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1st place
The place where stories and legends comes alive by Inkeri

Nikoneer: In the basement working concourse of my office building, where all the offices are located, there is a bulletin board. Right now, as is often the case, a 22x36 inch piece of paper is out there and a "story" has been started. The idea is that as people walk by they write in each next sentence. It works best when there is an image to stimulate their creative juices. This photo of yours is that kind of image, with all the elements needed to create a story just by studying the image. Perhaps that would be a good thread? An interesting image like this one that visitors to the thread could leave a sentence or two and thereby collectively write a short story. And to think your photo started it. 8D

(btw - good luck in the contest)

-Nik

Inkeri received a 2 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

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2nd place
Night Dreams by coram9

danika: Love the magical lighting. Very creative work, Chris & best wishes in the contest.

Roseman_Stan: Excellent work here Chris. You got all the creative juices flowing well with this one.

purmusic: Bloody hell, that purmusic is harsh.

So..

You might be aware of the information contained in the following linked vid tutorial. If not, well grab a cuppa and have a look/listen..

Night street [16:51]


In and around the 5:33 mark in.. adding/adjusting light to light standards:

And a note on selective use of Volumetric light(ing) later on.


Couple of keyboard shortcuts noted as well, with respect to duplicating placement of objects, etc.. Viewed a few other vids on Geekatplay Studio- "Light In Vue Tutorials". Good good stuff? Maybe?

I am curious if you tried or thought of post processing your render in Photoshop. My pea brain immediately thought of using the Diffuse Glow filter for the fairies and that of the girl/woman. Just a thought.

coram9 received a 1 month membership in the Caedes Cadre.

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3rd place
Isle of Wanderers by Akeraios

Tootles: Beautifully done... I love the addition of the dolphin, which I didn't see till I opened it up full size. Has the boat's owner really vanished forever... or is she living happily in the tree? The best of luck in the contest. :-)

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4th place
Dragon at the Gate by Tootles

Genver: It is really nicely done,Tootles,the different colors are very good also,i saw your picture a few days ago.Congratulations on your 4th place in the "Fairy Tales" contest.

purmusic: Love.. it!


Lost count of the number of times I have come back to your image's page here, having first viewed it upon posting.

And I still can't get past the initial feeling evoked of a mischievous and benevolent dragon sneaking about, who is a friend to the king's son. (So, take this 'constructive critique' with a grain of salt. ;o) )


The posturing (stating the obvious here, perhaps) ... and that of the colour palette makes for a very inviting illustrative-like image. On the notes of what is transpiring within frame (telling a story, or parts of) and stimulating more imaginative twists and details.


The composition really sets this one up well, in my opinion. The somewhat lower perspective and looking upwards.. adds to the 'lighter sense of being' and 'airiness' (rest assured, it's a good good thing)imparted.

The lines of the castle itself, in conjunction with the 'flow' of the clouds, et al.. underscores the strength of this element.


Caveats?

Minor, at best.

Smoke emanating from the dragon's nostrils. Gets lost a bit against the backdrop and is not quite as polished (not sure how you created this facet ... or that of it's positioning, layer-wise).

... ...

Ahh, ok.. got it.

The one word descriptor that has been eluding me pea brain.. 'delightful'.

:o)

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5th place
...in the Forest of Ever After... by lilu103

snapshooter87: I'd like to know what you eat for breakfast :-).
Absolutely fascinating, Lisa.

RAPH: Speechless Lisa, amazing creation.
Your creativity is limitless my friend, I do love this image. Each time I look at your picture, I see another character.
Thanks a lot for all the time you spent for this beauty.

RAPH