Winter hasn't even fully arrived, yet I can't wait for it to move on. I'm a late Spring, Summer soul (but not too warm and humid). As a senior citizen who is slow to change, the turning of the seasons is one I don't look forward to. However, transitioning from cold to warm makes me rethink my attitude.
I'm constantly under the weather battling frequent sinus infections. Before I realized I was vulnerable to these type viruses, my thinking was that I was under the influence of Spring with various allergens. Now, they are year-round occurrences.
I share a collage design depicting the change in the season as a young lady languishes under the gazebo, grateful the cold weather has given way to warmth and the pleasures it brings. I hope you like my design.
In October, @agmoore, Moderator, in the Let's Make A Collage Community announced to community members and Hive as a while a way to continue. The new changes, I believe are an inventive way below to kick off the New LMAC and make it fun for all to participate with no pressure. And the best part about it is that freestyle collages continue to be welcomed in the community.
NO CONTESTS. NO 20% COMMUNITY BENEFICIARY NO 2% BENEFICIARY for member's photos. But sadly, no utilization of images contributed to the #LIL database.
Check out the full summary scope of changes and requirements by @agmoore to participate in the November, 2026 Prompt Post: A New Way Forward for LMAC: Prompt #2.
I have also set out the rules at the end of my post. If you like the new changes, come join in. Here's my first collage project utilizing the November prompt.
In preparing my theme, I decided to create a stark difference between the cold and warm seasons. The November prompt photo provided the perfect setting for a warm climate. Utilizing the October prompt with the snow image as the background provided an excellent contrast. I included elements of each season in their appropriate sections.
My fractal images I created in the advanced fractal rendering program, Apophysis 7X. I discovered an awesome, simple drawing program that produces abstract images called Bomomo.
I utilized Canva to blend the different type images. Below are my steps in which I began with a blank, white canvas, then added layers of elements, removing backgrounds, resizing, duplicating, detaching elements from their backgrounds, colorizing, and repositioning items as needed incorporating the tools at my disposal in my Annual Pro Membership Subscription.
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Below are the images I included to complete my collage theme:
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| Item | Contributor | Source |
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| LMAC - November Prompt Image #2 | @agmoore | Link |
| LMAC - October Prompt Image #3 | @agmoore | Link |
| Female with red hair lying down | Link | |
| Crow on black branch | Pixabay | Link |
| Cedar Waxwing | Pixabay | Link |
| Water Drop | Pixabay | Link |
| Sandhill Crane | Pixabay | Link |
| Abstract Peach watercolor | Pixabay | Link |
| Colorful Abstract Pink/Gray/Blue Brushstrokes | Pexels | Link |
| Colorful Pinwheel Abstract | Pixabay | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Yellow Ray Explosion" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Curved Pink Flowers" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Pure Fractal titled "Spiral 6" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Black Bars | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Abstract Image titled "Black and Aqua line" | @justclickindiva | Link |
| Scroll Lines | Pixabay | Link |
Below is my completed collage design:
Thanks for your visit. I appreciate it. I hope you like my freestyle collage theme.
LMAC RULES
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is imperative that you read the post LMAC School - Public Domain Picture sources (Free Materials for creating collages) by @quantumg, which discusses public domain issues. The post offers valuable information on images for commercial use. Links are included to sources that offer public domain images and other images that are free for commercial uses. Using public domain pictures and free pictures for commercial use are requirements for all collages.
NO CONTESTS. NO 20% COMMUNITY BENEFICIARY NO 2% BENEFICIARY for member's photos as the #LIL database is not currently usable.
- A monthly prompt will kick off the new LMAC round.
- I will see that every collage that comes in is curated.
- The collages must be original and show effort. Only public domain or personal images are allowed. I will use technology, if it seems necessary, to check on originality of a collage.
- Do not use images from the LMAC #LIL database as they are currently unavailable to access and source.
- Do not upvote the prompt post.
- Please do not include me as beneficiary.
- Please do not include LMAC as beneficiary. This is not a contest, so no funds are necessary to support the contest and any money that goes to LMAC will just sit in the wallet.
- In your post that features your collage, please describe how the collage was created (process) and what it means to you.
- You may cross post.
- If you don't like the prompt, if it doesn't inspire you, make a freestyle collage. Make as many as you want. The goal is to inspire people to create and to express themselves through collage.
A final very important note: All collages submitted will be in the public domain. They will be free for anyone and everyone to use going forward in any way at all.
Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.
SUPPORTS THESE COMMUNITIES:
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/
English is my native language. If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers. Thanks for your patience an understanding.
