Painting of 37 Dodge Pickup in wood shed

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Hi Folks

Had a great time staying up Madera Canyon, AZ all week with Gina & her sister, Lee from Bournemouth, UK all week. Birds were very scarce, however, we kept busy hiking and photographing many different subjects. Richard, co-owner of Madera Kubo B&B with his wife Cora, loves old Dodge trucks and this 1937 1/2 ton pickup is used for picking up firewood.

I was fooling around with digital painting it and came up with these 5 samples. I like #4, and if you like any I would like to know your preference.

All CC's welcome and appreciated.

Keep smiling

Uncle Gus aka MP

Photos taken with Olympus E-620, Zuiko 70-300 mm

#2 37 Dodge Pickup in wood shed, Madera Canyon, AZ

#3 37 Dodge Pickup in wood shed, Madera Canyon, AZ

#4 37 Dodge Pickup in wood shed, Madera Canyon, AZ

#5 37 Dodge Pickup in wood shed, Madera Canyon, AZ

Wonderful base picture. I like #5 for the smooth and water color texture. TFS

Hi Gus, Posting guidelines only allow for one image per post- I understand you are the mad painter:D:eek::)Hope this doesn't cramp your style too much!;)
Nice images and I am going with #5 as Indranil stated Very nice water colored texture!!

Hi Denise

No hard feelings.

However:

My interpretation is that, yes, only one image is allowed, however, the number of reposts of that one image has always been allowed, and you are not allowed a different image to be used in the same post.

FWIW :confused:

Uncle Gus
BTW: I have seen more than one different image in previous posts e.g. "Eager to learn"

Hi Gus, Just got word from one of the big wigs:D Only one post per day and you are allowed to repost that one post-but only once.:) The site has been adjusting the guidelines etc. to keep up with members needs. Not sure if this is a newer rule- but at least we got that cleared up.:p:D:) Thanks for your patience with me Uncle Gus-It is most appreciated.

Gus, I'm going with #2 .Hard to decide w/ so many choices. I like the painted effect and it seems to have more punch.

Hi Denise-A+:

NBD, I'm all for consistent fair easy to read posting suggestions that are regulated to one and all. Gina and I both feel we get more than our money's worth from the great CC's we read from all postings including our own.

Keep smiling, Young Lady

Uncle Gus

BTW: My idea of doing digital paintings is because: I don't care to do any more intensive editing on photos after reading a great article in Outside Magazine feature maintaining integrity with finished photographs. Contests should not be the only medium for governing our actions. (Guess I didn't leave my soap box under the bushes of Hyde Park Circa '44) :eek::D:confused:;);)

Gus, That was a good read. Very interesting views and points.
I like the DAP program and have bought it myself.They offer free upgrades and the new upgrade is awesome. So I am always interested in seeing your painted images as they give me great ideas for my own work.:)

Its kinda funny ya know. When people often try to improve on what they have already done and gotten out of the head, 99% of the time, I prefer the 1st image, and this is another one :). Love the first image Gus. Fantastic colours, light and work.

I have a friend here thats done a series for National Geographic NZ on old cars that have been dumped in a National Park. This reminds of that series. So personally, I love the theme and the image.

All the best Gus, very nice.

Danny.