Photo Art - 1st Place

It's wonderful Deb. I think you've managed to tell the "wild horse" story showing the layers of horses on the horse. I like the lighting and I especially like the "knotty" mane indicating the "wear and tear" these horses endure. Nice bg too...nicely done IMO.

Deb, I think you idea to tell a story about the horse is a great idea. I like the mane but the horse's head feels clipped.

Carol

I like the graphic nature of the image and think that the main composition helps that nicely. I would sure like to see this large. I think that would help me appreciate all the details in all the layers.

Thanks Beth. I just love the wind knots in the manes of the wild horses.

Thank you for your thoughts on this Carol. I appreciate them. Cropping off part of his head, I feel, helps to accentuate all that is ingrained within his being. The trails he has traveled have been traveled for generations before him. But I will consider this with it less cropped.

Thank you Mark. You can access it here. Click on the image and a larger one will open.
http://deblittle.com/p37596541/h388d3531#h388d3531

Thanks,
Deb

Beautiful images, outstanding work.

Ray

Well conceived, Deb. Lovely story....

Thank you Ray and Marc.

Deb, I really like this, it's interesting and very artistic. I can see this a s a large print.

Thanks Denise. It does print really well large on Canvas. It is one that I sell out of a lot at the art shows.

I really like the pano crop. Another great image. Great results from your layering.

I think your intentions worked out very well here Deb. I like this a lot.

Thank you David and Jeff.

Beautiful - excellent image of the horse, then unique treatment to make this something very exceptional!
Sandy

Thank you Sandy. The horses are so amazing, they make creating my art easy.

Deb, I love this photo and I think you did a beautiful job with it! I like the cropping of the horse. The images across his body make me think of his/her dreams. Well done!

This is wonderful! I think it make a really nice mural.

This is an amazing creation Deb! The cropping of parts of the horses head doesn't bother me in the least. In fact, I think it helps illustrate the plight of these animals. Especially with the new legislation regarding the slaughter of wild horses for commercial purposes this treatment hits home....the wild horse is disappearing more and more, bit by bit. The knot in the mane conveys the wild, ungroomed life they lead compared to their pampered, much loved counterparts many people share their lives with. Even the slight or minimal catchlight in the eye (can't tell at this size) depicts how their way of life is in jeopardy. In my opinion this is a highly marketable image and I hope you do something to get this out in the world. This could be a powerful tool for wild horse support groups. Huge congrats on your WP!

I hoped this would get the WP - very exceptional work -
Congrats!
Sandy

Very creative Deb. Really like the layering of images. Congrats on the WP

Thank you Debbie. That is just what I was after: The thoughts/dreams that are ingrained within him from generations of traveling these same pathways.

Thanks Jim!

Thank you Pam. By cropping parts of his head, it does send the message that these wild horses have no voice themselves in their current plight. I am so glad you understood what I was trying to do with the cropping. WE are their voice! And if we don't stand up for them, they will be completely gone from our American landscape. That would/will be a very sad day......

Wow! Thank you for the WP! It's quite and honor. Thank you.

Very imaginative montage. Love how it works with the bit of background, though I agree I'd love to see more of the horse
s head—either the ears or nose, not necessarily both. Great colors.


lucy

Deb, many congrats on the 2012 "1st Place Winner - Photo Art" win -

This is a unique and very exceptional image!

Sandy

Well composed and great post processing work. Excited you received 1st place.