It looks like an illustration, but it’s really a photograph…
I’m trying something new this time.
I’ve always stuck to traditional photography, but I’ve been playing with an image of the merry-go-round that I took at Lakeside amusement park that wasn’t working as a straight photo for me. I managed to create a unique “illustrated poster” look, which I think goes well with the image.
I’m really liking this effect and will probably play with it more in my other images. It has a playful, “cell animation” look, but backed by a realistic play of light and shadow and proportion. I also really like how the foreground has more detail, while the background is more simplistic, a natural product of the filter process. I’d like to se this pieces printed on canvas. I think it is one of the only pieces I have so far that would look good on that medium.
I also made another version that has more detail (below). I think it looks much better up close, and I intend to have it printed out very large scale. Take a look at the detail insert to see what I mean.
Which version do you like more? What do you think of this style? Please give me your feedback in the comments. Thanks!
Detail:
(click the image to see it larger)
As always, this photo is available for sale as a poster print , framed print, or print on canvas.
Tags: colorado, lakeside amusement park
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I like the second, more detailed one more. Would look great as a large poster!