AmyHelmick

Michael, this one is outstanding. That sky looks as if it were collaged onto the photo. That is to say with paper and glue, not in photoshop. Somehow to my eye the buildings become the negative space. Amy

There's a quality to this one (and to much of your work) that goes beyond what is seen with the eye. We can see it's a rock with dirt, foliage...but it's bigger than that. Somehow something from the collective unconscious that we can't quite grasp with words or even thought, but it's there, like a distant memory from a past life. Amy

Count me in as a fan of this one. I like the perspective here, from just below the level of the man, almost like a child's view. There's something about this shot that feels as if it is seen through my very own eyes, not a view seen and interpreted by a photographer. Amy

This photo definitely conveys their "couple-ship". An embodiment of "you and me against the world" or "together in the world" and "for better or for worse". While the words are cliche's, the photo most certainly is not. This is a beautiful portrait of partnership, John. Amy

The simplicity of the composition (round) is striking. The texture and tones are seen later (at least for me). I really like this one Marco. You've gotten some really good shot of these mushrooms, varied and creative. This one is my favorite of these I think. Amy

Beautiful tones. Very descriptive of the heartiness of the plant. This has the richness of a film shot. Amy

These colors are those of a tiger. There's something mesmerizing about this one. Amy

The stump is like a puzzled canine. The photo is fabulous. Amy

I don't know how you get your models to assume these improbable, but believable positions, Dana. You really must give great direction as well as capturing scenes beautifully. Amy

Nice one, Marco. I love that the limb looks like some sort of sea monster. In fact, that is the first thing I saw, before the birds. Amy

Thanks for your impression Carlos. I kind of thought that too. It's the tones in this one I think that read as sand. Amy

Ditto all of the above. You always seem to know just the perfect amount of environment to include in the frame. Amy

Michael, I enjoy the variety in your work. Not many people here seem to do interiors. You have a very good eye those, better than most. This is a fine example of that. Amy

Drew, I feel lucky that this one and your "Drone" piece are side by side on my feed. Otherwise, I wouldn't have noticed the similarities. While they are very different pieces, there are similarities in general shapes and components.They both have a "bow tie" area, and color flow similarities as well. I find this interesting because I have found that in my own work themes of shape/form tend repeat often totally without conscious planning on my part. If you subscribe to any Jungian thought, it becomes even more interesting. I don't know if you noticed the similarities here or not, but that's what struck me as the most interesting in these two pieces. Amy

I think the BW presentation of this works the best. There's definitely a planetary feel. Makes a nice abstract. Amy

It's like peeking into an improbably placed aquarium glass. Amy

Dana, this is another interesting motion piece. I, too, like the feet. The black "ribbons" bring a nice dimension to this one. I do confess that I find the lack of easily visible facial features a bit disturbing. I don't think "disturbing" is always a bad thing, but as the viewer it makes me uneasy. Perhaps the Chaos of Thought title relates to this aspect of losing any clear direction or identity. Another thought-provoking piece. Congrats! Amy

Thanks you two. I hope to have some photography time this weekend. Amy

Thank you, Brendan.

Nice composition.

Jack and Mark, thanks for your comments. The light in that room helps a lot. Amy

Thanks, Lannie. I may have to play with the processing a bit more. You lnow I lean toward the dark, though. ð

Highlights blown, focus off- these things I know.:-/