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Superb abstract, technically and aesthetically perfect. Best regards Ken

Supriyo, since I can't even hazard a guess about how you crafted this image, for now I'll stick with simple observations. It appears that a human face somehow is superimposed on a background which includes intersecting tubes (or pipes, perhaps). Yet one of those cylindrical objects becomes the human's nose. It seems to me that the image at least implies a story about humans interacting with other components of our world. Simply extraordinary - as you said, I need to learn from this.

interesting shot, called my attention, very original!

Thank you Ken. Hope to post a few more examples of double exposure in future.

 

Michael, your pictures inspire me to experiment in the unknown territories for sure. This was one such experiment. I would say, learning to experiment is great, and that in part comes from you :)

 

Thanks Mr. Grobman. Some fine works in your portfolio. The photo with the wedding couple was great. Nice layering and use of texture.

Supriyo, I would hope that this image's being designated the current POTW would encourage more discussion. It certainly is deserving of that..... and more.

Thank you Garry, for your insightful comment. As of now, my other double exposures don't seem to be coherent with this image (just uploaded some to my portfolio). I will experiment more and keep in mind the current image to try to make this into a series. There's a lot to try for sure using various layering, textures and symbols to may be, signify different emotions, conflicts, memory. I was thinking, one possible title for the current photo could be 'Crossroads of imagination'.

Thanks Michael. I would definitely welcome a good discussion.

So complex and so masterfully composed, it produces a disturbing effect (in a very positive photographic sense). The closed eyes, I believe, make this even more powerful. Congratulations. DG

Daniel, thank you very much for your comment. Closed eye is a nice observation. I am wondering whether the eye being open would make this scene even more disturbing, losing its passiveness and directly engaging with the viewer. With the eye closed, there seems to be some assimilation between the face and the dirt which may impart some romanticism, but that’s just my feeling. The prominent elements I think are the crossed pipes which partly dominate the scene imparting the disturbed mood.

Indeed, Supriyo, the crossed pipes partially dominate the scene. But, in my opinion, they are not the only group of elements that produce the mood you discussed with Daniel. To me, they share that responsibility with the vegetation that covers a lot of the face's area; perhaps this symbolizes burial.

Wonderful work. Congratulations, Supriyo. B/R Kamala

I missed this when you first posted it; I was probably on one of my prolonged "vacations" from PN. Congratulations on having this stunning picture chosen as POW; it's an honor well deserved. The image reminds me of some of the surrealist work of Man Ray and the surrealists - and to my mind, it's just as good. I really miss seeing your pictures over on the photo side of PN. Your work is always creative, original and visually literate. I wish you would post a photo or two in the general hopper so more people could enjoy your work. God knows we need the stimulation. Best Regards, Jack

Michael, so sorry I missed this comment. I agree, the dirt and the vegetation are important elements that somehow signifies an integration/peace with the earth, ... or burial as you pointed out. In contrast, the pipes are conflicting, somewhat disturbing even. I like what comes out of experiments such as this one. You never know.

Jack, thank you very much. I couldn’t agree with you more on the need of participation in the critic forum. It’s just that, the awkwardness of the submission process and the relative ease of the forums interface naturally draws me to the other side. I wish PN could improve it’s critic interface. However, when I was browsing the critic forum in the recent days, I saw a lot of strong submissions. Also, I am encouraged by the thoughtful comments that you and others have written on my recent photos. So, I am energized!

Brilliant work..............BR, Holger

Thank you, Holger.