Run and jump

Awesome stance, ready to strike

He looks quite fierce! Well done, I wonder at the original…..

Fantastic! Love the body shape and position you have captured and the treatment is perfect.

Don`t know about the old postcard look… don`t think they wore those back then. But how did you capture such an awesome pose? There is sso much inertia going on that is enhanced by your perfect framing with the inclusion of the shadow… just goes to show how much you understand art.

The processing is cool and gives this a unique edge and a wonderful addition to your vast catalogue of style and vibe. It is so endless with you isn`t it? Every day you raise the bar. Run and jump, yeah? Mel, I so love your dynamic!!

This is great. I would love to know how you do your special effects. I am in awe!

this looks unreal mel! ;-) xox

wow mate your really did him justice, love the texture and love the shadow you created too, you are really stepping out
I’m inspired
xkc

beautiful work Mel… not sure if it looks like a post card as much as a lithograph or something like that…nice though what ever it looks like

Lovely image Mel. Well done!!! :-))

Cool!!

Superb work

You’ve achieved the postcard look…..fantastic work, I really am impressed with the entire feel of this….

I love it…looks like done on a really old hand-written letter, with a vintaged antique feel. The position of the samurai sword is matched beautifully to the position and form of his legs and torso. Oh…and he’s YUMMY too!

very athletic. The texture makes this look the real deal

Excellent work Mel, the effect is spectacular

This is great Mel, fantastic work.

WOW FREAKIN’ WEE MEL – this is beyound good… wow – love, love LOVE this so much… the whole design of the image down to the final presentation and textures… MAGNIFICENT!

This is very different Mel…it certainly does have that weathered postcard look with the writing and textures, wonderful work;)

Well, this is just so creative and is displaying your talents as a photographer and computer guru!
Mel, I am very much inspired!

Wow, the top of creativity :-))

i think it’s bloomin’ fantastic Mel!! wow!

Mel This is fab. You have certainly come close to what you were after.

Like the texture to this and the shadow adds another dimension. Well done. John

Awesome pose Mel.

wonderful aged effect …
beautiful creation

Wow Mel! You continue to amaze with your diversity. Love the angular lines and the shadow. Your treatment is really effective. Great piece of art :)

Mel, I’m sorry darling, all I can say is BLOODY WONDERFUL”
Rock

very good. why not try this in sepia?

awesome!!

you gonna try it?

Interesting effect, gorgeous model and pose!

looking forward to it!

Lovely treatment on this !

totally!! This works for me. Definitely have the postcard feel to it. Tremendous outcome!!

My God you are a talent – what a fantastic image this is. Don’t think it has the retro-card feel to it – way too sophisticated – is that a samurai sword? And that pose and the intensity of it and his expression is extraordinary. And as for the textures and colours. One of my top favourites of yours.

sorry, the link was incomplete, and i got lost. wow, good one mel, put it on the same page as an alternative view, and see what happens! glad you appreciated my comment, to this brilliant extent! very flattering!

xxx

Awesome as always Mel Love the textures you have used this is Great!

Absolutely stunning work Mel!!

Very creative work resulting in a superb image!

Beautiful work Mel – I love your processing in this.

Looks pretty good to me,Mel.

I think you succeeded

Beautiful pose on the “postcard!!”

outstanding love the texture..wow

Fabulous work!

Not sure it looks like a postcard, but it is a stunning capture and the treatment is fabulous, i can see it more as wall art!

cracking image and work, Mel :))

Incredible work Mel…...what a perfect stance and shadow; I like the effects you’ve incorporated here. Beautiful!

Nice work…...........I like the Sepia version, very dynamic!

Great treatment Mel. Well done :-)

soo superb Mel!!!! and allow me to take this time to congratulate you on the wonderful article at Photoworkshop, I loved it and really got to see the versatility of your amazing talent, I was SOOO honored that you mentioned my name! Thanks so much!!

You succeeded…......awesome result….......love this to pieces…......

BRAVO – AWESOME

Classy work here Mel!!!!

Fantastic Mel, this would be a card for a souvenir shop in Egypt. Love the greens on the sword

very artistic Mel,love it

Definitely achieved the vintage postcard look! I like the movement and position of the model! And the treatment of the overall image is remarkable!

Works beautifully. Love the coloured version.

Magnificent…..........painterly. Sublime.

so good !!!!

This is amazing, Mel. I think you succeeded, but I’d love to see the shot without it, too. He’s so full of action.

Love it Mel.

Great work!

A true work of art!

Absolutely wonderful image Mel!

Excellent work. I, also, would like to see the photo without the “old” in it.
I have an old post card, and its bends and scratches aren’t as linear as this is. Mine has some white paper showing thru here and there. They’re all different, I suppose. It’s really good, though, exactly as it is.

Great work …

Great artwork ! bravo !

love the treatment, well done

Excellent!

Lovely sense of flow and movement and great post pro, in all your work.

How did you get the effect of the background and text? It really works well and love the image.

Oh, you got the old postcard texture look down pat, Mel … and I’m with chrisdade, I’d love to know your secrets too, lol!