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Bat Snatcher

Halloween Pumpkin loves tasty bats

13 total reviews 
Comment from Shadow catcher


This is FANTASTIC!!! I can see why it won first place,a very unique and creative piece,and i love the title! The entire concept is well composed and presented. Big CONGRATS! :) LeeAnn

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Hi LeeAnn Thank you so much for your lovely review and congratulation wishes. I feel so honored by the win and your incredible six star review! :o) Nancy
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2021

Comment from MKFlood


so very cool. sadly im out of 6's..bummer. cool creatio. the facial is great. the depth is great. the details is great. the shading is great. the blend of the colors is great. the creation is well balanced and very eye appealing to the viewer. creative and awesome work overall Nancy.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    Just got back from a trip to the White Mts. in NH. To find this review from you Mark. Knowing you think this deserved a six made my day! Thanks for making me smile from ear to ear, Mark! I am more than honored! :o) Nancy
Comment from cleo85


This Pumpkin looks indeed evil. He seem to have the fires of hell inside. Flames glowing in its eyes and nose. The flame escaping from its mouth threatens the ghost and the poor bats. He crunches already one of them between his sharp teeth. Your mixed media is expertly composed. The colors attractive. The dark background emphasizes the pumpkin and its victims remarkably. The still life is perfect composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    Hi Cleo, I don't know where this idea came from, but as soon as I saw this metal pumpkin I knew I was going to create a Halloween image with him. I gave him new teeth ,glowing eyes. nose and that fiery tongue. You already know how honored I am when you grace me with a six Thank you SOOOO MUCH Cleo!!!!! :o) :o) :o) Nancy
reply by cleo85 on 23-Oct-2021
    My Pleasure indeed! I love this creation!!! :o) :o) :o)
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    Hugs! So glad I brought a smile to your day!!! :o) :o) :o)
reply by cleo85 on 23-Oct-2021
    XOXO :o) Cleo :o)
Comment from avmurray


I know Halloween is meant to be scary, but I think your pumpkin bat snatcher is rather cute, even with sharp teeth and the long red tongue. I especially like the red glow you have added to its eyes, and also the ghost on the left.

The all black background is perfect for both the pumpkin and ghost to stand out in the excellent way. I also like a lot the limited color pallet where the yellow leaves offer a nice contrast to the orange pumpkin.

The photo is sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in the pumpkin, and the exposure is spot on.

It is nothing wrong with the composition either. The format and framing is perfect, and with the pumpkin off to the right, it is a very good balance in the composition. I think this is a great looking and well done mixed media Nancy, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 23-Oct-2021
    LOL I knew someone would come along and say the pumpkin was cute! Thank you for all the wonderful compliments, Annie!!! A six star rating means so much coming from you! At first I thought I'd just put an ordinary glow in the eyes, but since he was suppose to be an evil pumpkin (though that didn't work for you...LOL) I curled the glow. This was definitely a fun creation! I'm glad you enjoyed and felt I did a good job! :o) :o) :o) Nancy
reply by avmurray on 24-Oct-2021
    You are more than welcome Nancy. I think you reallu did well with this one.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
    Bless you Annie!!!! I'm floating in cloud 9! :o)
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine and classical composition offers us an enjoyable view of that manic looking, hungry pumpkin. Colours, textures and tones are good. Well created and good luck!

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 07-Nov-2021
    Hi Nik, Thanks for the wonderful review! :o) Nancy
Comment from supergold


this should be the winner of the "Haloween Photo Contest" Nancy!
a very funny creation of the beautifully decorated pumpkin with a ghost on his side;

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
    Hi Super, Sorry my thank you is so late!! I've been having a lot of trouble trying to get on the internet. I'm incredibly honored by your six star rating and the fact you think I might win the Halloween contest! Thank you so much for the awesome review and the thought I might win. Happy Halloween My Friend! :o) Nancy
Comment from Sean T Phelan


That IS scary,Nancy!
I've always been totally fascinated by the Chiropterids ( Bats ) and would feel bad to see any of these beautiful night flying mammals come to any harm! : )
That doesn't mean that I'm not enjoying your interesting Halloween presentation,my friend!
It's wonderfully Original and pleasingly Out of the Ordinary! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 02-Nov-2021
    Hi Sean, I'm glad you enjoyed this despite the fact the pumpkin was after them! Thanks for the great review! :o) Nancy
reply by Sean T Phelan on 02-Nov-2021
    You're welcome,Nancy!
Comment from alaskapat


This is awesome and such a perfect entry for the contest! I can see the time and thought you have applied here, your notes are appreciated too, I see the scary pumpkin with barnacle teeth and that long tongue it uses to grab the bats ! I love the way the eyes glow red! The autumn leaves top off the pumpkins head in a lovely way , I see the ghost over on the left, it appears to be watching the pumpkin in action.
The black of night background is perfect for this Halloween scene.
Very well created and presented! Very best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 31-Oct-2021
    Hi Pat, MY internet connection has been pretty lousy lately. I'm so sorry my thank you is coming to you so late! I so love you your wonderful review. The compliments left me smiling just like a jack'o lantern. I'm so glad you enjoyed my entry to the contest Sooo Much! Thank you for all the lovely compliments and wishes for the contest! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! :o) Nancy
Comment from Artistsushma


Incredible!! It's such a great entry for the contest and you are a top contender to clinch it. I just love this composition. The wicked pumpkin in Halloween theme. And it feeds on bats. Gosh!! Kudos and six stars for this brilliant composition

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 24-Oct-2021
    Hi Artistsushma, Thank you for your lovely compliments and six star rating! I'm honored you felt I did a good job! :o) Nancy