Quote Originally Posted by natatbeach
To me, it's almost like something from Jerry Uelsmann. For those who haven't heard of Jerry, he was sort of a human Photoshop machine back when the darkroom was still the tool of choice, and he would make these AMAZING montages of multiple photos in the darkroom.


Checked out the stuff and much to my surprise I actually had seen his work and it encouraged me to try something I've been wanting to try for a while...although I know there are varying opinions on "artsy" images an whther it's still a photo or not...I figured I'd try it anyway...suggestions and comments and improvements are most welcome...Thanks for looking

three images I've posted before(at least two of them) combined...A lot of dodging ,burning, cut and paste and contrast adjustment and voila...feel free to give it your own title-because I sure couldn't think of one...it did make me think of "waiting for ship to come in" and cheesy things like that

take care
This is an imaginative piece of work.
Surrealism is always fun.
I have been a fan of Ulesmann for years.
It is, of course, the mixing of multiple elements, which makes surrealism.
Without the face this is just a photograph of some benches, sitting in the water.
Could be high tide or just the high water of spring.
You've done a skillful job of merging the various elements.
The general composition is quite good, with an excellent tonal range.
There is room here for other elements, being wild and wacky, is part of surrealism.
Surrealism is about situtations which can only exist in the imagination.
You look like you are having fun.
Let's see some more!!!

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