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Andrei-Oprinca ā€” Facing a new day by-nc-nd

Published: 2010-12-08 22:51:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 8091; Favourites: 156; Downloads: 345
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Description Updated with a better blur but still couldn't fix the shadows

When I saw the stock of that man standing and starring I instantly knew what I was going to do. It inspired me right away.

I wanted to add a man with the hands spread, like screaming YEAAAAAAAAAHHHH but I didnt find a stock image like that, maybe because I didn't search for it, hehe.

If you would like a photoshop tutorial about this artwork, post a comment.

Hope you like it.

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Fluegel [2010-12-09 23:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


Actually I really enjoy it that way - the man simply standing there. Waiting or watching. I think that a screaming man would be too much whilst this is between personal interpretation: is he watching the beautiful new day coming ahead or is he committing suicide. This is not clear and I like this uncertainty. You created this very well because he is standing so close to the edge the viewer fears he might fall.

The only thing that I do not like that much is the brighter lines at the bottom of his legs. Especially on his right leg, at the inside.

When it comes to the unsharp parts i would suggest using a different photoshop filter - for example the "lens blur".
Also I would have mirrored the city - because of the sunlight and the shadows. The shadow of the trees goes in the opposite direction to where the sun is. I did not notice this instantly but now that I noticed it, it really distracts me, somehow.

Finally I would like to say that I really enjoyed your composition e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/sā€¦ " width="15" height="15" alt="" title=" (Smile)"/>

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Pronus In reply to Fluegel [2012-10-28 19:00:54 +0000 UTC]

Good critique. The only thing I disagree with is the light on the inside of the leg. Not sure why you don't like it. To me it looks really convincing.

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Fluegel [2010-12-10 12:48:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. I agree with what you said. I kinda rushed this and I didn't notice the shadows of the trees.

About the blur... ur also right, the gaussian blurr is pretty bad. I will have to get a good blur plugin since lens blur is almost no difference to me, maybe cause I don't know how to use it.

Thanks a lot

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Fluegel In reply to Andrei-Oprinca [2010-12-10 19:18:38 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome making realistic blue is not easy at all ..

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Fluegel [2010-12-10 21:20:42 +0000 UTC]

hehehe

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Fayssal777 [2013-10-29 20:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful . It will be great if you'll make a tutorial

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CaoChiNhan [2013-09-15 12:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful lighting.

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iaroslavshost [2013-07-15 04:22:01 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic )) It will be great if you'll make a tutorial!

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iaroslavshost [2013-07-15 04:21:17 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic )) It will be great if you'll make a tutorial!

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iaroslavshost [2013-07-15 04:21:11 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic )) It will be great if you'll make a tutorial!

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iaroslavshost [2013-07-15 04:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic )) It will be great if you'll make a tutorial!

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LuiSantiago [2012-06-16 00:14:14 +0000 UTC]

Really nice !!!

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SDouras [2012-01-31 00:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Inspired, I am now off too play around on photoshop ha!

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to SDouras [2012-01-31 00:31:28 +0000 UTC]

hehehe

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Ahmed-Fahmy [2011-12-28 17:10:05 +0000 UTC]

Hey can you give me a effect psd

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GavriilV [2011-07-26 00:24:23 +0000 UTC]

great work

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xxcaramelxx [2011-04-08 21:17:31 +0000 UTC]

Ohh awesome

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toshmr [2011-03-07 10:00:26 +0000 UTC]

Again, very nice!

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fearfuelshatemachine [2011-02-22 01:09:30 +0000 UTC]

This artwork has been featured in my journal here: [link]

-Amber

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EndlesSstyle [2011-02-11 03:15:06 +0000 UTC]

Awesome Great fascinating idea, concept, execution, and it simplicity makes it much more awesome ..

great great work ..

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BAQIRY [2011-02-07 08:54:43 +0000 UTC]

v.nice

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EmbrisionArts [2011-01-02 18:24:59 +0000 UTC]

Hi there,

Your work is featured in my journal: [link]
Keep up the great work in 2011!

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to EmbrisionArts [2011-01-02 23:51:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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EmbrisionArts In reply to Andrei-Oprinca [2011-01-03 16:02:58 +0000 UTC]

Most welcome!

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DeeMelino [2010-12-31 10:44:40 +0000 UTC]

COOL!!!

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MirellaSantana [2010-12-12 15:24:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I loved it!
I think your composition is great, seems a realistic picture!

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to MirellaSantana [2010-12-12 15:27:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you. I applied a better blur filer which makes it look even better. I will update it soon

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MirellaSantana In reply to Andrei-Oprinca [2010-12-12 15:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Ahh... but the way it is also very cute! ^ ^

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Iardacil [2010-12-12 09:26:36 +0000 UTC]

Hey there
This is a standard message to let you know you have been featured in the "Best of... weekly photomanip features #170 " news article [link] .
I would really appreciate it if you didn't reply here, but posted a comment on the news article instead or contacted the person that chose your work to be featured.
Thank you and keep up the good work!

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Iardacil [2010-12-12 09:19:30 +0000 UTC]

Stunning work with the light. I mean.. looking at the stock and the result.. wow. What a perfect result an the way you have worked on every detail, reflection and color to the seamless result. Stunning

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Iardacil [2010-12-12 11:56:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for your comment and the feature

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AliYaqooob [2010-12-11 10:36:16 +0000 UTC]

Nice work.,
I really enjoy it.,
keep going

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xeena-dragonkizz [2010-12-10 18:02:08 +0000 UTC]

stunning composition, I like that he he standing in that calm pose, so close to the edge it really tickles my nerves OOHH I'm dead scared of heights, the sunrise look so lovely!! I would love to see a tut,,on your working flow, that is always fascinating!! Well done, great piece..

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to xeena-dragonkizz [2010-12-10 19:13:11 +0000 UTC]

thanx. The only thing that cam out a bit messy is the blur. I will download a plugin or something and I will update it.

Actually I will write a tutorial about it. Maybe by the next week or so.

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TitusBoy25 [2010-12-10 08:26:55 +0000 UTC]

Wow...stunning work!

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Eres-Graph [2010-12-09 23:40:48 +0000 UTC]

Damn, what sort of blur did you use on the background?? i try to figure out, but i really have no idea, and tis effect is great? is there any topaz on it? honestly?

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Eres-Graph [2010-12-10 12:49:43 +0000 UTC]

I used the Gausian blur and I reduced the opacity but it looks kinda messy.

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Eres-Graph In reply to Andrei-Oprinca [2010-12-10 13:26:09 +0000 UTC]

i can't trust you only use the gaussian blur it seems so different!

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Eres-Graph [2010-12-10 13:39:10 +0000 UTC]

Because I added a Layer mask and I used a light opacity soft brush and I masked some zones of the artwork

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Gallistero [2010-12-09 16:08:03 +0000 UTC]

Like It ????? >>>>>>>"LOVE IT"

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Gallistero [2010-12-09 17:51:45 +0000 UTC]

hehe, thank you very much

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flightlevel-380 [2010-12-09 14:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work, like always

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to flightlevel-380 [2010-12-09 17:51:29 +0000 UTC]

thanx mate

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flightlevel-380 In reply to Andrei-Oprinca [2010-12-09 18:46:55 +0000 UTC]

Very welcome

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PsdDude [2010-12-09 08:03:45 +0000 UTC]

don't jump! i like it , very nice work!

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to PsdDude [2010-12-09 13:01:11 +0000 UTC]

I would never do that hehe. Thanks

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Dwarven24 [2010-12-09 01:50:08 +0000 UTC]

wonderful
great job,
very very realistic
I like the idea of a tutorial
to learn a little more of a photomontage

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Andrei-Oprinca In reply to Dwarven24 [2010-12-09 07:58:47 +0000 UTC]

ok. Ill keep that in mind

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