Posts: rockdog | Ugly Hedgehog

Jan 8, 2024 14:34:05 #

BigAl wrote:

Hi Phil I have just found your last few ( excellent ) posts. I must subscribe to this section. This latest one is a cracker and brings back some painful memories Also very informative as I had never heard of the term before and I realise that it would just about sum up my life.
All the best Alan

So good to hear from you Al, thank you. Working with these recently scanned but very old negatives has been a lot of fun. You literally made me laugh out loud with your wabi-sabi comment. It is true, it sums many of us up.
Best to you and family in '24 my friend!

Jan 8, 2024 14:02:03 #

Cats at play

This has the look of a woodblock print, which I like very much. You definitely have the feel of naive art here which I also like, win-win!

Jan 7, 2024 16:03:19 #

ebrunner wrote:

This works really well for me. I love the lines.
Erich

Thank you, Erich!

Jan 6, 2024 12:59:41 #

Duck for Dinner

Howard5252 wrote:

Yes, I know it's not a duck, duck just fit the title better.
This composite was created with three photographs.

Well done, the critter's reflections and your blending work make this convincing. There is still a place for "old school"!

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Jan 5, 2024 14:33:11 #

Get to the point.

daledo wrote:

But what if I want to disguise the fact that I have no point?

Jan 5, 2024 14:28:58 #

(Sub-Gallery: Birds)

A variety

Photolady2014 wrote:

Enjoy more from the Bosque Del Apache area.

This is an excellent set, thank you for sharing.

Red Shouldered Hawk, Green Cay Florida.

Jan 5, 2024 14:25:40 #

(Sub-Gallery: Birds)

billnikon wrote:

Red Shouldered Hawk, Green Cay Florida.

Well done!

Jan 4, 2024 20:20:53 #

Something new for me

Curmudgeon wrote:

AI WARNING

I don't know a pretty young girl who loves horses so I had MidJourney make me one. Background is a shot from my library processed in Photoshop.

Wow Jack, MidJourney came up with one of the best you have shown us, and you nailed the processing. Your background works perfectly. Beautiful!

Jan 4, 2024 20:06:57 #

Deco City

saxman71 wrote:

This is something I put together over the last several weeks. The image was made entirely with Adobe Photoshop. I was originally inspired by a Christmas ornament I saw somewhere and tried to expand on the theme. The last element I added was the train at the bottom of the image. That may have been overkill. I would love to know your thoughts; what did I do right and where did I go too far. Thanks for taking a look. Chris

The train belongs there, and the colors are wonderful! This has an updated Deco feel that I like very much.

Jan 4, 2024 18:53:21 #

Blenheim Orange wrote:

Evocative. I like it.

"Mankind leaves a footprint." And sometimes a shoe.

I appreciate your comment, Mike, thank you. Yes, and sometimes a shoe. Better here than hanging from a power line....

Jan 4, 2024 16:12:16 #

veralisa296 wrote:

I can actually feel the pain in this one! Great story you tell here!!!

Oh dear! No actual pain intended but that is a very kind comment. Thank you, Veronica.

Jan 4, 2024 15:53:14 #

jaymatt wrote:

Nice shot! I wonder if that shoe is impailed on the next nail in the board.

Thank you, John. Your comment made me think of the fellow jumping right out of that shoe and hightailing it right out of the picture.

Jan 4, 2024 15:48:31 #

Linda From Maine wrote:

I think in this section we're "trending" (hate, hate, hate the mis-use of that term, especially in sports

) towards a wider definition of artistry in photography. I am hoping we'll keep pushing the boundaries. Please post as often as you'd like, Phil!

Thanks Linda. I share your feelings about the use and mis-use of the term and concept of trending. I feel the same about the term "influencer". They both make me think of sheep.

Jan 4, 2024 15:33:45 #

Fstop12 wrote:

Nice!

Thank you!