Many thanks :-)
...that curved thing, top left, that looks vaguely like the centre of a CD, is actually the surface of the planet where these high speed objects are escaping from ;-)
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Many thanks :-)
...that curved thing, top left, that looks vaguely like the centre of a CD, is actually the surface of the planet where these high speed objects are escaping from ;-)
😄
@3DGunner has written:A simple fractal that suggests an extraction facility.
Original image modified to suggest a Sci-Fi scene with an industrial structure on another planet.
The second image does look like a sci-fi scene on another planet. Everything fits together well. Mission accomplished.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla
Not yet.😀
The idea is that in these programs for generating fractals or three-dimensional graphics, the possibility is offered to "photograph" the results from any position and using virtual cameras equipped with "lenses" with any focal length.
The resulting environment can be saved in "explorable" formats, literally, in VR, so that using appropriate equipment, those who wish can walk through them and admire them and "photograph/film" them again from (almost) any position and with any lens. A lot of fancy detail can be added.😀
For example, for the image in this experiment, a 360* virtual environment can be generated and someone could walk around there in a space delimited to the size of a football field.
One can also start from real environments reconstructed for VR, as in the case of video games, for example.
Looking ot across the beach over Scapa Flow in Orkney, this view for me was all about the colours and the light; the azure of the water over the sandy seabed, the mauves and greys of the retreating storm clouds, then the curves of the water channel reflecting the sky. I find that using an ICM technique emphasises the colours, mainly perhaps by blurring much of the distracting detail.
One of my favorite experiments is to take a picture of a reflection and turn it upside down. I took this as a demo during a class I was teaching on phone photography at a local botanical garden . This ratty little pond that catches overflow from a creek and isn't much to look at, but a reflection of a tree is more interesting upside down than rightside up. You can make some spectacular images this way if you have a spectacular setting like El Capitan reflected in the Tolumne! Sometimes I clean up some of the edge debris in Photoshop but sometimes I just leave it there like with this one.
I enjoy playnig with reflections too 😁
This is an excellent example. Lots to discover. The grassy bits at the bottom are particularly good in this shot, adding another layer of ambiguity.
Scapa Flow
Looking ot across the beach over Scapa Flow in Orkney, this view for me was all about the colours and the light; the azure of the water over the sandy seabed, the mauves and greys of the retreating storm clouds, then the curves of the water channel reflecting the sky. I find that using an ICM technique emphasises the colours, mainly perhaps by blurring much of the distracting detail.
Tranquil, looks painting like. Reducing detail like this is often an excellent technique for photography. Your image has nice subtle color.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla
The weekly Abstract and Experimental thread
This weekly thread, starting on a Tuesday, allows us to showcase our abstract and experimental photos and get some feedback.
Opening up discussions, not only on content, style, composition & techniques, but also on the creativity of the image.It’s easy to participate
Post an image with a title and description. To make it easier to view in the forum, all comments should include the original title and at least one of the original images as a quote.Thread Guidelines:
This weekly thread is for sharing and developing abstract and experimental photography skills.
We want to see wild, creative photography.
Give your entry a clear title and mention the technique used.
Provide constructive feedback on others’ images.
Try to go beyond simple praise or dismissal and explain why you like it, or what caught your eye.
”Likes” are encouraged too.
Negative feedback and suggestions are also OK (be polite, honest, and constructive).
Giving feedback is just as important as receiving feedback, both help to improve our artistic and technical skills.What is an abstract or experimental photo?
Different ways to see and investigate the world around us. Abstract photography reduces a subject to shapes, tones or colors making it unrecognizable. Abstract subjects are everywhere.Experimentation might include, Infrared, dragged shutter, zone plate, motion, 3D, fluorescence, multiple exposure, birefringence, ultra violet, optical including adapted lenses, tri color, fractals, manipulated Polaroids, pinhole, Kirlian (bioelectrography) and many other methods. Experimentation can be for artistic expression or pure science. It is often more difficult than standard types of photography. This is fine, we aren't expecting perfection. Every experiment enhances knowledge. Your idea can help others explore the universe around them. We love experimentation. You can explain your process or keep it a secret.
This will be a looser collection of photos compared to other weekly threads. This is good. It will be a place to get away from standard animals, babies & sunset photos. We don't hate animals, babies or sunsets. Show us your creative abstract and experimental images.
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Ultra Violet Induced Visual Fluorescence (UVIVF) image. Stock Pentax 645Z camera with Pentax 645 120mm macro. A special B+W UV filter was used to eliminate all UV light from entering the lens. The tree limb was lit by a 365nm UV flashlight. This causes the subject to fluoresce in the visible light spectrum. I've posted this before in the IR & UV thread.
Thanks for looking and participating,
barondla
Interesting technique, the colours look quite unique :-)
I wonder if any animals can see it looking as presented here, and then perhaps see and discover useful things that we don't normally see?
One of my favorite experiments is to take a picture of a reflection and turn it upside down. I took this as a demo during a class I was teaching on phone photography at a local botanical garden . This ratty little pond that catches overflow from a creek and isn't much to look at, but a reflection of a tree is more interesting upside down than rightside up. You can make some spectacular images this way if you have a spectacular setting like El Capitan reflected in the Tolumne! Sometimes I clean up some of the edge debris in Photoshop but sometimes I just leave it there like with this one.
Looks great,
The little bright things floating on the blue water remind me of stars, in an early evening sky
Rundle street. Adelaide.
A building looking a bit like one of those old globe lights sparkling and rotating in a disco
"Iridescence is rather a complex science! For example, there are three main types or classes of iridescence in beetles: multilayer reflectors, three-dimensional photonic crystals and diffraction gratings (Seago et al., 2009)."
Iridescent green beetle.
Very shiny beetle !
The different ways that colours can be made is quite fascinating.
The colours you see in a spider's web for example result from a few different effects all happening at the same time.
Maybe I'll post a photo in this weeks thread :-)
@barondla has written: @3DGunner has written:A simple fractal that suggests an extraction facility.
Original image modified to suggest a Sci-Fi scene with an industrial structure on another planet.
The second image does look like a sci-fi scene on another planet. Everything fits together well. Mission accomplished.
Thanks for sharing,
barondlaNot yet.😀
The idea is that in these programs for generating fractals or three-dimensional graphics, the possibility is offered to "photograph" the results from any position and using virtual cameras equipped with "lenses" with any focal length.
The resulting environment can be saved in "explorable" formats, literally, in VR, so that using appropriate equipment, those who wish can walk through them and admire them and "photograph/film" them again from (almost) any position and with any lens. A lot of fancy detail can be added.😀
For example, for the image in this experiment, a 360* virtual environment can be generated and someone could walk around there in a space delimited to the size of a football field.
One can also start from real environments reconstructed for VR, as in the case of video games, for example.
This looks fascinating & very creative. Fractals are great subjects.
The last image here, really does look we are on a different planet !
Thank you for your appreciation!