I live in a camper van with a West Highland Terrier for company.
My passion is creating images but it is a work in progress.
I am always willing to share what knowledge I have and can be contacted through the comments on this post or e-mail ADRIAN
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Sunday 2 March 2014
THE TREE. (02/03/14)
I pass this tree most mornings and still haven’t sorted it to my satisfaction. I suspect colour popping is a step in the right direction. This will enlarge with a click.
Wow! I wish I could do that with my pictures but I'm thick. Ever seen the "Where's Wally?" books? Well your third picture suggests a new series - "Where's Westie?" Frances Garrood has also accidentally spawned a good idea for a new photo book series. Chapter Six - Frances Garrood? But I hope her legs aren't as gnarled as that!
YP, the dogs are forever getting in the pictures. These were done the hard way with a brush and a mask. What software do you use. I suspect it could do it one way or another.
I already "liked" a version of the second image but I like the 3rd image because of the encroaching trees, however I wonder if a simple change of making the "alive" trees in colour and the dead one in B&W might work better?
I also like what Douglas suggested. The third image looks very good; although I like the triptych and the idea of the study because you see all the angles at once. This tree's bark is simply beautiful. I like what you've discovered here.
Love the pictures, reminds me of antlers, or the first one is a bird in flight and the last one a seabird diving. Or have just got a vivid imagination ?
Interesting studies Adrian, not sure if it works for me though?...sorry!! Maybe more contrast and tone in the black and white?...[;o)
ReplyDeleteTrevor, don't be sorry. it's an interesting subject but despite weeks of messing I'm ne nearer sorting it.
DeleteEver tried to do it in sepea, just trying Adrian.
ReplyDeleteI'll have a look at it in sepia Bob. Thanks.
DeleteAt first glance, I thought they were naked women waving their legs in the air.
ReplyDeleteFrances, I wish they were. Not the subject for a blog post though.
DeleteWow! I wish I could do that with my pictures but I'm thick. Ever seen the "Where's Wally?" books? Well your third picture suggests a new series - "Where's Westie?" Frances Garrood has also accidentally spawned a good idea for a new photo book series. Chapter Six - Frances Garrood? But I hope her legs aren't as gnarled as that!
ReplyDeleteYP, the dogs are forever getting in the pictures.
DeleteThese were done the hard way with a brush and a mask. What software do you use. I suspect it could do it one way or another.
I already "liked" a version of the second image but I like the 3rd image because of the encroaching trees, however I wonder if a simple change of making the "alive" trees in colour and the dead one in B&W might work better?
ReplyDeleteDouglas, I'll have a go. It is a little too dark to tell but appears to be snowing hard outside. A good day for playing.
DeleteFrom the angle furthest to the right, it looks like a howling dragon to me!
ReplyDeleteMonica, it is whatever you wish it to be. A beautiful sculpture by nature. I'm glad the foresters left it.
DeleteWorks for me. On the middle one, about half way up the erect section, it looks just like a wooden bat taking off.
ReplyDeleteJohn, it looks like a macro day today. I'll have another look at it. It may have snow on now.
DeleteLooks good to me, but your the one that has to be pleased, so don't stop trying.
ReplyDeleteHorst, I'm here for another week so will have another go.
DeleteI can see why you would play around taking photos of this tree. It's got a very sinuous appearance.
ReplyDeleteRed, it has beautiful texture.
DeleteI also like what Douglas suggested. The third image looks very good; although I like the triptych and the idea of the study because you see all the angles at once. This tree's bark is simply beautiful. I like what you've discovered here.
ReplyDeleteWell, after reading Douglas' comment between the lines, I actually, I like the dead one in colour better
DeleteMaria, it was the very devil to select. I didn't save the masks and so it's another painting job. Ho Hum.
DeleteLove the pictures, reminds me of antlers, or the first one is a bird in flight and the last one a seabird diving. Or have just got a vivid imagination ?
ReplyDeleteCath, it's a dead tree but feel free to interpret it anyway you like. Imagination is good.
DeletePrecioso ese viejo árbol agarrandose a la tierra!!!
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Es Laura. Me alegro de que lo dejaron allĂ.
DeleteNice work, it almost looks like some raging beast !
ReplyDeleteIt is a good landmark and also good that the foresters left it.
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