Blue Lines
by 777STAN

Comment by bnilesh:
I yhink Image is quiet overexposed,isn't it?

Blue Lines
by 777STAN

Comment by andrea22_als:
I like the idea, but that one spot is almost too bright

Blue Lines
by 777STAN

Comment by grisstxs:
scary

Perspective-162-V4.jpg
by 777STAN

Comment by ShannonLee:
wow! trippy! it took me a sec to figure out what was goin on here. this is very creative. however, there is something about the coloring that turns me off.

Hybiscus-Psalm108-Version3.jpg
by 777STAN

Comment by ShannonLee:
gorgeous lighting on the flower! it really brings out the beautiful colors!!! I think the font you used works nicely! :) Great message! Hey... wonderful composition as well!

Blue Lines
by 777STAN

Comment by geekssweet:
light is a bit harsh for me.

Is That The View-Finder or The Lens?
by 777STAN

Comment by 777STAN:
It was just a dumb idea that turned out to be smart in many ways! How funny is that?
As I was looking at the many ways that Perspective could be interpreted, "a wild hair" shot out of my brain and apparently landed "under my eye" as so many have been gracious to point out.
The comic genius of Red Skelton, Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, and Eddie Murphy has been the ability to "play the fool" whether in character or in life in order to evoke laughter. I tried to imagine what it would be like for a person who was not particularly technology-savvy to encounter a digital camera for the first time.
"Hey, Kid, is this the part you look into or the part that takes the picture?"
I just held the camera out in front of me taking a bunch of photos by pointing the camera toward the side of my head, waiting for the little tone that "says" I'm in focus, and pushing the plunger so that a wonderful picture could explode onto my flashcard.
And there you have it...I am not the world's BEST photographer, but I am one of the most fearless who believes that "Insanity usually makes great ART!!!!"

Message edited by author 2006-07-19 04:12:14.

Blue Lines
by 777STAN

Comment by Pano:
pity thatthe floor is burned

Is That The View-Finder or The Lens?
by 777STAN

Comment by Tiberius:
Nice concept. Poor realisation though. A closer crop and better contrast wouls have helped IMO. And a little more careful preparing the shot (the fallen eyelash)

"The Perfect Rose By Any Other Name.......SWEET!"
by 777STAN

Comment by 777STAN:

Originally posted by Reedman18: Where's the 10 tie in?

Once again I find myself needing to apologize for an obscure reference that was in my mind a "Slam Dunk" easy connection! Therefore, I am sorry for the confusion over the apparent lack of connection to the Number 10.
However, many contests (DPC included) consider the #10 to be a Perfect score. That is why I enjoy watching Olympic gymnastics...primarily because with three judges max it is actually possible for a participant to get a Perfect score upon occasion.
I am still learning the composite thinking process of photographers who choose to participate in this website Digital Photography Challenge. It has been my observation that the photos that consistently finish in the top three are technically precise with a crisp focus on the subject that defies scrutiny at the highest magnification, heavily contrasted overall (even when the apparent purpose of a contest would seem to indicate a Low Contrast photographic canvas in order to nail the mood of the contest,) and thickly saturated subjects.
I can respect that. However, I respectfully disagree that this is the primary goal of photography. It is my humble opinion that the camera is primarily a journalistic tool. As such it captures Reality as it actually is...without editorializing.
Having said that, I confess that I am an artist, first & foremost, who will always consider film my favorite & best medium of expression. "Reality is it's own Best Commentary!"
"Confession is good for the soul" according to the old saying. I readily admit that my slow learning curve with regard to digital photography has left me more heavily biased toward film than when I first picked up a digital camera. My one strength here is that I am not easily discouraged. I know that I will get it right one day.
I said all that to say this...The Rose in this photo was amazing in nature (and in my estimation) The Perfect 10. However, in this digital rendering, even I am somewhat "underwhelmed". Sadly, I still roll too many "gutter balls" by rolling it to the left of the pins with too little "post-production" or to the right with too much.
This offering is proof of the brush artist's axion. "Only Monet can paint a fine Monet, and even Monet can destroy a fine Monet...with just one more stroke." The LORD created an exquisite rose that I overprocessed. SOL...this time, at least. :( 777STAN

Message edited by author 2006-07-17 14:08:00.