Stepping into Surrealism - DPChallenge Forums

11/20/2005 01:58:42 PM · #1

I am looking for some comments on this sample peice.

I am exploring sirealism, and trying to get a look to say to people that "Hey that is so and so....".

I combined film with digital for the look I am after.

Comments please.

Thanks in advance.

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

11/20/2005 02:06:05 PM · #2

That would be surealism. You definatly hit your mark. I think a more colorful sky would improve the image drastically.

Canon EOS-60D

11/20/2005 02:39:03 PM · #3

Actually it's surrealism. ;)

I kinda like the effect, but I agree a more vivid sky would be even better. :)

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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

11/20/2005 03:13:25 PM · #4

looks awesome but needs a deeper sky :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/20/2005 08:39:19 PM · #5

ok, what about this.

By the way,

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Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/20/2005 08:42:16 PM · #6

I like it MUCH better. All the color definately added depth.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/20/2005 08:46:54 PM · #7

I like the second sky better, but now it looks too natural.
How about playing with that second sky a bit to make the style match the foreground a bit more.

sittingonthegrass

Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS

11/20/2005 08:47:18 PM · #8

In what way is this Surrealism?

11/20/2005 09:22:21 PM · #9

This one is differant.

Look closly at the sky above the horses running.

What do you see.

11/20/2005 09:32:59 PM · #10

Originally posted by swinging_johnson_v1:

ok, what about this.

Now you have lost the surreal part of it. Keep it flat as it was, just intensify the color. Like a simple blue or aqua. Didn't you ever study a Peter Max or a Dali?

11/20/2005 09:35:22 PM · #11

Originally posted by nsbca7:

[quote=swinging_johnson_v1]
Now you have lost the surreal part of it. Keep it flat as it was, just intensify the color. Like a simple blue or aqua. Didn't you ever study a Peter Max or a Dali?

but you are asking me to keep it natural looking, and I prefer it to be supernatural.

Did you look at the sky?

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11/20/2005 09:38:48 PM · #12

Originally posted by swinging_johnson_v1:

Originally posted by nsbca7:
[quote=swinging_johnson_v1]
Now you have lost the surreal part of it. Keep it flat as it was, just intensify the color. Like a simple blue or aqua. Didn't you ever study a Peter Max or a Dali?

but you are asking me to keep it natural looking, and I prefer it to be supernatural.

Did you look at the sky?

The first was less natural looking, Your new sky takes all attention away from the foreground. Now your image is too busy and all I see when I look is the sky and what is on the horrizon. It has lost the magic.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/20/2005 09:41:24 PM · #13

Originally posted by nsbca7:

[quote=swinging_johnson_v1] [quote=nsbca7] Now your image is too busy and all I see when I look is the sky and what is on the horrizon. It has lost the magic.

Yeah, I can agree with the too busy thing.

What about the horses in the sky? yes, no??

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

11/20/2005 09:43:38 PM · #14

Yes, there are some darker clouds in the sky that, if you stretch your immagination, could be conceived as horses. The shapes aren't that distinct.

Otherwise, nice colours.

11/20/2005 09:45:23 PM · #15

This picture. Not the second, not the first.

11/20/2005 09:47:43 PM · #16

Originally posted by swinging_johnson_v1:

Originally posted by nsbca7:
[quote=swinging_johnson_v1] [quote=nsbca7] Now your image is too busy and all I see when I look is the sky and what is on the horrizon. It has lost the magic.

Yeah, I can agree with the too busy thing.

What about the horses in the sky? yes, no??

I say no. But it's your artwork. Try it back with a flat blue sky. Intense in color, nothing exotic, but flat in tone.

11/20/2005 09:49:13 PM · #17

I'll keep trying.

I agree, too busy, to natural. Needs less color, more symbolism.

Thanks.

11/21/2005 10:18:59 PM · #18

Going with my original gut feeling, but enhancing the bg as well.

Comments on this version please.