I think it was a big mistake to allow advanced editing in this challenge. I think it should have been about making impressionistic images WITH YOUR CAMERA, not applying a canned filter effect to create a cheesy 'digital monet.'
Congratulations on your 8th placing with this lovely execution. Very well done and certainly an image that will stay in the viewers memory. very good work.
I have to compete with THIS?!? I dunno if it's impressionism, but it's freakin' gorgeous. There's a little too much detail to match my admittedly novice understanding of impressionism, but the colors and composition are great. Should make the top 5 easily, if not ribbon.
Image critique: Lovely composition and pose (she looks lovely too) but this does seem to be artificially blurred which looks a little obvious in places. Your saviour though is the compo and subject - both very strong.
Out-of-challenge appeal: nice pose and photo underneath blur. Like it.
nice work I love the colours and the models pose I am not sure I like the duck or swan I think this could have worked better without Sorry I dont know what your title says but nice image anyway
beautiful. I love the point of view and the muted colors. I was surprised to see so few portraits, but if this is one of the only examples, it is a fine representation of what an impressionistic portrait should be
Beautiful mix of slight motion blur and colors. It doesn't look like natural motion blur to me, however, as there are inconsistencies with what's blurred and how much, but it's pretty close, and effectively done. Choice of scene and composition are excellent. Very nice work.
Tyndareus would be proud of your represenation of his lovely wife. Great use of motion and the softness created with Leda's pastel garments. The textures of the masquerading Zeus adds to your wonderful modern impressionistic vision of this classic Greek heroine. -9-
This was a very difficult challenge to vote on. Impressionism is so very subjective.
For me, this piece effectively captures a transition from a hetic worldly life to a caring concentration toward a subject held personally precious. An excellent interpretation of impressionism imo and very well executed. Well done and good luck. 10.
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This image appeals to me because I was commissioned the leda and swan, which of course was Zeus as he is also the bull in Europa. I would have prefered a swan without a table, but once we pass over this the image is just great. The pose, the angle is very creative and rather dreamy. The added effects enhance the romance even further. Bumping up on great artistic feel.
This photograph is my highest rated in the challenge, my only 10. It is beautifully lit and the post processing really enhances the photo by adding a sense of movement. Congratulations.
nice composition, lighting, and colors. the texture, though, feels somewhat artificial, and leaves me feeling as though i've had enough, rather than leaving me wanting to gaze longer.
Great piece of graphic design, but not sure this really says impressionist to me. It's more like a cartoon depiction of a Pre-Raphaelite subject. It's very nice but just doesn't look enough like a photo for my taste. 5
Beautifully arranged and colorful. You have captured an Impressionistic feeling and have input your own ideas and originality. The filter adds to the softness of the moment. Just a very lovely picture.
Awesome. Another great Masterpiece from this challenge.
I'm back to comment more. I do portraits, and have been dabbing into this kind of stuff, but this is truely masterful. I can't really see how anyone could not rate this a perfect 10. Plz keep giving us such beautiful things to help keep us inspired.
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