Activity for User 480 - Alan Kaplan - akaplan973@gmail.com

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54 Feb 18 Reply Peggy, Thank you for such positive feedback. One of my favorite lines from "Macbeth" (I'm a retired high school English teacher) is, "It's a joyful trouble." I think that applies to us all. Feb 18th
54 Feb 18 Reply Thank you for your feedback. As I'm the new guy on the block, please allow me to clarify. My background in art and my love of surrealism (see bio) contribute to the many elements in this composite. I have attached an example of a contemporary surrealist painter, Michael Cheval's, work. There's a lot going on. Another contemporary surrealist painter that I like is Nguyen Dinh Dang. An easel is frequently used by another surrealist, Rene Magritte. And there's always Salvadore Dali. I mention this because many of my composites have/attempt a surrealistic approach. Feb 12th
54 Feb 18 Comment The judges who critique photos in my camera club believe that less is more. It is an admonition that dates back to the late 1940's art world. Sometimes I adhere to this wisdom myself. I disagree with Aavo concerning the background. The swirling lines around the baby must be how she sees her new world, but, for me, it detracts from a photo of an adorable baby. The colorized curtains behind the baby add to my distraction. I feel the colors in the composite could serve the baby better if they were less hectic and if they smoothly blended into one another. There's tremendous potential here. Feb 11th
54 Feb 18 Comment The soft background of the musical sky increases the sharpness of the bird and the limb and adds a yin/yang effect that draws one into the composite. I feel the birds in the distance break the spell of the musical sky. Also, I find the yellow dot on the bird's beak a distraction. This is an eye-catching composite. Feb 11th
54 Feb 18 Comment I agree with the above. I feel the eeriness of the image would be enhanced if the whole image were darker, and Aavo's suggestion of the birds staring at the skeleton be utilized. Feb 11th
54 Feb 18 Comment The vortex is a strong image that suggests a hot wind coming toward the viewer. Perhaps in the physical world this strong light could cause a viewer to see the unevenness of the silhouettes' edges. It's a good effect. I feel the shadows here are a distraction and their absence would not be missed. The viewer's eye focuses directly on the figures in front of what surely is intense heat. Feb 11th
54 Feb 18 Comment In looking at Original 2, I didn't realize she was a mannequin. I figured it was early morning yoga. You've done the improbable--you took a picture for future use and actually used it. I have folders of photos "for future use." Your use of the mannequin is quite imaginative and is enhanced by your use of color. The splash adds a valuable touch of magical realism to your fantasy. One suggestion, if I may: eliminate the flowers. I feel the flower people detract from the magical realism quality that so enhances this composite. Feb 11th
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