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Dreams of Flight
Dreams of Flight
vawendy


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Original Artwork (Extended Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Date: Aug 13, 2017
Date Uploaded: Aug 13, 2017
[Aug. 20th, 2017 08:31:51 PM]

Seriously?? You people are crazy. This isn't art. This isn't even very good seagull photos (well, I like them, but I've had some really cool ones over the years. These are just nice.) But I wanted to try something, so I worked with what I had.

And with what I like.

I like high key, although I don't play with it as much as I should.

One of my favorite photos that I took was of a seagull on the beach, where the white part of the seagull disappeared into the background. When I put three seagull photos together, I really liked when parts were disappearing.

I couldn't make up my mind if I liked the head on the right. I kept cropping. Something's not quite right with it, yet it needed something on the right.

I like what the overlay did -- but it's just an overlay!

People create such beautiful art here. I'm floored and flattered this received 6 comments, but it really isn't art, folks. I don't do art. But sometimes I stumble upon it.

But thanks for the comments!

Post challenge: I'm even more surprised. Very grateful, but I still need to figure out art. Look at MaryAnn's. Now that's really creative.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 08/25/2017 03:57:34 AM
lots of art is spelt b u l l
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 08/21/2017 08:09:06 PM
I totally understand your sentiments about the "art" thing... but this just goes to show that a talented photographer can cross the line of their comfort zone and excel! GREAT JOB! And congratulations!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 08/21/2017 02:13:17 PM
Art is in the eye of the beholder... Great job, Wendy.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/21/2017 11:03:46 AM
I don't care what you think, this is art to me ;) I like that one has eye open and the other closed. Great job.

Message edited by author 2017-08-21 11:04:46.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens
 08/20/2017 10:38:21 PM
Good job, i would be happy if it were mine
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D
 08/20/2017 10:22:42 PM
Has a quality of frozen birds in ice like maybe the next earthly environmental calamity.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR
 08/20/2017 12:35:22 PM
Looks like an artist's sketchbook or a palimpsest, or even ancient cave art. Invites the viewer in to resolve an unspoken mystery. The background, like pencil shading, is effectively utilized. Entirely enjoyable. A co-favorite in the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 08/17/2017 08:54:39 PM
I love the way this has been processed!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/15/2017 01:41:57 AM
Yet they are all stuck in that spiderweb, awaiting certain death. :P :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 08/14/2017 02:07:05 PM
Oh, yes! Very good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
08/14/2017 02:30:19 AM
I'd lose the lost head if I were you.It takes it to the nightmare side of things.
Nice overlay.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSLR-A550
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/14/2017 12:43:22 AM
I have always liked high key its the dreamy feel that mkes viewing this image a pleassure

VOTE 7
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