Abstractions #008
by rooum

Comment by kellymk:
This guy looks like one of those floating 3D light models you see in computer hacker movies where you see what the computer virus looks like in the wires! (Ok, maybe to much sci-fi tv from me) Enjoying all the mirror imaging to create such interesing new things.

Abstractions #009
by rooum

Comment by kellymk:
This is very interesting and looks like it comes out of an alien space ship. Have you been hanging around alien space ships without telling us, Clive? lol. Great sharpness and detail, and as always I love the textures and contrasts:)

Abstractions #004
by rooum

Comment by Ken:
This is just awesome, I love the grain and that vignette. Lensbaby?

a n i m a
by rooum

Comment by Dr.Confuser:
Greetings from the Critique Club

You seem pleased with the Brown ... so I'm happy for you. Van Gogh went unappreciated in his time. So maybe this is a multi-million dollar photo mid-century.

The photo has the feeling one gets very late at night after several too many glasses of Penderyn. I know from experience. It was obviously bespoke made by man, as was its subject. Sadly, it doesn't appeal to me much. I'm rambling on while I try to think of something positive to say ... As an abstract, it has very strong contrast. Seen in a museum from across the room, it would be dramatic and cause folks to wander over for a closer look. It feels to me like a cry of pain, pain created by a culture out of control, pain born from helplessness, and yet, pain not quite willing to surrender ... hence the hand.

Having read what I just wrote, it sounds like bullshit. I'm really sorry. I am at a loss what to say further.

I took a look at your portfolio and challenge entries. I find I do like much of what you've done. Many of your B&Ws and subtly toned images are really very good. Don't let my reaction to this photo get you down.

Abstractions #007
by rooum

Comment by bspurgeon:
Beautiful. Excellent consistency.

a n i m a
by rooum

Comment by MinsoPhoto:
I gave this a 9, I thought it was creative and fun. You will see this shot over at Posthumous Ribbons, Part IV

a n i m a
by rooum

Comment by posthumous:
ah... I love a good ghost story! great shot.

a n i m a
by rooum

Comment by skewsme:
heee, i'm surprised you don't have anyone guessing posthumous for this! congrats!

a n i m a
by rooum

Comment by citymars:
Oh, the SHADOW. Duh. I couldn't figure out what was constructed by man. However, I was not one of your 1s, 2s, or 3s. ;-)

Abstractions #002
by rooum

Comment by dtallakson:
I don't know what to make of this but I guess that's the whole idea behind an abstract. It is intriguing.