Fred Giese
May 2023 - Too Much Sun, Too Much Rain
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About the Image(s)
This is the centerpiece of the main foyer at the Biltmore Mansion in Ashville, NC. After looking at the image, my brain started to wander - What if one of the skylights broke and a lot of rain came in - What about the bright sunlight always shining down – How would they protect the plants? Thus, the Umbrella. Other than the umbrella as a separate image, the balance was done with brushes, Rain, Fog, God Light, Sust and Soft Round, and the lights being brightened using an adjustment layer.
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6 comments posted
Another clever and well thought out image. I like the way the light beams create a triangle guiding you into the image and the lower areas making a dark vingnette to stop your eye going out of the image. Posted: 05/02/2023 10:27:14
Well crafted composite...a little bit of light fall-off to the right bottom and perhaps a puddle of water with a reflection? Just my imagination running riot here!
Great job! Posted: 05/03/2023 20:52:44
Great job! Posted: 05/03/2023 20:52:44
Good ideas Sam.
Posted: 05/04/2023 07:09:29
Posted: 05/04/2023 07:09:29
It is interesting the combination and the thoughts. I think it is well done. I like the rain. Posted: 05/11/2023 15:32:36
I like what you have done, with one exception.. I feel the bright blue skylight to be a distraction and competes with the pink umbrella...Maybe it could be darkened more so that it blends into the background ... Posted: 05/14/2023 16:48:20
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Hi Fred, I'm not sure I quite understand the idea, but that says more about me and my head cold. Anyway, I did a little work on it. I added a sunspot to the windows (radial gradient of RYW) and also selected the blue windows and added a curves adjustment to change the color a bit. Your compositing work is terrific. Posted: 05/16/2023 11:26:34