The Things I See
Dream State
Posted by Craig (Vacaville, California, United States) on 30 April 2007 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
Art Monkey from Salt Spring Island, Canada
I really like this Craiger - it is very interesting and original - I hope you do more like this
30 Apr 2007 5:17am
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Very creative! Looks like aliens coming to earth through a portal!
30 Apr 2007 6:20am
Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany
Very cool and creative! The real shot on its own would have been as stunning in my opinion ;)
30 Apr 2007 8:13am
Bronnie from New Zealand
Ohwow! this is amazing! Like Manuela, the basic shot would have been stunning, but I love the overlay - what is it? Let me in on your secrets!!!
30 Apr 2007 8:39am
@Bronnie: Thanks! See explanation to Jerry below...
Jerry from Tampa, United States
FABULOUS Craig!!!! Creative and compelling! Excellent!! You must share how you did it!!!??? :-))
30 Apr 2007 9:52am
@Jerry: Hi Jerry! Thanks for your comment. There is not enough time or room to go over the details of how this image is created. But, the following explanation will give direction:
1. The organic symetery was influenced by Daniel Giordan's works (details in "The Art of Photoshop.")
2. The stark contrast of the organic symetery was influenced by Still of Sill Mood here on AM3.
3. The Orb was influence by Janee of www.myjanee.com . She was the instructor at an online Photoshop class I took. See her tutorial for making a raindrop at her website.
4. Levitating the Orb above the desert floor was influenced by Jerry N. Ulsman's works
5. Proportion of mountain to frame was influenced by Ansel Adam's works.
6. Spacial elements influenced by a class I took at Chabot Collage in Design and Materials by Mr. Studly.
You see, I steal from everyone!......quote by Woody Guthrie Hope this helps!!!
Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada
agree with all the comments made above - what is the shot in the overlay?
30 Apr 2007 11:15am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: The organic symetry in the Orb is from a shot I took of a small tree in the parking lot of a local strip mall.
The background is from a shot I took last winter in Death Valley.
Thanks for all your comments Sharon!!!
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
what can I add, fantastic piece of art photography there, you have given us ideas! well done
30 Apr 2007 12:08pm
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
Makes for a compelling composition - classes with Mr. Studly eh?
30 Apr 2007 2:44pm
@Jason Kravitz: Yeap, that was really his name! :0)
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Tokyo, Japan
Interesting composition Craiger, great work!
30 Apr 2007 4:24pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Ya baby!! That's what I'm talking about!!! EXCELLENT CREATIVE work, my friend! To quote the brits... I'm gobsmacked!!
30 Apr 2007 4:43pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Good background image, lovely work on the symmetry sphere, quite a surreal shot, fab
30 Apr 2007 10:15pm
basfalcon from wales, United Kingdom
aahh--craiger,craiger,craiger--this image is right up my street--luv it--basfalcon
30 Apr 2007 10:53pm
basfalcon from wales, United Kingdom
b.t.w. Craiger re-the grandkids- I suppose I did do a little overestimation-4's the number--basfalcon
30 Apr 2007 10:57pm
Sash from Adelaide, Australia
Evidence of life on Mars? Whatever the scientific explanation, there are exquisite skills at play here and we're all better for having seen them. Outstanding!
1 May 2007 12:30pm
Sony DSC-H5
1/200 second
F/8.0
ISO 80
7 mm