I generally do not edit my photographs too much. I have been recently experimenting with textures , and I must admit I like it. I agree it makes photograph look more like a painting than photograph but something appeals to me. I would welcome feedback.
Sonali Dalal Photography 
Gives it a watercolor feel. I like it. Editing is fine if we don’t start relying on it to make up for inattentive photography. Which is not the case here…
Thanks! I agree with your viewpoint.
I like it.
Three simple words but I like it,Michelle! Thanks !
love the treatment and landscape
Thanks Barbara :)!
Dear Sonali, I learned something with my experiences and also from other photographers too, to take photograph is something and could be artistic too, but to create an artistic image with photographs is something too… You did great job with this amazing artistic image… I loved it. I am glad you did this and liked… Don’t think that you damage the photograph, just your photograph being a model in your digital art… Thank you, with my love, nia
Thanks Nia! Such encouraging words !!! Logical and inspiring! Love.Sonali
[ Polite Laughter ] That picture is perfect as it is!
With laughter and all I approve! Thanks 🙂 !
My first reaction was “wow!” Very cool composition, and I think the texture adds a lot of interest. Kind of makes it look like an antique photo with some age, and yes kind of also like a painting. It looks great!
Thanks! Thanks a lot! I am satisfying my urge to paint this way 🙂 !
(sigh) I was afraid of that…
🙂
🙂 I wish I could paint like you, then I don’t need to this 🙂 !
🙂 I wish I could paint like you, then I don’t need to do this 🙂 !
It’s really not that hard — you’d be great at it. It may take a little to learn to get the paint to do what you want, but most of the difficulty after that comes from trying to paint realistically. Honestly, painting abstracts like I do side-steps a lot of that. You would be good at it I’m sure, and painting interesting things in no time! 🙂
Thanks for your confidence ! Trying to paint realistically and failing has made me loose my courage and confidence :(! I should try abstracts as you say. One day….. !!!
Exactly. There is no point in starting out with the most difficult way. 🙂
Yes! have understood that now! one day soon…:) !
Wonderful image sonali. The composition is perfect. I’m a fan of texturing and digital manipulation, all within reason of course. There is nothing purist about not manipulating a digital image. Multiple exposures, overlays, dodging, burning, toning,and different print mediums were all done throughout the history of photography. It’s the final image and what the artist wants to convey that really matters
Thanks! Perfectly said. I personally think, that,manipulation which completely changes character of original photograph,is unacceptable. That will make us unimaginative and casual when we actually click the photograph. Anything which enhances the beauty is ok within the limits. Ultimately it should represent creator’s vision.
i like it 😀
Thanks Gail! Inspite of all its problem india is special 🙂 !
Sonali, this is an excellent picture! We were talking about “painterly photographs” yesterday evening – and this shot of your’s is just what I mean. As you know, I often subject (!) my photos to intense manipulation in pursuit of the look I’m after – and I urge you to continue giving it a try too >>> and especially with mono! Mono is positively sitting up and begging for it!!!
I like this picture very much of your’s and I’m going to reblog it. Hope you’re fine. Adrian
Thanks Adrian! I am fine. I was travelling since last few days and clicking! I was rather afraid to try out this painting effect as was not sure about it. But result pleased me, so gathered courage to post. I am now venturing more and more into manipulation,but with a persistent doubt about right and wrong of it! I think I would call it digital art or “painterly photo” as you say, just to appease my doubts 🙂 ! Thanks a lot for re-blogging! Great moral booster!
Reblogged this on FATman Photos and commented:
An excellent painterly take on an Indian landscape from Sonali Dalal – to me, different, delicate and very beautiful. FATman
Thank you very much Adrian!
I like the scenery. The texture is good but i believe is too strong
Thanks! I appreciate your views.
I agree. It’s BEAUTIFUL!! 😀
Thanks!! 😀 😀 !!!
Feedback – one word: EXPLORE. To your heart’s content.
Thank you so much! I will surely.
That’s a very nice photo. I love the effect.
Thank you!
Hi there,
Thanks for stopping by The Legion of Door Whores and leaving a like for one of my images, it is appreciated 🙂 If you have time, please drop by my photo blogs http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com and http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com, I do hope you enjoy what you see there!..You have a really nice site here, certainly worthy of a follow. Regards Mark
Hi Mark
I will definitely go through your other blogs. Have a look at my other blog : sonalidalal.blogspot.in
Hi Sonali,
Photography is an art, its a passion and everyone has their own thoughts on images and how they feel that should look. It is in my opinion important for us all to enjoy photography, do what we want with our images and enjoy what photography brings to our lives.
You have done a fine job here and obviously enjoyed the process, so, well done for that 🙂
Keep up your passion and keep up your lovely blog.
Best Regards
Mark
True. One must do what one likes to do and feels comfortable with. Artist must have that much liberty.
Simply gorgeous. So meditative and peaceful.
Thanks! Peaceful is not generally the world you will associate with India with its cacophony of sounds. But yes,this photo shows certain peacefulness.
Hi, nice blog thank you for stopping by 🙂
Welcome ! Thank you very much!
Very well executed….
Thanks..