Dune Abstract 2

The original (starting point) is attached.

It's easy to see a (buried?) face here, or at least part of one, something I

didn't see in the viewfinder. ACLE and a B&W conversion were used, and

the original is attached. Comments and suggestion are always

appreciated. Thanks.

I'm wondering how similar these 2 photos are
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1592720971587&set=a.1252558507738.2039975.1042780406&type=3 

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I absolutely love this shot Stephen, it's wonderfully abstract and there is definitely something that looks like part of a face. I wouldn't even tell people that this is a dune, leave it up to the imagination. My first thought was that it was a shadow in rippling water. A truly engaging photograph.

All the best,

Stan.

Stan, I tried to get rid of all references to "dune," but it wasn't possible without starting over.  I liked the idea, though.

H. Mosaferi -- the title of "Scream" also came to my mind when I was looking at this, but I guess I wasn't imaginative enough to follow through with it.

Rated this 7/7 because it deserves much higher ratings than it's getting. 

Also, this is by far the most abstract shot in your abstract folder Stephen. It's powerful, well processed, well seen, and remarkably ambiguous. 

I like the graphic effect of the b&w conversion, and you didn't  care of the grey scale, witch is  very effective in this case.

Cheers.

Bela

The surprises that pop up under threads every now and then..... This is a magnificent photo. Suggestive, elusive, fleeting, something dream-like.... it leaves the fantasy a big big playing field.

Between the present 'official' version and the unedited version, I must say both have their strong sides. I like the black and white and higher contrast, but the 'softer' sharpness of the original - though I see validity in each approach really, because the 'source material' allows for many points of view.