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Those were the days....

© Peter W. Marks

Those were the days....

Uploaded: January 28, 2009

Description

This was a junior college exercise in using layers in Photoshop. We were asked to create an image that represented our own personality using type layers. This simple image has 19 layers. I am sure I am not the only one who remembers the song that made #1 back in 1968. The chorus tells us that "Those were the days my friend
We thought they'd never end
We'd sing and dance fore ever and
and a day
We'd live the life we choose
We'd fight and never lose
for we were young and sure to
have our way."



Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Terri L. Scribner January 29, 2009

Very unique work, Peter! I like it!! I know the song, but I was a little girl in 68'.. #1075333

Peter W. Marks January 29, 2009

And in '68 my hair was already thinning Terri! These past ten years have been the happiest of my life but I just wish they had started earlier.
Thank you so much for your very kind comment.
Pete #7102173

Maria A. Gonzalez February 08, 2009

Very creative,Peter.The song definatelly adds to your memories and composition. #7141353

Peter W. Marks February 08, 2009

Thank you so much Maria. I did get an 'A' for it! School is so much more fun when one's life doesn't depend on it! Of course it didn't hurt none that some of the young folk in the class told me that they couldn't believe I was seventy........... #7141856

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 20, 2009

...now i've got that song in my head, Peter!
Wonderful concept, image, and creativity.
Blessings, Lisa #7188285

Pat Gamwell March 01, 2009

Utterly awesome work, Peter! Very creative and wonderfully presented! You should have received an "A+" for this assignment. #7230347

Peter W. Marks March 01, 2009

Thank you so very much Lisa and Pat you are both very kind.
The wonderful thing about being retired now is that I can do things at my own pace and thoroughly enjoy life. At this rate I shall have a Bachelors in graphic design by the time I am 90 lol!
Blessings to you both.
Pete #7230840

March 12, 2009

Those surely were the days of good times. Very creative, one day I might have a go at editing....one day!! Good work. #7277305

Peter W. Marks March 12, 2009

Many thanks Tony.
"...one day I might have a go at editing" Do I detect someone who is trying to steal my King of Procrastination crown? I firmly believe you should never put off till tomorrow, what you can put off till next week. lol. Pete #7277336

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