpiece of a SP. Great fun too. Congratulations! #6345632

Sam Britt August 21, 2008
Congratulations again, Cyn! #6345757

Mary Beth Aiello August 21, 2008
Fabulous finalist, Cyn. Well done. #6345885

Deb Koskovich August 21, 2008
Hooray for you, Cyn -- no doubt about this one! #6345933

Stephanie Frey August 21, 2008
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Cyn! #6346145

Kathleen K. Parker August 21, 2008
Fantastic and imaginative, Cyn. Congratulations on your finalist!!!
kk #6346246

Cyn Valentine August 21, 2008
Thank you all very much!! #6346547

Phil Stith August 21, 2008
Congratulations, Cyn...beautiful work! #6346556

Anne M. Young August 21, 2008
Fantastic - congratulations...... #6346768

Amy M. Wilson August 21, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Cyn!!! #6346987

Susan M. Hembree August 21, 2008
Love your technique here, Cyn! Congratulations on your finalist! #6347161

Melissa G. Meiselman August 21, 2008
Awesome finalist, Cyn!!! Congratulations!!! #6347363

Debra R. Harder August 21, 2008
WOW, Cyn!! An absolutely BEAUTIFUL SP! BIG CONGRATS on this GORGEOUS finalist! Deb #6347404

Laurence Saliba August 21, 2008
:) I knew I'd find this here!!!! Congratulations Cyn, this is truly an amazing piece of work!!! And who is the beautiful model? :) #6347559

Renata Gusciora August 21, 2008
Wonderful finalist,Cyn!!!Congratulations!!! #6348028

Renee Doyle August 22, 2008
Your dd work is amazing!!! Fantastic finalist - congrats again Cyn! #6348648

Anita Hogue August 22, 2008
Congratulations, Cyn! #6349218

Cyn Valentine August 22, 2008
Thank you all very much.. I appreciate it!!! #6350002

Susan M. Campbell August 22, 2008
Congrats Cyn...you look great! #6350245

Daniella Puente August 22, 2008
Excellent work Cyn, congrats! #6350419

Karen Bacon August 22, 2008
A big congrats on a great finalist Cyn!! Hope to see it again wearing gold! #6350492

Susan Fox August 22, 2008
Congratulations Cyn! #6350669

paola A. Jofre August 22, 2008
WTG Cyn!!! Congratulations!!! :) #6350931

Lynne Morris August 22, 2008
Yeha WTG girl, I knew we would see this masterpiece again, huge congratulations Cyn. #6351004

Gary Lange August 22, 2008
Cyn, your beauty is equaled only by artistic talent. Wonderful work here on your SP...many congrats and best of luck!! #6351504

Shannon D. Miller August 22, 2008
This is soooo....GORGEOUS! The best SP! CONGRATULATIONS Cyn! #6351718

Kara L. Hendricks August 22, 2008
OHHH MY GOSH you are beautiful!!! I see no aging here.. What a flawless shot!!
Congrats to you!!! #6351894

Eivor Kuchta August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Cyn! #6351914

Mike Clime August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist! #6352006

Ken Smith August 22, 2008
A very creative shot....congrats on all your finalists, Cyn! #6352364

Patricia Ronan August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalists Cyn:) #6352499

Judi Morrissey August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalists, Cyn! I really loved this one. #6352612

Wendy Moghadam August 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist #6353173

Datha Y. Thompson August 22, 2008
Another W O W from Me Cyn!! Amazing work you do!! GORGEOUS!! Congrats again :0) #6353989

Laurie Daily August 23, 2008
A big WoW, Cyn...Congratulations on this outstanding finalist! #6355593

Colleen Farrell August 23, 2008
No squirrels in your attic, Cyn! Just an amazingly creative and talented mind! Big congratulations on this fantastic finalist! #6356210

Michael G. Marshall August 23, 2008
Congratulations Cyn! I still stand by my earlier comments... : ) It's a very creative and artistic image! Michael #6356284

Jeff Robinson August 23, 2008
Congrats Cyn on this Outstanding Finalist!! Jeff #6356667

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 23, 2008
Congratulations Cyn
This is Fantastic Work #6357245

Mariann Kovats August 23, 2008
Congratulations being Finalist! Awesome portrait and effect! Mariann #6357492

Cyn Valentine August 23, 2008
Thank you all very much!!! #6357601

Erica Murphy August 23, 2008
Great work Cyn! Congratulations! #6357656

Graeme yew Chow August 23, 2008
Cyn, congratulation on this wonderful finalists. I love the effets. #6357681

Bojan Bencic August 24, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Cyn. #6359159

Inge S. Lasmana August 25, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist, Cyn! #6364313

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 26, 2008
Congratulations Cyn! #6372616

Roger Fry September 07, 2008
You look great Cyn ! I like your description linking age to an old house. It s the hidden problems that are the worst - leaking plumbing ! LOL
Rog #6422160

Shelly A. Van Camp September 26, 2008
Love this Cyn....I don't think you have much to worry about...you are very pretty! #6517527

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