Psychotic rose 1

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted September 22, 2012192 views8 comments

This started out as a tight zoom on the center of a rose that was covered in water drops. I knew when shooting the rose, that I would probably end up messing with it a lot. I never imagined coming up with the base result. The whole effect is way beyond my normal comfort level but something about the base image and this more "advanced" image catches my eye. I hit the original image with some Topaz filters, then used a symmetry action to create the expanded image. I then inserted the base image into the center of this image.

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8 comments

Comment posted by William Gillis on September 22, 2012 at 8:18 AM

Rob,

This is a fascinating image to me. I have tried some of this work with less than desirable results so whenever I see an image like this it inspires me to try it again. I like the symmetry, vibrant color and the water droplets take on a whole new dynamic- almost edgy in their appearance. Very well done in my book.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 22, 2012 at 8:51 AM

What a great "space kaleidascope" look, Rob. It looks somewhat dark and broody, but maybe that's the look you want. There are eyes everywhere and those little green regions are a nice visual change of pace.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 23, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Love the psychedelic effect, Rob ! Don't fully understand the processing, but the result is brilliantly striking with a superb blue/red colour combination.

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Comment posted by Marc Ward on September 25, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Rob, Great colors and geometry to this. I especially like the bit of green as a counterpoint to the reds and blues. Cool image.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 26, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Very creative - a real work of art!
Congrats on the well-deserved WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 29, 2012 at 12:27 AM

'Tis fascinating and more than a little spooky. Great work on this one, Rob, it's impressive. Congrats on the Pick, too!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on September 29, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Thanks everybody. I think Mark's "space kaleidascope" analogy works well, with my thoughts going to cosmic.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 30, 2012 at 12:38 PM

I like the final result, though I'm having trouble deciphering the original image. Nothing wrong with that. I just find it hard to relate to this.

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