I thought this an interesting mix...
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...but my taste tends to a bit wierd, so what do you all think (thanks in advance):
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Did you do this one?
It's okay, just not WOW. It could use a little more interesting gradiation of colour on the main surfaces; not only to add interest and complexity but also to suggest depth/perspective. For the same reason some foreground stuff and possibly midground stuff would go a long way to suggesting depth also.
This one can't so easily get away with the "simple" look because it really isn't all equally simple.
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A couple more details since the image is large (4000x5400...2.8meg):
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Details are very lovely but I would still add gradiation of colour upward and away from the viewer.
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examples from my favourite illustrator re gradiation of colour on building surface:
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Now she is talented Susan!
They are wonderful. I would like some of those hanging up in my house. -
Yes, Susan, she is great...the ethereal quality of her images is just the level of strange-ness I find intriguing and hope to attain in other ways. I had lost her link (and name) so thanks a bunch for reposting it.
And your comments are absolutely right-on...I was again focused in on one specific part of the image: the textural quality. Here's a couple of studies of a fix:
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Tom, I think that is very much improved. It adds a whole level of sophistication and interest. I think perhaps I like the first one better of the two. I am so glad we all have each other here as a sounding board. I have benefitted countless times from your input.
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Those are really fantastic Tom.
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