Wanderlust

parmi

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

Featured in Insomniacs & Other Nightcrawlers

Canon SX100IS
f4.3, 1/400, ISO 200

Original photo:

MCN: C854F-CA4A6-1F569

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Wanderlust by parmi
Wanderlust by parmi
  • DeviousLili

    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

    Denis Molodkin

    Stunning work!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate!

  • steffen

    steffen

    great work, parmi. the treatment is excellent as well.

  • parmi replied

    Cheers mate, really appreciate your support!!

  • Alixzandra

    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

    hologram

    Cracking colours and textures. I can almost feel the glow from that sun or to my eyes, moon !
    Cheers,
    h

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate! I see it as the moon too, on a warm summery night.

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Brilliant work ! ..........

  • parmi replied

    Thank you once again Jon! Really appreciate the support.

  • veritasunsaid

    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

    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

    Kim Calvert

    Beautiful treatment Andrew.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Kim :)

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    wonderful

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate!

  • Ann  Palframan

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Helene Kippert

    Beautiful!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Helen!

  • ctheworld

    ctheworld

    Wow! This is beautiful work. Well done.

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely work

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    Stunning!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Angel!

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    beautiful work, parmi….like a painting…love the colors and feeling and textures…

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Jan!

  • reflector

    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 - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ...

    wow love it

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate!! :)

  • Shelly Hiebert

    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

    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

    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

    TaniaLosada

    Love it!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Tania!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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! :)

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