About the Image(s)

For this month's image, I created a composite using several files collected during my travels. I started with a photo of stone corridors and layered on top an image of an old church currently undergoing restoration. The rhino, the girl sculpture, and the hens??”originally photographed in Switzerland??”were placed into the scene to become the main characters. From there, I painted some shading on the rhino and the girl-hen, and added light and shadows throughout the composition.

To tie everything together, I applied two different textures: one using a color blend mode to harmonize the tones, and another in soft light to add texture and warmth. I finished the piece with a Camera Raw filter and some minor adjustments to balance the light, shadows, and vignette.

I hope the elements work well together, as I didn’t start with a specific story in mind. I'm happy to receive any suggestions for improvement??”or a title!