nelson mandella

[egosbar]

thought id do one on mandella as his time is nearly up , thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated , im pretty happy with this one as it was something new , ive added it too the challenge as well and will be my entry i think , i have two entries but i think this one will get the nod stocks used are here , http://www.photoshopgurus.com/forum...-||\-||ega-||\-||ash-universal-edition-6.html tutorial here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPsjpj4Euww

 

[agentmoeller]

Cool image.

I would have both doves flying in the same direction, away from Mandela.



Agent

 

[egosbar]

they are circling upwards

 

[ALB68]

The dove is symbolic as they relate to death. I would say if he were already dead the doves should be flying away. As far as symbolism goes, I think that is the way you have it is ok.

 

[iDad]

"The dove is symbolic as they relate to death. I would say if he were already dead the doves should be flying away. As far as symbolism goes, I think that is the way you have it is ok."
Larry, the Dove, it also symbolizes peace ..... I think OP was referring to the latter

 

[ALB68]

That may be Norm..but that's my story and I'm stickin to it!

"The dove is symbolic as they relate to death. I would say if he were already dead the doves should be flying away. As far as symbolism goes, I think that is the way you have it is ok."
Larry, the Dove, it also symbolizes peace ..... I think OP was referring to the latter

 

[iDad]

That may be Norm..but that's my story and I'm stickin to it!

In that case I will let you pass go, collect 200.00 Paul is PSG treasurer, tell him I said write you the check.(good luck with that)

 

[ALB68]

I'm not going to hold my breath until the 200 shows up for sure!

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[egosbar]

the wall represents his imprisonment the doves represent death then peace circling around waiting for his time , if he was dead i would of made the image bigger with the doves higher in the air

 

[tomross]

I really like the concept here, and the use of texturing is great.

Personally I get that you're trying to contrast the whiteness of the doves with the background, but I would consider adding some subtle yellow/orange tones to the doves to blend slightly better with the wall backdrop. I'm talking really subtle mind you.

Right now it just doesn't feel like a cohesive realistic scene, but I don't know if that's what you're going for?

 

[egosbar]

i will try that tonight , im not sure im going for a realistic scene though but i agree maybe a hint to tie them in

 

[tomross]

Awesome, let me know how it turns out. Also, perhaps a little cliche, but you could always have stray feathers falling down from the birds to symbolize his decline.