Heaven and Earth … Digitally Combined
In the DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY ERA, multiple images that, in the past, were at best, difficult to combine into one viable, new image … are now less resistant …
… albeit not a "walk in the park"!
Software like Photoshop … generically, one of a growing number of "IMAGE-EDITING" applications … offers many options for creatively re-combining multiple photographs … with the caveat that one must first be adept at working with such software.
And that realistically is manifested in an on-going learning curve.
Rules-of-thumb for anyone venturing into image-editing …
• Start with good original photos … no software will transform bad pictures into good ones
• Don't be discouraged by the amount of "overkill" in these applications … experiment with one feature at-a-time and start by TESTING ITS EXTREMES … and then, as you apply them in given images, APPLY THEM INCREMENTALLY; most beginners go overboard and their edited images generally appear OVER-EDITED.
Enough words … here are some of my images that combine HEAVEN AND EARTH … digitally, of course.
1) Deer at Forest Edge on a Starry Night
2) Path through a Meadow
Stop me when you've had enough, feel free to be critical.
I will never tire of your photos. Keep them coming.
Both are very beautiful ! There's green leaves in the foreground of the top pic. Is that intentional ?
The green is a lens flare caused by refracted light … in this case, it's a flare I added digitally for "spiritual" effect.
Looks like this discussion is Lost in Space.
Sometimes words fail us when it comes to your photos. We tend to be awe struck.
You are very kind and generous with your praise, Paula, and I greatly appreciate it.
Many thanks.
What Paula said.
I am your biggest fan for selfish reasons.
I "walk in a park" most days, but the editing software I use does not allow for such creativity. However, I do enjoy seeing yours, A.Mac. Both of those photos are outstanding.
Both photos are outstanding, but I favor the second one.
As do I.
Like a painting by an artist
Quite a few more of this type posted tomorrow.
Sincere thanks for the kind words.
I like Number 1 the best (thought I heard Don Mclean in the background). Number 2 is a little too much like.....fireworks? I'm not sure I want to jump intot he world of photo editing. I like to see the true beauty of things when I take a picture. Just not for me I guess!