Macabre

Posted by Graham Russon (Cape Town, South Africa) on 17 April 2008 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.

This mannequins head, used for paint ball target practice, caught my attention. The scene looked like an ancient battleground,with the losers head stuck on a pole. Some post processing in ps, to bring out the sky and make the head look more realistic.

A bit macabre and gruesome. Not my usual style but wanted to try something new.

Heres the original image
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3136/2421003325_a97622ca76_o.jpg

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Comments (15)

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

I thought it was from an art exhibition, at first. This is very different fom what you normally post, Graham, but it's an very well done. Excellent composition and processing. Looks like you've discovered another area of talent in your photography.

17 Apr 2008 7:51pm

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

This is brilliant! Prefer this one to the original. Excellent work and a great effect.

17 Apr 2008 8:05pm

pLusOne from Cheonan, South Korea

it's little bit scary. T^T but a great image.

17 Apr 2008 8:15pm

Alun Lambert from Cheshire, United Kingdom

Very interesting

17 Apr 2008 8:48pm

@Alun Lambert: Thank you for visiting

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

I think you've pulled this off brilliantly Graham. Fantastic pp work it fits this perfectly. Well done.

17 Apr 2008 10:15pm

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

I have to agree with everything that's been said ... certainly not your usual style, but very fine PS work. It does have a very edgy, fine art/gallery style of work!

17 Apr 2008 10:56pm

Gary from Cochise County, United States

I think you did an excellent job on this. I really like it alot. Very creative.

18 Apr 2008 1:16am

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

great pp!! it looks artistic (and macabre)

18 Apr 2008 2:30am

Lindsay from Cape Town, South Africa

What do I say to this work of art fantastic,brilliant and excellent capture and the PS work makes it look realistic and even more dramatic.I just love it...(",)Greaaaat work.

18 Apr 2008 5:30am

Jaynee from Cape Town, South Africa

This is really ghoulish, but an excellent piece of work! How clever to make it b&w, much more effective than the fuill colour.

18 Apr 2008 7:52am

June from Cape Town, South Africa

Brilliant Capture Grazy. What you've done with it is absolutely perfect . I love it.

18 Apr 2008 9:04am

Tracey from White Hall, United States

Nice transformation, Graham! I really like the processing on this one. It is a bit unnerving.

18 Apr 2008 12:17pm

drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

No harm in trying something new, I must admit, I was surprised to see this when I clicked on your name =D)

I like it, it feels a little over processed but it certainly does have a very macabre feel to it. I would never have guessed it was from the paint ball arena!

Dan

18 Apr 2008 5:31pm

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

nice composition and very successful title

19 Apr 2008 10:32am

zohre from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Scary shot! Great ida :)

29 Jun 2008 8:05pm

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