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The manipulation of this image makes it very interesting to look at. I think it is supposed to demonstrate the elements, wind, fire and water. The way Rupert Truman manipulated this image makes it look very realistic. The man on fire is particularly done well, especially since it is probably all photoshopped since they would not actually light the man on fire. 

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I am particularly amazed by this piece. The quality of the photograph is very crisp and Nik Ainley's manipulation was executed very well. This was clearly once a picture of a person jumping, but Ainley was able to replace any trace of that person and replace it with splashes of water. I wonder if this image is supposed to relate to how the majority of the human body is composed of water. Regardless of its meaning, it is very intriguing to look at. 

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I really like how this photograph has been manipulated to partially painted. It makes the naturally beautiful bird, have a soft, artistic touch to it. The way Maciej Mizer handled the background with the paint splatters gives the image of the bird more picturesque. Mizer really enhanced the colors of the bird's plumage, making it more vibrant and alive.  

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This image inspires me because it covers a topic that I have been interested in for a while and has been the subject of a lot of my artwork. I believe this image is supposed to portray body image. I have always been against the media objectifying the human body and putting such a strong emphasis on looking a certain way to be considered beautiful. Katrin Eismann's piece is a manipulated Victoria's Secret spread. Victoria's Secret is widely known for its super models who all have "perfect" bodies. I believe Eismann used this piece to demonstrate her views on how women are portrayed in the media. The way she made the spread look brown and dark seems to show her distaste and disgust with how Victoria's Secret uses women. 

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I find this image very aesthetically pleasing. I really like the colorful, organic lines that appear to be glowing. I think this image would work very well as an advertisement. The bright colors makes me feel as if these shoes will make me energetic, and the glowing effect makes me believe I will be light on my feet. Overall, the manipulation of this image inspires me to get these shoes and go running, which I believe is what Pawel Nolbert intended.

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I thought this image was cute and humorous. I believe it is a lighthearted way of portraying a high stress topic. The image of the cat that Sebastian Niedlich selected works perfectly. The cat looks young enough to have that cute, fluffy, innocent look, but ironically has a menacing pose. Even the cat's gaze works well for this image, the way it appears to be targeting in on the city. 

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I really like how Fabio Sasso manipulated this image. This piece makes an ordinary girl look capable of something powerful and magical. This image inspires me because I enjoy manipulating images of people. I like the blend of the realistic photograph and the surreal enhancements Sasso made because it stimulates the imagination.

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I find this image very beautiful and inspiring. Patrick Ohlsson took a picture that captures the essence of nature and gave it a surreal twist. The colors and highlights Ohlsson used in the sky gives it a majestic look. It makes me think about the universe and higher powers that may exist.

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Sky by Arthur Savchenko
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Arthur Savchenko manipulated a picture of the sky to make it appear as if a woman's face is among the clouds. This image seems to demonstrate the idea of clouds forming to make recognizable shapes and images. Savchenko's manipulation made the clouds have especially distinct forms and details to create this woman's face, who looks like she may be Audrey Hepburn. The sky and clouds are associated with heaven, so the woman's ghostly appearance among them might indicate that she has passed away and is looking down from heaven.

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The media often displays images of people who appear the have an ideal appearance. Because of this, our society is constantly working towards achieving what the media has designed as the "prefect" look. What many people do not realize though is that images in the media are often manipulated. Through photo manipulation, people can be made to look skinnier, tanner, more muscular, eliminate blemishes, and so much more. Holger Pooten's image reminded me of how the human body can easily be portrayed in whatever way the artist wants it to. This image was designed for a weight loss advertisement. Pooten's aim was to enlarge someone's backside so it would emphasize the slogan, "Junk in the Trunk?" Though this woman's body looks unrealistically disproportional, the flawlessness of the photo manipulation makes this image convincing.