The Enchanted Wood Too
This is Jo O’Brien’s tribute to play time, magic, and imagination.
Her protest against every adult who told her to stop daydreaming about things that didn’t exist…
Jo has these artistic visions… I bring the camera!!
In case you were wondering how… The model (Sam) was about 30 meters away (used a 300mm for the shoot) had a 5 second exposure, Jo was standing about 10 feet away to the right with a remote flash and on the count of four… blink!
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Captured in The Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne.
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Jo O'Brien
I love the ‘sets’ of feet along the ground. Looks great Paul
Kimberly Palmer
This is way cool!
midzing
brilliant, l love everything about this,,, well done guys,,, great work
Murray Newham
you guys are genius’s you know that?
Antoine Dagobert
WOW and WOW!Fantastic Paul!
Rhana Griffin
PAUL!!! You have to stop doing this to me!!! My poor jaw needs resetting every time you bloody post something!
This is insanely wonderful… and kudos to Jo too, I’d love to take a peek inside her mind sometime. As long as I was firmly anchored to reality by ten guage steel reinforced rope that is… I have a feeling I would be quite happy to wander around in there for eternity otherwise ;)
martinilogic
Wow dude, this is really a great image. I don’t about anybody else, but is there a cow in this image? because I think I see a cow. anyway, I really like this one
Jo O'Brien
I see the cow too! That is brilliant!
Paul- there is a bonus cow!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much everyone, your kind and generous comments are always greatly appreciated! Jo, Kimberly, midzing, mren, Antoine, Rhana (sorry about your jaw AGAIN!) and martinlogic! :D
Jason Moses
PLV, can I vote for you and Jo in the federal election? This is magic, and loses no charm with the explanation.
StacyLee
This is really incredible! You guys are soooooooo talented!!
vonne
VERY cool Effects! Love it!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very kindly mosesdesigns (yep, Jo for PM! I’ll bring the camera!) and StacyLee! :D
Amanda Cole
Awesome!! great use of time!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps vonne and Amanda!
Sharon Hammond
What a great idea – captured superbly
Karen Cougan
too cool…...........very inspirational….........looks like fun
xkc
Andrew Hoisington
Very Cool!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Sharon, Karen and Andrew! :D
Daniela Weil
Very, very good composition!
Judith Oppenhe...
beautiful!
Trish Cooper
OMG..I feel like I am in a dreamscape…or one of those wild visions you sometimes get when you are sick and have a high fever…(sorry I am speaking from my past experiences)...Whenever I have a high fever it is almost like being on a mindtrip….with the most unique visions…this is amazing!!!!Simply mindblowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(HUGS) Trish
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you for your kind and generous comments! Daniela, Judith and Trsiha! :D
Paul Vanzella
amazing result – and your tonal work is amazing… very inspirational work!
Lisa Jewell
Really extraordinary, visual candy for the taste, the imagination, the dream time…
Gorgeous, conception and production….
Lisa Defazio
Ohhh wonderful stuff you guys are creating.
MissKristy
Ahhh blissful magic :) I adore it!
juliejulie
ooh i love it! very whimsical!
Georgi Bitar
Luv it!!!amazing
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly for your wonderful comments! PaulVZ, LisaG, Lisadee, MissKristy, juliejulie and Georgi! :D
eon .
VERY FUNKY!
Paul Louis Vil...
I’ll take funky!! LOL! Thanks heaps Steve!!! :D
santakaoss
Nice one.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps santakaoss! :D
Enrico Bettesw...
Great work Paul, love the techniques you guys are exploring… nice one!
Jeff Burns
This is Awesome Paul.
You Sir are amazing!
bodymechanic
u r all becoming a well oiled team!!
andygibb
great work and collaboration
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Enrico, Jeff, bodymechanic and Andy! :D
ktowers
fantastic work!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Kate! :D
PhotogeniquE IPA
another great collab! brilliant result!
Susan Zohn
Love the sets of feet along the ground as well. What a great job in capturing imagination and the feeling of daydreaming. We should never stop daydreaming. Great job you two in capturing this.
micmac
Super imagination ,i love.
Beatriz R. Ald...
Wow. Great effect! Excellent work.
Heather Rivet...
fantasic
Catalin Soare
Fantastic work!
clau
Hi Paul, you are very talented!!!
Wendy Crouch
Beautiful work! I like how the ghostly figure is in a modern color drenched surroundings. Instead of the shadows of night.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very kindy for all you comments! photogenique, SusanZ, micmac, Beatriz, Heather, Catalin, Claudia and Wendy! :D
Helene Kippert
Wow awesome Paul – looks wicked!
Dan Cahill
Very cool effect. Nice job
Christine Wilson
wow you guys just keep it coming – totally fantastic
Adriana Glackin
This is gorgeous, a great result!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Helene, DannyC, Christine and dabble! :D
Julie Langford
Brilliant Paul – love this effect, simply awesome
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Julie! :D
Damian
Beautiful work Paul, love the magical result!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Damian! :D
Jodi Webb
Don’t ever stop what you are doing – the both of you! You’re both absolutely amazingly talented and I lift my hat, arms, feet and everything else to you both. This is probably my fave collaboration so far! Great stuff!
Paul Louis Vil...
You are very kind and generous with your beautiful words Jodi, thank you! :D
kaylarenee
youve done something very neat here, good job to you and jo, very lovely!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly kaylarenee! :D
Magenta
Fantastic
Victoria Rusnac
haunted
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Magenta and toycake! :D
Albert1000
Enchanting is right.
Mel Brackstone
Cool work, Paul! LOve all the light on the road in the background
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very kindly Mel! :D
robert murray
well done Paul love it!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Robert! :D
Kerry McFarland
Love it.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Kerry! :D
spike
You two are sooo clever!! Great work. It’s like a dream!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Spike! :D
u03ajp4
semianl
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you Gary! :D
Deri Dority
What a totally cool image!!! Perfectly executed Paul!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Derid! :D
Antanas
Great composition!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Antanas! :D
dwright
I just love it! I think this is one fantastic image!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much dwright! :D
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks to the buyer of this image! :D
kfphotography
this is really cool, well done!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so very much kfphotography! :D
ozjami
wicked image!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much ozjami! :D
MuscularTeeth
amazing.
VisionaryImagist
Paul: What a remarkable image. great artwork again. you are very creative an talented.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Muscular Teeth and VisionaryImagist! :D
Sorin Reck
Masterpice
Paul Louis Vil...
You are tooooo kind! Thank you Sorin! :D
Hiroko
Marvelously unique
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Hiroko! :D
justimagine
This so cool, so excellent!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much justimagine! :D
mlgkats
this is great , great comp and well done
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s very kind, thank you mlgkats! :D
Lee Burgess
This is so super cool Paul!!!!!
H M Bascom
Awesome work.
Paul Louis Vil...
Lee and Helen! You both are very kind and muchly appreciated! :D
Suzanne German
Paul – this is so magical ….really love it and then the grainy road – a stark cotrast with the ethereal looking whispy bits…..like gossmer….truly delightful!
Suzanne
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s a wonderful comment! Thanks so much Suzanne! :D
Vonnie Murfin
Your work are amazing! I don’t know how you do it, but you have great talent! Keep up the great work. Maybe, someday I’ll have great talent like you.
pappy
nice work
Paul Louis Vil...
You are very kind Vonnie, thank you! :D
Thank you too Henry! :D
studiofascino
fantastic composition!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much studiofascino! :D
shaytay
Amazing work!:)
Rudschinat
great work
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Denny and Rudischinat! :D
Rod Adams
Fantastic Work!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Rod! :D
Michael Alesich
Paul I love your lighting work and this one is no exception, love the shot.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Michael! :D
Tanya Bright
Funky, fun and very cool. Awesome work.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Tanya Bright! :D
Brett Foster
Gorgeous, dreamlike and striking. Another inspirational one Paul.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you for your kind words Brett! :D
Daniel Fitzgerald
This is amazing! love it, you guys sound like fun!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Daniel! :D
Erin-Louise Hi...
this is so amazing its so beautiful :D
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Erin-Louise! :D
sunchaser
So different and cool!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly sunchaser! :D
lex7
You have quite a talent.. excellent piece. Love the movement.
Paul Louis Vil...
You are very kind, thank you Alexia! :D
grahambriant
like it…very effective
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Graham! :D
Mark Hayward
Paul, love your work alot. This piece is a fave! I especially enjoy your enthusiasm on the bubble…very inspiring indeed!
Al Neaimi
wow , love this one paul , great image
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so very much Mark and AL! :D
Ashlee Maegan
Excellent work!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Ashley! :D
Vasile Stan
Oh man, this is ridiculously beautiful!
Who did you say is that cute Fairy there? And why is she carying a modern days Aladin lamp? I think someone mixed up the fairy tales.
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!! I think you are right but she looks like a surreal dream here! Thanks iCandor! :D
caroline ellis
magic
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Caroline! :D
Rosina Lamberti
Wow. Great effect! Excellent work.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Rosina! :D
Charl045
Holy crap you are amazing!
Paul Louis Vil...
You are way too kind! Thank you Charlotte! :D
Catalin Soare
Splendid work! FAV
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly my friend! Great to see you back! :D
jianina
You highlighted the green very well…that is a beutiful color!....love how you made it look as if they light carried her image…great effect!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you so much Jianina! :D
ToastedGhost
Wonderful capture
Christian Hartung
magnificant, bravo
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly ToastedGhost and Christina! :D
micpowell
A wonderfully imaginative concept in a dreamy world of rythem and motives !
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much micpowell! :D
PJ Ryan
this is gorgeous .. i love the creature that is walking with her down the path ..
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much trumphood! :D
Ann Marie Barnes
Very mysterious. I love it!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Annmb78! :D
Naylor
I have never seen such a wonderful image done so perfectly !!! Wonderful team you all made !
The color and the trail from the light is really great !!!! wonderfully done
Paul Louis Vil...
That’s very kind of you! Thanks so much Naylor! :D
paul romanowski
YEAH, NICE MONTAGE….......
ozczecho
Pretty cool…looks like a lot of fun was to be had…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much paul and ozczecho! :D
Steven Sandner
Subtle and masterful, amazingly done. Just brilliant work!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very kindly Steven! :D
Joe Valcourt/M...
fabulous creation
amarica
Great collabortion Paul
Natalie Jay
Wow this is amazing.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Joseph, amarica and Natalie! :D
Rosie Skilbeck H
i love this shot!
i have to say after doing a little of this sort of work myself i have to say it really one of those shoots you get a thrill out of every time you look at the camera as the shot pops up.
great work
tdub303
great stuff! I can appreciate this as I also use similar techniques in my work.
shanghaiwu
mysterious and wonderful image
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Rosie (spot on!), tdub and shanghaiwu! :D
Deni Dedic
Oh damn… you seem to be an awesome artist!
Paul Louis Vil... replied
You are waaaaay to kind Deni, thank you! :D
loua
very cool compo mate love it ,,,,loua
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Loua! :D
linda858100
GORGEOUS
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much Linda! :D
deannedaffy
Your such a clever man! Awesome.
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thank you kindly Deannedaffy! :D
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous ;