The Heavy Load - Then and Now | LMAC Collage FreeStyle No. 112
I wanted to share with you my Freestyle Collage No. 112. My theme is the burden and sacrifice of women during their lifetimes.
The LMAC Community run by @shaka holds a weekly collage contest for its members. In the Community, you'll discover a variety of themed entries submitted for consideration. If selected for the final round, contest hopefuls anxiously await results indicating their placement that determines the prize awarded. It's a fun contest that any Hive member can participate. If you'd like to join in, just visit the LMAC Community account here and follow the rules of the contest for details on the latest round.
The LMAC Community also offers an opportunity for members to create and post in the Community "freestyle" collage themes. In the freestyle option, more freedom is allowed to design your creations without having to incorporate the weekly contest photo. However, contest rules still apply.
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Throughout history, women are depicted as burden bearers. They are strong individuals who carry the weight of caring for children and their elderly family and relatives. Next came domestic responsibilities.
As society evolved, women ventured beyond to work outside the home. This additional responsibility added resources for the family. Compared to several decades ago, women who are employed outside the home has risen to over 75%. 1
But not all was perfect as some situations caused other problems to arise. All this is in addition to their duties they fulfill in relationships.
Through it all, an added responsibility is placed upon women to remain calm, with a positive attitude through it all. A tremendous burden to bear. But they handle.
Thankfully, there are resources that can assist when the burden becomes too heavy.
In preparing my theme, I utilized one of the LMAC original contest landscape images. I discovered a lovely female image in which the woman carried a basket on her head as is done in certain countries where women participate in the labor for their families. I also added a pure fractal I created in Apophysis 7X, the advanced version of the fractal rendering program. Finally, I included images from the LMAC #LIL database and a free-sourced image.
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| Item | Contributor | Source |
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| LMAC Original Contest Image (Round 210) | @lmac | Link |
| Trailing smoke behind man's body | Pixabay | Link |
| Woman in red dress carrying basket on head | Pexels | Link |
| Colorful butterfly | Pixabay | Link |
| Woman sculpture with basket on her head | Pexels | Link |
| Waterfall | PurePNG | Link |
| Dove | @alex2alex | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Yellow Bud" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Dove in Blue"Pure Fractal titled "Dove in Blue" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Red/Green grapes | PurePNG | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Bowl" | @justclickindiva | Link |
When compiling my freestyle collage design, I upload my images to Canva. It's my design program I use to blend my images. Below are the procedures I use that incorporate the tools at my disposal in my Annual Pro Membership Subscription.
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Below is my completed collage:
Thanks for your visit. I appreciate it. I hope you like my freestyle collage theme.
CONTEST RULES
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
| What is Let's Make a Collage? | It is a weekly photography and collage contest. |
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| Who created the contest? | @shaka is the contest owner. |
| What type of contest is it? | This Contest utilizes a single photo provided by the contest owner as the basis for you to create your own photo collage by adding to the photo provided. |
| What are the rules? | 1. Use as your starting point for your collage the photography provided by the contest owner. It is located on the contest owner's post for free use without any copyright protection. |
| 2. Entries are required to be posted to the LMAC community and must contain a link to the contest post. | |
| 3. Entries need to set the LMAC account (@lmac) as 20% beneficiary to be eligible for the dynamic component of the prize pool.; | |
| 4. Extra support with the LMAC trail to all collages where LIL assets have been included AND the respective LIL-contributors set as 2% beneficiaries; | |
| 5. By submitting your contribution you agree that your artwork remains public domain and that it can be copied, modified and distributed, even for commercial purposes, without requiring further permission. | |
| 6. Any graphical element that is added to the photography either needs to be your own original work (e.g. own artwork or photography) OR needs to derive from sites whitelisted by LMAC. | |
| 7. IMPORTANT: Indicate the source of all materials used in your accompanying post. Otherwise your entry can NOT be put up for the final vote. | |
| 8. All sort of editing, modification and/or manipulation is allowed as long as no copyright is affected. | |
| What do you win? | Prizes listed on the contest owner's post. |
SOURCES:
a) JustClickindiva's Footer created in Canva utilizing its free background and images used with permission from discord admins.
b) Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by me with my (i) Samsung Galaxy 10" Tablet, (ii) Samsung Phone, & (iii) FUJI FinePix S3380 - 14 Mega Pixels Digital Camera
c) Purple Butterfly part of purchased set of Spiritual Clip Art for my Personal Use
d) All Community logos, banners, page dividers used with permission of Discord Channel admins.
e) Ladies of Hive banner used with permission of and in accordance with the admin's guidelines
f) Thumbnail Image created by me in Canva.
g) "Flames." What is Apophysis 2.09. https://flam3.com/
1Wallace, Alicia. "There are more women in the workforce than ever before." CNN.com. July 7, 2023. Online at: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/economy/women-labor-force-participation/index.html
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BEER.The burden of being a women is tough even nowdays in different place!! I loved your inspiration and also the collage by itself
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Hello @gwajnberg. Thanks so much for your visit and kind compliment for my freestyle collage. I'm so pleased you liked how it turned out. Yes, you are correct, in different places in the world today, women are still carrying a heavy burden for themselves and their families.
Take care and have a good weekend.
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Hermoso collage. Me encantan los colores y la propuesta que nos presentas. Felicidades!!
Thanks so much @esthersanchez for visiting and your lovely compliment for my collage. I'm pleased you liked the message that accompanied it. I appreciate your support and engagement. Take care.
!LADY
Muchas gracias @esthersanchez por tu visita y tu bonito elogio a mi collage. Me alegra que te haya gustado el mensaje que lo acompaña. Agradezco tu apoyo y compromiso. Cuidate.
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An especially apt theme in the U.S. today, when the role of women in the home and society seems to be undergoing re-examination.
I'm not sure if it is intentional, but texture seems to be important in this picture. There is the texture of the woman's (elevated) suit, the texture of the background for the dove, and the texture of whatever that is in the fishbowl. Just seems that way to me, anyway :)
Women certainly do handle all that is placed upon them. It's a strength unlike no other. It's not physical strength; it's fortitude, commitment, and abiding love of family that's shored up.
You have an exceptional keen eye. I replaced the basket upon the women's head with the bush from the contest photo to add an extra layer of burden, heavy in exchange for light. Other areas as well.
Thanks so much for your visit and engagement. I appreciate it. Take care and have a good rest of your weekend.
!LADY
Great collage from a thoughtful mind of yours, @justclickindiva. Here is some thoughts that came up to me after seeing this nice work, first of all it looks like the red woman not just carries the world on her head but also flourishes the globe with her efforts. The wicked texture is very nice on the elevated body and also it symbolizes for me the unknown identity where it could mean disregarded women. And also the pigeon blends very well which is still humble, beautiful and innocent even after all the treating. And last words for the background is "women have the power to turn the world upside down!".
Excellent interpretation. Spot on. Women do have power. It's beyond my imagination why they are still oppressed today after all the advances in certain parts of the world. What is happening in the U.S. with women's rights to their own bodies decided by men is unfathomable.
When will men stop and think for a moment what would the world be without women. Then they'd have no one to attempt to rule over. Perhaps then they may reconsider. But alas it will be too late.
Thank you so much for stopping by and your lovely compliment for my collage. Your analysis is always welcome. I appreciate it and your support.
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Yes you are right. We, the men, have some arrogant genes embodied in. I think some of our hormones are avoiding the cerebral development as well. Time to time I think how lucky I am to ease my soul and embrace balance with my wife!
Oh, how beautiful it is to hear you express those sentiments of the woman in your life and for all women. As a society, we definitely need more of your way of thinking. I thank God for you and any other male who embraces all females and their contributions.
Thank you so much for your engagement on this subject. It's much appreciated. Have a great Sunday with much blessings.
!LADY
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Hello @gwajnberg. Thanks so much for recommending my project for support from the HIQ Community. I appreciate it.