Andrew Hersom, APSA, EPSA, EFIAP
November 2023 - Shadow figures
Original
About the Image(s)
These figures were on the quay at Visby, Sweden and I was attracted by the long evening shadows. The image was cropped then run through Corel Painter Essentials 8 using the Opaque Acrylic filter.
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6 comments posted
(Groups 20 & 81)
Looks like a hand painted image. Well done Posted: 11/05/2023 16:11:32
I like the original and the Shadows story. The painterly effect does not enhance the story for me. I have seen a similar picture, which was turned to a B&W version, with the people almost silhouetted and the shadows really popped out. Posted: 11/07/2023 08:58:33
Your treatment has certainly changed the image, but I am not sure that it really works. My choice would have been to change to mono so simplyflying the effect rather than the added big blotches of colour version.. Posted: 11/10/2023 13:30:35
It is a matter of the eye of the beholder. I find I like the effect, although it is rather "blocky." I might prefer a little more blending. Posted: 11/11/2023 12:48:32
I like the original image. Very interesting perspective and composition. I am not so keen about the revision but do not know what to suggest as an alternative. Posted: 11/17/2023 09:35:34
Thanks for your comments. I am not that fond of this treatment myself but thought it worth the experiment. And if you don't try something then the opportunities are missed. Posted: 11/17/2023 09:56:55