This week's participation in the Let's Make a Collage ("LMAC") Round 161 was fun to create, inspired by the lovely contest image. My theme is contemplating relationships. The landscape reminded me of stepping out of the darkness and moving toward the light over the horizon as it beckons to hurry before the sun concludes its game of hide and seek, forcing you to discover its whereabouts. I've two collages to share this week exploring the theme.
To create the setting, I started with the photograph provided by 
Image used with permission of contest owner for contest
COLLAGE #1:
Often individuals desire to venture out into unknown territory. They may want to try something different. The unknown can be a place of exotic wonders. But one will never know unless they step out of the shadows. Over the horizon always looks brighter. The fear of missing out is high. However, the thrill of find your dream over the next mountain drives the compulsion. We're left with "what if" when we fail to take action.
COLLAGE #2:
Sometimes exploring the unknown may have the opposite effect on individuals. Not every one desires to go peacefully into the future. Fear of technological advances may be one reason. They fight it even though they realize they can't stop it. Fear of venturing into a situation where they have no control or feel insignificant is a valid emotion.
Take for example the introduction of electric cars. Can man ever completely abandon fossil fuels? This question is being currently addressed. Also advanced machinery or artificial intelligence that will become more prevalent perhaps in the next decade.
No one knows what is in store for humanity. We speculate and develop models based partially on what has occurred in the past. However, mankind and the universe looking down upon it is a chapter in the ongoing book of life.
Some of us will look forward to the next chapter, while other will want to stay on the same page in which they'll be dragged kicking and screaming into the next century and beyond.
Collage #1 Supporting Documents:
To create collage #1, I drew inspiration from one of my fractals I created. It resembles a sort of maze. I think of it as a menagerie. Then I located a unique background image with a beautiful bay window that suggest leaving one place and a new world opening up to explore.
Next, I included other free images and ones from the LMAC LIL database. Wha a find of unique images that enhanced my scene so that it resembled individuals deep in thought. I uploaded all images into Canva to take advantage of my Annual Pro Membership Subscription.
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Woman sitting: Public Art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashomer Contributed to the #LIL by @alex2alex
Woman's head facing forward: Public Art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashome Contributed to the #LIL by @alex2alex
Cone structure: Public Art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashomer Contributed to the #LIL by @alex2alex
Orange cat Contributed to the #LIL by @agmoore
Green Crystals1 Contributed to the #LIL by @quantumg
Green Crystals2 Contributed to the #LIL by @quantumg
Seagull landing Contributed to the #LIL by @redheadpei
Fractal "Disks In Time" created by me in Apophysis
Collage #2 Supporting Documents:
To create collage #2, I wanted a futuristic look to my scene. I located what I felt was the prefect visual image to portray it. Then, I wanted an individuals who is being forced to accept it and is being carried into the unknown against his will.
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Woman portrait at PxFuel
Man holding body up: Public art from "Sculptures Garden" in Tel Hashomer Contributed to the #LIL by @alex2alex
Grass Ballerina Contributed to the #LIL by @alex2alex
Store mannequin Contributed to the #LIL by @mballesteros
Eye Worm Underwater Orb No. 4 Contributed to the #LIL by @quantumg
Fractal "Triangle-Blue" created by me in Apophysisg
I appreciate your visit and hope you like my collage themes.
CONTEST RULES
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
, 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 that are submitted as entries in the LMAC contest and the LMAC Image Library (LIL).
Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.
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) Image created in Canva by 
