Morphing 2

[Hilary Hann]

I think I have more work to do on this but my daughter thought I should post it. It is another zebra morphing image, but this time I am trying to a more primeval feel to it. After having spent the better part of 6 hours on this (too many versions in the bin already), I need to take a break before deciding whether to break it down and start again. Love everyone's thoughts but not looking for a comparison with the other as I intend them to look quite different.

[Indranil Sircar]

Looks like the 'morphing zebra' celebrating southern lights Amazing creativity! Love the perspective and the bg... excellent processing!

[Steve Adkins]

This somehow reminds me of watching the developing tray and seeing an image emerge. Amazing tension/expectation and energy. The result is a statement... as apposed to an effect. Wonderful work!!

[Paul Lagasi]

It different for sure...like the sky, and the zebra with its mouth open, really conveys morphing (like you see in the movies).... well done

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Hilary, love the creativity and the pose, nice work!

[Brendan Dozier]

Love the POV, wild pose and rich colors & textures, Hilary. It does have a primeval feel, love the soft light on the clouds. The subtle vertical streaks in sky kind of echo zebra stripes, and remind me of the streaks you might see coming from rain clouds. Has a saturated watercolor look, and I understand Steve's reference to a film developing tray, as my eye also wants to interpret the streaks as ripples in the "paper".

[denise ippolito]

Hilary, the pose and the background are killer, one of my favorites of yours!

[Judy Howle]

What an interesting perspective! Very nice work! I really like the sky.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Hilary,

Greetings. Very strong image. Wow. If it were mine, I would tone down the streaks... even go without. Would be interested to see how a textured but not streaky bg would compare. To my eye the streak texture reduces the subject/bg contrast and pulls the punch a bit. That's not to say it isn't very cool as is (double negative translation... It's very cool as is ).

Cheers,

-Michael-

[Hilary Hann]

Thanks for the excellent suggestions Michael. I'll give it a try.

[Maureen Allen]

This is a really amazing image, Hilary. I keep looking at it. Dynamic, creative, moody. Your technique is outstanding.