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Alaerth's Fire
Alaerth's Fire
Judi


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Challenge: Mythical Creatures (Expert Editing*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Australia
Date: Jul 18, 2010
Aperture: Wide
ISO: Hot
Shutter: Damn Fast
Galleries: Family, Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 18, 2010

 NO...this is not a photograph of a drawing.

Here is a slightly larger version so you can see the details better. The print version is much larger again.



26 images and 213 layers used.

Originally posted by gyaban:
How I said earlier, this is a very impressive work, and I like it very much. I believe this should have ribboned. Could you please explain a bit more how this was achieved?


This was created by using incense smoke images and motorbike parts for the dragon...placed into shape before creating the surrounds and background...in this case, the person, hills, tree and smoke (clouds) over the top, then colours were introduced to give depth and atmosphere.

Statistics
Place: 8 out of 83
Avg (all users): 6.6834
Avg (commenters): 8.0500
Avg (participants): 6.6875
Avg (non-participants): 6.6825
Views since voting: 5475
Views during voting: 607
Votes: 259
Comments: 35
Favorites: 17 (view)

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 07/29/2010 06:26:55 PM
You are the most knowledgeable user of photoshop that I can think of Especially here at DPC. Great work!
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 07/29/2010 04:45:29 PM
Got a 7 from me. This ain't no ribbon winner.
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 07/29/2010 10:24:33 AM
WOW!! from me too, Judi. This is incredible and very beautiful. GREAT work, girl!
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 07/29/2010 04:58:18 AM
Originally posted by Nuzzer:
WOW

WOWx2
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 07/29/2010 02:44:31 AM
i really dont know how this did not get blue. amazing photo
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 07/28/2010 10:40:16 AM
WOW
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 07/28/2010 08:43:03 AM
Killer image. Congrats!!
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 07/28/2010 07:53:38 AM
You never cease to amaze me, Judi. Congrats, even though I had to have it explained to me :-)
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 07/28/2010 07:31:29 AM
Hmmmm...the small DPC size limitation hurts the magnificence of this photo which should be printed HUGE and viewed on a cathedral style wall for full dramatic effect. I'm sorry to see this one didn't go higher for you, Judi. But, a triumphant effort nonetheless!
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 07/28/2010 02:31:32 AM
Great work, and very interesting to look at - would love to see your psd file ;) I received a great compliment that my entry was mistaken for your work in this challenge... now if I could just pull off the numbers that you consistently make... again, nicely done :)
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 07/27/2010 09:41:16 PM
How I said earlier, this is a very impressive work, and I like it very much. I believe this should have ribboned. Could you please explain a bit more how this was achieved?

Message edited by author 2010-07-28 04:22:53.
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 07/27/2010 08:05:41 PM
This looks like some of the monsters I face in my video games :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/27/2010 05:48:57 PM
Awesome work. 10
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 07/27/2010 04:35:30 PM
This should ribbon... More bicycle parts?
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 07/27/2010 12:42:07 PM
Not sure if this is "photographic" in nature (the term itself is very hard to define)... but awesome blending. 8
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 07/27/2010 11:07:13 AM
wooow. reminds me of alice in wonderland
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 07/26/2010 07:34:56 PM
Is this a picture of a drawing?
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 07/26/2010 04:53:26 PM
great work
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 07/25/2010 09:00:05 AM
just awesome!
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 07/25/2010 05:38:03 AM
Exxxxxxcelllent!!
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 07/24/2010 08:43:39 PM
I assume this is Judi's and that it will get the blue. Congrats. :)
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 07/24/2010 11:19:04 AM
Can't vote on this but I want to tell you this is absolute stellar work! Like your other pieces I would easily label this the artist's 'Etheral Series'. Mythical creatures come to life in the smoke and fire. The warm red/orange hues breath life and heat into this creation. Love that this dragon is called forth from the fire and ash - the smoke swirls and erupts to take shape and form into this mighty and fierce beast - 'Behold! the Dragon's Breath!. That wizard best be careful on the fire he/she has envoked least they get burned; this dragon is not to be summoned lightly. Great job on this crafted piece - I have no critique's on what could be improved. The invocation of the image was called forth perfectly. A moment is captured and a story is told within this image.
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 07/23/2010 03:10:00 PM
Wow... It's a Fantasy painting. well done (not voting)
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 07/22/2010 05:30:55 PM
powerful looking creature
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 07/22/2010 09:20:51 AM
Something really mythical here!
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 07/22/2010 06:01:23 AM
fabulous!
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 07/22/2010 03:47:23 AM
Wonderful entry. I find it beautiful, extremely artistic. I am really impressed with your processing skills, the smokey-dragon is just magnificent. My best vote in that challenge!
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 07/22/2010 03:18:06 AM
I love the colors.
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 07/21/2010 09:08:59 PM
Beautiful. Excellent processing.
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 07/21/2010 06:27:16 PM
This looks like it took a bit of work. I love the emotion in the whole image. Really great work.
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 07/21/2010 04:24:50 PM
This has pretty much got to be Judi. Fabulous result. I'd love to see this much larger.
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 07/21/2010 10:46:50 AM
awesome job!
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 07/21/2010 09:18:58 AM
AS an abstract, there is something very appealing about this image. The tones, the shapes, the suggestion of something epic and mythical happening. But I'm having a hard time identifying an actual creature. There are elements (something that looks like wings, maybe a couple of legs). Perhaps this is the appeal of the image.
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 07/21/2010 06:08:18 AM
awesome imagery...
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 07/21/2010 03:53:42 AM
Oh I love this. Straight out of an illustrated sci-fi story.
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