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by Mike Helechu

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Archway Pietà

Photographed Michelangelo's Pietà in Rome and put it in a collage of stock photos. Kokopelli is paying homage with a funeral dirge.

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Photography Photograph Fantasy/Mythical Pietà Rome Michelangelo Kokopelli

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John Cappello

John Cappello 12 Oct 2010

First Class, has the look of a story here and the skillful craftsmanship, deservedly to win a whole new set of fans.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much John. It's always nice to see positive feedback about an image (Archway Pietà) that's been sitting there for awhile without any comments. I had a lot of fun putting this together in PhotoShop. Appreciate your stopping by to take a look.

Anonymous Guest (IP: 68.15.54.212) 06 Aug 2009

Love the "Cold November Rain"

Alessandra Gatti

Alessandra Gatti 25 Feb 2009

I have never seen La Pietà in this way... very interesting composition! searching a mean for me is the moon! the world has own pain while planets run in the Universe :)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you very much for your comments, Alessandra. I find the Pietá the most spiritual sculpture in the world. I appreciate your having a look.
Carrie Barden

Carrie Barden 23 Feb 2009

An interresting collage. I am curious though - were the stock photos you added chosen by chance or for any particular reason(s)? Regardless, it's enjoyable:)

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you for stopping by and commenting. I was in "collage mode" in my early days of learning PhotoShop. I would collect random images (mostly samples of stock photos) and then just start assembling something when I thought I had enough complementary elements. The archway struck me as the perfect background. Kokopelli, the Indian flute player, was already a favorite of mine and I wanted him to play a prominent role in this image. The glass paperweight and the wood and metal frame are effects created with PhotoShop WOW. Glad you like it.
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee 22 Feb 2009

This is very interesting! I like it.

Mike Helechu
Artist Reply: Thank you Sharon. I appreciate your comment.