If it were horizontal instead of vertical I would liken it to a Gursky. Three layers of texture and color, uninterrupted by anything, the blues sandwiched between and mixed with the pinks in the middle layer. A subdued horizontal in the middle section to create an inverted Z. Idea: try flipping it horizontally, it seems to read more easily from that angle.
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Response to Roel and Kumsal,
I too object to deliberate abuse of AI. Social media is full of inappropriate or deceitful images that create all manner of troubles for both people and environments. AI is a tool. I will quickly block a site that shows me idealized versions of places I've been or want to go. For those of us who have done "real" photography for years, these creations are recognized for what they are, but those inexperienced in Photography or unaware of AI are easily fooled. But AI is getting better and it is foreseeable that one day it may be indistinguishable from real captures.
I don't shy away from AI for my own use, whether photographic or otherwise (yesterday AI helped me fix my printer, understand the side effects of a new medicene figure out whether the beans I forgot 4 days in the frig were safe to cook - and make a new composite image), but I do believe in being honest about what we do. Obviously the Iguana Bar isn't real. But had I seated AI rendered humans there instead of iguanas, some visitor to St Martin might have been disappointed not to fiind it and have a pina colada there.
Roel asked to see some of the components. Sometimes I weave them into the AI prompt itself- I uploaded iguana images for it to base the characters on. But here's a few: a couple of iguanas, the palm trees, the avocado tree, the shopping mall where the lady iguana got her bag, a sky that was repainted/repurposed, and a free stock lounge chair and umbrella. All elements underwent manipulation, some more than others. And there are more source images than this. I may end up with 50 layers in Photoshop, and many of them were manipulated before they became layers in this one. There is always brushwork too, and there are also creative brushes to make everything from palm fronds to birds. It's a different use of photography, rather than a different kind.
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Roel,
You should mention with your photos that they need to be opened in a new tab or window (via right-click) to view them at full size.
The man with the bicycle draws our gaze toward that beautiful landscape.
The soft morning light and the clouds do the rest to complete a lovely holiday photo. -
I like this photo the best because it is the least affected by distracting ambient light.
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Very nice!
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What details in the animal's eye!..
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Very good photos, AlanSh.
I would have posted them here in two parts: black-and-white and color photos. -
Creamy bokeh, very interesting subject.
It looks like you’ve pushed the lens to its limits.
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Wow, the colors here are very soft yet stunning.
An excellent photo!
I would definitely change that black strip on the horizon to gray, so it doesn't cut through that softness like a knife. -
Wonderful fabric art that, in the right hands such as yours, make wonderful photographic art. You can feel the air moving the fabric, and with temperatures above 100 degrees for almost 2 months, any breeze is welcome, even a virtual one. Well spotted and well captured.
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Another great creamy smooth shot with just the right DOF to highlight the subject nicely and also put her into context. The witty title makes you think and smile.
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Gentle pastel colours. A relaxing image to view and dream about far away places
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The more I look at these images, the better they become. Combining those colourful nets, flowing gently in the breeze, with a feeling of hope makes for an excellent art installation, and you caught that feeling very well in these shots.
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Yes, we are on safari bus in Wild Animal Safari park in Georgia, USA and that is me a a blue shirt. People are always on the bus or car, animals always outside looking for a treat.
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I wasn't familiar with Janet Echelman until you posted these photos.
I really like your photos and her work.
It should look even better at night when illuminated. -
I think you are right about the black line.
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A very brief note. All I can manage from a campground with slow, intermittent access.
Congrats everyone. Lots of good images and discussion. This is a quality place to hang out. -
Fishing anyone?
