Emmanuel Enyinwa 0 Posted May 14, 2007 A bit of Brett Weston in this shot, Dave. Nice work, more in the Jack McRitchie vein than in the David Meyer mold, but, hey, we subconsciously acquire inner eyes by our exposure to ideas everyday. There's plenty of drama in this pallete, like the vortex of a wave, or, more scatalogically, the vortex of that famous white throne, adorned with the wonderful invention by that "2,000 flushes" guy who used to irritate one at dinner time by telling him how many flushes his great contribution to mankind achieves before it is finally flushed down the great toilet in the sky. Interestingly, the man died a few years ago, and I wonder if it occurred to anybody else to send him down with his product. Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 14, 2007 Thanks, my friend. There is not a lot of favor given to abstracts on Pnet for the most part, but I was so pleased with this that I couldn't help but put it up. I started out with just a normal image, with no intent to get to this, and it just happened. A hasty click of the mouse. Link to comment
susan stone 0 Posted May 14, 2007 "We swam through the sea's and flew over the moon but all too soon our hoofbeats were heard by the two legged creatures and our freedom was lost to the burdens we bear. But in our mind's eye we still fly with the comets and swim with the whales and prance back in time before man came forth to shackle us to his will, but look close and you can still see the wind and waves in the orbit of our glistening eye." SS Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 14, 2007 That was most impressive. Really! Thank you. I thought of you when I titled this, because there is a clear horse head and a seahorse in it. I don't know if anyone else can see this or not. Of course, I had had a bit of champaign at the time I made this image. There is a God-like face in it too, but since I do not believe, he cannot be God. Link to comment
alight 0 Posted May 15, 2007 this is a photo of the shattered nut-o-meter scale. You broke it, man. Now I have nothing to catch up to. Pass the kleenex, please. This looks like someone is trying to break free or through the surface. Good choice of colour - I know you chose it because of I. Cheers, Micheal Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 15, 2007 Although I originally perceived this as the beginning of the universe, I changed the title for reasons I will not divulge. If you view closely, however, you may discern my reasons. Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 15, 2007 Based on the ratings, you are the lone ranger so far. I'll admit I didn't expect the average Pnetter would much like this type of image. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Link to comment
Jack McRitchie 150 Posted May 15, 2007 Re Emmanuel's comment, I only wish I had taken this picture. I don't think we're in Montana any more, Toto. Link to comment
jeffl7 0 Posted May 15, 2007 Stunning abstract and aptly titled. There's such a sense of churning and emerging life. This is a perfect example of a photo that inspires rather than tells. Great job. Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 15, 2007 You are right, we're not in Montana, anymore. Jeff, thanks for the nice comment. It is appreciated. Link to comment
LindaM 2 Posted May 15, 2007 i LOVE this one! i do see it being very celestial.... as to your reply to Susan, what makes you think if there was God, God would be a he? Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 15, 2007 Wasn't that a nice little piece Susan did? Actually, if there were a God, I think She would be a She. Link to comment
laurent_jaussi 0 Posted May 16, 2007 a wonderful abstract David...yes I see a kind of aquatic horse in the upper right quarter...I enjoy colors and texture... Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 17, 2007 Thanks for taking the trip south to visit and for commenting. Link to comment
dberryhill 3 Posted May 17, 2007 You might want to have a seat, but I really like this and have come back to it several times. It looks to me like some creature emerging out of the primordial muck to feed. I love the colors and the irredescence (sp) of it. Neat picture! Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 17, 2007 I am surprised, but delighted as well that you should like this. I don't begrudge anyone not liking something of this nature. It takes a certain tolerance and ability to suspend belief. I'm not very good at those things when it comes to art myself. Link to comment
jgalyon 0 Posted May 18, 2007 I do believe...but I'm not sure God is in there anywhere ... :) , but he/she might wish he/ she was! wonderfully itriguing image David... Not that I compare my little pics to your fine work...but, what's with the departure from the "real world" you and I seem to be taking?! I think it's more than the champagne... my best, john Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 18, 2007 Well, I can't speak for you, but every now and then I just go goofy. Probably pressure relief. As I stated, I didn't start out to make an abstract. I had a very straight image, but it turned out not nearly as interesting as I had hoped, so I figured I had nothing to lose, and let it all hang out. I don't think I am in any danger of becoming a full abstract photographer. I still love documenting the world as I see it. Thanks for the stopover. Link to comment
jgalyon 0 Posted May 19, 2007 forgive me if i've told you this one before David...but i once posted a shot that received very positive comments and it consisted of, an exposure showing the grass beneath me...accidentally taken while cleaning my lense...was about to delete it in PS...decided to hit "invert" just for s--t and giggles, and voila! a masterpiece was born...yea, i was/ it was goofy to say the least :) Link to comment
katzpjs 50 Posted May 19, 2007 Thirty years ago I spent hundreds of dollars for an image that is of lesser quality that this one. Today the artist of that previous image is one of the collections assistants of the Seattle Art Museum. So, considering that I think your creation is better than the one Barbara Robertson did thirty years ago I'm thinking that you have quite a future in art ahead of you. I am seconding the motion that you deserve a 7/7 with this image.But then I'm a sucker for a good abstract! Link to comment
bosshogg 4 Posted May 19, 2007 And you also rate too highly, but I'm very appreciative. Hope you are enjoying your vacation and taking lots of good images. Link to comment
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