IC3, A Rose Between Two Thorns

Team Rose between Torns = Michela Benazzi, Adamantite Nikolaidis  & Lexi Vargas

Spring 1863 and the Civil War was at its height but even in in the middle of war, spring is the time when love and roses are in bloom.

Miss “Rose” Michela, the lovely southern belle had a  thorny problem to deal with. She had  two handsome suitors with tempers that were growing ever more prickly.  One was Lexi, a dashing Union Officer who had recently ridden into town and become smitten with her at first sight.  The other was the powerful Adamantite, an artillery officer of the Confederate and a dearly beloved  friend.  Both men were  competing  for her dainty hand and it was surely going  to come to blows soon if she did not pick one man or the other.  What ever would the lovely girl do?  She would simply savor the pink springtime blooms and keep the men waiting.

The photo shoot was set on Japan Tempura Island, a artistically beautiful sim that is perfect for taking photos. There are stunning views in every direction just begging for a camera. The rose arbor with it’s pink blooms looking out over the trees full of  spring cherry blossoms inspired our team to choose it as our location. Since Michela was working with two gentlemen for the shoot, we joked that she was the rose between two thorns. With that  joke,  inspiration hit us  for the theme of our picture. The photo itself is Mechela’s  photoshop blend of two different photos, one taken by Michela and the other taken by Lexi.

As the spring rose in avatar form, Michela Benazzi  wanted to be as delicate and feminine as  the flower itself and she managed that perfectly in the rose pink  “Marie Antoinette” dress  from Cilian’gel, designed by Cilia Shepherd. Her ladylike, up-swept hairstyle was “Cloe” by Exile.   From the Opium Sim, she purchased the “Unlock My Heart”  necklace by AV in Blush, and it made a perfect accent for her dress. Even it’s name was well suited since the two “thorns” so wanted to unlock the southen belles pretty heart.

Adamantite Nikolaidis is wearing the  “CSA Officer” from GK Designs, designed by Kael Demonge. Adam did a lot of  shopping in Second Life and on Xstreet Marketplace and GK’s uniforms were easily the most realistic and detailed.  Adamantite decided  to go military bald for this shoot.

Lexi Vargas also chose GK Designs for his uniform. He is wearing the “Union Officer” version. Lexi who is terrified of being bald has a  hair style by Calico Creations, the “Blake”  in Blood Red.

We all had great fun with this contest and the whole team offers thanks to the Opium Team for giving us models such a enjoyable way to express ourselves.