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« on: June 24, 2008, 06:47:46 PM »


And a larger version: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2607351605_7da214a292_b.jpg

Still exploring Versace's processing methods, so this includes a tiny touch of PS Lighting Effects.

Drive the background more to black? I'm not sure I mind the "mottled" effect, and am struggling with the question of controlling clipping in the printing inks...
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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2008, 01:12:58 PM »
Excellent again, April. I see a phyto-flame, I see a ring as a sign of eternity... and I see a "virgin" vase.These three elements form into a most exquisite scene. Lots of dynamics while it also is very calm, very feminine. The ring also make it whole, done, steady, finished in a good sense. Impressive work!

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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2008, 07:45:19 PM »
Quote from: habakuk on June 25, 2008, 01:12:58 PM
... and I see a "virgin" vase.

Ohhh, the "vessel!" You just brought it all together for me.

Thank you for your insight.
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2008, 05:23:25 PM »
I agree. I wish I had such an uncompromising attention to details as you, April...
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2008, 05:04:13 PM »
One more thing I love, is the way the vase and the dark background almost form a Jin/Yang... (inside the green ring) didn't noticed that straight away, but I love it!

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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2008, 06:02:21 PM »
Yes, that is a very good observation, Roland. Perhaps the shot is worth redoing - this time to make it look exactly like a yin-yang?
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2008, 06:55:35 PM »
And yet no one felt the tear at the base of the feminine "O"? Hmmmmm.....
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2008, 06:50:11 PM »
eob and Roland, thank you for your additional comments.

It's interesting to think back and wonder if I consciously "saw" the yin/yang when shooting. I'm not sure. But I know I did see it during processing!

I still have the scape in the fridge, but to re-shoot with that in mind strikes me as too obvious? Still, it would be a very good exercise, and if it continues to rain tomorrow morning... Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2008, 06:54:58 PM »
Quote from: Ted Byrne on June 30, 2008, 06:55:35 PM
And yet no one felt the tear at the base of the feminine "O"? Hmmmmm.....

It's interesting that you see the drop as a tear, Ted. Because I originally set it on the lower arc. Then it "fell", I said ohhh! And shot as fast as I could.

It felt right.
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2008, 06:48:51 AM »
That position helps to calm down the scene... I love it that way.

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