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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson
Genre: Anecdote
Word Count: 100
PHOTO PHINISH
Like so much of the population these days, I spend more time on Facebook than I should. To my defense, it’s how I’ve managed to steal find some great pictures to use as Friday Fictioneers prompts.
Fictioneers, David Stewart, Sandra Crook, and Dale Rogerson are talented photographers, so I often peruse their pages. I promise that I will always ask permission. Well, almost always.
Last week Dale posted this beautifully lit photo. Stunning, isn’t it? In fact, I thought it would make a nice painting—if I could pull it off.
This is my story and I’m sticking to it.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
I can’t decide which one is better – the inspiration or the inspired? 🙂
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Dear Reena,
No need to decide. 😉 I did the painting because the photo is amazing. D Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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Love that watercolour!
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Thank you so much Fluer. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re welcome, Rochelle 😊 you have such talent with your art 🎨 ✨️ 💖
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A true life story with a super-inspired imaged of the door!
Door to possibilities!
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Thank you, Anita.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
How lovely to simply tell it like it is (and smart, too). I’m chuffed you peruse my pages for inspiration and you know you have an open invitation to continue to do so!
Shalom and lotsa inspired love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I don’t think David or Sandra really mind either. 😉 One of these days I’ll have to stop and count how many of your brilliant photos have made it to my easel. At any rate, thank you for your generosity.
Shalom and lotsa colourful hugs,
Rochelle
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Speaking of which, that is an even bigger reason to be chuffed! I love what you create with paint from my images – including this one!
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😘💜
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🧡😘
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Awesome take
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Thank you, Sadje. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You’re most welcome
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You cheated!
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Did I? I guess that depends on your point of view. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It was a beautiful photo, and you’ve made a terrific painting of it, Rochelle. Well done to both you and Dale.
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Dear Sandra,
Sometimes a photo just grabs me and I have to paint it. I’m pretty pleased with both myself. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Great painting. I guess FB is a good place to poach pictures.
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Dear Trent,
I only poach from those I know. And to be fair, I’ve got carte blanche from the afore mentioned folk and a couple of others. 😉 Thank you re the painting. I’m pretty pleased with it. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I did read Dale’s comments and know she is more than happy to have you use her photos and assumed the others were as well 🙂
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Great painting, great photo, fun story – you’ve got the trifecta this week!
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Dear Jen,
Glad you liked all three. 😀 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I really love the way this painting came out. It is stunning and a great example of your increasing talent as an artist.
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Dear Jan,
Aw Gee… you’re making me blush. Thanks m’luv.
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Your painting absolutely captures the atmosphere of the photo 🙂
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Thank you so much, whoever you are. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Lovely photo and lovely painting. Nicely done, Rochelle!
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Thank you, Brenda. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Good story and nice painting. Dale’s photo is bound to inspire a lot of other good stories as well.
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Dear Lisa,
You can’t miss with Dale’s photo. Not to mention, many of her photos have been subjects for my paintings. Thank you re my painting and story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, you’re very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Beautiful drawing of the picture.
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Thank you, Connie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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both photo and painting complement each other very well. i say that with an eerie feeling. 🙂
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Dear Plaridel,
Thank you…I think. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That painting is amazing! Love when inspiration is shared among creatives!
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Dear Tannille,
It’s fun having a friend who’s such a grand photographer. Dale inspires me. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well chosen, Rochelle.
Dale is an extraordinarily talented photographer who delightfully inspires many.
And you are Mistress of the FF realm in selecting inspiring photos and often recreating excellent watercolor renditions of same.
Peace,
Bill
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Many thanks for such a magnificent comment, Bill.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dale’s photo inspired us when writing our stories and you with your paint and brushes! And what a lovely picture you created, Rochelle.
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Thank you for your lovely comments/compliments, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I thought the photo was brilliant and your painting is simply amazing. Loved your ‘true’ story too 😀
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Many thanks, Dahlia. It’s been one of those weeks where painting just took over. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I agree that it’s a very good photo, and you’ve created a wonderful painting. You definitely pulled it off.
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Dear Margaret,
Nothing’s more exciting than taking on a subject I’m not sure I can actually pull off. When it works it’s all the better. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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It’s a great photo so it’s bound to make a great painting … and it did!
Very nice, Rochelle.
Peace, Nancy ✌🏼
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Dear Nancy,
Some photos just jump out and grab me. This one was such a photo. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, That’s a beautiful picture you made and a great tribute to Dale’s photo. Thanks for the shout-out and you have my permission to use any of my pictures. 🙂 I’ll be traveling again in a few weeks so hopefully I can generate some good ones.
Have a good weekend, David
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Dear David,
It just so happens, one of your photos is up next. 😉 Thank you. I always appreciate your photos and your participation. Thank you re my painting. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nice painting.
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Thank you, whoever you are.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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😱 I thought pictures were submitted, not s̶t̶o̶l̶e̶n̶ borrowed. We learn so much when we peek behind the curtain.
Lovely painting. Isn’t it great when we can get multiple creations out of a single inspiration? That’s what I try to do with my mini “audio plays.”
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Dear Nobbin,
Actually, I do periodically ask for and am always open to submissions. There are those few from whom I have permission. Of course I take advantage of it. 😉
(Pay no attention to the woman behind the curtain.)
I love your audio plays, BTW.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love it
Simply love it. ❤
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Thank you for saying so, Laurie. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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