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May 20, 2019 22:07:32   #
Patsworld Loc: Idaho
 
This is a picture of a waterfall that has a hidden picture, the Lion. Hence, I call it Lion in the Mist. It is meant to be an abstract. I have limited PP capabilities, therefore; I can't do it justice. Please see what you can do to it.

Thank you in advance


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May 20, 2019 22:32:44   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
As this is an "Artistic" image I am sure you will get several opinions - mine is "it is a great challenge" to work with to create what you see in the image.
IMHO
Harvey

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May 20, 2019 22:50:15   #
Patsworld Loc: Idaho
 
In your honest opinion, do you think the picture reveals an animal in the rocks? Do you think it is a "good" piece of art?

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May 20, 2019 23:13:13   #
IDguy Loc: Idaho
 
The Lion took a lot of study...but very cool. Did you try a dark vignette?

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May 21, 2019 07:43:10   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
I remember you posted this to For Your Consideration in March. At that time I worked hard to find the lion, so I saw it easily today

As to your question is this "good" art, even art experts, professionals and judges don't always agree. Responses to technique, subject, color, and the impact we feel are all so so subjective and personal. This one is interesting, richly detailed and it holds my attention. I like the vertical lines, the use of shadow and light, the white vignette to make the edges disappear. There are stories I can imagine about the lion and its kingdom.

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May 21, 2019 08:00:49   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Very good, I could see the lion..

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May 21, 2019 08:22:57   #
Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas
 
I saw your title so I had to look at your post. When I first saw it I thought I can't do anything, I don't understand it. Then I looked at the comments and decided to give it more thought.
OK, this time my eyes went to what I think looks like a bird and couldn't get past it. Went back to the comments and realized there must be a lion's head in there somewhere. Didn't see it.
OK must be missing something. Up till now didn't go to the download page. Went to download page and blew it up and all of a sudden I saw it.

It intrigued me - I thought wow this is really interesting. I saw a comment that suggested a vignette so downloaded your image and opened in Photoshop and applied the suggested vignette. As I was trying out some things I decided you probably added a white vignette. Not sure if you did but as I tried a black one I didn't like it. It did highlight the lion's head but too strongly. I like your image as it is with one having to look at it 2 or three time to see what you are presenting to the viewer.

To me any picture that gets someone to look at it several times and see something different each time is a winner. Yours does this to me. If it was mine I would do something about the bird area, it takes too much attention away from the lion's head. I love all the colors, spot on with that area.

I think what you have here is art and I believe it is much better than you think. I would show it to some people in the know about art and get their opinion. I think you might be surprised.
Jim


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May 21, 2019 08:57:55   #
NJFrank Loc: New Jersey
 
I looked at this image after reading the title. My first thought was "he is opening up a can of worms". Most people who view it will have something they like or don't like about it. My question is what were you looking to accomplish?
I like it for what it is a stone formation with lots of texture and nice lighting. I too did not see the lion but I did see what i thought was a bird. Every viewer will have a different reaction to this shot, but I think that is what makes it interesting.

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May 21, 2019 09:08:20   #
Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida
 
NJFrank wrote:
I looked at this image after reading the title. My first thought was "he is opening up a can of worms". Most people who view it will have something they like or don't like about it. My question is what were you looking to accomplish?
I like it for what it is a stone formation with lots of texture and nice lighting. I too did not see the lion but I did see what i thought was a bird. Every viewer will have a different reaction to this shot, but I think that is what makes it interesting.
I looked at this image after reading the title. M... (show quote)


Mission not accomplished.

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May 21, 2019 10:58:06   #
SoHillGuy Loc: Washington
 
Not to make it better just to give the non-see'ers the area in which to capture the original interpretation.


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May 21, 2019 13:34:19   #
cucharared Loc: Texas, Colorado
 
Well, that last post lets me know I was looking in the right place, but I wasn't (and still aren't) seeing the lion the same as you. I'm seeing the lion as more in 3/4 profile with the 'eye' being the lion's right eye, not left as you see it. Ain't it fun?

As far as how to edit it to strengthen that impression, without outright adding-to as this last photo, I still don't have the skills. The first edit actually highlights it nicely in my opinion.

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May 21, 2019 21:51:55   #
MichaelEBM Loc: Los Angeles CA
 
It's a lovely photograph full of textures, but to throw a monkey-wrench into "What do you see?", I see a full profile facing right with the "eye" being the right eye . . . of a buffalo. It really is all in "the eye of the beholder."

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May 22, 2019 20:31:23   #
Patsworld Loc: Idaho
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
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Linda, just want to thank you for always taking the time to assist me in whatever I need. You are so kind. Thank you. Not only are you a kind person but very knowledgeable. I really do appreciate YOU.

Your review is very detailed, informative and thoughtful. I am just not totally happy with the photo which is why I put it out for review again - I can't put my finger on what is missing. A UHH member said I "missed my mission," basically saying the picture did not represent the title. He did not elaborate as to why nor did he provide a recommendation to fix. He somewhat confirmed my thinking. I know this picture can be made better, I just don't know how to work with layer, masks, etc. I don't have Photoshop or Lightroom. I have Topaz and for this photo, I used Topaz AI as well as the Dehaze and the Vignette tools. I cropped out most of the waterfall because I wanted to emphasize the image I saw in the rocks. Other than that, I don't think much more was done.

I live in an area that lacks places to obtain training for Photoshop and Lightroom. But I am determined to learn these programs and maybe one day I will be able to make this picture more satisfactory to me.

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May 22, 2019 20:35:46   #
Patsworld Loc: Idaho
 
Harvey wrote:
As this is an "Artistic" image I am sure you will get several opinions - mine is "it is a great challenge" to work with to create what you see in the image.
IMHO
Harvey


Not to misunderstand what you are saying, are you saying you do not see the image in the rocks or are you saying, it is a challenge to fix the picture to make it look like there is an animal? Please advise. Thank you.

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May 22, 2019 20:39:19   #
Patsworld Loc: Idaho
 
IDguy wrote:
The Lion took a lot of study...but very cool. Did you try a dark vignette?


No, I'm not good at PP. If it takes a lot of study, then something isn't right and therefore needs fixing. That's my opinion. Thank you for looking and providing your input.

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