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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Feel free to email them. I'd love to see them! jhandman61@gmail.com |
Jun 30th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
That's so cool Helen. I agree that shadows are challenging in composites, but you're right to spend the time on them. To me they're the icing on the cake that either sell an image or cause it to fall short. I'm so curious to see the images you've been working on! |
Jun 30th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
That's great Helen, so glad you found it helpful and liberating. I guess time flies when you're having fun because it sure seems like less than 2 years that you've been in our group. Keep up the good work! |
Jun 29th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Helen. If I remember correctly, you said you were new to doing composites when you joined our group. That wasn't very long ago. I've been doing composites for five years, and it's been a long process for me. I've thoroughly enjoyed every composite you've done and you've really grown in your skills over time. The things that helped me when I was first starting were 1) looking everywhere for inspiration, especially the web; 2) practicing on any two random images forced me to think outside the box on what was possible. May I suggest: flip a coin and pick any two images out of your photos and then figure out a way to make a composite out of them. It doesn't have to be good -- but it might help you get over the hurdle of wondering what images will go together before you let yourself start exploring what might work out even when you didn't think it would. Create a few "practice composites" without worrying about a perfect final image and you might be surprised at what emerges. And be patient with yourself; believe me, it's a journey, but what a fun one. |
Jun 27th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Very nice colors here Denise. I always especially love what happens in the center of a twirl image and this one is lovely. The way some of the strands weave over and under each other also appeals to me. Hope your computer issues get resolved soon. Congrats on selling your piece! Nice! |
Jun 15th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Alan; all's good. Like you, I very much appreciate detailed critique of my images, since that's what helps me grow and improve. I didn't even know there was such a genre as magical realism until you mentioned it and I then googled it. Eye opening! :-) |
Jun 15th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
The piano and ballerina are such important and integral parts of your surreal image that questioning either of them never occurred to me. The only reason I mentioned the blank papers was because it was one of the first things that caught my eye after I took in the whole scene. Often when I composite an image, I get focused on certain elements and others escape my attention. Even though you reject reality when you create your images (which is totally understandable, even desirable), I think even surreal images can sometimes benefit from a bit of realism to help sell a concept. I certainly don't intend to sound critical; just an observation and totally just my opinion. |
Jun 14th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Your background revisions are beautifully done Steve. The difference in your subject's skin and eyes after the Barbie doll plug in is amazing. I'm a total wimp when it comes to anything gory so I'm struggling a bit with your "delectable lady" and her leftover lunch, but I very much appreciate the improvements you've made in taking it from a snapshot to a fine portrait. Nice! |
Jun 13th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Your choice of the man and two kids for the silhouettes was great. It pulls the viewer right into your image. Since the moon would be behind the sunset atmosphere in reality, I'm thinking it might look more natural if the orange-to-gray background gradient was applied over the moon at reduced opacity or a light blend mode. You've created a heartwarming image. Well done. |
Jun 13th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Another interesting image Alan. You did a great job processing the background. The ballerina is a nice addition. I agree with Steve's comments about the papers. And I think they'd contribute more to your theme if they were sheets of music rather than blank. I'm curious why you used your witch's brew only on the composer. To my eye, that makes him not fit in with the rest of the image. I'd love to see what your image would look like if you used the witch's brew on the entire final scene. It's a very cool effect. Would you be willing to email it to me as well? |
Jun 13th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Comment |
Your image is just beautiful Georgianne. I love the various layers and the way you integrated them. The color you chose appeals to me more than just black and white because it's so unique and complements the vintage mood you've presented. The fact that your colors move from gray to brown in different areas of the image is lovely. I'm not sure how I feel about the horse's feet being cut off but that's a small detail in an otherwise stunning piece. Nicely done! |
Jun 13th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
What fun -- thanks for sending! I'd love to go to one of the weekend events there; we have nothing comparable. And thanks for your kind comments. Making viewers smile was my main goal. |
Jun 11th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Mike; glad you like it. The title came to me one night while I was lying awake and I could hardly resist waking up my husband to tell him about my light bulb moment. |
Jun 5th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thank you Nellie! |
Jun 5th |
| 34 |
Jun 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Jerry! You're right, my husband is a great sport has been a willing subject in several of my composites. He has even had bird poop on his face (although I applied it with PhotoShop for sanitary purposes) for a competition subject of "Bird's Eye View." |
Jun 5th |
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