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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Oh Maria !, this is diffrent. Such a difficult thing to try and do.
I agree with the group the blending is seemless, well done !
However its a bit confusing in the end.
Two things I can suggest.
1. Would it be possible, to keep the straight on view 100% opacity,while the sides could be less , and showing movement, like the donkey is shaking its head ? The two side on views could be less opacity and have some graduated motion blur added to give the idea of the head swinging either way ?
2. The plain white background works but its not viewer friendly. You could add a faded countryside background of fields etc blurred. Just to give the image atmosphere and belonging, / context.
Cheers. |
Dec 11th |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Matt,
Both Alan and I share the same view of your composite. There is so little change to the original to make it something else. As for embleshing the original by adding a new sky and trees, you have done a grand job.
On reflection the same could be said about my attempt this month, its really just an embellishment of my original snow scape, and adding a car.
I think Alan's particular point in your case is using "someone else's art" as the centre piece of your composite, which I have to agree makes sense, and makes it difficult for me to comment.Cheers.
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Dec 11th |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Reply |
I agree Alan. |
Dec 11th |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
A Fine Art Abstract that works for me.
Great use of contrasting colours from the Colour wheel, attracting the eye.( especially Orange/Blue) The original version presented is still the best version, the colours just work. Skilful use of a variety PS tools in the making.
I see it in two dimensions as there is no shadows or shaping to create depth, and 3D effect. However the 2D still works fine. I see this abstract design having a commercial appeal, for beauty product packaging, feature wall wallpaper etc. |
Dec 11th |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Thank you all for your suggestions and nice comments.
Regarding the size of the car, let me explain.
The main subject in the photograph is the the winter scene only. In most cases this would stand by its self in a landscape competition. Howver from experience Judges always look for something at the end of the leading line, whether its a corridor, alley, or in this case a road. A Dog, a person, cyclist, a car etc.
An empty leading line is judge bait and should be avoided.
So I put in the car as a secondary subject. At first it was at the very end of the road and you couldnt make it out. So I settled for midway near the top RH third intersection.
I take Matt's point if the car was the primary intended interest, but for that I would have a less detailed background and may even BLUR to separate the car from the background.
In the case of the photo presented there is so much texture and interest in the landscape for the viewer, there is no need for the car to be larger or more detailed apart from creating a story/title and pleasing judges.
Hope this explains my logic and placement of the composition. Cheers, Bruce |
Dec 11th |
| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Kirsti, what a great idea and concept. Love it. Wouldn't change a thing in the composition as its all in the right place and it tells a story which I like.
I played around with it as I usually do, and have a couple of suggestions.
1. If its a fantasy composition the tree colours are fine but if not they dont look real. Need to desaturate the purple and magenta to zero, They go the grey - fine. The green grass needs toned down again reduce saturation to taste.
2. To create an inside outside feeling. reduce ther contrast in outside and increase the inside. Lighten the outside and darken the inside.Reduce inside saturation that was increased by the contrast.
3. The Squirrel tail - new layer sample fur colour reduce opacity and paint in the tail to taste. With clone brush take samples of grey background and paint away white halo around tail. Inrcrease sharpness of the whole squirrel to make stand out from outside and inside.
Hope you like these tips. See my Mock-up attached. Cheers. |
Dec 2nd |
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| 54 |
Dec 24 |
Comment |
Hi Brad, Firstly agree the mono treatment is best and works. However there are a few suggestions I can make. These are only my opinion and maybe totally crackers.
1. The total black at the bottom needs to be lighter so the viewer can appreciate the texture and detail in the rocks.
2. The sun is blow the horizon line of the sea at the back so doesnt look real. In my mock up attached I selected the sun and the rocks and with WARP transform moved the sun up into just above the horizon.
3. The sky has drama in it but its not showing. With curves I increased the contract in the sky and with selective masking brought out bits of the surf in front of the rocks.
See what you think in my mock up attached. |
Dec 2nd |
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