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This is a photograph of a small Claddagh statue near my grandmother's grave in a cemetary in Ireland. I believe it is a symbol and a sign of human love and the connectivity of humanity. To alter the photo, I first watched Photoshop CS5 Tutorials: One-On-One Fundamentals up to "Adding A Layer Mask." To change my original image, I added a blue filter under black and white adjustments, after experimenting with the different filters and their effects, such as red, maximum white, and infared.
I think the black and white really enhances the mood of the image. I think the statue is beautiful and delicate, but at the same time powerful. I love what it represents as well. I'd love to see more images in this vein.
ReplyDeleteI really love the composition of this image, and the claddagh itself is so unique, since usually you see them with hands that don't look so human. I think the statue could stand out even more from the background by playing with a black and white adjustment layer to lighten it - the buildings are a little bit distracting to me. It's only a minor issue though, on the whole the photo is very striking in a subdued way. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis image is very interesting. I like how you can see the details in the jewel the hands are holding in both pictures. The symbol of human love is something that I can relate to. This image shows how people can relate through a common symbol.
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