Manip Mastery Overview:

Welcome to the first Manip Mastery Match! This contest is designed for all of our talented artists on HP. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a passionate hobbyist, this contest is your chance to showcase your skills, creativity, and imagination.

How to Participate:

Create Your Entry: Ensure your entry adheres to the theme and the rules outlined below.

Submit Your Entry: 

° Upload your final piece to the contest thread as a reply.
° Include a brief description explaining your concept.

Engage with the Community:

Comment on other entries, offer constructive feedback, and engage in discussions. Part of the fun is interacting with fellow artists and learning from each other.

Submission Guidelines:

Entry Requirements:

° Your submission must include at least one horse as the main subject.
° The horse must be transformed according to the theme, through photo manipulation.
° Entries must be original works created specifically for this contest.

Allowed Software and Tools:

° Any photo editing software (e.g., Photoshop, GIMP, etc.)
° All of HPs Credit rules must be followed. Learn more here: https://horsephenomena.com/credithelp.php

September Theme:

Birds!

Your manip should revolve arounds birds, however you choose to interpret it. Should the horse have wings? Is it simply flying in the sky? Does it nest? Or is it a regular horse with bird colors - perhaps even a pair of horses where the stallion is colorful like a male bird, and the mare is duller? Does it have extra "feathers"? DOES IT HAVE FEATHERS?

The sky is the limit! (Pun intended)

Voting:

The winner will be decided by vote. Things to consider when voting: 

° Creativity: How unique and imaginative is your concept? Does it stand out?
° Technical Skill: How well-executed is the manipulation? Are the elements seamlessly blended?
° Theme Adherence: Does the piece effectively capture the essence of this months theme, while maintaining the horse as the focal point?

Rules:

° Originality: All entries must be original and created by the artist specifically for this contest. Plagiarism or the use of uncredited stock images without permission will result in disqualification.
° Submission Limit: Each participant may submit only one entry.
° Conduct: Be respectful towards fellow participants. Any form of harassment, bullying, or negative behavior will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.
° Deadline: All entries must be submitted by the 25th of September.

Prizes:

The person who receives the most votes will receive 100 mil HPD and a ribbon stating they're the winner of the months challenge!

Timeline:

° Contest Start Date: 1st of September 
° Submission Deadline: 25th of September 
° Voting Period: 26th of 30th of September
° Winners Announced: 30th of September 

How to Enter:

To enter, reply to this thread with your submission and description.
Good luck, and may the best artist win!

After the Challenge is over:

But Freia, what happens to the manips, do you keep them?
NO! The photo manipulation is yours to keep, sell or throw away as you wish. I do NOT keep the rights of any manipulations you create - this is simply for fun! 

Questions? Feel free to ask in this thread or contact the me directly via private message. Let's make some magic!

Omg Amber if you sell that afterwards I'd love to have it 😍

I'll fight ya for it

jk jk < 3

Both of these entries are so cool, and I love seeing how people interpret subjects and themes so differently. Agreed with Uta, I will never complain about feathers ever again because Amber's are incredible! 

That is beautiful Amber! So hyped to see the other entries! :D 

Bumping! :) 

can't wait to see more!

Bumping! Remember to get your entries in, just 10 days left! 

oo I was going through my WIPS and I have one to fit this!!

Amber! your's is stunning!

Oooh finish and enter it Lynelle, can't wait to see what you come up with! :) 

Alright I fell for the pressure and made an entry of my own as well. I even went with colors! I know there's plenty to improve on, and appreciate any feedback!

I love birds and really wanted to try my hand at making a winged horse. My concept was simply an owl stretching in the evning before heading off to hunt. Because the pegasus is a taaad bit too big to fit in a tree for sleep, mine fell asleep amongst the heather. 

https://i.ibb.co/kKbcpfD/winged-icelandic.png

Ok, I figured this was a nice excuse to dust off some cobwebs in my brain and fingers and dabble back into photomanipulation. It's been about 7-10 years since I've really done much of anything. It's also only the 2nd time I've ever tried to do wings on an animal. Anyways, I'm happy enough with it and welcome any constructive feedback. :D

Simply inspired over the idea of a mother protecting her egg/child.

https://i.imgur.com/4Sd9o5Y.jpeg

Very cool Buoy, I love the concept and the colors! 

Okay! it's finished!!

cZipM7a.jpeg (2739×1815) (imgur.com)

it was a WIP that ephee and I started, and then never finished -- but it was bird themed!!!

Lynelle that's absolutely beautiful!!

It's time to vote! Please cast your vote in the form below:
https://forms.gle/kUTwBPFM5KJucUK49

voted!

voted! so hard to pick from all the fantastic entries!

Voted! (: So hard, the enteries were all AMAZING!

Voted, and agree that all the entries are beautiful!!! So much talent on here!