Maria Mazo, PPSA
December 2024 - Three in one
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About the Image(s)
It was more of an exercise in combining three images to create something for this month.
13 comments posted
Hi Maria, your mutant donkey is so skillfully and beautifully constructed, with perfect seamless joints. I have two suggestions: he has such gentle eyes that it might be nice to have them gaze forward. I experimented with flipping a copy of the image horizontally and pasting a mirror image of the right eye on the left side. For me, the muzzle of the right-hand-side head is a bit difficult to see in the image. I was wandering if it could be replaced by a mirror image of the left-hand-side head, but then, of course, it would not truly be three-in-one. - I am looking forward to his future adventures. Posted: 12/07/2024 17:30:45
Hi Kirsti,
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I agree that the left eye looks a bit distorted, as it seems to be looking in a different direction. My intention was to blend the three images together to create a final one that portrays a rather strange and unique creature.
Posted: 12/19/2024 10:50:02
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. I agree that the left eye looks a bit distorted, as it seems to be looking in a different direction. My intention was to blend the three images together to create a final one that portrays a rather strange and unique creature.
Posted: 12/19/2024 10:50:02
Hi Maria, I love also the latest version, with the sense of movement and the beautiful background, although it may have lost some of the edge and character of the original creature in the prosess? Posted: 12/20/2024 12:48:36
Maria, I love your choice of black and white for this portrait. The handling of the texture and contrast is beautiful. I've done a number of these kinds of studies over the years and mostly get feedback from my wife complaining about how odd or creepy they look (especially when I do something like this with the kids). I also found the left side of the face somewhat distracting and agree with Kirsti's suggestion. I do wonder if a two headed donkey may be more interesting as the third face feels extraneous. I've seen a number of images of human faces with a front view and a side view combined and this causes a resonance and interesting effect, especially with the eye that is "shared" by the two views. Posted: 12/09/2024 03:07:26
Hi Brad,
Thank you for your comment. Normally, I'm not a fan of this kind of composition, as they often feel strange and a bit uncomfortable when you look at them. I see your point, as well as Kirsti's, and I agree that two images usually work better for this type of composition, especially when incorporating human faces. Posted: 12/19/2024 10:54:47
Thank you for your comment. Normally, I'm not a fan of this kind of composition, as they often feel strange and a bit uncomfortable when you look at them. I see your point, as well as Kirsti's, and I agree that two images usually work better for this type of composition, especially when incorporating human faces. Posted: 12/19/2024 10:54:47
Oh Maria !, this is diffrent. Such a difficult thing to try and do.
I agree with the group the blending is seemless, well done !
However its a bit confusing in the end.
Two things I can suggest.
1. Would it be possible, to keep the straight on view 100% opacity,while the sides could be less , and showing movement, like the donkey is shaking its head ? The two side on views could be less opacity and have some graduated motion blur added to give the idea of the head swinging either way ?
2. The plain white background works but its not viewer friendly. You could add a faded countryside background of fields etc blurred. Just to give the image atmosphere and belonging, / context.
Cheers. Posted: 12/11/2024 17:38:17
I agree with the group the blending is seemless, well done !
However its a bit confusing in the end.
Two things I can suggest.
1. Would it be possible, to keep the straight on view 100% opacity,while the sides could be less , and showing movement, like the donkey is shaking its head ? The two side on views could be less opacity and have some graduated motion blur added to give the idea of the head swinging either way ?
2. The plain white background works but its not viewer friendly. You could add a faded countryside background of fields etc blurred. Just to give the image atmosphere and belonging, / context.
Cheers. Posted: 12/11/2024 17:38:17
Hi Bruce,
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. This image started as a simple exercise, but following the ideas and feedback from the group, I created a new version that incorporates all your suggestions. I agree that it now has a different feel and a more polished final touch.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:22:00
Thank you for your comment and suggestion. This image started as a simple exercise, but following the ideas and feedback from the group, I created a new version that incorporates all your suggestions. I agree that it now has a different feel and a more polished final touch.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:22:00
Maria, I'm afraid Picasso beat you to it. In this detail from his "Girl Before Miror," Picasso combines a full facial view with a profile to get the final image of a face. For example, the eye in the profile is an eye as it looks on a full face. Google "Picasso portraits" to see a variety of his combinations in portraits. I've tried and failed a couple of times to accomplish what Picasso did, and I admire your attempt. I'm not advising you to copy Picasso, but his work can inform you of some of the pitfalls. You call this composite only an "exercise," but your creative juices are in the right place. Posted: 12/11/2024 22:32:16
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your comment and suggestions. I will explore the techniques Picasso used to resolve those blends, which resulted in masterpieces. As you mentioned, I wouldn't copy him, but studying his approach could definitely inspire my creative process and help me achieve better results.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:52:50
Thank you for your comment and suggestions. I will explore the techniques Picasso used to resolve those blends, which resulted in masterpieces. As you mentioned, I wouldn't copy him, but studying his approach could definitely inspire my creative process and help me achieve better results.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:52:50
It's a fun image Maria and well done. I agree with Kristi that you could play with the eyes, both the direction and placement. As others have suggested, I've seen these with 'movement' on the sides and you could try a motion or path blur for that. Posted: 12/14/2024 14:20:46
Hi Matt,
Thank you for your comment. This image started as a quick blending exercise, but your suggestions have encouraged me to go a bit further and refine it. I've quickly implemented the suggestions regarding blurriness, movement, and the background. You can see my attempt in my response to Bruce.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:56:33
Thank you for your comment. This image started as a quick blending exercise, but your suggestions have encouraged me to go a bit further and refine it. I've quickly implemented the suggestions regarding blurriness, movement, and the background. You can see my attempt in my response to Bruce.
Posted: 12/19/2024 11:56:33
You've created a very interesting creature, Maria! I could see it living contentedly in a sci-fi movie. I really like the third ear and the way the heads are off-center to the body. Posted: 12/17/2024 15:42:02
Hi Peggy, thank you for your comment,I am glad that you like this. Posted: 12/19/2024 11:57:41