This February is too much fun! How is it possible that one actor can bring so much delight?!
Today’s image choice comes from Laura. For inspiration, she also contributed a video of David Beckham advertising underwear. Thanks, Laura! While of course I couldn’t replicate a video using a still photo, it got my brain moving.
Here is our base image of Richard Armitage as Lucas North:
Promo picture courtesy of RichardArmitageNet.Com
Whenever I look at that promo shot, I am reminded of this cartoon on the Richard Armitage Alter Ego tumblr blog posted several weeks ago:
Click to visit Richard Armitage Alter Ego tumblr blog
That cartoon makes me laugh no matter how many times I see it! 😀
However, I went “serious” for my first-ever Flash banner. It even has sound! I used a clip from the song “Good Life” by OneRepublic.
Because free WordPress blogs do not support Flash, I have set up an external website. Please click the image or text link below to view the Flash banner.
Click to view flash banner
http://fanvideos.net46.net/lucas_banner/lucas_gun_music.html
As you may know, Flash cannot be played on iPods, iPhones or iPads. Below is a link to an animated gif which is nearly identical, but without sound. Also, the file size of the animated gif is really huge so it may take awhile to load. Here’s the link if you would like to see it:
https://fanvideos.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/animated_lucas_gun.gif
That’s all we have time for today! I will see you Monday. I am taking Sundays off during this challenge so there will be no blogpost tomorrow unless there is a breaking Richard Armitage story. 😉  Hope you are having a great weekend. See you soon!
How DO you do it? Love it all!!!
@tully2shoes: I have a lot of help from my online friends. And I push a lot of random buttons, LOL!
Ah ha! Now I know your secret:)) .
Great work Bccmee! Good subject too Laura!!
@Mersguy: Thanks! Glad you liked it. 😀
Wow, I like this one a lot!
@jazzbaby1: Thanks so much for your kind words!
This is amazing. I loved the song too and how lucas north would come in so close and then move away so gently….Bccmee you tease! LOL. Loved it. Have a great weekend.
@gracie: I wish you a lovely weekend too!
Wooooww! That first close-up of Lucas’s eyes just knock me out! And I love that jacket … and his watch and the pose and …. I could go on, and on, and on you know?
Good choice Laura! Good job Bcc!!
@Ana Cristina: Those eyes have an effect on me too. ♥ So gorgeous!
That was a lot of fun! I like the blue tint you gave to the photo. Thank you.
@Jael: Thanks for noticing! I tried it with and without the blue tint and it looked better with. 🙂
Love it!! LOVE IT!! I want that coat. Of course, I want the man wearing it more, but ya know…
And I’ve always loved that picture. SO intense.
@Laura: Yay, I’m thrilled you liked our little collaborative project. Thanks again for your great input! You rock!
Brilliant! I love it! Thanks also for pointing me to the wonderful Richard Armitage Alter Ego Tumblr blog. It’s hilarious and had me in absolute stitches!
@ChrisB: That tumblr blog is brilliant, although it’s not safe for work, LOL!
Impossible not to laugh with the cartoo above… thanks for sharing it!!!
Wow… and I go on laughing while I start the flash banner (I’m looking like a child opening a birthday gift)!! Sigh… well, I don’t ‘know’ Lucas North, but I suspect I could love him too… lol
B… wish you a wonderful Sunday!!!
@Luciana: I agree about that cartoon. Pew! Pew! Pew! So simple yet brilliantly hilarious!
I always love to see what you are going to come up with next and I really like the flash banner. 🙂 That Tumblr blog always cracks me up…that comic above makes me think of little boys and their toys! Have a great Sunday off.
@JasRangoon: Yes, based on some of RA’s interviews, I suspect he really became attached to his toys! 😉 Thanks for your lovely comment and I wish you a nice Sunday too!
Oh, girl…you’ve outdone yourself! Love the flash feature. Laura chose wisely, and you chose wisely in selecting her photo as the vehicle to show off your talent! His hands get me. A man’s hands are a big deal to me. Those hands would qualify for roaming priveleges for sure. I hope you enjoy your weekend, and thanks for leaving us with a real jewel to tide us over!:)
@Kate Patrick: That promo picture is one of my favorites. Lucas’ parts make up such a lovely whole. Those hands are simply gorgeous, I agree. ♥ Thanks for your kind words on my first flash banner.
Very sexy indeed!!! Great choice Laura and great work Bccmee. The mood and the music are very good. Thank you.
@Lady Prisca: I’m shocked at myself for using the word “sexy” in my headline, LOL! Good thing it’s the weekend since I generally try to keep my content safe for work. 😉
Love it! Thank you… your work is so inspiring to me 🙂
@Delia: Aw thanks so much for your lovely sentiment! 😛
Those pics with dialogue bubble are a crack up! B, I love Lucas and your gif!
Thanks for the fun 🙂
@jeanniegisborne: *giggle* Even though I have that image committed to memory, I still have to look at the silly picture regularly. 😀
I don’t know how you do it, but I’m sure happy you do 🙂 It’s amazing!
@IWantToBeAPinUp: I couldn’t do it without help and suggestions! I feel like I’m cheating, but at least I’m honest about it, LOL!
Great flash banner! Ahhh, his eyes are lovely! Thanks for making February a fun month! Have a great weekend!
@Carolyn: I’m entranced by those eyes too. *sigh* Thanks for your kind wishes and I hope you have a happy weekend too!
I just love “blue” Lucas in motion! Thanks! ;->
@Gratiana Lovelace: He does look good in blue! ♥
I love your flash banner! Lucas is almost real, really amazing. 🙂 Close-up of his eyes… oh… takes my breath away…
@Ania: There is a song with the lyrics “takes my breath away.” 😀 It is an appropriate phrase when it comes to Richard Armitage and his characters. ♥
That cartoon is absolutely hilarious!! Had me laughing out loud!! 🙂
And then that flash animation… Oh Lucas…*sigh*
Thanks Bcc, enjoy your Sunday!
@IngeD3: That cartoon cracks me up too! See you on Monday!
You made wonderful flash banner
http://tannni.ucoz.ru/tannni_lucas_gun_music.html
I hope you excuse me for a little joke?
And the smile 😉
Hahaha, so funny!
And thank you, bccmee, I love this “Sexy Lucas” look so much!
@grendel’s mum: I agree that Tanni Tani’s banner is hilarious! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
@Tanni Tani: ROTFL! Brilliant synthesis! As I said to you on Facebook, I wish you had a blog so we could comment on your creative work. 😀 I’m going to post a link to your Flash banner on Monday. Thanks for the laughs!
Oh, my God! To make the Richard’s image is your job?
So sorry, but I understand you and do not condemn… I can just help if you tell
I do not need anything
I just like Richard
sorry my english
Wow! Lucas North! Great Flash banner, Bccmee! Love it! Nice mix of image and song! 🙂
@Thais: Thanks so much! 🙂 I’m glad you like this banner and the sound clip!
Great work Bccmee and Laura. Tanni, it’s excellent ! 🙂
@April: Thanks! Yes, Tanni is very funny and talented!