From Within and From Without

Thanks very much, Hanne and Gary. :)

Congratulations on your Honorable Mention tie win in the contest… A WITCH OR WIZARD - ANY MEDIUM FLYING SITTING ST...! F/L

Magnificent wizard capture and digital creativity, Kristen! L/F/Voted in WITCH OR WIZARD contest

Thanks, Gary. :)

Magnificent capture, lighting, shading and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest A WITCH OR WIZARD - ANY MEDIUM FLYING SITTING ST...

Thanks, First Star Art. :)

CONGRATULATIONS! This wonderful artwork is SECOND PLACE in the Contest/Exhibition "Capes" October 2015 ! :^D --- jrr ( contest admin)

Thanks, Krista, for featuring this one in the Portraits Group. I appreciate it. :)

Thanks very much, Lenore. The crystal ball was what inspired me. :) I've also posted a black and white of this one where the emanation from the crystal ball is much more marked. Hope you're having a great weekend.

Wow! What a once in a lifetime shot and I love the title. You did a great job of seeing how this shot needed to come out. Bravo! v/f

Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate your great comments. :)

Hi Kristin Elmquist. Was checking out some of your work. Very nice. This one stood out. Like a modern shepherd with Biblical clothing and look. Moses or one of the wise men from Jesus's birth maybe. Great color and lighting.

Thanks, Maureen and Daniel! Yes, Daniel, there is, and it's the NATIONAL Banana Puddin' Festival that's in Centerville, TN - the hometown of Minnie Pearl - you know, Howdeeee! :) You just never know what you're going to see when attending one of these festivals.

Wow! Nice work! I not sure what's more amazing: that this guy was at a banana pudding festival or that there even IS a banana pudding festival.

Kristen, Great job on the effects! wonderfully creative capture!! Maureen

Thanks, John, for featuring this image in the Creativity group. I really appreciate it! :)

Thanks, Kaye, glad you like this. :)

Lovely shots Kristin, and fantastic processing.

Thanks, Wilfrido, I'm so glad you like this. Twas a lot of work. :) Gary, many colors and lights were dancing in that globe, and there might have even been a camera lens amongst all of the other reflections. :)

What a fantastic image, Kristin! You've made it even more remarkable by adding the rays of light radiating out of his crystal ball. This is a triple-W... wonderful wonderful work!

Alas, no, Gary. He just stood there like a statue, willing the folks at the festival to sample his wares. He made canes that he sold and also sold those crystal balls. Isolating him made him a bit more mystical, yes? :)