I had all sorts of ideas for this exciting challenge, but no opportunities to shoot the components. So this is it - a collection of dead critters.
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Copied and pasted top spider, bottom dragonfly wings and butterfly wings just above from 3 separate photos, all processed the same way as the main image.
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I am so glad to see your creation finishing relatively well. The icy tones support beautifully your fantastic composition: it looks like a jewel. A real work of art.
I love how these butterflies/moths have been transformed into an intricate and mysterious mask. Like something out of Cirque du Soleil. The nighttime coloration adds to the mood of fantasy and ritual. Strong image.
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