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this image was created with jonromero's challenge in mind...
didn't know if he wanted to use it or create a service volley himself
[in most all my battles, it seems that I have always gone second]


I've accepted the challenge and he's accepted the image

so we are off... no theme, just following some sort of continuity from the previous image—color, object, element, style... whatever... I would prefer to keep the size and orientation: I understand this is kind of a unique size—I think I added a couple of pixels to a 1024pixel-wide image, then posted a 1/2-size copy to the thread with a link to the larger version... but then again, I am all about inspiration and going with the creative juice... if something takes our fancy—who knows, we'll create what suits us best...







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Walt - this will no doubt test my skills to the max. Hope I can deliver with such style.

no doubt you will do just fine


its all for fun & creative exercise...

LargeImage

excellent return


I'll look forward to having some time to play around this evening

How do you guys crop hair so well?!

Well for the the non pros like me.... it's sheer luck!

Originally posted by: GoatMan
How do you guys crop hair so well?!

actually had it a bit better than what is evident in this version of the image...
as you can see, some of the hair is way too green yet, which in this is a 'tell' that I used blending of layers... but I used several different copies and blends

otherwise, I try tio use a combination of layers with good selections and some mix of blended or extracted fly-away strands to give the impression of a more realistic image

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Awesome image

thanks... just fell into place


nice way to finish off the year, with a bit of inspiration [thank you] and some creative play... cheers~

all the best to you for the New Year








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LargeImage

how fine is that?

that is Supa-fine, absolutely Supa-fine


excellently worked image!

This is proper amazing stuff!
We're not worthy!!

thanQ soundwrx


I'll have something posted soon... been working on variations, but have a big deadline this week, so my time is short & i keep second-guessing which version to post for you




cheers~








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I'd better just post... close to 500MB worth of variations in some 20 files







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That is awesome, man am I going to have fun

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Ever wake up dreaming at 3 in the morning about layers and blending modes? I must admit my addiction and seek proffesional help.

Your last volley was awesome, this image isnt worthy but I had so many variations I could not decide so here ya go.

yup, I hear what you are saying [about the dreaming in layers part]
but there's no need for modesty, the image you've posted is [once again] remarkeable


excellent piece


I find that after such a long break from my creative play, I am less inclined to go with [or feel immediatly comfortable with] my first inspiration... feeling I need to work more... but the beauty of the creative exercise, and how it carries over into 'working situations' is that I gain trust in those first moments of creative inspiration.


again, l love what you've done with this one






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