Christian Carter is our MAY BOTM for his post: flic.kr/p/2pQbXnd, alongside other badge winners: Naty Flower: flic.kr/p/2pRGhdK, and Valayra Asher: flic.kr/p/2pP55Tk

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I asked Christian to answer a few questions to learn more about him and his art! Enjoy. ♥

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1. How did you come up with the idea of this image?

I always had the love for stones and wood. In real life I feel the need to touch it when I see it. It feels like stones share their energy with you. I wanted to show the touch in my photo. That is why it is only feet in the picture. When we walk barefoot in the evening and feel the coldness of the stones after the hot day, feel how grass tickles our feet… It is such a nice and relaxing feeling.

2. What do you love about creating art in SL?

In SL we have more freedom. We have everything we need. We don’t need to wait for hours till the sun goes up or down. We just move it ourselves. Anything we get on our minds can come true. We just need to free the imagination and let it work.

3. Any advice for budding SL photographers?

Communication makes everything more interesting. I love to talk to other photographers, learn from them or share the tips. If people love what they do they will enjoy talking about it too. There are so many talented people in SL!

It is amazing how easily we can find the inspiration here! Let's keep being creative and inspired!


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Please find Christian's Flickr here.
And taxi to his show at NovaOwl: here!

Thank you everyone!
A new month begins. ♥

♥
G & Z

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Sander's version: flic.kr/p/2pTgYDV
Christian's version: flic.kr/p/2pTe3o9

Group 2 of our blogger team. Finally! After plenty of messaging and NCs, we got to spend some time with you lot (and your cute little friends).

Zaid and I are just so grateful that you carved out time for us. We know how busy life can be, especially on weekends.

With all our love we want to thank everyone who consistently gives Scafall your best (including the ones that couldn't make it). We thank you for choosing us to be a part of your creative journey. Your names have all become dear things in our lives.

Here's to a long journey together, constantly growing, supporting and challenging eachother with all our creative endeavours.

Thank you all so much.

“Extend a hand whether or not you know it shall be grasped." - Ryunosuke Satoro

♥ always,
Gigi & Zaid

Left to right:
Christian Carter: www.flickr.com/photos/157539049@N04/
Sander Sunborne: www.flickr.com/photos/sunborne
Valayra: www.flickr.com/photos/195703441@N07/

Scene is again by the phenomenal MINIMAL (Ors Quan)
Poses by: Vegvisir, Pixit

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[ ► ] Anastacia, One Day In Your Life

We thought it was about time to update the family photo :)). Times like these are a great reminders of the magic in SL.

Group 1 of our blogger team looking fantastic as ever during our photoshoot after today's meeting. It was wonderful for us to finally meet some of you and discover that we have such sweet, warm-hearted people in our team.

Thank you all so much for your time and presence, and for humouring our sentimentality. We are so happy that Scafall is in such good hands. Thank you girls ♥

Left to right:
Liv McKeenan: www.flickr.com/photos/just_liv
Zanis Yoshikawa: irkisis.blogspot.com/
Luna A. Eilan: www.flickr.com/photos/nathaliesl/
Vletka Shcherbacov: www.flickr.com/photos/kavletk_vacob/
Lexo Merlin: www.flickr.com/photos/lexotan6mgmerlin

Scene is by the phenomenal MINIMAL (Ors Quan)
Poses by: Pixit, BOHEME, Hera

Group 2 we are looking forward to seeing you ♥

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AmyElle Atheria was our April BOTM for her post: flic.kr/p/2pJvRJV, alongside other badge winners: Christian Carter: flic.kr/p/2pJd4Xx, and Sander Sunborne: flic.kr/p/2pH4c4H

I asked AmyElle to answer two questions to learn more about her and her art! Enjoy. ♥

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1. How did you come up with the idea of this image?

I was inspired by the uniqueness of the building, it truly spoke to me. You take the steps towards inner peace and with each step you are closer to your higher self. Everything about the Sevilla gazebo is special: the textures, the colours, the unique way it reflects light.

2. How do you incorporate music in your creative process?

Music has huge power over me, it can put me in a certain mood within seconds. Adding music mood to my photos ads another dimension to the artistic expression.

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Please find AmyElle's Flickr here: www.flickr.com/photos/amyable-sl/

Thank you everyone!
A new month begins. ♥

♥
G & Z

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Each month, there are three awardees from the Scafall blogger team: 1 Blogger of the Month BOTM (you will find a copy of the winner's trophy on our front desk), and 2 more badge awardees. Each month we will feature our Blogger of the Month and ask them to answer a couple questions.

We hope that this will stir the creative pot, and allow us all to learn something new. ♥

Valayra was our March BOTM for her submission: flic.kr/p/2pFQVbX, alongside other badge winners: Eilan: flic.kr/p/2pFFoxs, and Christian Carter (XJustfriendX): flic.kr/p/2pG6qap

I asked Valayra to answer two questions to learn more about her and her art! Enjoy. ♥

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1. How did you come up with the idea of this image?

"May these orbs light the road less taken for you this 2024."

This wonderful quote I read in your [Scafall] description inspired me to create the picture and these were my thoughts.

The poem "The Road Not Taken" was written by the American poet Robert Frost and is considered one of the most famous American poems of the 20th century. As far as I know, it was first published in 1915.

The central stylistic device in "The Road Not Taken" is the metaphor – the path in the forest stands for the life path of the lyrical self. The path not taken is the focus of the poem and was thus the focus of my creation.

So that you can better understand the content of "The Road Not Taken", you will find a short summary under each of the four verses.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

The lyrical self stands in front of a crossroads in the forest. It regrets not being able to take both paths and looks down either path as far as it can.

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

The lyrical self then takes the other path and thinks it has chosen the better one - even though the paths are apparently identical.

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

The lyrical self resolves to take the other of the two same paths another time. But at the same time, it doubts it will ever return to that fork in the road.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I–
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

In the distant future, the lyrical self will tell of the forking paths, saying that it took the path less traveled - which ultimately made the difference. What difference this is is not specified.


2. What do you love about photography?


Through photography I want to capture things that are often overlooked in second life.
At its core, I am passionate about taking images that tell stories or evoke emotions in the viewer. I want to achieve different results with different types of photographs; Some photos are intended to inform, while others are also intended to make you think, inspire, motivate or spark conversations.

It's my virtual diary - in which I can non-verbally express my innermost feelings, dreams and visions.

I want to help transport us to another world and let us experience feelings that we may not have felt before.

In addition to the opportunity to express myself creatively and explore my own identity, photography also offers the opportunity to distance myself from reality when necessary. Photography allows me to take a break when I feel overwhelmed or stressed - it provides a distraction while doing something productive.

In addition, looking at the things that the designer has provided to me promotes mindfulness and appreciation for the extraordinary items (furniture, clothes, etc.) that would otherwise go unnoticed or forgotten if they were not captured in the photo.

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Thank you so much Valayra for taking the time to share these wonderful insights into YOU and your work.

Please find Valayra's Flickr here: www.flickr.com/photos/195703441@N07/
And taxi to her beautiful sim: ► Soulstone

Congrats again!

♥
G & Z

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