DAY 7. B&W. bush scene .
by roz

Comment by bdenny:
The border certainly isn't dull...

DAY 8. B&W. aLi & katee ..
by roz

Comment by SandyP:
There's so many interesting beautiful things to study and enjoy here. I too love how you processed this, and the high key light in some of them keep it from being too dark all over since it is a collage, it blends very well.

I'd love to see some of your glam shots of aLi by herself too. She is very beautiful!

DAY 8. B&W. aLi & katee ..
by roz

Comment by sherpet:
Love the softness of this one Roz and as usual you completed a wonderful story in this lovely image.....

DAY 8. B&W. aLi & katee ..
by roz

Comment by smardaz:
GORGEOUS eyes! great shot and pp as usual...go on wit yo bad self!

DAY 7. B&W. bush scene .
by roz

Comment by CNovack:
Hey Roz, I did something similar to this with the border in a woodland scene photographed back in 2004. It helps add visual interest and adds drama to the scene so I think you are on the right track in jazzing up the composition. I don't think that the border around the composition should be blurred though for it makes the scene a little too busy and makes it stand out that the scene is being repeated. Instead you might want to try keeping that outer border in sharp focus but overlay the original version of the photo onto a black background at 30% - 40% oppacity. Then a copied version of your original of the full photo will be resized smaller and placed in another layer on top of the 'border background with overlay'. That way the border will be a dark one that makes the center portion of the photograph really pop because of the contrast. But a careful look at the border will yield subtle details of the woodland scene that are repeated in the border - sort of like the detailed engraving of patterns and shapes on a leather belt. Now the main portion of your photograph the tones seem a little flat - playing around with levels, dodging and burning or maybe even the channel mixer could bring out the textural details of the tree trunk and make it pop visually.

DAY 7. B&W. bracken
by roz

Comment by sherpet:
Gee Roz, this is just awesome, and love the framing on this one, so much.....
You just rock, re these type of images, thats for sure.....
I also love the txtures, and great tones as well.....

DAY 7. B&W. bush scene .
by roz

Comment by KarenNfld:
Nice border! I like the way the fallen trees lead your eye into the photo.

DAY 8. B&W. aLi & katee ..
by roz

Comment by alexjack:
I like the photos but when I look at the collection I see something else. To me this looks to tell a story that is more fractured and fleeting. (I'm not saying that about you or your family of course, :-))Part of the reason for that is the reduced opacity of some of the pictures which look like memories fading away. Really powerful technic. I agree with Jon, you really are a master at collages and story telling, which is a wonderful gift.

Jack

DAY 8. B&W. aLi & katee ..
by roz

Comment by jonfrommk:
Interesting montage, to be honest I really like the image of ali on the left and the half face on the right (which is part of the broader background) is outstanding so much expression in that single eye (which btw is toned to perfection)

For me the other two pics dont necessarily add that much to the montage (that is not to say they are not good pics, but they seem to clutter the overall picture a bit). Having said that I say look at your triptych portfolio and look at my one effort at this (in the competition) and ask yourself...does this joker really know what he is talking about in terms of multiple images

DAY 7. B&W. bracken
by roz

Comment by jonfrommk:
Roz, you little beaut....great image with really interesting lighting in the main frame.

I love what you have done with the graduated border not seen this done in too many pictures and it works brilliantly