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I confess I am more in love with painting than photography. I think

it is the symbolism of some painters, the ways they suggest,/represent

reality, and not copy reality that thrills. Good paintings impart an

extra layer of reality to things - the artist’s personal feelings,

understandings, relationships to the thing. I put aside many images

made in Italy, those lacking focus, many with unnecessary elements

(busy), etc. – deficiencies I felt would take too much work to correct

in photoshop. I put them aside to paint. Comments and critique

appreciated.

Wayne, is this a painting or stylized photo? I agree with your sentiment about painting and am in awe by great artists. Anyway, i like what you have here. It is excellent.

- Sam

Thanks, Sam. I see it as both a painting and stylized photo.  I am applying filters usually both topaz simplify and impression and painting in (masking) areas where I wish to display more detail, light, etc.  I get to use brush strokes to reveal/define elements as the image and my tastes demand.

Wayne,

 It is about time we get enjoy some of your brilliant work.  Beautiful creative work of art with amazing processing.  Take care, Patsy

Marvelous painting. I agree with your philosophy. I love painting but have zero talent for it. So I do it with many photos. You'll see many in my portfolio.

Many thanks, Patsy and Warren. 

Patsy, I've been away from PN for awhile.  Thanks to viewing works like yours I am encouraged to begin posting again.

Thanks, Warren.  I too am a frustrated painter, never satisfied with my meager offerings.  Your images suggests you were in a "special place" artistically while in Spain.

I do like this one Wayne. Very simplistic yet totally real

many thanks, Gail.