Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sorry, but....

All right, I know, things have gotten painfully slow around here.  Nothing bad has happened, I assure you.  It's just not in the forefront of my mind and, well, it's summer.  I'm still like a little kid in summer.  But to make up for it I'd like to share this with you.  This is not my work as I could never have the patience for such things even if I do greatly appreciate that others do.  You owe all of your thanks to Amara Z on this one.  It is amazing what you can do with a little photoshop.  I hope this makes up for the extreme lack of updates at least a little.  Feel free to use it as inspiration for a story or to start up some conversation.  Enjoy!

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  1. I'm speechless for the moment...............

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  2. Yowza! Nice work, Amara! I see you're having fun with Photoshop. ;D

    If you guys haven't already checked it out, go to starwarsarchives.com. There are some freaking awesome rare photos. Unfortunately a lot are watermarked but still, it's like a gold mine, and he's been updating fairly often lately. I posted one on f-yeahhanandleia the other day.

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  3. Seams, I hope that's speechless in a good way. ;)

    And thanks, ladies. It's too bad I couldn't come up with something funny to say with it like, rare holo from Bespin trip found. :) This is certainly how they should be spending their time. It's a bummer that it's not Han's really tush we're looking at, but it'll do.

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  4. Amara, you are seriously awesome! This brightened up my day no end. It's brilliant. You certainly have a talent for this, and would love to see more of these. Not sure pink sheets would really be their thing, but we will just pretend that's in a honeymoon suite or something. Great work. Oh and I'm sure Han's ass is just as nice as that one! I know you had problems getting this just right, but it paid off and it's just brilliant.

    Elivagar, yes those archives are well worth checking out. And for anyone who hasn't seen it, there is some totally jaw droppingly amazing new official SW art of Han and Leia done especially for Celebration IV, you absolutely must see it, it's over at f***yeahhanandleia, so go take a look. It's a "missing scene" from ROTJ of Han, having just regained his sight, seeing Leia in her bikini for the first time! Trust me, it rocks!

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  5. Alright Amara, this was incredible and yes left me speechless in a very good way. Your talents know no bounds. I had to wait until the kids were out of the room before really commenting. Between "His Vision Returns" at f-yeahhanandleia (thanks Elivagar, love your site) and Amara's unnamed piece, we have some yummy eye candy to satisfy those cravings. Although are they ever really satisfied? Amara, I think your piece needs a title, but I don't know how you spell that "sultry" sound one tends to make when in this position ;) All I know is I would like some more please. Well done.

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    1. Thanks, seams. I agree it needs a name. "The Moan Heard Across the Galaxy?" Probably have to work the word Corellian in the title, just cause it's him.

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  6. Oh, I'm relieved to see that some of you are still paying attention in spite of the neglectfulness. Although I did figure that if this didn't do it, nothing would!

    I was so thrilled to see this and it is so clear that you went the extra mile to make it look great instead of just slapping their faces on the bodies. The color matching on the skin tones is flawless and since you sent me the original I also know that you had to change her hair color which was also perfectly done.

    I agree they would not have pink sheets in their bedroom but we can surely come up with other reasons ;) I'd also like to say that I'm betting Han's ass is better. This guy is a bit over developed, just don't see Han spending so much time building up his glutes ;) Now I may need to go watch The Fugitive again just to get that side profile....

    Where was I? Thanks for the links to the other pics as well. I had never heard of that site until I saw you linked it from your tumblr, elivagar, and I LOVE the pic of them you posted. And the new artwork today. So many good pics!

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    1. I have to laugh Zyra, the title of this post is Sorry, but. However, I don't think that butt is sorry looking. Yep, I'm going to pay for this comment.

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    2. Lol Seams.

      Oh there are definitely other reasons why pink is not a good colour for bed sheets. They should be white ;) plus I don't see Leia as one of those "pink" girls, that must have everything in pink. Don't think Han is really a pink guy either. Although I'm sure he'd still look hot in any colour.

      I agree Zyra, the way the faces and colours are blended together is absolutely perfect. Can't fault it.

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    3. Lol, Zyra. I loved that it made you forget what you were saying. :) And yes, if this didn't get people's attention. Thanks for posting it.

      And thanks, Claire! Lots of tutorials and clever trickery to make it happen. :) I like to think they are on vaca or something like that. The color of the sheets never dawned on me until later. I guess I was too distracted by the rest of the hotness. :)

      The new celebration pic is awesome. There was one other that I really liked of the celebration prints. I'll have to look it up. But you can find them all on the celebration site.

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  7. I think I may have just died...

    Nope, still alive...and still staring at that AWESOME picture!!! Great job!!! =) =) =)

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  8. Wow! Just wow. I know I haven't been around lately and things still aren't looking any better anytime soon, but when I saw this I had to write down this little idea that popped into my head. (Gotta love multi-tasking during virtual meetings). So, thanks for the inspiration and escape, AmaraZ! Hope y'all enjoy:

    Was that a snort? Han Solo had never heard Leia Organa make that kind of noise before. Standing on shaky ground as he was, jaw dropped to the floor and eyes on the ceiling, he was not surprised by her reaction. "That son-of-a," Han seethed, his fingers curling into fists as he finished the sentence with an angry growl. This would be the last time that he allowed Lando to 'hook him up' with a romantic getaway for him and Leia.

    Leia, in that way that she had, seemed to recognize his reaction and grabbed his bicep gently; giving it a soothing squeeze that instantly calmed him. "It's fine," she said through a wide grin. "In fact," she paused, her grin turning devilish, "I kinda like it."

    Han's eyebrows shot up and he made a noise that could be categorized as somewhere between a "Huh?" and a "Hmmm." All thoughts of pummeling Lando's face with his fists flitting away like mynocks at daylight.

    "Yes, that's right," Leia purred as she turned to nestle herself in his arms. "See how much you've corrupted me?"

    Han felt the left side of his face venture northward, along with another significant part of his anatomy. Leia always swore that he wore that 'lopsided' grin on purpose, but truly - most of the time - he had no control over it. "And I've never enjoyed doing anything so much in my entire life," he drawled back at her, as he lowered his face to hers.

    "Scoundrel," she hissed as he sucked at her neck and she playfully swatted him away. A short-lived chased ensued, items of clothing lying in its wake until they found themselves sliding into bed in between pink, silken sheets. Another round of snorting ensued, but this time he had other remedies to silence her...

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    As her eyes flitted open - some undertermined amount of time later - (and a little too late, she realized) Leia pondered slightly on the sound proofing of their room. Without the inhibition of Wookiees in neighboring cabins or neighbors on the other side of thin walls, she had been substantially more vocal than normal. Perhaps it was due to the pink sheets? She took a moment to run her fingertips over the swathe of silken material that barely covered her hip. The movement caused Han to stir beside her, both of them having drifted off to a light, exhausted sleep she had been the first to awaken.

    She lifted her chin as he immediately began to nibble at her earlobe, his insatiable appetite already becoming evident against her thigh. Eyes now wide open she stared up at the ceiling, watching intriguingly the two lovers in the reflection above her - intertwined as they were. Her eyes followed the curve of his tanned bicep, admired the bundles of muscle on his back, and studied wantingly the dip and swell of her most favorite part of him peeking out ever-so-teasingly beneath the silken sheets. She adored the way her leg looked so right hitched up over him possesively and how the sprawl of her hair framed their faces. The image held her mesmerized. Yes, propreity damned, she could get used to this.

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    1. Push, you rock! Multitasking for the win. Loved the last line.

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    2. Ok, it's my turn. Wow, Push. Nice. Very nice. Like chase and the trail of clothes. And thanks! Glad I could provide a nice distraction.

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    3. Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed it. It felt good to write again, even if ever-so-briefly. :-)

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    4. What an amazing story to go along with the awesome picture. Hope you get a chance to write more soon. Thanks for sharing.

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    5. Somebody has to post more drawings here! :D We see that The Force of drawings can have a strong influence on the weak-minded. Oh, sorry! :D Just kidding! Blame Obi-wan, that's his quote! The story was lovely!! The most, I liked the mirror on the above the bed and Leia studying it. :)

      I also loved to drawing. It was beautifull. I paid attention to the pink, too, but didn't even think about any reasons. I probably thought it was your artistic vision! :D I love it how strong he looks compared to Leia. He could do all the violence he ever thought about, but he chooses to handle her like she was a flower!

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    6. Thanks, Lily. Glad you like it. Oh, how I wish it was a drawing. It's actually a photo from a romance novel and some smooth photo trickery by me to make it Han and Leia. It would be something else to drawing like this.

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  9. OMG Push, you are the greatest. That was fabulous! I knew there was a fic idea in there somewhere.

    Love that line about the side of Han's face "going northward" along with another bit of his anatomy. ;)

    Great to see you around Push, and thanks so much for that.

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  10. If the Celebration picture made my day yesterday, then this picture has surely made my day again today.
    I also love any picture I can get of Leia's hair down because, in my head, all I have is her hair in the Ewok village and I like to see it flowing the way it is here. :)
    Something to think about at work tonight.

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    1. Oh you're so right. When I imagine her hair down its hard not to picture that awful awful Ewok hair style. Come on, her hair must look better than that when it's down. So, yeah, pics like this give a whole different perspective, and it's so much nicer.

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    2. I actually thought it would be funny if she was in her Hoth braids and looking like that. It might be a neat juxtaposition. Like they just fell into bed. :)

      And thanks, char.

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  11. umm... i think ive lost my ability to think. wow. why cant my bedroom tussles look like that???

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  12. Bon jour. Sorry I am guilty for not being around. I am sitting in my hotel in France and I pulled up my favorite Blog and dang. Very impressive Amara. Push very impressive as well. Man I have missed all if you. Too much work, work travel, and summer going on.

    You guys rock.

    All I can say is wow.

    Got to check out those other sites and see the pictures.

    Off to Germany for me next; then back to the States. Promise to check in better.

    And DANG.

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  13. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone else. Glad you enjoyed.

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  14. Nice work, all. I don't think Harrison ever had biceps that big, but hey, why not?

    I have been totally loving "His Vision Returns" too. Can't figure out if Han's expression is shock or anger, maybe both. Leia definitely seems to be seductive and not at all embarrassed - an interesting take for sure. I love the missing moments.

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    1. Thanks! In "His Vision Returns" he looks more shocked to me. And no, our girl doesn't look embarrassed at all. Kind of like, yeah, I'm dressed like this, what of it? I wonder if she enjoyed flabbergasting Han like that.

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    2. There's no way Han looks angry in that pic. He's just totally floored! Think we can assume this is the "most" of Leia he's ever seen up to that point, and he's just trying to take it all in. But yeah, she certainly does look very seductive, and isn't she just stunning in that pic? So beautiful, and what an astounding likeness of her. Also love the little details included like the sand coming out of his boot.

      I think there's a fic somewhere in that picture, well, isn't there? ;)

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  15. Your right Claire, Leia looks absolutely stunning in "His Vision Returns". I just love Han's expression and the details are clever. I can't decide either if Han's expression is anger at what Jabba did to Leia or complete shock at how incredible she looks. I think too it's a little of both.

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    1. Oh I've no doubt Han would be enraged at discovering how Jabba treated her and humiliated her like that. But I think the first moment he clapped eyes on that vision of her the only thought in his head would be how gorgeous she is, because he hasn't seen her since coming out of the carbonite and certainly never seen her like THAT, and also because well, he's a man! Once he'd thought about it for a bit, then I think he would feel very angry. But I think this picture captures the "unveiling" moment when she lets that shawl just slip off, and Han wonders if he's died and gone to heaven,

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  16. love this pic, amara, and love his vision returns too. I do not have the patience for photoshopping either so thanks for that, amara.

    I am typing frantically in another window right this moment, inspired by his vision returns.

    also I think my server at work recently added this site to the blocked list.

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    1. Jz, you're doing a fic based on His Vision Returns? Oh, I think I love you....

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    2. Please share when you're done.

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    3. Can't wait to read it, love your stories.

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