Took this in South America two years ago. The cowboys there are called gauchos, and they work on the estancias which are huge ranches. Although this was just a young teenage boy, his riding abilities were incredible.
Put it through DAP Pastels.
Wasn't sure whether to add a BG or not.
Comments Appreciated!
08-03-2009, 09:03 AM
Mark Fuge
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Hi Jackie,
Nice image.
I would suggest you cleanup the BG, in the areas noted, as you ommitted a formal BG.
Due to the lack of BG, I would also crop it tighter to minimize the white area.
I also added a little contrast, as it seems a little flat to me. Amount of contrast would be up to you.
Your image, your vision.
08-03-2009, 09:18 AM
denise ippolito
Jackie, Good suggestions by Mark. I like the pastel look to this and it is screaming Cowboy!!! Nice job with this image!!
08-03-2009, 10:30 AM
Dave Mills
Hi Jackie, Agree there are some good suggestions by Mark but I would only crop about half way down from the top.
08-03-2009, 11:16 AM
John Ippolito
Jackie, I like the illustrated feel with the texture you added. It feels like a hybrid photograph/sketch. I agree with Dave about the crop about halfway above the head. The cloud bits would work even better if there were more added. They give dimension for me. A fine image!
08-03-2009, 06:43 PM
Ákos Lumnitzer
Well done Jackie. Great image. Love those gauchos! :)
08-03-2009, 10:02 PM
Cindy Cone
Great theme image, Jackie. I think the effects you used work really well. I would only crop a little from the top.
08-04-2009, 05:47 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Jackie, I love the cowboy look and the pastel work you did to it. I agree about a little off the top.
____________ Cheryl
08-04-2009, 06:13 PM
Jackie Schuknecht
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Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I cropped a little and I like it better. I left the clouds in and the way they were, couldn't seem to adjust them anyway that I liked.