Old World Meets New

This is a super shot with interesting effects, but as good as it is I would love to see this shot as it was, as you have such a fantastic viewpoint here with so much detail...congrats!

the angle of this shot and the digital alteration is great... it looks like those ornaments they do on a metal plates with pictures on it.... great work my friend....

A really creative image - very well done.

Very interesting and creative shot, your post process and colour are amazing.

Great Work!!! Regards Glenn

I like it, a nice tonality, a good creative intention, pp improve a serious look. of this. Well done. KR Eduard

any comments are most welcome...many thanks...Gail

Thankyou for yhour comments Keith...always appreciated. I had planned on submitting the original....has some major tweeking to do.....I just thought last night that I just had to post something......rough week in my "creative soul"......do I just 'fade' into the crowd....or do I 'find' my place...you'll see the original soon...thankyou for taking the time to comment and reinforcing a bit of 'faith' in myself.

Thankyou friend.....your comments always cheer me up.....smiles all round.....Re my Delima...there is a Songwriter whose music I really love....'GAROU'...one song..STAND UP....among the lyrics....."Give yourself a greak and listen to your heart...let your conscience guide you...never let your guard down...FIND OUT THE BEST OF YOU....everything you do and what is done to you...it doesn't have to CHANGE you...it only makes you STRONGER and STRONGER///now WAKE up.....try not to BREAK UP.......thanks for your encouragement......

A very interesting image. Your composition is really great and the post work seems fitting to me. Have a great weekend.

Creative work, very well done.

 

Alberto

Thankyou for your inspiring and complimentary comments Cynthia...you enjoy your weekend also.....sincerely, Gail

Thank you both for your kind comments....something simple kind of turned out a little more involved...but it was an interesting process...many thanks...Gail

Hi Gail! I like the effect here very much. It looks like an old illustration done in watercolour and ink, achieved with modern technology. Very interesting to look at, good composition. I really like the dark muted colours. Well done.

Actually Linda, (and thankyou for your lovley comments).....I arrived at this final image quite 'accidentally'....I have never had much luck with Photoshops, Pen and ink Filters....but it was a combo of them....a neon glow (which I'm not that fond of either....but changed the color of the glow) made a few layers....used a bit of 'spatter'..and there it was. The original I want to do...but I just didn't feel like 'struggling with it last evening.....so, I though I'd take my frustration out in a different way....and this photo complied without complaint. I will probably do another version as I arrived at a few I quite liked. Thanks again for your comments...Gail

Gail-

 

I love the subdued, "antique" color composition. Nice post processing, and something different from so much of your usual work which tends to very colorful or very delicate. Variety is the spice of life and the lifeblood of the creative artist. Without trying new techniques, we would all wither on the vine. Your creative wings keep spreading. Really nice piece of work here!

This is a very cool effect with great color tones that fits the image perfectly... Great work again Gail....

 

All my best, Jill

Very cute concept and treatment, very fine tone! Max and a warm regard!

Sandra..thankyou for your compliment....this, as I have said 'above' kind of happened accidentally.....I've tried using the Ink Outline filters....Neon ets..and not have had results that seem worth posting...but this one I really took my time and investigated a few 'gateways' Adobe has within this program...and cannot believe I hadn't noticed before. I love this look also......however...not in the best mood at the time....inside me...I still felt the need to CREATE ........ SOMETHING !!!!!!///fortunatley it worked out.....or I would have really been disappointed.........I have other avenues I want to 'unearth' just to see what I can come up with...thankyou for your kind words..of inspiration and encouragement.....we all need to find what 'fuel' to 'run on'......I'm still searching....regards, Gail

Always good to hear from you "girl--friend!".....seems we are both treading waters not yet 'discovered'.....it can be an exciting time....I've come to the conclusion, with the help of a few wise friends..to follow my heart.......nothing says my work will always stay the same..but you can count on it not being.....'the usual'.....I have a need inside of me to discover something NEW and On MY OWN>.....wouldn't that just be 'peachy' ? discover a method or effect not created before.....Oh well....you gotta dream...thanks for your usual kind comments and encouragement! Glad you liked this image!!!

so nice to hear from you.....any words you have to share about my 'work' are always welcome....you talent continues to inspire me on a daily baisis....don't ever change...well....at least "too much".....sincerely, Gail

Finally,,,so nice to see your name on my 'comments'..you were a welcome "get me going' in the mood kind of daily inspiration.....and I've missed you lately...but also recognize the fact that you've been so busy with your new Venture which I hope brings you much success.......So welcome back, and thank you for your kind words.....talk soon, Gail

Very good idea and well done Gail, ciao Fabrizio

so nice to see your name and your kind words....this was a different direction...but a welcome one at the time....I shall expore what it has to offer......kindly and with thanks, Gail

Great tones and treatment, Gail. Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrence.

Thankyou so much for your kind comments.....much appreciated...Gail