Reviews from

Pachyderm Playground

Elephant playing with butterflies

13 total reviews 
Comment from Kelly Kiley


Wow! This is really beautiful and fun picture!!! I can tell you had worked hard to get it perfect!! Great job!! It Really shows!!! You have a great eye! And a wonderful talent!!!

 Comment Written 14-May-2019


reply by the author on 21-May-2019
    Hi Kelly, It was fun to do! Sometimes it's just fun to follow your imagination and that's what I did here. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
reply by Kelly Kiley on 21-May-2019
    Your very creative!!! Don't ever stop!!! Thanks!!
Comment from Envision


This has a great title! I think the leaves you chose make perfect butterfly wings! The colors are lovely. I like the pattern in the elephant and the flowers too. Very nice concept too

 Comment Written 08-May-2019


reply by the author on 08-May-2019
    Hi Envision, I love trying new things and Dave's idea of making butterflies from elephant ear leaves was something I just had to go with. I'm thrilled you enjoyed this. It means a Lot to me. Thanks for the Great Review! :o) Nancy
Comment from cleo85


David has unusual ideas and you have changed his idea into a entertaining piece of fantasy. Your mixed media would make a great illustration for a children book. I like the colors and textures you added to the elephant. The go perfect with the butterflies and flowers. All your subjects are well integrated into the landscape photo. Your composition has good depth and intriguing colors. It is also well balanced and framed.

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 08-May-2019
    He might have unusual ideas but I like the way he was thinking when it came to elephant ear butterflies. So many viewers have thought this would be a great illustration for a children's book. I'm so glad you felt that way too. Thanks for the great review My Friend! :o) Nancy
reply by cleo85 on 09-May-2019
    Allways you're welcome. :o)
Comment from Paul Stanner


" Float like a butterfly, trumpet like a pachyderm ." I hope The Ghost Of Muhammed Ali is not on F.A.R. EXCELLENT humor photo. You captured the most likely mood of this staged situation in spades. Keep them coming

 Comment Written 07-May-2019


reply by the author on 07-May-2019
    Hi Paul, I'm glad I tickled your funny bone. it's always nice to hear you passed the gift of smile on to someone. Thanks for the terrific review! :o) Helvi
reply by Paul Stanner on 07-May-2019
    You did indeed !! lol
Comment from Stringbean


I love your creativity and and the beautiful Mixed Media created. Beautiful flowers in the foreground with butterflies and a colorful elephant making a whimsical scene. Good color palette and creative and talented setting. Nice work and thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 06-May-2019


reply by the author on 09-May-2019
    Hi Mary, Knowing you think I have some talent means a LOT. Thank you for the Great Review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


I have no 6 left, this is a stunning idea and you really did a great job on this one - I love the narrative of playing with forms in such nice way - from a shot to an artistic piece of art - fantastic translation - super mixed media technique
your picture could be used for a children's story the elephant who lost his ears and went out to seek them asking all butterflies - loll
fine technical applications, well done

 Comment Written 06-May-2019


reply by the author on 06-May-2019
    Hi Regina, It means a great deal to me that you felt his deserved a six star rating! Love the idea of you story about the elephant who lost his ears and was asking the butterflies if they knew where they were. A very cute idea! LOL Thank you for the absolutely super review and your thoughts for a story. :o) Nancy
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 07-May-2019
    You are most welcome Nancy
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


Very interesting nad amusing. Displays your creativity and imagination. Would make a fine display in a children's illustrated book! The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 06-May-2019


reply by the author on 06-May-2019
    Hi Seshadri, Hope my elephant friend left a smile on your face. A Lot of viewers thought the image would be displayed nicely in a children's book. I'm glad you were one of them. Thank you for the Great Review! :o) Helvi
reply by seshadri_sreenivasan on 07-May-2019
    :):):) This will make evweryone smile young and old!:)
Comment from GaliaG


nice mixed media

nice colors, tones and composition

nice technique and initial impact

nice story telling and presentaiotn

well done and thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 06-May-2019


reply by the author on 06-May-2019
    Hi Galia, Glad you enjoyed my Mixed media creation. I know presentation means a lot to you, so to know you liked mine means a Lot! Thanks for the Great review! :o) Nancy
Comment from michiganmike


An eye catching trip through fantasy land. I like the composition. I like the butterflies and flowers much more than the elephant who appears to have a leg growing out of his ear.

 Comment Written 05-May-2019


reply by the author on 06-May-2019
    Hi Mike, I should have known how to fix that leg, but my brain just couldn't put 2+2 together. I'm glad this caught you eye and you enjoyed the image despite my mistake. Thanks! :o) nancy
Comment from Sange


You did a fine job Sweet Helvi!
It's cute, creative, fun, humorous and very over the rainbow cool.
I especially like the painted spots on the elephant.
You make us all smile!
Nice work :-)

 Comment Written 05-May-2019


reply by the author on 06-May-2019
    Thanks so much My Friend! Your sunny review made me smile. I'm so glad I passed one on to you! :o)