Will It Stop One Day, Do You Think?

DragonFlyer

Will It Stop One Day, Do You Think?

Composite image created from many images and texture layers using varied blending modes, many erasures, dodging and burning with some digital painting.

All images used to create this composite are mine.

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I would be interested in any opinions regarding which version you prefer.

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Will It Stop One Day, Do You Think? by DragonFlyer
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  • midzing

    midzing

    great work,,, well done

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you :)))

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Perfect

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Wow! Thank you so much! There can’t be higher praise than that! Very very much appreciated :)))

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Absolutely wonderful work, K – I came upon it just now whilst moderating the MD&E group and just had to open it large to have a closer look, only to realise it’s yours!! ( I haven’t had time to track new work on my watchlist for a couple of days, but I WILL get there!) I think it is absolutely sublime, my clever friend.
    Out of the two, is the only difference heavier vignetting? I’m a fan of a good vignette… lol! If that is the case, I like version II, but they are both phenomenal.

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you so much Colleen! What a lovely response!!! The only difference is the ‘sort-of vignette’ – which is actually heavier ‘burning’ with a dark red colour… I am unsure about ‘subtle’ vs ‘stronger’ for this image… it’s funny too – I’ve been splitting the comments and faves almost evenly between the 2 posts so far… Sounds like the group hosting is keeping you busy! But not too busy to turn out some sensational new images of your own :)))

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Silly me! I had a quick look initially to see if the version II was also loaded, but couldn’t see it. But I’ve just looked further and found it. On closer inspection, I actually do like this one more (though I love them both). I think this one maybe retains a tad more innocence without the heavier edge. Have you tried linking both of the versions above – it probably makes sense to do that if you’re asking for opinions. If you want to link them, all you have to do after you’ve typed/copied/pasted in your !s and your URL, straight after that (i.e. no spaces) type : then copy & paste the URL address from the browser at the top of the page your image is on in your gallery. If you get stuck (if, indeed, you want to try), give me a yell :)))

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Ok Colleen – this time YOU lost ME just about after you wrote ‘Silly me!’... I’ll try to follow through what you wrote word by word after I’ve had a coffee and the kids are organised (though it’s not going good as 1 is sick and the other trying to make out she is :( )

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    very sweet image. love the reflection of the gate in the puddle and the absence of the gate elsewhere! also very nice how the “ground” texture curves up behind the little figure and becomes sky. very clever image!

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you J! Yes, I though that having the gate in the reflection only would give a more interesting image – just an ‘impression’ of being ‘fenced in(?)’... or something like that :)))

  • LoneAngel

    LoneAngel

    very nice !!

  • DragonFlyer replied

    thank you very very much :)))

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    you are so clever dear Kallena! wow amazing my friend….I think I might prefer this one as it is softer but then the other one I think the reflecion is much more prominent and therefore stronger but this one might hold more childhood innocence….in other words they are both wonderful!! if you ever have time I would love you to teach me how to do all of this! all I know is how to take pictures non of this wonderful art effects which I think is so amazing as you are xxx

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you – I suppose what you write is a bit why I wasn’t sure which one was ‘best’... I’d love to show you how to do this… I had no idea when I started on RB 3 1/2 months ago either, but learnt by fiddling with the PS commands and seeing what happened, and by looking through the work in the Photoshop and digital editing groups as lots of people add in how they made the image there :)))

  • Rachel Davison

    Rachel Davison

    Beautiful image!! Very atmospheric…
    I prefer this version (of the 2?) – I like the subtlety of the tones. This works prefectly with your strong composition, the eye goes to the child, then to the puddle, then back up…
    Lovely!

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you very much! Yes – I was drawn to the subtlety of this one… :)))

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Very sweet. Since you asked, I much prefer this one to what looks like a darker, more vivid red vignette to the right. Resembles blood too directly – for me, and I prefer this subtler red vignette. I like the hint of stories behind the image. The double or triple entendre in the title adds to the stories, too.

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you for your comment Jan! By now I have to say that I agree with you too… that subtle is better – particularly for this image. I figured you at least would pick up on the ‘double or triple’ meaning in the title… Thanks again Jan :)))

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    I have to agree with all of the above amazing comments on your amazing work. Just fabulous my friend. well done :))

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you so much my friend! I’m so happy you think these images seem to ‘work’ :)))

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Fabulous work DragonFlyer! Wonderful effects! :o)

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thank you so much blossom – I’m really glad you like this image – it’s one of the ones closest to my heart… :)))

  • bev langby

    bev langby

    Fabulous love it and version 2 is my pick….......

  • DragonFlyer replied

    Thanks so much Bev :)))

  • linaji

    linaji

  • DragonFlyer replied

    O WOW!!! Thank you so much Linaji! I am most honoured :)))

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley 27 days ago

    congrats on all the successes for this gorgeous image, K! instant fav from me!

  • DragonFlyer replied 26 days ago

    Thanks nadine! This one has been very very dear to me :)))
    K x

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins 27 days ago

    Congratulations K…I really love this photograph. clare x

  • DragonFlyer replied 26 days ago

    thanks so much my friend! Yes, this one is ‘special to me’ too. I have just recently made a straight b&w version of this too which I quite like :)))
    K x

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