Butterfly Dreams

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted September 16, 20163,173 views8 comments

I am hoping for some feedback as I try to expand my PS skills. This one was inspired by the macros of Mike Moats, whose work is featured in the Gallery of the Month. Would like to know if the white grass is just an unnecessary distraction and if the tonal contrast is enough in this image. Is there enough focus? It is meant to look kind of dreamy but I wanted the butterfly to look sharp. Thanks in advance.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on September 17, 2016 at 7:45 AM

This is so beautiful, Kathy. IMO the butterfly is rendered just as it should be. I wouldn't change a thing.

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on September 17, 2016 at 10:03 AM

This looks great. I think you achieved your dream.

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on September 18, 2016 at 6:55 AM

Hi Kathy, the picture has a beautiful fairytale like finish - wonderful! I think the white grass adds to the composition which is almost like a butterfly in a snowstorm ... The colour palette is also spot-on! Skills expanded I would say enlightened

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on September 22, 2016 at 6:40 PM

I think you accmplished your goal in an extraordinary way, Kathy. I would not change a thing. The white of the grasses does not overwelm the image at all but lends to the abstract quality, and the sharpness of the butterfly is just enough. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 24, 2016 at 10:56 AM

Congratulations on the weekly pick. Glad to see others experimenting with the photo art. Its fun and if it works, like this does, very rewarding.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on September 27, 2016 at 1:51 AM

Absolutely beautiful. I like everything about it.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 1, 2016 at 12:46 PM

Beautiful and different. The pastels and subtlety blend wonderfully. I personally might darken the white grasses a tad.
Congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 1, 2016 at 7:58 PM

Kathy: I don't get over here much but this is marvelous. Superbly conceived and executed. Many kudos for the WP. >=))>

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