Esoteric Eye
by graphicfunk

Comment by Jinjit:
This is pure surrealism to me. A fantastic photo.
With every look I see something I haven't seen before. With every new thing I find in the photo, a completely different thought comes into my mind.
It is absolutely wonderful!

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment by Jinjit:
I agree with scalvert here.
This is definately a surreal photo. It is great technically and it looks very thought through composition.
But personally it does not work for me. It is too perfect IMO. Too technical.
For me, surrealism involves a lot of our thoughts and emotions, rather the the technical details. Here I see too many details and too less emotions.
For example, I would like this one better if your face were less in focus. If the colors were blending into each other more then being two completely separate parts of your face.
Also, the dove is unnecessary IMO. I want to be able to seek the light in your photo. I don't need artificial elements to show me their right direction. The dove is looking to the window. It makes me think that there's where the light is. And I find that very distracting.
But from you I have learned to expect the most surprising ideas. So I can hardly wait to see which is your actual entry!

Esoteric Eye
by graphicfunk

Comment by dahkota:
This is amazing. Excellent work!

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment by messerschmitt:
thats fantastic!

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment by scalvert:
That's a lot of effort to walk away from, but I think you made the right choice. There is absolutely no question that this is surrealism (and probably a 6+ score), but you'd get dinged a bit for the lighting on the green face, and there's something lacking (for me) on the appeal factor- perhaps the stoic expressions. I have no doubt that an entry you'd choose over this would score better because this topic is right up your alley.

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment by basia03:
this is simply spectacular! can't wait to see your entry...

Seeking the Light
by graphicfunk

Comment by RayEthier:
This sir, is an astounding photo, and I am certain it would have done quite well in the challenge. I can hardly wait to see what you opted to replace this with... it must truly be a gem.

Ray

Honky Tonk
by graphicfunk

Comment by aleksi:
Extremely nice use two flashes in partial scenes. Or perhaps the used technique was something else. Nevertheless the result works. I like the finishing touches like the beer and costum but can't say like all the object on top of the instrument. Btw. reflection on the bottom right hand side of the piano add up in surreal feeling.

Honky Tonk
by graphicfunk

Comment by civilsavage:
YEEEEHAW!!! i love this! i don't want to know how you did it, i'm going to relish the overall effect! a phenomenal achievement!!!

Honky Tonk
by graphicfunk

Comment by mitähä:
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