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Submitted: January 3, 2012
Image Size: 7.5 MB
Resolution: 5050×4352
Submitted with: Sta.sh

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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Shutter Speed:1/60 second
Aperture:F/3.5
Focal Length:18 mm
ISO Speed:200
Date Taken:Nov 25, 2007, 2:13:16 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop CS5 Windows
Sensor Size:39mm

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The Compassby ^Aeirmid

Digital Art / Photomanipulation / Conceptual

PLEASE FULL VIEW!

I have been agonizing over this manipulation for days; I don't think I've ever put so much time into a photomanipulation before. Maybe I should.

Here's the message behind it . . .

We all get caught up in the murky, dark waters of conformity at some point in our lives, and these waters mute our brilliant colors until they are dull and gray. But, if we follow our inner compass, we can find the way out. Often, the only way out is through the mire. And it's not easy to get out; the door on the other side may be too small, but we can find a way to follow where our heart is guiding us and find our colors once again.

No premade stock used. The room was created from [link] by ~Banana-Workshop using perspective distortions in Photoshop. I improvised from vague memories of a tutorial written by the artist formerly known as ~Lady-Dementia several years ago. I don't think it's up anymore.

The water was mostly painted. For the top and bottom, I used a bit of texture from ~strwberrystk's [link] . Tips from *kuschelirmel-stock's "flood" tutorial here: [link] helped get it just right!

Other stock:

Woman: ~dazzle-stock [link]
Amulet: ~demoncherrystock [link]
Door: ~Jantiff-Stocks [link]

Brushes:
[link] (for the compass' ribbon)
[link] (for a bit of bokeh from the door)
[link] (for some help with the ripples)

Thanks to all for sharing resources and for viewing. I'm not explicitly requesting critiques, but I always welcome them.

Special thanks to my new friend, ~sponkey, who put up with me agonizing over this deviation for DAYS.

Love to all.

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~SilentShadowsHeart Apr 26, 2013

I love this. Someone already mentioned it, but it made me think of Alice as well. I really feel as if a story is being told when I look at this. I look forward to your future creations.

^Aeirmid Apr 26, 2013 Digital Artist

thanks

=diphylla Apr 18, 2013 Digital Artist

This piece really speaks to me and reminds me of Alice in Wonderland a bit. I love that you changed the color of the dress where it is under the water. Your attention to little details such as the dress and necklace are what really inspire me to work harder in my own creations. I know we have discussed the perspective previously; regardless I really do love this piece and think you did a great job with it.