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The 4th edit, at a few people's suggestions: I decided to add a blue sky, some clouds and some leaves over the skirt. I also made the butterflies smaller, to give it a better sense of reality :giggle:
I also added back the watermark, as I do not want my work stolen in any way, so I apologize for it.

There have been a few people asking me to make a wallpaper version of this, but making a wallpaper means altering the whole concept of this manipulation, and I do not wish to change it in any way. I am sorry to say this, but please understand that I don't want my work to be used in any form. If you like it, then feel free to visit my shop.

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I can't believe I got a DD! I would like to thank all of the people who had time to view and fav this piece. I know it is far from perfect, and I am happy that many of you guys liked it. Thank you again for those many, many, many favs and awesome comments!
:love: :iconcocoloveplz: :love:

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3rd EDIT: I hope I finally made her skirt blend in ok with the leaves. What do you say?

RE-EDIT: Moved the model back up, where she originally was (but I am still unhappy about the way her skirt looks on the leaves) and I also sharpened her a bit.

EDIT: I added a few more blur to the trees. Hope it looks even more realistic now :dance:

"Breathe your life into me
I can feel you
I'm falling, falling faster
Breathe your life into me
I still need you
I'm falling, falling
Breathe into me
Breathe into me"

Red - Breathe Into Me


Ok, so this is the final version of [link] and I'm god damn proud of it! :love:
Thanks to ~azrael-x64 for all of his help. :faint: I made 10 versions before it looked like this, and I wasted an entire day :rofl: But I learned tones of useful tips from him, and I will definitely use them in my next manipulations :dance:
Also, thank you to all of you who viewed and faved the scrap. I hope you'll like the final version better :giggle:


The credits are the same: liam-stock Shoofly-Stock SerapStock JavierZhX

Thank you :heart:

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Given 2009-07-04
From the suggester "It is so well done, that it actually looks like a real photo, like the girl is actually there, surrounded by the butterflies and the red trees and leaves. I have seen photomanipulations before, and they all looked fantastic, but not real. I like this particular manipulation because of the sense of reality when looking at it" Breathe Into Me by =skyleaf ( Suggested by Fakken and Featured by sine-out )
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While both the vision and conceptualizing of colors are unmistakably beautiful, there are a few parts of the piece that could do with a little more tweaking.
For one, the blending / blurring is a little severe. I find the blurring to be a bit too much in the background, making the figure stick out a little awkwardly. Perhaps some smoothing out of the bottom of the gown, as well as some more work with the sharpness level of the background stock, would help. However, it is a brilliant way to use the chosen stock for the background, and vision-wise, it's very beautiful. :)
A couple of the butterflies also look a tad "sticker-ish", like they're not blended entirely into the picture itself--particularly the maroon one on the left, and the mauve one over the girl's head.
Otherwise, fantastic work. I REALLY love this piece! :)
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Critique by Diesel-McCool Oct 12, 2009, 11:49:51 PM
First of all, congradulations on the DD. This is a fantastic photo and wonderful eye candy for those tho love Red. ;P

One common criticism that I've seen with this photo is certainly the blur. Although it's not so obvious at a distance, it really does show when fully zoomed. I want to argue that it's not severe, just exsessive. It's a very good touch and does add to the over all atmosphere and focuses myself on the main subject, but perhaps the level of this blur could be toned down next time. :)

Another slight ctiricism, one which might cause a little arguement, are the butterflies. I'm not saying that they ruin the photo, because that's not true. They don't seem to be in the right places to me and they're too sharp when compared to the background, even though they may seem to be in the forground. Other than that they really do add that feeling of beauty to both the Autumn scene and the model. Excellent stuff. :nod:

Now, onto the good stuff. Firstly, the photo is ever so vibrant. The level of colour saturation is well balanced throughout, neither too strong nor too dull. It's suited well for the scene and the model. And speaking of the model, she's a real beauty. Skin tones are wonderful, expressions are perfect and body language is top notch.

Secondly, the setting is perfect. Trees are everythere and, though I can see that they have been mirrored, they are perfect to showcase any Autumn setting in a photo. Kudos to you once again. ;)

Really, this is an amazing photo and criticisms I've addressed are extremily minor and most people and fans of your photography shouldn't notice these because your photos are still wonderful to look at. I am very glad to have given a critique on this photo. It's been a pleasure. Good luck with your future photography. ;)
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TragicFanatic Featured By Owner Nov 26, 2016  Hobbyist General Artist
I love the song in general, and I think this art helps put even more into it. Good job^^ I'd be mad too if something amazing like that were to be stolen.
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jaish80 Featured By Owner Sep 11, 2015
Amazing
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MarvaraTorrent Featured By Owner Jul 14, 2015
Amazing
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:iconskyleaf:
skyleaf Featured By Owner Aug 24, 2015  Student Digital Artist
Thank you!Hug 
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:icondeathroe:
DeathRoe Featured By Owner Jun 27, 2015  Hobbyist Writer
Omg this is so beautiful!
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:iconskyleaf:
skyleaf Featured By Owner Aug 24, 2015  Student Digital Artist
I'm glad you like it :happybounce: 
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susanmk Featured By Owner Aug 12, 2014
Do you have rights available for purchase on getty or istock?
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skyleaf Featured By Owner Sep 9, 2014  Student Digital Artist
unfortunately, no :(
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DisturbingGreen Featured By Owner Aug 24, 2012   Artist
Wow! This looks awesome!
The background is amazing!
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Talmenar Featured By Owner Aug 15, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
wow!! beautiful!!
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:icongoldengirl954:
GoldenGirl954 Featured By Owner Jul 21, 2012
So beautiful! :rose:
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MystiqueEchoes Featured By Owner Jul 13, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
There is no words to describe this... Oh, wait, I think I found some!
The colors that you use are just beautiful and vibrant, love the splashes of green. THe butterflies are a pretty and nice touch too; the girl is also pretty. :) Superb job!!
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gagansart Featured By Owner Jun 9, 2012  Student Filmographer
Super'b art..


no need say ahhhhh
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OneShotStott Featured By Owner May 10, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
*speechless*
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PersephoneWatching Featured By Owner Apr 21, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
If you want to change it into a wallpaper without changing the image, you could add some reddish brown borders on the left and right to make it fit the screen.
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ironmaidenfan001 Featured By Owner Jan 5, 2012  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
beautiful!
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0lcsy Featured By Owner Oct 11, 2011
sooo beautiful
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Amahdi Featured By Owner Oct 6, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
wow thats freaking amazing
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yessica13 Featured By Owner Sep 23, 2011
great !:D
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tiinuyama Featured By Owner Aug 30, 2011
ok serious question, is that a picture or a drawing i really cant tell, if its a picture nice work, what kind of camra did you use, and if its a drawing.....HOLY CRAP!!! what did you do to get THAT good
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alicebaby04 Featured By Owner Aug 19, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
please join my group and submit this lovely piece :D


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thismuse Featured By Owner Aug 11, 2011
WATERMARK RUINS THE PICTURE, TOO BAD.
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:iconskyleaf:
skyleaf Featured By Owner Aug 19, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Unfortunately, the watermark has been placed after the picture got stolen several times :)
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ekstraktzpomaranczy Featured By Owner Jul 28, 2011
perfect!
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iamganontheumbreon Featured By Owner Jul 8, 2011  Student Writer
This is perfect~ <3
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Nightingale2012 Featured By Owner Jul 2, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I absolutely adore this.
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Addictedtwc Featured By Owner Jun 28, 2011  Student General Artist
I love RED, and your picture is amazing :) Thanks for sharing it
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angelofthetwilight Featured By Owner Jun 11, 2011
wow this is such a beautiful pic i love it :)
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middaymoonpoet Featured By Owner Jun 5, 2011
OMG I LOVE RED!!!
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lonebear00 Featured By Owner May 6, 2011
Speachless. True beauty, in the color and the sexy sensual back.
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lonebear00 Featured By Owner May 6, 2011
Speachless. The color beauty and sexy back. Stunning.
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venaila Featured By Owner Apr 28, 2011  Hobbyist
Stunning..
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Abhilash-menon Featured By Owner Apr 3, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
nice works...
Keep doing.. all the very best.

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muse-queen Featured By Owner Mar 26, 2011
This is deffinately the best version. Looks amazing.
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TheHawksianWoman Featured By Owner Mar 24, 2011
Absolutely stunning image; no idea how you've created it but it is just so beautifully eye-catching. Simply beautiful.
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Kwintesenss Featured By Owner Mar 12, 2011
I'm not sure if I commented on this but I think it looks amazing. This is what I picture in my head when I write.
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Kwintesenss Featured By Owner Mar 11, 2011
This picture is amazing. I'm speechless
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NickyPhotograph Featured By Owner Mar 10, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
This is gorgeous!
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punky-eight Featured By Owner Mar 3, 2011
Sublime ! ! !
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Hala8 Featured By Owner Feb 15, 2011
you serious ???
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Libby-C-A Featured By Owner Feb 9, 2011  Student Photographer
So amazing! I love how it really draws you in :D
beautiful ♥
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NigNag Featured By Owner Feb 3, 2011
Outstanding
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May 16, 2009
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