Took lots (and I mean lots!) of koi/goldfish photos during feeding time in our fishpond at home. Used different slow shutter speeds. Used polarizer to avoid reflection. Finally got this pattern of a sea monster's face. I thought a perfect illusion of a Chinese Dragon.
Use dodge tool to enhance illusion of eyes. Saturate and cropped. That's all. ENjoy!
The secret is not in post-editing but in waiting for that "face" to appear.
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This photo is amazing, i am really surprised it doesn't have more favs. I remember when I saw this first time years ago I finally found it again. A fav from me too.
thank you. thank you. can never do this again. i know.
This photo is amazing, i am really surprised it doesn't have more favs. I remember when I saw this first time years ago I finally found it again. A fav from me too.
shots like this one can't be easily repeated even in a studio setting. you're right in saying it could be a one-in-a-million shot. Need a zillion amount of patience for this one. i attempted something really unique... tho creepy. thanks for all your votes and encouraging comments. Just wondering what I did wrong to get 1's and 2's.
Very original. The effect is awesome. You've got a winner. Well composed. Strong color, including the blends. Just the right amount of softness. Wow. 10
By far the standout for me in this challenge. Love the creativity, love the colors, love the idea! Love the painted, underwater, otherworldly feel. Hope you win!
The flow of the fishes have created an interesting outcome. Perhaps this is their way of scaring of fishermen. Man's brain might be processing to fast to see what they mean. :)
Took me a while to get this one, but now I see the goldfish. Very cool - I assume a long exposure to achieve this effect? Neat how it looks like a face. Good job.
First Impression:Man this is nice! I just love it. My favourite so far! Makes me see Chinese Dragons.
Was I fooled? Yes.
10 but only if you have a How To in your description.
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