Fear and Hope

My latest image(s). This diptych was originally based on the idea of Terror and Joy; I took some liberties with the theme to create a surreal and slightly autobiographical image.
The left image is an expression of terror or fear and the possibility to grow from that as it merges with the right diptych image, which is an expression of joy or the transformation of fear into hope.

Made in Photoshop CS, the left and right images are individually 12"x15" printed, and combined are 24"x15."

For a more detailed look at the left image:
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And for a detailed look at the right image:
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Thank you to the resurgere team fro providing three of the integrated textures and smoke:
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All other images and textures were photographed and scanned by me.