Wanderlust
This was originally a photo I took in Botswana, at the Okavango Delta. It was the same sunset cruise that Resplendency was taken at. This was a bit later in the evening, on the way back to our campsite.
Thanks to my new found love of texture layering, I was able to transform this photo completely. Tweaking of colour balance and layering a rusted texture with it has given it a more painted look.
All done in Photoshop CS4
To me, it epitomises my need to explore the world and discover as much as I can.
Original texture from www.grungetextures.com
Sold as a Matted Print
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Canon SX100IS
f4.3, 1/400, ISO 200
Original photo:
MCN: C854F-CA4A6-1F569
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DeviousLili
It looks like an ink-on-oil and water creation!! I love this!
parmi replied
Thanks so much Stephanie! I had no intention of it turning out like this, but it decided it wanted to look like a painting!! Appreciate the fav :)
Denis Molodkin
Stunning work!
parmi replied
Thanks a lot mate!
steffen
great work, parmi. the treatment is excellent as well.
parmi replied
Cheers mate, really appreciate your support!!
Alixzandra
Layering is great! Love the colour and texture of this. The painted blue hues are wonderful. Good editing and Lovey work.
parmi replied
Thanks very much Claire! I don’t know why I didn’t start layering months ago!!
hologram
Cracking colours and textures. I can almost feel the glow from that sun or to my eyes, moon !
Cheers,
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parmi replied
Thanks a lot mate! I see it as the moon too, on a warm summery night.
jdmphotography
Brilliant work ! ..........
parmi replied
Thank you once again Jon! Really appreciate the support.
veritasunsaid
nice work parmi; the post-shot work gives it another entire world of meaning
I love both the original and the remake
love it
parmi replied
Thanks very much mate! I really wanted to move away from another sunset shot, so I’m really glad it created a different look and meaning!
Lorena Maria
Andrew…This is really beautiful and beautifully created. SuperDuper my friend!!
lore
parmi replied
Oh thanks so much Lore! That’s such a nice compliment :)
Kim Calvert
Beautiful treatment Andrew.
parmi replied
Thanks a lot Kim :)
JUSTART
wonderful
parmi replied
Thanks a lot mate!
Ann Palframan
Stunning work! Glad you’re enjoying the new medium, Andrew. What further visual treats lie in wait for us? Keep them coming!!
parmi replied
Thanks so much Ann! No idea what’s next but it’s so exciting to know you are waiting for the next one!! :)
luanda
ABSOLUTELY…I can’t find the RIGHT word!... I have to create a new one to express my amazment, Andrew! Straight to the favs!
parmi replied
Lol, thanks so much Daniela! That’s a huge compliment!
Lynn Moore
Beautiful – I love the colors and night look. I feel like I am camping, maybe looking out the screen door of my tent or something : )
parmi replied
Thank you very much Lynn! That’s exactly the kind of feeling I wanted this one to have. We were camping when I took this photo :)
francophotos
Well done Andrew…keep on exploring to discover your many hidden talents!
parmi replied
Franco, that’s so nice of you to keep encouraging me in this way!! Thanks very much mate
Helene Kippert
Beautiful!
parmi replied
Thanks a lot Helen!
ctheworld
Wow! This is beautiful work. Well done.
parmi replied
Thank you so much!!
Antanas
lovely work
parmi replied
Thank you very much!
Angel Perry
Stunning!
parmi replied
Thanks very much Angel!
Jan Landers
beautiful work, parmi….like a painting…love the colors and feeling and textures…
parmi replied
Thank you so much Jan!
reflector
An interesting image and the beginnings of a great digital journey of progression !
parmi replied
Thanks very much mate, what a nice thing to say! :)
Danica Radman ...
wow love it
parmi replied
Thanks a lot mate!! :)
Shelly Hiebert
Love, love, love this Andrew! The original is stunning but the post work on this has created a whole other feel. Such a peaceful image and I love the colour. Wonderful work you :)
parmi replied
Thank you so very much mate! Appreciate your really kind words. I love your feedback on my work, always so detailed and thought out :) And thank you for the fav too, much appreciated!!
Maria Moro
Yes,,, this looks like a painting in water colours…. Also, the dark colours offers a mood of anticipation…I’m just waiting for something to jump out of those reeds… nicely done Andrew….
parmi replied
I sensed the anticipation and unease of what lies beyond the reeds too, when I was creating this one. Thanking you once again for your indepth thoughts and comments Maria!
Matilda Chambers
Andrew- I love your work… amateur photographer.. pppffft!! this one inparticular i love, i think its the layers and textures.. I have just started using textures and im in love! I look forward to seeing more…
parmi replied
Haha, thank you very much Matilda! I’ve just had a quick peek at your folio too, loving what I see! I too have fallen for textures, opened so many doors. Thanks for the visit and awesome comment!!
TaniaLosada
Love it!
parmi replied
Thanks very much Tania!
Ursula Rodgers
What a transformation! Love what you’ve done with this :)
parmi replied
Thank you so much Ursula, it was one of those pieces that decided to change itself! :)
Ric Alexander
Well done on your words, I like the ‘need to explore’ part, Nice work.
parmi replied
Thanks a lot mate, that’s really how I feel whenever I’m in a place other than my home city.
maremarie
Wonderful colours, and I really like the title – could also be “moonstruck”. Very well done ! :-)
parmi replied
Thanks so much! Yes, that’s definitely an alternate title for this one too! :)
nikmd 21 days ago
I like your photography style…its so different!!!!! I think this is just awesome!!!!!
parmi replied 21 days ago
That is really nice to hear, thank you so much! This one kind of took over and created itself, really happy to hear you like the end result :)
Tania Birch 19 days ago
Love your post processing really makes everything stand out!
parmi replied 19 days ago
You’re so kind Tania, thank you very much!
linmarie about 23 hours ago
I love both colors,,, but the blue one feels like another dimension, another planet,, very scifi and mysterious feeling,, great job with editing,, peace and love linmarie
parmi replied about 23 hours ago
What a nice compliment, thank you very much! I can connect with the sci-fi feel of it too, didn’t notice that element to it before :)
As a side note, interesting you commented on this and Resplendency, they were both taken in the same place, the two shots taken with only a matter of minutes between! :)
linmarie about 23 hours ago
I wondered if in the same area,, they are splendid shots,, guess you can tell now what flips my bippy,,, as the saying goes,, LOL!!! I would love to see more of these shots from you,, even playing with the photoshop,, you have a talent for that too,,, peace and love linmarie
parmi replied about 6 hours ago
Haha, that’s an awesome saying. Thanks so much Linmarie, that’s really nice to hear. I haven’t manipulated too many pieces in this way since this one, so it may just be time to start again! :)