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 12/13/2014 11:03:05 AM · #26
It's a matter of light, nothing else. Caravaggio...
 12/13/2014 11:14:42 AM · #27
Originally posted by Alexkc:
It's a matter of light, nothing else. Caravaggio...


Exactly. Applying a filter alone is not enough to make it painterly
 12/13/2014 12:19:45 PM · #28
Originally posted by Alexkc:
It's a matter of light, nothing else. Caravaggio...


and shadow. Don't forget shadow.
 12/13/2014 12:21:26 PM · #29


cutout is good at making pictures that become paintings.
 12/13/2014 12:22:27 PM · #30
In my opinion this type of challenge is not necessarily what we need if the results will be sweet Hallmark cards type of images of post impressionistic approach.

From the examples given on this thread, this one in my view has a painterly effect by remaining a photograph:

Here it is about composition mostly.
This one is a very ambitious recreation of a Caravaggio masterpiece but falls short on subtlety. As an exercise in learning composition etc it's great but it remains an exercise. There are so many photographers who recreate masterpiece paintings or just in the manner of, especially still lives with flowers (there are so many quite well done at 1x but after a while one gets awfully bored) ; there is also the Ori Gersht Israeli photographer with a novel interpretation of still elves and it makes sense to be photographs
Blow up

The same challenge in minimal editing would have made more sense in my opinion because it would involve composition, lighting, a story, a color palette and not an artificially applied filter.
 12/13/2014 12:40:27 PM · #31
Originally posted by pixelpig:
Originally posted by Alexkc:
It's a matter of light, nothing else. Caravaggio...


and shadow. Don't forget shadow.


"When you light a candle, you also cast a shadowĆ¢€¯ - Ursula Le Guin
 12/13/2014 04:50:32 PM · #32


I like this technique.

I'm posting these as I find them, to provide inspiration for anyone who might be thinking of going in a more abstract direction.-In creating a photo that becomes a painting, we are not restricted to photo-realistic paintings, or old masters. When painting, your imagination is the limit. When using a camera, reality is the limit. You can use the camera in imaginative ways, bending the light around reality, to get something imaginative.



Reality does occasionally offer magnificent instant-abstract compositions.



Monochrome can be painterly.



Am I crazy? this looks like a painting to me. In acrylic.

Message edited by author 2014-12-13 17:30:12.
 12/13/2014 05:08:58 PM · #33
The challenge description: "Capture and edit your entry this week to look more like a painting than a photograph."

To me, the photos that re-enact old paintings still look like photos, but I do like the abstract style using blur, surfaces, etc; if I manage to get a good one before it's over I might use it.

But to me, the description seems to imply it should look like a painting at first glance, not so much an abstract photo.
 12/13/2014 05:16:17 PM · #34
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
The challenge description: "Capture and edit your entry this week to look more like a painting than a photograph."

To me, the photos that re-enact old paintings still look like photos, but I do like the abstract style using blur, surfaces, etc; if I manage to get a good one before it's over I might use it.

But to me, the description seems to imply it should look like a painting at first glance, not so much an abstract photo.


I thoroughly agree. Photo becomes a painting is different from painting becomes a photo, which I think is what is happening with the recreations.
 12/13/2014 05:16:41 PM · #35
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
But to me, the description seems to imply it should look like a painting at first glance, not so much an abstract photo.


Why? Paintings can be abstract as well.
 12/13/2014 05:17:46 PM · #36
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
The challenge description: "Capture and edit your entry this week to look more like a painting than a photograph."

To me, the photos that re-enact old paintings still look like photos, but I do like the abstract style using blur, surfaces, etc; if I manage to get a good one before it's over I might use it.

But to me, the description seems to imply it should look like a painting at first glance, not so much an abstract photo.


All paintings are not photo-realistic, though. There are plenty of abstract artists to inspire us. Jackson Pollock.

Would now be a good time to bring up "must be photographic in nature"?

Message edited by author 2014-12-13 17:22:36.
 12/13/2014 05:20:14 PM · #37
Oh I hope I don't have to vote on a bunch of photos made to look like an art-fair oil painting. That would require more bourbon than I am comfortable drinking at one sitting.
 12/13/2014 06:01:18 PM · #38
Originally posted by pixelpig:
That would require more bourbon than I am comfortable drinking at one sitting.

Fortunately, the rules allow you to spread out your voting over multiple sessions, so with enough entries you should be able to get drunk every night for a whole week. :-)
 12/13/2014 08:34:10 PM · #39
I see a trip to the liquor store in my immediate future!
 12/14/2014 01:47:54 AM · #40
Is the "oil painting" filter in photoshop /pixel binder allowed?
 12/14/2014 01:05:04 PM · #41
I would assume so,at this point, since its pretty much just a texture.
 12/18/2014 03:09:53 PM · #42
bumpety
 12/18/2014 03:47:21 PM · #43
Thanks, Bear.

12/18/2014 03:51:39 PM · #44
Originally posted by pixelpig:


I like this technique.

I'm posting these as I find them, to provide inspiration for anyone who might be thinking of going in a more abstract direction.-In creating a photo that becomes a painting, we are not restricted to photo-realistic paintings, or old masters. When painting, your imagination is the limit. When using a camera, reality is the limit. You can use the camera in imaginative ways, bending the light around reality, to get something imaginative.



Reality does occasionally offer magnificent instant-abstract compositions.



Monochrome can be painterly.



Am I crazy? this looks like a painting to me. In acrylic.


very useful. (and flattering).
 12/18/2014 06:17:42 PM · #45
Can anyone explain this DQ in the previous challenge Photograph becomes a painting, which was under expert editing rules? The reason given for the DQ seems like something allowable under expert and went no further than some other entries.

Message edited by author 2014-12-18 18:21:46.
 12/18/2014 06:52:48 PM · #46
Looks like the windows were blacked out. We would need the original to see any major changes.
 12/18/2014 07:15:27 PM · #47
Originally posted by nygold:
Looks like the windows were blacked out. We would need the original to see any major changes.


But ... it was expert editing...
 12/18/2014 07:25:10 PM · #48
Originally posted by jomari:
Originally posted by nygold:
Looks like the windows were blacked out. We would need the original to see any major changes.


But ... it was expert editing...


Good question. He says in comments it was due to removing elements in background but I thought that would be fine in Expert, too.
 12/18/2014 07:39:35 PM · #49
Oh wow, no kidding...

I would hazard a guess that the wrong DQ reasoning was copy/pasted in.
 12/18/2014 07:40:43 PM · #50
That would make some sense.
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