The Prayer
by btrinh

Comment by levyj413:
Oh, no! Did you have multiple image layers mixed using blending modes other than normal?

Don't get discouraged by the DQ. It's still a fantastic image, and you're not the first to trip on the rules.

I look forward to lots more good stuff!

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by Rainbow-Coloured-Soul:
I'm struggling to see a) what this is and b) how this relates to the challenge :S

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by Citadel:
Interesting abstract take on this. I'm sure you've gotten a few DNMC comments but I like the movement that is conveyed with the lines. Maybe it doesn't say speed to me per se but definitely motion.

poking out
by btrinh

Comment by smardaz:
really nice job here

The Prayer
by btrinh

Comment by btrinh:
hi all thank you for your kind comments, and for those who tried to push this for blue ribbon. There's always next time. i have to say, after getting this 4th, i truly appreciate the effort and creativity that people put in to meet these challenges theme and deadlines. I have so many nice photos that have won awards in my country and on the international stage, but of course i cant submit them. Which is why the people who have won ribbons and top 10-20, and those who will do in the future, i take my hat of for all of you.

This photo shoot was actually of a wedding client of mine who was kind enough to volunteer to be my model. i cant wait for their weddings to come because i have so many great ideas for their days. their pictures will be stunning.

processing is just raw conversion, channel mixing and lots of curves and colour balance. i think in all there are around 15 layers.

you will see another picture of him in the free challenge.

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by purpleflutterby13:
The photo has such a nice slow, meditative feel to it. Very interesting.

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by Jedusi:
Well I followed your advice - let my mind flow freely, and it flowed out, looked around, peeked behind the sofa, stared out the window and finally came back. However I still have no idea what this is, or symbolises.

It looks like an interesting abstract - but does it convey speed to me ? Not really. I shall let my mind out for another little wander later and see if that helps at all :- )

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by JeffDay:
cool abstract.....but speed?

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by auro:
OK

let your mind flows freely
by btrinh

Comment by disdatmac:
What is it? If I were to guess, it looks like curtains or a cloth. Not sure how speedy it is, but it is a lovely color!