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Gum Swamp Ice #3

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Posted by Steve Hamley on March 3, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Gum Swamp Ice #3
The last abstract, and one I think I like as well or better than the others. The "arrowhead" shapes and the colors work well together, and this is the only one that isn't flatter than a pancake when converted to B&W - in fact it works pretty well where the others don't.

Cheers, Steve
Posted by Kate Silvia on March 3, 2010 at 7:39 PM
I agree Steve...I like the dark edges with the contrasting lighter middle portion...I think this would work very well as a black and white too because of all the texture and patterns. Great image...Love it!
Posted by Wade Hardy on March 4, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Definitely my favorite of the 3. I like the deeper tones and higher contrast with this one.
Posted by Richard Bernabe on March 5, 2010 at 5:06 AM
I agree too...this works for me, although I do like #1 also
Posted by Bruce Painter on March 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM
This one also is my favorite. I like them all though.

Bruce
Posted by Matthew Cromer on March 5, 2010 at 9:53 PM
Steve, I think this is a fantastic ice picture.
Posted by Bill Stice on March 6, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Steve, I like both 1 and 3 a lot. I like the variety of shapes in #1 but I definitely like the reflections of the tree trunks ( I assume since you had similar reflections in #2) in #3. They are all fantastic. Great work!
Posted by Robin Neville on March 7, 2010 at 2:45 PM
Steve- What Bill said ;) I have a hard time between 1 and 3. The are both nice for different reasons. The diversity of textures in 1 appeals to me. The direction and focus of the lines in 3 is compelling as well. Make them a set! Thanks for sharing.