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Enslaved

By life itself...

59 total reviews 
Comment from ZenTrip


Wow - you really included it all in this one, MoonWillow.

What an energetic release in this composition that is so colorful and so metaphor-like in its design.

It's all totally soulful and beautiful and I really don't see any use in repeating what you so evidently and so deeply feel with this - but I can't resist a few words.

The textures throughout, the deep colors, the rings of rusted strength still holding strong, the revealing eye so delicate in placement, the inherent meaningfulness evidently felt and needing to be expressed. A wonderful artistic statement.

Truly a work of art and again - one of (in my personal feeling) your very best.


 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009
    Thank you so much for the exceptional review, ZT!! I really appreciate it :)
reply by ZenTrip on 25-Feb-2009
    More than welcome - beautiful image.
Comment from enchantedsleeper


I really like the work you've created here and the message it conveys. For me, the background squares and patterns put me in mind of the tiled floor in a place of worship, so the emphasis on religion is particularly strong. It's the kind of piece that any number of interpretations can be brought to by the viewer.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009
    Thank you so much for the super review on this, ES!! I really appreciate it. :)
Comment from Angelheart The First


I don't know why but this was not in my messages! This work
really leaves me speechless it
is so very good and so very
complex.The colors are fabu-
lous and really draw in the eye.
It gives the viewer a lot to think
about and decipher by looking
at the different elements of
design.This piece Shawn is a
very heavy psychological study
Would be great for students
majoring in pshchiatry!!
Awesome digital piece and a
real joy to view!
Angelheart :)

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009
    Thank you so much for the super, super review, Angel!! I really appreciate it.
reply by Angelheart The First on 26-Feb-2009
    You're welcome and I wonder a lot of times how you do what you do!! :)
Comment from Janrique


This is amazing. It has such a great 3D look to it - so much depth. I love the textures and graininess and of course the subject itself which you have illustrated so well. The colours are perfect.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2009
    Thank you for the super review on this, Janrique!! :)
Comment from andbon


love it moonwillow, very expressive photo, the highlights on the rusty chain are a feature, as of course is the eye, very well rendered, cheers andbon

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Andbon!
reply by andbon on 24-Feb-2009
    no problems moonwillow
Comment from ilovetoreview


This photograph is evaluated based upon the following 12 technical/artistic criteria. Each criteria carries 1/2 star. You get 1 or 0 for each one.
The number of 1s determine the overall score.

1. Initial impact: 1
2. Uniqueness of Subject: 1
3. Story Telling: 1
4. Focus (sharpness, details, clarity): 1
5. Composition: 1
6. Focal point: 1
7. Light management: 1
8. Presentation: 1
9. Technique (SS, dof, filter, flash etc): 1
10. Colors harmony (contrast for B&W): 1
11. Creativity: 1
12. WOW Factor: 0

Excellent expressive mixed media presentation.

You need to improve in the areas which show 0's.

Thank you.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
    Thank you so much for the excellent review, ILTR!!
Comment from skoropinski1


Now this is beautiful Moon it looks like an eye in the very center .Or at the top chain is it? ,this truly is a wonderful piece I love the texture and the colors ,that rustic look or perhaps it is real rust really adds to the strong feeling of this .Pulls out very strong emotions Very strong impact
excellent creation.
And excellent composition

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
    Thank you so much for the great review on this, Shelley!! :)
Comment from wrhosie935


Very nicely designed and the mood is perfectly fit to your subject. I must admit that my first thought when I saw this was of pretzels. Needless to say I like them. Good job.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2009


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2009
    Where have you been? Wow, Hi, Bill, and thank you very much. Been wondering how you were. Good to see and hear from you again. :)
Comment from sandysartstudio


So well done and so much story telling. my mind went straight to the convict that were deported to Australia from England and the South Sea Islanders who were used as slaves in the cane fields. Makes you shudder. Thanking you for sharing though

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2009

Comment from Katy


Really love the texture on this piece. The rustic look of the chain is beautifully rendered. You have a very powerful message here for everyone to relate to and, in it, tell their own story of struggle, love and everything else we as humans need to experience. GREAT work of art! Katy

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2009