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Published: 2007-05-16 21:39:20 +0000 UTC; Views: 2530; Favourites: 57; Downloads: 0
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For ~FaerieNymph and *kayceeus - sorry, I just had to do it!
CREDITS
Background - =anaRasha-stock
House - ~Aegean-Prince
Girl and umbrella - ~AttempteStock
Dress - =Falln-Stock
Rocks with waves - ~gladly
Rocks in foreground ~Della-Stock
Window frame and some texture - sxc.hu
Brushes (tiny birds, sunrays, eyelashes, henna designs, henna bands, moon phases, stars, lantern) and the rest of the textures are my own - some of which are available on mellowbutterfly.com
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Comments: 62
very cool, you've really been improving nicely and quickly. the compositions and tones are very nice, though i recommend making the contrast higher and a bit more consistent.
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Thanks - I love getting critique - not enough people do it! Can you tell me which parts you think are inconsistent so I can work on them specifically?
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It's actually the girl, and more importantly, her clothing and umbrella. Next to the contrasty sea, her dress has the impression of being a little flat or lacking texture (gosh, i hope none of this is coming off as negative, i really think it's a great piece), i would suggest using curves or levels as an adjustment layer and masking it until only the dress/umbrella (and maybe a bit of the tree, although it does just look like it is in fog) match the rest of the scene. just remember that it's not a huge difference, so if you decide to experiment, be careful to not go overboard. :)
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No not at all - I appreciate it 
PS - Never feel funny about leaving me critique - you know I value your opinions!
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This is an incredible piece. I love the deep blue tones and the limited lighting. Very well developed and presented. It seems to have a slight resemblance of something from a Tim Burton movie. Very cool piece
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Oh wow, I didn't even realize the resemblance to Tim Burton, but after reading your comment I can totally see that! I should have curled the house over a bit more lol! Thank you so much for the compliment 
PS - I just checked out your gallery - amazing talent you have!
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your very welcome, the pleasure is all mine and thank you too
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After reading all the comments and the journal....lol...it still put together very well sweety.
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even though I don't totally understand the joke behind this, its awesome
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Hmm - I've been avoiding explaining it because I want people to form their own interpretations. I made it so that you could enjoy it and it has meaning even if you don't know the "joke" part behind it. Maybe I'll edit the description and add a little info on it, we'll see!
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This is absolutely gorgeous!!! You really did a beautiful job on this!!
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Thank you so much!
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You're welcome
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youve outdone yourself this time....amazing work
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Thank you so much
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Everyone's picking up on the skirt, but look at all the other stocks in there 
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There's something wrong with the picture.... Wait! I know! You haven't put a crow in it!!! What a mistake!
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LOL - you're suppose to pretend the birds in the sky are crows! I thought about putting a crow on the window - or maybe a butterfly, but things were just getting out of hand and I thought I better quit while I was ahead.
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Not on the window, that is so uncool. The spooky branches would do the trick or even better it should fly off of her hand as if to bring some news... Ok I'll stop it here. These things are so darn addictive. One thing leads to another and it makes it so hard to know when to stop.
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LOL - the branches may have worked but not the hand because that would have messed up the composition as well as the fact that she is reaching out, well, I want to leave that part open to interpretation - I actually did put a lot of thought into the placement and what she was doing and such. I just don't think my messages are always obvious
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Beautiful piece! I've come across the house stock before and thought it would be awesome in a surreal piece like this...excellent work!
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Yes, I thought so too! Except I *had* to warp mine so that it was different from everyone elses
Thanks!
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for using my stock. This is a beautiful compilation! Great work
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LOL - were you able to find it in there? I only used about 5% of the poor piece of stock (it's the waterfall one)
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Me too! It started out as a quicky in response to ~FaerieNymph 's journal, but after I started it I actually fell in love with it and polished it up. 
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I think you should, it's just gorgeous.
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this piece is made even better by *kayceeus 's comments. i think i might actually have to make that "cliche" contest. i've been thinking of starting a contest, just haven't decided on a subject. thanks for using my photo.
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Kaycee says if you host it - she wants to donate a prize
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You're very welcome! You should do a cliche contest - that would be so fun - then I can use all the ideas I couldn't fit into this one LOL
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sorry about the late reply.. that sounds good! if only i had a prize to donate. *thinks*
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Well give me a shout if you do because I'll round up a prize too!
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OK I said the next time I saw that skirt I was gonna scream!!! YYYYYEEEEEOOOOO!!!!
Oh you are funny, you've got it all in there too, the girl in black, that *gags* ruffled skirt, the ocean, ooh even the crows!! You'll have 20,000 views!
You are too much fun, thank you for the good laugh!!
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LOL - I know, I know -- but that is why I did it, so it's your fault!
If only I could have figured out how to fit in a balloon, a mirror, a B&W checked floor and a tombstone ... THEN I would get 20,000 views!
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