Face in a Tree
Apr 29, 2020 16:16:00 #
Every now and then I see these and just have to take a picture. Another in the back yard while staying home.
Apr 29, 2020 16:24:00 #
Very interesting! I would have to take a picture of that also if I saw it! :)
Apr 29, 2020 16:44:40 #
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Apr 30, 2020 09:20:19 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
And we wonder where the ancient ones got their ideas for their pictographs and petroglyphs. It sure wasn’t ancient aliens. 😊😊
Apr 30, 2020 12:15:43 #
gvarner wrote:
And we wonder where the ancient ones got their ideas for their pictographs and petroglyphs. It sure wasn’t ancient aliens. 😊😊
Because of the longevity of certain trees they were frequently worshipped by ancients, believing their ancestors' spirits were immortalized in them. An image like that could only have reinforced their superstition. . .
Apr 30, 2020 12:41:20 #
Apr 30, 2020 15:39:43 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
FotoHog wrote:
Because of the longevity of certain trees they were frequently worshipped by ancients, believing their ancestors' spirits were immortalized in them. An image like that could only have reinforced their superstition. . .
They were excellent observers. Over eons they became excellent scientists. 😉😉
Apr 30, 2020 16:10:31 #
Depending on how I look at it I see human faces or an owl. I haven't seen an ostrich yet <grin>
Apr 30, 2020 16:33:59 #
gvarner wrote:
They were excellent observers. Over eons they became excellent scientists. 😉😉
The human mind always tries to make sense of things, which includes the power of observation. When we see objects or patterns that vaguely resemble the outline of a familiar image the mind almost automatically fills in information to complete the picture. We call it imagination but the scientific name for that is pareidolia. It has long been exploited in anything from advertising to entertainment in movies. . .
Apr 30, 2020 22:51:13 #
mikewskier wrote:
Every now and then I see these and just have to take a picture. Another in the back yard while staying home.
I received this in an email from a friend. Not my pic. Relevant to posted pic.
Apr 30, 2020 22:55:07 #
Bunko.T wrote:
I received this in an email from a friend. Not my pic. Relevant to posted pic.
Whoever photoshopped it did not take care of the details. . . .
May 1, 2020 00:19:48 #
FotoHog wrote:
Whoever photoshopped it did not take care of the details. . . .
Personally I think it's a good job showing skill and understanding of PP technique. I would be interested to know what details you speak of. The colors and texture match surprisingly well. It blends well into the background. The photo is not meant to represent reality just to show the resemblance of the original posting to an owl. My congratulations to your friend.
May 1, 2020 01:00:48 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Personally I think it's a good job showing skill and understanding of PP technique. I would be interested to know what details you speak of. The colors and texture match surprisingly well. It blends well into the background. The photo is not meant to represent reality just to show the resemblance of the original posting to an owl. My congratulations to your friend.
Please, understand that I am not trying to trash the artist's work.
I agree he or she did a lot of good things. However, a little more attention to detail would have made a significant difference.
Maybe I am too fussy but please take a look at the branch that the owl sits on. It looks as though it was abruptly amputated and does not smoothly transition into the branch that belongs to the tree itself. I could go on a little further but I am starting to feel bad. So I let you discover for yourself.
Again, no offence intended. I am always happy to accept constructive criticism of my own work too.
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