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un updated version of The Scream…
a promo poster for an upcoming zombie flick…
the exact second after a nuclear blast…
after a long absence, a Tom Mestrom’ photoshop fantasy…

Talk about an agonizing impact, this picture delivers big time, Ton. I don't know how you achieved the particular visual effects in your photo, but it surely enhances the feeling of torment and affliction.  Edvard Munch's "Scream" trapped in a glass tower on fire... (....and it happens to be 9/11 today...)

Yeah something like that,,,,clear body-language ,,,talks,,,great one

That' one hell of a way to announce your return, Ton.

Bravo!

Take care,

Mário

An amazing "Altered State" Ton...

Welcome back, dear friend.

Hope this is not how you feel...

Actually, I kind of hope it is. LOL. Whatever the feeling, I like seeing it expressed so blatantly. And it does feel genuine. Hey, we all have to unload sometimes. Certainly, a change of pace from you. I like the rawness and the passion, a passion that comes in content, gesture, color, and form.

Carlos, Marjolein, Niels, Drew, Jeff, Mario, Nick, Bulent & Fred

first of all not to worry, I'm doing fine so there's no reason to read something into this. Secondly thanks for welcoming me back but am I? Well, actually I've never left, I've kept tabs on what all you have been up to. I've done and do that a few times a week but time has been an issue and I don't like to leave a comment without looking at and evaluating a photo for some time and frankly it's time that I can't or don't want to spend right now.  I've kept some distance from the internet for the most part. Partly because of workrelated projects and partly because I've done postprocessing work for other people both of which eats up a lot of time but is very enjoyable.

Also finally the fall has started which is my favourite season of the year. An incurable optimist by nature I'm very fond of the poetic melancholy that comes with it besides which it makes for great photo oportunities.

As for this photo I shot it with my iPhone but did all the postprocessing in PS. I know that for most of you it will probably be a bit of a surprise. The truth is that every now and then I shoot stuff like this but it's very rare that I upload them on the internet.

Hope you're all doing well. Also thanks for checking in.

Take care,

Ton

I know it's not what you usually do, but you've done this so well.  Your photo is simultaneous beautiful and harrowing and I absolutely LOVE it!  Simple as that, my friend. 

Thanks Maria. Nice hearing from you.

An absolutely amazing work of art; I hope you put it on canvas and hang it in your home! Wonderful work; I love it! Thank you for sharing. :)