Main image is the field with the bales of hay
Cows from an image taken a few minutes later
balloons were taken from almost the same spot has the hay bales
Blueebonnets from an image taken later in the day
Clouds were taken a day later as there were no clouds in the original image
Many. many layers, adjustments, cloning all in an effort to make it look as real as possible.
At first glance I think it looks pretty good, close inspection reveals the flaws.
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Initially, I had this at an 8, though I lowered it to a 6 (probably should have ended at a 7). I love the composition and I think all the elements are placed very well in the frame. However, on my 2nd pass it didn't feel right. I think it was the lighting/contrast. Not sure if I can put my finger on it for sure. It jumps out at you at first, then the lighting feels a little unnatural. Way better than I could ever do in PS though. I still really liked how everything is composed and combined for a very high interest picture. Congrats on the great score. Comopositionally a 10!
I thought this would be a little higher up, I think it was the first image I had to vote on and being a procrastinator, I think I looked at atleast ten times before I started voting, nice work with some stiff competition.
Fun to see someone go with this kinda fun composite :)
Few nitpicks, the light on the cow and calf seems a bit harsh when compared to the bails of hay. And the top bails closer the left dont blend in as nicely into the field as the ones in the front.
Methinks a bit of expert editing was used on this one! It's very subtle, but it definitely feels like several different elements mushed together. Don't get me wrong, I like it, I just think that it's a tiny bit too much. Still a 6 from me.
Very nice colour, clarity, and contrast throughout. Well timed shot, capturing the look of both cows. At first I thought there were too many subjects, but it's not over-complicated at all. Well done.
Sorry but post processing a bit over the top for me, especially the pasting in of the flowers, they just look really out of place and don´t match up to the rest of the scenery, I would have opted to skip them as they only steal attention from the baloons in the backround wich look much more believable.
I do like this shot with the exception of the flowers, sky maybe a bit flat contrast wise though.
This is actually a great idea and, viewed purely from a compositional standpoint, the image is very strong. However, the collage elements don't blend together well and the whole comes across very artificial. (If it's not a collage, then I amend my comment to say: the pp creates a very artificial collage effect).
Beautiful! How great that you caught that perfect look of the cows' faces with the balloons behind them! The only thing I might have done would have been to brighten the colors to bring out the beautiful flowers, sky, and colorful balloons.
Wow. There sure is alot going on here~! I am undecided as of yet what to think if this one. It seems that there are waaaay to many things fighting for my attention. I mean, really, what is this photo about? But overall, I think its very creative.
From a purely editing point of view, the lighting on the cows and the hay bales looke like they are different strengths and coming from slightly different directions.
To be quite honest, this photo is too rich. I bet without the balloons it would have been perfect. I really like the mountains in the distance fading away. Very cool.
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