Billions and Billions: I tried this concept earlier and the subject was upside down in the bubbles. I could have turned the subject upside down; but I figured that a symmetrical...

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

I tried this concept earlier and the subject was upside down in the bubbles. I could have turned the subject upside down; but I figured that a symmetrical subject would work better. Then I thought about the color and decided that the essential element is the image not the color. So I converted to black and white. This gave me more contrast and reduces, in my opinion, the image to its essential elements. Any comments greatly appreciated. Looks best in download.

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NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Just a thought, but you may want to use this shot as a backdrop (no pun intended) for a photo merge with another subject.Taking an "ordinary" shot to the next level. On it's own merits the drops are nice and sharp and "crisp".

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

NJFrank wrote:

Just a thought, but you may want to use this shot as a backdrop (no pun intended) for a photo merge with another subject.Taking an "ordinary" shot to the next level. On it's own merits the drops are nice and sharp and "crisp".

That is an interesting idea. It would certainly work as a background for a composite. Hmmmm. Thanks.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I love your recent flurry of creativity and exploration, Erich!

This one is really interesting, but it doesn't quite work for me. I'm not sure I know why, but I'd be interested in seeing just the infinity of bubbles, with imprint of flower on some, but without the big flower behind. Is that doable? :)

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Linda From Maine wrote:

I love your recent flurry of creativity and exploration, Erich!

This one is really interesting, but it doesn't quite work for me. I'm not sure I know why, but I'd be interested in seeing just the infinity of bubbles, with imprint of flower on some, but without the big flower behind. Is that doable? :)

The image is not a composite. That means that I cannot work on just one layer. If I were to clone out the flower from in between the bubbles, it would take hours. I think, however, that it would be possible to highlight the bubbles with the magic wand tool. Then, using a layer mask, you could replace what is between the bubbles with an alternate background. Right now, I think that is beyond my limited capabilities in PS. Doesn't mean I won't try!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

ebrunner wrote:

...Right now, I think that is beyond my limited capabilities in PS. Doesn't mean I won't try!!

Keep the faith :thumbup:

Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.

ebrunner wrote:

I tried this concept earlier and the subject was upside down in the bubbles. I could have turned the subject upside down; but I figured that a symmetrical subject would work better. Then I thought about the color and decided that the essential element is the image not the color. So I converted to black and white. This gave me more contrast and reduces, in my opinion, the image to its essential elements. Any comments greatly appreciated. Looks best in download.

Interesting concept Erich. Very well done.
The B&W really works.

Pierre

Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.

ebrunner wrote:

I tried this concept earlier and the subject was upside down in the bubbles. I could have turned the subject upside down; but I figured that a symmetrical subject would work better. Then I thought about the color and decided that the essential element is the image not the color. So I converted to black and white. This gave me more contrast and reduces, in my opinion, the image to its essential elements. Any comments greatly appreciated. Looks best in download.

Interesting concept Erich. Very well done.
The B&W really works.

Pierre

Frank2013 Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.

ebrunner wrote:

I tried this concept earlier and the subject was upside down in the bubbles. I could have turned the subject upside down; but I figured that a symmetrical subject would work better. Then I thought about the color and decided that the essential element is the image not the color. So I converted to black and white. This gave me more contrast and reduces, in my opinion, the image to its essential elements. Any comments greatly appreciated. Looks best in download.

Well done, I didn't have to wait long ebrunner.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Pierre H.J. Dumais wrote:

Interesting concept Erich. Very well done.
The B&W really works.

Pierre

Thanks, Pierre. It is not the kind of thing that I usually do; but experimentation is sometimes a good thing.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Frank2013 wrote:

Well done, I didn't have to wait long ebrunner.

thanks, I'm glad you liked the photo. I was thinking about it last night while I was in bed. Then, in the morning, I went right to work.

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

I like it very much just as it is. Technical execution is excellent. The second I saw it I thought it was perfect for Halloween! Downloaded and enlarged, I see hundreds of exploding, screaming (think Edvard Munch) pumpkins! :mrgreen: They seem to be emanating from a black hole, or maybe they are being sucked into a black hole, or emerging from a mothership... For me there's a creepy factor and I think it's terrific! (Not sure what that says about my imagination, tho'...) :shock: :lol:

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Chuck_893 wrote:

I like it very much just as it is. Technical execution is excellent. The second I saw it I thought it was perfect for Halloween! Downloaded and enlarged, I see hundreds of exploding, screaming (think Edvard Munch) pumpkins! :mrgreen: They seem to be emanating from a black hole, or maybe they are being sucked into a black hole, or emerging from a mothership... For me there's a creepy factor and I think it's terrific! (Not sure what that says about my imagination, tho'...) :shock: :lol:

Thanks, Chuck. I like it too. I did not think of it as a Halloween shot; but you might have something there. I entered it into our local camera club competition. We'll see if the judge thinks it is ok.