Well, this went as expected! I wanted to create a still life that would stand out. The concept for the image began with an attempt at creating a visual interpretation of Castaneda's Journey to Ixtlan. To that end I wanted an image with plenty of texture and blur, so I used a veil to create an overlay effect as well as a film preset in Nik Silver Effex for additional grain and contrast. The duotone was created with Nik Silver Effex.
Since I missed my original mark with regards to Castaneda, I set out to create a image that would impart a sense of cactus. Works for me, so I am very happy with this image.
Visit our blog for my brother's written interpretation.
3 and at least i will tell you why
1) there isnt much of a focus on anywhere in the image
2) its appears really grainy (did you mean that)?
3) there is a lack of something to hold my interest
4) and B&W really doent work in this case
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