Sphere and Fractals
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Rooster: THIS A GREAT MOODY SHOT! oops! Sorry about the caps

I think all caps is fine in this case ...

Here's a link to the "original" image before applying the color effect to the sphere. The "Fractals" in the title refers to the bamboo branches and leaves more than to the pattern on the sphere. Overall I was happy with the response, or perhaps the lack of what I expected to be a "Too Digital Art!" response ... Thanks for your comments!

Sphere and Fractals
by GeneralE

Comment by Rooster:
THIS A GREAT MOODY SHOT! oops! Sorry about the caps

Sphere and Fractals
by GeneralE

Comment by buzzrock:
This is a eerie photo, I like it-- nice job-- 8 reminds me of Hitchcock

As Simple As ...
by GeneralE

Comment by HRoxas:
Nice placement of the letters, good colors and lighting. The textured background probably is not the best choice to convey simplicity.

As Simple As ...
by GeneralE

Comment by Neil:
Simple on two planes. A good arrangement too. I think you should have tried to postprocess with neatimage or other two get rid of the "aging" on the surface of the letters. That plus the slight reflections make them look less apealing and detract from the shot.

As Simple As ...
by GeneralE

Comment by Olyuzi:
Excellent concept that I wish was carried out differently, as I do not like this combination of subject and background in regards to color. They seem to clash I do like the way the letters are arranged. Also, it appears the lighjting is uneven and there is too much glare coming off the letters.

As Simple As ...
by GeneralE

Comment by neenee1999:
Great concept, the primary colors are great, and the positioning of the letters give it a simple childlike quality, the only thing I really see wrong here is a small glare, but sometimes that cannot be helped, this is good I like it

Sphere and Fractals
by GeneralE

Comment by Dave Gordon:
The bright touch of color in the midst of all this black and white gives this photo a three dimensional effect, and makes it jump right off the screen. Great work.

Sphere and Fractals
by GeneralE

Comment by ursula:
Hmmm. Interesting. What in the world is it? This is quite a fastinating picture, and I like the grain in it. Somehow I keep thinking that the reflection on the ball should be upside down from what it is. Weird.

The Torch Of Freedom
by GeneralE

Comment by GeneralE:

Originally posted by TooCool: Finally, the thing I like best about it is that you tried something totally different from all the other shots I've seen. You showed great originality here. Unfortunately, here if it's new and it ain't dang near perfect, it's not gonna get much of a reception. TC

A fine review, and I've decided I can live with the low technical scores, if a few people can see past them to "get" the underlying idea.

Thanks!