Comment from shirokuma
Little confused as to why this shows up on the photography page but...
It is an original idea and it is executed pretty well. Good impact and visual interest.

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 Comment Written 13-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010

Thank you, It shows up on the photo page because it is mostly photography. Pictures including any part of photo are usually listed in the photo and not allowed at the art page. My picture is an Mixed Media, basically a collage as in traditional photography, were different things are added into an basic photo. Here the swans, the sun catcher and the background are from the basic photo taken from my window. The flowers are roses from a other photo copied into the basic photo. The rest is digitally painted into the photo. I have posted the original photo in my portfolio to clear the confusion[no ratings or reviews but comments possible]. May you have a look at is. I hope this answered your question.

Comment from flygirl254
Looking through the romantic artwork this evening, your picture caught my eye and gave me an immediate smile and warm feeling. Your content is very telling of the failed attempt fo a male swan to impress the lady with baubles who is perhaps saying no just to see what more will be forthcoming. I like the manipulations you've taken digitally with your original work. In particular, I like the way you have placed the jewels around the swan's neck and the way she sits upon what could be imagined as the biggest diamond her man could find. Your distinct colors are a terrific contrast to the completely shadowed images of the "main characters" of the piece. Great work. I wish you good luck in your contest!

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010

Thank you so much for your throuough review. You are excellent in reading the symbols here. The biggest diamond of the world is right on. It is actually the sun catcher she sits on in the original photo. It's right too she got all the bubbles, but look what he brings now: A flower. May he does have a feature...

Comment from Highfive
the silhouette of the swans works nicely in this wonderful photograph with elegant flowers. the backgound is pleasant and has wonderful greens and yellows that bended nicely to create awesome powerful statement in design. nice work

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2010

Thank you so much for your complimentary review.

Comment from shiloh106
I like this very much Cleo. Great composition. Your added flowers give great warmth to the pretty black swans. Love the little necklace you've given the gal. Great storytelling.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2010

Thank you very much :-)

Comment from fila4
Lovely romantic image. I especially like the male swan presenting the female the red bloom. The swan silhouettes work perfectly as positioned. Wonderful blue water. She looks great on the faceted crystal complete with her necklace. The limbs, flowers and butterflies look great as does the background. Perfect for this piece. Great composition and impact. The best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2010

Thank you so much fila, I appreciate your generous review.

Comment from dianecarsey



This is stunning and so different

I love the silhouetted ducks and the jewel in the water
The colours of the flowers and water are so vibrant

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 14-Feb-2010

Thank you very much for your complimentary review

Comment from jerryl746
Very clever photo and digital manipulation.

Initial Impact 5
Creativity of Presentation 5
Color Harmony 5
Center of Interest 5
Focus 5
Depth of Field 5
Exposure 5
Technique 5
Story Telling Ability 5
Lighting 5

Keep up the good work

Jerry

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010

Thank you Jerry, I appreciate your review very much.

Comment from lorac1
That is a lovely mixed media fantasy picture. You certainly have a vast amount of skill to produce this, I love the gem by which the swans are standing. The colors are great.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010

Thank you very much. The 'gem' is actually a sun catcher and is part of the original photo.

Comment from Farmboy
Looks like a Chinese style of art. I like the silhouette idea. The branches and swans go well together and the red flowers are evenly dispersed around the image so they don't draw too much attention away from the swans. The blue water is pretty and the strong blur is good for the background although I'm not sure about the color.
The sun catcher is a colorful jewel-like object but feels a little out of place for me, but of course this is fantasy land here right.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010

Thank you so much for your throuough review. The swan silhouettes the sun catcher and the background are from the original photo. [I have it placed outside the ratings in my portfolio. Have a look if you are interested] The swan lady, a little metal sculpture, is sitting on the sun catcher originally.

Comment from Smurphgirl
This is really excellent work. Thank you so much for detailing how you achieved this. Beautiful work and just lovely to look at. It literally jumps off the screen. Keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2010

Thank you so much for your kind review.