Alien Layers

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted July 3, 20082,487 views22 comments

I took this shot of some rock formations near Cripple Creek CO the other day, result posted at RMNP (Alien Landscape). It was a cloudy day and i wasn't horribly happy with the original, so i took a couple of the shots and composited them in this creation that emphasizes the layer aspect. Let me know if it works for you.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on July 3, 2008 at 8:48 AM

I really like this a lot Stan. The third layer I am not quite sure of because I can see the fourth layer through it. Great piece of art.

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Comment posted by Ted Griffith on July 3, 2008 at 11:08 AM

Way cool Stan!!

Very much a southwestern image.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on July 3, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Absolutely, Stan. I think this works.

Layers are grand.

Not too sure about the touch of green in the furthest rock layer. Something to think about ...

Carol

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 4, 2008 at 3:22 AM

Thanks. David: i experimented with two versions of this piece; the first had all the layers opaque. It was a close call, but in the end i decided on a slightly transparent layer because it emphasizes the dreamy quality, a hazy afternoon with salty tears in your eyes, so you're not sure what your looking at--youll note that i also used a slight offset/embossment to induce a blur as well. I wanted to provoke thought rather than play it staigthforward. But I can see how one might view this as a weakness.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 4, 2008 at 3:35 AM

This is fantastic, Stan. Looks like a fine silkscreen print. Love the layers and the symmetry and the brighter glow behind the center gray peak. I would wish the sky had the same look... It looks too real in some respects, and I have no idea what to suggest... I'll leave that to your alchemical wizardry! But this is so pleasing to view.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on July 4, 2008 at 11:52 PM

You definately had fun with this image and it shows!

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Terri Sampson on July 6, 2008 at 12:38 PM

This definitely works for me, Stan. I think it's a very creative presentation of the rock formations and really like what you've done with the trees. It's kind of harsh and yet also soothing. Terri

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Comment posted by Terri Sampson on July 6, 2008 at 12:40 PM

This definitely works for me, Stan. I think it's a very creative presentation of the rock formations and really like what you've done with the trees. It's kind of harsh and yet also soothing. And the subtle blue sky is very nice. Terri

Registered on August 13, 2007, 110 Posts, 517 Comments

Comment posted by beth summer on July 6, 2008 at 11:16 PM

Stan, I have no pretenses as to how you did this as I'm only PSE 2 so...this seems to me pretty awesome...Love the layering and the trees placed throughout the image....the hot to cold lighting adds drama...I have a sense of actually being there...standing amongst the formations...I really like this...

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on July 7, 2008 at 10:55 PM

Congrats!!

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on July 8, 2008 at 3:13 AM

Now that's what you get when you eat too many magic mushrooms.

Very cool piece - congratulations on the EP.

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Comment posted by Greg Cope on July 8, 2008 at 9:58 AM

This is wonderful Stan! Fantastic layering effect, I didn't even notice the transparent layer until I looked more closely, and I really like that effect. Congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM

Congrats on the EP. When I saw it earlier in the week I thought it would be a shoo in. Beautifully trippy.

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Comment posted by Andrey Antov on July 8, 2008 at 3:30 PM

Very well done. Congrats,
Andrey

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Comment posted by Marc Dilley on July 9, 2008 at 1:03 PM

Awesome, Stan. I don't think the translucent layer adds anything, though.

Registered on November 21, 2007, 57 Posts, 1494 Comments

Comment posted by Don Grall on July 9, 2008 at 10:38 PM

Wow, great treatment and execution! No way would one recognize this as originating anywhere near Cripple Creek.

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Comment posted by Arthur Sevestre on July 14, 2008 at 6:18 PM

A jawdropper Stan! It took me a few seconds to find out what I was really looking at. It just looked too unreal, but in a very very beautiful way! Then I saw it and was even more impressed. This is extremely dreamy and... beautiful! Love it!! Great work!!!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 14, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Hi Stan. You're really growing artistically, and this one is my favorite so far. Keep them coming!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 15, 2008 at 4:17 PM

Thanks for all the kind remarks folks! It's very encouraging to see people appreciate the work i put into it--

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Comment posted by Paul DeCesare on July 24, 2008 at 6:04 PM

Stan, great job, this needs framing!

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Comment posted by Mitch Moraski on August 8, 2008 at 9:57 PM

Stan,

What a masterpiece! #rd to 4th layer may need some touching up, but overall this is something to be proud of.

Mitch Moraski
E. Montpelier, VT

Registered on August 3, 2008, 105 Posts, 590 Comments

Comment posted by Andrew Taylor on August 12, 2008 at 8:34 AM

Very intertesting Stan

It works every time.

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