the sirens
by krnodil

Comment by wheeledd:
Karen,

I also commented on your Dream image:



You have entered a lot more challenges than I have; I don't need to tell you that this is not the kind of image that does well on DPC. Yet, as the positive comments you got on "Dream" indicate, there are a number of us here who appreciate this kind of work.

My reaction to this is very much like my reaction to "Dream": I really like the image but I don't get any deeper meaning that would take it to a higher level. What I see is a bee on the left and flowers on the right. At first glance, the bee is not connected with the flowers, but the arc of darkness at the top brings the bee back around to the flowers. The effect is very powerful.

But is this all there is to this photo?

In looking a just this image, I don't see anything that would bring me back for a repeated look. But now I have seen three of your images that I think of as a series: the sirens, dream, and fade. The whole effect of these is much greater than the sum of the parts. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

--DanW

dream
by krnodil

Comment by pixelpig:
Excellent work, with a wonderful result. Thanks for posting the processing steps.

the sirens
by krnodil

Comment by trevytrev:
This is really nice, love the tone and the draw of my eye from the bee to the flower, like I'm waiting for her to fly across the photo.

dream
by krnodil

Comment by trevytrev:
I love Lensbaby and I got to get me one! The effect is great as it gives the feeling of running or drifting through the woods, very fitting title. Nice texture adds to this, well done!

the sirens
by krnodil

Comment by fixedintime:
Very good.

dream
by krnodil

Comment by cgino:
Love the feeling of motion from the lensbaby, and the wonderful overlay makes me feel like I'm speeding along in a vehicle through a muddy forest and dirt is splashing onto the window... love it!

dream
by krnodil

Comment by hihosilver:
Fascinating! It stands still...and yet it moves...POWERFULLY!

dream
by krnodil

Comment by bdenny:
This is awesome. You should definately work with textures more. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff this month!

dream
by krnodil

Comment by joynim:
Excellent and thanks for the processing steps :)

dream
by krnodil

Comment by roz:
the thumb didnt do this one justice at all .. it really struck me on opening .. BRILLIANT .. love the blurred edges and the sharpness of the image .. its got such movement .. :)