Heavy Metal Lace

Gallery: FloraPosted July 31, 2011118 views19 comments

Whoa, ok people, it's alright. Pick yourself up off the flour and get back in your chairs.

I know this is so far in left field for anything I've posted I can't believe it myself. It all started with trying to emulate a look. As hard as I tried it just wasn't working for me. So I said to myself what if I did a BW conversion. This is the result. Being so far down the left line I'll let all you umpires decide if it is a foul, hit or pop fly out.

P.S. it originally started as the backside of a Queen's Anne Lace.

Canon 5D MkII 90mm T/S f16

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM

I am not going to think what you did, Bob - for now I am just enjoying the intricate beauty in this frame. Lovely lighting and great processing. Reminds me immediately of a Kaleidoscope designs

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 31, 2011 at 9:02 PM

It's just beautiful, home run!

Ray

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on July 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

It works for me. Experimentation often results in something very creative.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 31, 2011 at 9:28 PM

Bob,

You'd have to know I love this. Reminds me of a snow flake, only possibly more intricate. Outstanding... You won't believe this comment but I might brighten it, just a touch. (smile)

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 31, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Bob:
Fabulous B&W conversion. Like this a lot. Very creative processing.

I am struggling with a fatsia scan (actually given up) with very similar starburst pattern and you have given me ideas to experiment with that image.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

WOW, Bob, a Grand Slam in my opinion. Very creative work and excellent results.
Bob

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM

I think it's great. Having tried a bunch of shots of Queen Anne's Lace, without success, this is a terrific way to show off the symmetry while ignoring the details of the flower. Your treatment makes me think of a lovely chandelier with the lights dimmed.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on August 1, 2011 at 9:21 AM

Nature's perfect Chandelier

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Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on August 1, 2011 at 10:02 AM

Well done, I love it.

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Comment posted by Morgan Casey on August 1, 2011 at 10:06 AM

Really cool! Wonderful detail in this. I would slightly lighten it around the edges a little to give it more pop, because it's really stunning.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on August 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM

Excellent. My kind of shot.
JohnR

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 1, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Fascinating, creative image.

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Comment posted by beth summer on August 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

A very compelling and dynamic shot, Bob! I love the sepia conversion which really makes the image dramatic. Beautifully done!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 1, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Hi Bob

This image would make a silversmith proud

great capture of natures wonders. Your B&W conversion should make you proud

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on August 1, 2011 at 11:50 PM

Marvelous patterns, very creative indeed. Welll done Bob.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

You hit this one out of the park. It's one hundred percent hangable. The conversion emphasizes the texture and really brings out the patterns of the flower head. On the black bg, it looks intricate and delicate, with terrific lighting. Very nicely done.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Way cool!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM

Bob: Sorry to be so late to this party but could not pass up a comment on this fantastic shot. Reminds me of a snowflake. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 17, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Just went into your gallery to see if I've missed any lately and saw this stunner. An absolute winner in my book.

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