Disturbing Dreams - Other Worlds? - (enlarge)

This composition started out being an image of a Clematis, and then

evolved. Not long into editing, I began to see a face and a figure that

did not at all look human. I immediately began thinking of a TV Show

that I sometimes put on called 'UFO Hunters'. These are usually

times when I have other things on my mind, and am not in the mood

to listen to or watch anything too 'deep'. I watched it last week, and it

featured the man whom the movie "Fire In The Sky' was written

about. It came out in the 70's (I think). Travis Walton's experience

occured on November 25, 1975 and has been called the best

documented case of Alien Abduction. Although the movie made

about his experience differs for 'movie audiences' it really had me on

the edge of my seat back when I first watched it. Travis Walton took

part in an 'exercise' with the crew of UFO Hunters for the episode

last week. He also has a Website re the occurrance. Who really

knows? I don't - but don't really want to find out for sure either!!!

(Thankyou for any visits and comments, they are much

appreciated, ;-) Gail)

I like this image that catches the eye if one fixes attention
therein. Well achieved. regards

Dear Gail, I certainly see the "alien" in several spots here, big head and beedy eyes kind of character, I know the type. But on a more photographical note I like a number of other things in this image. Colors and geometrics among them, but I always like the amount of effort you put into your images. The well written intos, the perfect framing and of course the kaleidiscope of colors and effects you employ always make me enjoy your work. Take care my friend.

Best Always,

Holger

Many thanks Sergio for noticing this image and for your very kind comments, I do appreciate your input which also drew me to your very interesting Portfolio!!!

Hello Holger! It is always such a pleasure to hear from you. I find your input both interesting and almost like we are having a conversation. While we live far apart, I feel you are 'much closer'. Your critiques always give me a smile and make me feel like I am hearing from a friend, you are a kind and generous soul and I value your opinion very much, here on PN. My sincere thanks for your visit and encouragement.

;-) Gail

I think this image could have been the result of auto suggestion, it was all that talk of our child hood tormentors. ALF  "Alien Life Form" and Beady Eyes

: - )

But I am liking the Sci-Fi connotations very much, the alien face looks almost feline in appearance and conveys a menacing disposition. I even get the perception of piercing eyes, and although of course there are no eyes as such, it doesn't stop me getting the impression I'm being watched!  A wonderful creation for my imagination to savour!

Best Regards

Alf

You are TOO FUNNY!!! but I know I have been drifting off to sleep during some of these shows, so I probably dream about them!!! Happy to hear you liked this composition Alf. I see where you get the 'feline' thoughts, the eyes are  not so prominent. If you ever get the chance, I watched a movie a few months ago, it was called "Paul" and a couple of British 'dudes' who I am sure you would recognize. Seth Grogan plays the Alien and he looks just like they 'draw' them in cartoons etc. A few members from Saturday Night Live are in it as well, it is hilarious!!! I'm sure you would enjoy it!

I can see the ominous alien there Gail! You have a unique gift my girl!

All the best,
Neil

Good to see your still at it old friend. A true Harmer original. Health and happiness to you.

Jim

This is a very striking image Gail!!  Wonderful colors and shapes that definitely look "alien" to me!  ... and almost alive.  I am fascinated by space so this is right up my alley.  Love the stary background too.

Really beautiful creative and original work, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

It is fantastic that a picture, suggest different feelings in each, a real potential that arises feelings. The mind is wonderful. Congratulations. Vicente.

Hi Gail,

  Beautiful creative image with wonderful colors & lighting.  Take care, Patsy

Is for sure your unique style,free every one for imagination,I saw the ''alien'' at the begining before read your story.

my best regards.

Confusing yet in order, I can see many many different persons or aliens and a bit of other worlds also. I love the colors and the shapes and the sharp edges, it's like being drawn into the worteks of reality and dream world!

Love, ulla

You reaaly have an... uncontrolled fantasy, my dear friend!

Many thanks each one for your positive remarks and for encouraging my 'imaginaiton'!!! I do appreciate you visits and support!!

Many thanks for your visits and for those encouraging remarks, this one was fun to work on.

many thanks for those very kind remarks, I do appreciate your input very much. You are right, our minds and imaginaiton truly are wonderful, imagine if we didn't have imagination??? How dull life would be!

Always enjoy hearing from you Neil, have really been enjoying your black and white work of late, seems to get better with each image, many thanks for your visit!

nice colour and format design Gail . As with many of your works, this image, for me, seems to represent a earth like composition in colour and shape.  

many thanks Art, I always appreciate hearing from you and hearing what you think of my compositions, thankyou for the encouragement!

Before I read the title, I was thinking about dreams but pleasant dreams. I was probably taken down that path when I saw the star like elements in the upper right and left hand corners and the planetary ones in the bottom corners. And then we get into the complexities of the middle portion and I wondered if it  represented the inner workings of the creator       of this image. Phew! It looks so complex that few can probably figure out how it works.

In any event, the image is a testament to your prolific creativity resulting in abstracts that indulge us with colors, forms and lots of room for interpretations.

All the very best,

Hopefully it is not the representation of the 'inner workings of the creator of this image'!!! LOL ! A lot of imagination goes into the finsihing of these Abstracts, but the main image - re: the Alien type figure is created when I manipulate via, Perspective, Warp, Skew etc. I also reverse layers and use blending modes to arrive at the 'innerds' of these comps. If I see something that looks like a 'figure' that can be turned into an interesting comp, the 'off I go'!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it Tony. I'm afraid I'm a much more 'delicate' soul than some of these ever depict!!! Many thanks for your very kind words of critique and compliments.

great presentation

as long as symmetries subsist, there must be a substratum of sensibility, however alien the images may look