In Praise of Color - (enlarge)

Amazing Gail! It's one thing to see an image like this, but to capture it is nothing short of remarkable. And what's that I see? A dove with its wings open at bottom/top center of the image? Now that's my type of image! ;)   

Your abstract deconstructions of nature always seems to lead to beautifully surprising results, a penetration to the prismatic heart of its brilliance and color. Nice work as always, Gail.

Indeed, a photographic celebration of color . . .  This image easily can be used as a meditation device; the viewer's eye clearly is drawn to the center.  I see this image as an interpretation of the third eye, and I also see it as a flower with 8 petals symbolizing the Eightfold Path of the Buddha.  The following is filched from Wikipedia.

My best always,

michael

Division	Eightfold Path factors	Acquired factors
Wisdom (Sanskrit: prajñā, Pāli: paññā)	1. Right view	9. Superior right knowledge
	2. Right intention	10. Superior right liberation
Ethical conduct (Sanskrit: śīla, Pāli: sīla)	3. Right speech
	4. Right action
	5. Right livelihood
Concentration (Sanskrit and Pāli: samādhi)	6. Right effort
	7. Right mindfulness
	8. Right concentration

Gail,

Excellent creative artistic work with fantastic colors! 7!

Best regards, Tina

Sincere thanks always Tina for your visits and support. Truly good to hear you enjoyed this composition. Good to hear from you. I imagine you will get lots of great pics with your Granson this FALL !!!!

Warmest wishes, Gail

What a fascinating critique. You have certainly 'looked' into this image. I am going to write this info down and also draw it to the attention of my daughter. She meditates often. You gave me a 'new set of eyes' into my own composition, thank you so much for sharing your observations with me Michael!

With Sincere Appreciation, Gail

Each one of you has expressed your unique thoughts on this image. Ranga, you saw a 'jewel', GungaJim, a Dragonfly, such positive encouragement surely is appreciated.

I didn't even see the DOVE, but now I do. Amazing, so many interpretations but all are so wonderful to read about. Truly inspiring. Many thanks Robert for taking the time to share your impressions on this composition.

;-) see you soon, in your beautiful bird images.

You see a butterfly! So many different visions for so many, sincere thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on this one! ;-) always looking forward to your new creations! Gail

My sincere thanks dear friend for taking the time to let me know your enthusiastic thoughts on this composition, it is a humbling honor.

Warmest regards, Gail

Every so often, I had the treat of owning one of those marvellous toys, but really they are works of Art today, some are made of wood and very artistic creations. I never tired of looking through them, marvelling at all the colors! My sincere thanks for enjoying this artistic side of my personality.

Talk soon, Gail 

Janegbert - I did not see the Corpse, but I think I can see what you see, everyone sees something different!

Luisa - My dear friend, I think we inspire each other, and of course we know where our divine inspiration comes from, the wonderful colors of nature!!

Eystein - I appreciate you thoughts on this work as I know it is very different to what you do Eystein, but your landscapes truly inspire me to study more in that area of Photography.

Tim - With your eye for composition, I truly appreciate the thoughts you shared. You have an eye for composition that inspires me to no end.

Antony - 'Ecclesiastical Stained Glass' - now that is a wonderful compliment, I truly appreciate your 'vision' on this one!

Warren - I think you and I are very close in age and Psychedelic colors and patterns are still an influence on me!! Thank you Warren, always enjoy hearing from you!

Ricardo - EXPLOSION of color, you are a wonderful colorful man in my world here on PN and I always enjoy hearing from you and sending you 'BIG HUGS', always!!

Marta - Geometry is a very good adjective as it is very much a part of this composition!

Dominick - You live in a Country so full of beautiful color. So many images posted that inspire my love of color and nature, many thanks for your visit Dom!

Your command of the English language, amazing wordsmith skills, and more than that, I know that your years of education and reading have done much to contribute to the meaningful words you write when commenting. I always look forward to your comments Jack. I hope over time I 'pick up' a bit of this wonderful skill. I admire so much how you 'look into an image'. You 'see' on the street, the small things that so many of us fail to even notice.  You have an important place here on PN. You inspire so many. Sincere thanks for stopping by and being that inspiration for me.

'Visual Journey Of The Soul' - my, that would have been a wonderful title. I think living in such a marvellous place has made you so aware of the many colors that exist to be appreciated. Thank you for that lovely compliment!

Thank you for this honor of saving this composition to your favorites. I am truly grateful.

I know how creative you are, and appreciate your input on this composition as well, sincere thanks for your inspiring visit!

gorgeous and artistic work.

My sincere thanks for your visit and your very appreciated words of critique!!

warm regards, Gail

Gorgeous!

I loved kaleidoscopes when I was younger and this has the effect on me, full of bright and beautiful color and patterns!

 

Ulla

so very good to hear from you. I liked kaleidascopes as well as a child. They were popular as birthday 'goody bag' treats. I was always delighted when I found one in my 'treat bag'. I searched them on the Internet and there are some very fancy ones made out of wood now, truly amazing!!!

Another great kaleidoscopic image.  This one has a strong sense of dynamic movement to it, and almost has a spiritual element to it IMO.  Was this by any chance taken in a church?  This could be an abstract of angel or butterfly wings, and it's weird how the movement appears to be in/out, up/down and radiating from the center all at the same time.  Beautiful work!

No this actually was originally a photo of a very bold colored painting. It is the way you play with the perspective to begin with, then the layer blending modes, then you take whatever you like to Oil Paint. It is amazing what you can come up with when you have the patience. Many thanks for those lovely words of Critique Christal

with sincere appreciation, Gail

Lovely abstract, excellent clour and balance.