'Button'
Jul 7, 2023 13:41:09 #
As in Benjamin ... A composite, tugboat taken in Wisconsin while the body of the person display was in New Orleans. However, the head of Mr. Button is NOT my image. In most cases I'd rather use my own images for composites I put together. This is one of few I made an exception. If you have seen the movie Benjamin Button then you should be able to relate to this composite more clearly. Opinions would be greatly appreciate. Did I miss the mark? 
Jul 7, 2023 15:30:12 #
Jul 7, 2023 15:32:57 #
Dave, it's great seeing a post from you and your inimitable style. Though, as you pointed out, not your usual use of your own photographs, it does work in this case.
--Bob
--Bob
Jul 7, 2023 17:15:46 #
The first time I saw this Popeye bust, I almost - ALMOST - wet my pants 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 He looks great in this cool shot, further chronicling his life and times 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊
Jul 8, 2023 07:45:49 #
I had to look at this one for awhile. Overall really nice job. I can’t tell the head didn’t come with the body. There is a bit of an artifact on the viewers left side. That may be needed to clean up. And his head seems a tad too bright for the rest of his body. But that are just really minor points as far as I’m concerned.
Jul 8, 2023 10:54:19 #
I like the concept but if he falls in the water he will need a bigger ladder to get out.
Jul 8, 2023 14:08:35 #
Jul 8, 2023 14:10:45 #
Jul 8, 2023 14:29:57 #
Good to see you posting here Dave.
It works well I think - although I’ve no idea who BB is. I do know Popeye though!!
You may remember I too only use my own images - exceptions have been extremely rare and certainly not recent but I’ve recently been asked on several occasions to use other folks shots. Pleased to say I’m holding out so far! That said, I can see why it was necessary in this instance. There’s always going to be something you can’t photograph yourself.
It works well I think - although I’ve no idea who BB is. I do know Popeye though!!
You may remember I too only use my own images - exceptions have been extremely rare and certainly not recent but I’ve recently been asked on several occasions to use other folks shots. Pleased to say I’m holding out so far! That said, I can see why it was necessary in this instance. There’s always going to be something you can’t photograph yourself.
Jul 10, 2023 07:15:54 #
Popeye grown old... we see the effects of years of tobacco smoking... His face is eye/mind grabbing and easy to become fixated on the one open eye...
In contrast to the three monkeys, his one big ear hears all evil, his one big eye sees all evil, but, will he remove his pipe and speak of the all evil?
In contrast to the three monkeys, his one big ear hears all evil, his one big eye sees all evil, but, will he remove his pipe and speak of the all evil?
Jul 10, 2023 14:19:29 #
lamiaceae wrote:
He looks like a very ancient Popeye.
I have to agree, he does appear to be ancient and a Popeye character. I chose Benjamin Button for this composite only. If I remember correctly he is originally Popeye. Thanks for commenting !!!
Jul 10, 2023 14:20:38 #
rmalarz wrote:
Dave, it's great seeing a post from you and your inimitable style. Though, as you pointed out, not your usual use of your own photographs, it does work in this case.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks Bob, very much appreciated !!!
Jul 10, 2023 14:24:41 #
joecichjr wrote:
The first time I saw this Popeye bust, I almost - ALMOST - wet my pants 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 He looks great in this cool shot, further chronicling his life and times 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊
Thanks Joe, glad that it was just almost - ALMOST ...
Jul 10, 2023 14:28:19 #
NJFrank wrote:
I had to look at this one for awhile. Overall really nice job. I can’t tell the head didn’t come with the body. There is a bit of an artifact on the viewers left side. That may be needed to clean up. And his head seems a tad too bright for the rest of his body. But that are just really minor points as far as I’m concerned.
Thanks Frank, yea I knew about the artifact on the right viewers side but I'm not aware of anything on the left. It's just me being lazy ... again still !!!
Jul 10, 2023 14:53:50 #
SoHillGuy wrote:
I like the concept but if he falls in the water he will need a bigger ladder to get out.
A bigger ladder would be a good thing !!! Details can be easily missed, thanks for pointing that out.
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