Red Deer


Posted by david fletcher on Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:31 am

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Full Frame.  Bit of mix between B&W and Topaz Glow.  FYI B&W conversion first then a play with Topaz Glow.  
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by Sandy R-B on Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:01 am
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Very artistic and creative! The sepia tone works well, and the bugling pose is great.
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by Ron Day on Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:27 pm
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This is very artistic!  It's great how you handled the frosty breath of the bugling stag. To me, that is what makes, or "ices," the image. The B&W treatment is perfect for this image, and it's wonderful how the lighter tones in the stag line up against the darker background - really making him "pop."  Beautiful, creative work, Dave!  :D
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:11 pm
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This is terrific, David. The lights really sparkle, and the frosty breath is , as Ron mentions, the "icing on the cake" (or something like that) :). I love the sepia tones and the beautiful contrasts. I feel like I am experiencing this event first hand while looking at this picture! You've made it come alive.
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by Carol Clarke on Mon May 01, 2017 5:50 am
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Complete change of mood here, very dark and almost a sense of foreboding....... like he has been chased and run into the ground before exhaling his last breath......

If you have seen any of the Scandinavian 'noir' series like The Killing, or The Bridge, then this would be a perfect trailer scene - or a fantastic book cover image!  

Let's have more, you have a wonderful way of expressing emotions and moods with your artwork.   Can't wait Dave!!   8)
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by Mark Boranyak on Mon May 01, 2017 8:34 am
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Nice work, Dave.

It's fun seeing what Topaz Glow can do and it can be somewhat addictive.

Thanks for sharing.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed May 03, 2017 8:34 pm
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Big Congratulations on your EP, Dave. A striking work that really deserves recognition.
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by Ron Day on Wed May 03, 2017 8:47 pm
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Congratulations, Dave!!!
 

by david fletcher on Thu May 04, 2017 2:15 am
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Many thanks all. Really appreciated.
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