first attempt at some abstracts...

[movielvr]

hope this does it...

[davidedric]

Yep, that's done it!

[rambler4466]

These are imaginative photos, but my preference is to see a bit sharper images, not so much in the background, but on the foreground, for example the bubbles.

[geoz]

Very nice Kevin, They have a bit of a fractal quality. Like the colors in the second best.
George

[Mike Buckley]

I like your colors, especially the colors of #2, but for some reason that I can't explain, the patterns don't do anything for me. I realize that that's the challenge of an abstract and that abstracts might be the most subjective of all forms of photography, so take the critique into account only if you see fit.

[movielvr]

These are imaginative photos, but my preference is to see a bit sharper images, not so much in the background, but on the foreground, for example the bubbles.

I was a bit surprised by that myself, the lens was inches from the surface and i manual focused with the em5's mf assist...

[movielvr]

Very nice Kevin, They have a bit of a fractal quality. Like the colors in the second best.
George

thanks, I'll try again soon

[movielvr]

I like your colors, especially the colors of #2, but for some reason that I can't explain, the patterns don't do anything for me. I realize that that's the challenge of an abstract and that abstracts might be the most subjective of all forms of photography, so take the critique into account only if you see fit.

perhaps different viscosity of oil will produce different shapes and patterns, this was olive oil.

[Mike Buckley]

I was a bit surprised by that [softness] myself, the lens was inches from the surface and i manual focused with the em5's mf assist...

If your camera has Live View that can be zoomed, use manual focus and adjust it when you are viewing the maximum magnification.

[Brev00]

For me, the colors overwhelm the shapes. While you may not be interested in black and white, desaturating the images can give you a sense of the shapes and lines at play. You can then revisit the colors and find a level of saturation along with the hues that really enhance the shots. Or, go monochrome. My main impression now is glowing, colored light.

[xpatUSA]

For me, the colors overwhelm the shapes. While you may not be interested in black and white, desaturating the images can give you a sense of the shapes and lines at play. You can then revisit the colors and find a level of saturation along with the hues that really enhance the shots. Or, go monochrome. My main impression now is glowing, colored light.

I agree. Just had to give it a go:



I opened it as a raw file in PSE6 so I could use ACR's more comprehensive sharpening to try for a 3D effect. Reduced the saturation and upped the blacks a bit to slightly increase contrast.

Amount 100
Radius 2
Detail 100
Mask 80

Extreme sharpness settings to bring out the bubble outlines but hold the background in check.

Saturation -60
Blacks 16

All settings refer to ACR 5.4

[Andrew76]

Hey Kevin. Can I be honest? I like the colours, but that's about it. I'm not sure what it is, and it may just be that I'm not a huge fan of abstract photos..... But the subject is too obvious to be totally abstract, it is lacking focus - as previously mentioned, and I find that the mini bubbles detract from the larger shapes. Great idea, maybe just not executed as well as it could have been.

I hope you don't mind my critique - it is of course, just my opinion, not a professional assessment.

[jcuknz]

I frequently find that I get an error message when I use the CHTUPFYC button on this page I am writing, but if I click on the 'GO ADVANCED' button I get the same CHTUPFYC button which works.
To post more than one image I find I have to post and then edit to get the tinypix option again.
Though usually I combine images in my editor and post the composite as a single file.

The only improvement I can think off is a button to add a second image after selecting the first image, or something.

[movielvr]

I agree. Just had to give it a go:



I opened it as a raw file in PSE6 so I could use ACR's more comprehensive sharpening to try for a 3D effect. Reduced the saturation and upped the blacks a bit to slightly increase contrast.

Amount 100
Radius 2
Detail 100
Mask 80

Extreme sharpness settings to bring out the bubble outlines but hold the background in check.

Saturation -60
Blacks 16

All settings refer to ACR 5.4

can i see the whole image?

[movielvr]

Hey Kevin. Can I be honest? I like the colours, but that's about it. I'm not sure what it is, and it may just be that I'm not a huge fan of abstract photos..... But the subject is too obvious to be totally abstract, it is lacking focus - as previously mentioned, and I find that the mini bubbles detract from the larger shapes. Great idea, maybe just not executed as well as it could have been.

I hope you don't mind my critique - it is of course, just my opinion, not a professional assessment.

say what you like...ty for the response

[xpatUSA]

can i see the whole image?

Not sure what that means? That was the whole image as you posted it with just the top half modified. I can post your image all modified if you like, but it's really your image, not mine, and my post was really just a f'rinstance - you could probably do just as well or better.

[Dave Humphries]

To post more than one image I find I have to post and then edit to get the tinypix option again.
Though usually I combine images in my editor and post the composite as a single file.

The only improvement I can think off is a button to add a second image after selecting the first image, or something.

Hi "jcuknz",

There is a link which allows this already.

From the Tips section in the Help thread:-

For second and subsequent uploads; you click the small "Upload" link that sits between the wobbly "tinypic" word and "Sign In" link in their dialog, not the big "Click Here ..." button in the forum.

HTH,

[Brev00]

xpatUSA:

Yes, he wants to see your whole, edited version. I think you have started to reveal the image in a way--bringing out more distinct shapes. Which is a kind of funny criticism from me: I usually celebrate color over shape. But, a balance is good and I think you are pointing out a direction toward that. Obviously, the op is the ultimate judge, but he may not even know the tricks you are using (they may seem simple to you) and may need some guidance or a rope.

[xpatUSA]

xpatUSA: Yes, he wants to see your whole, edited version. I think you have started to reveal the image in a way--bringing out more distinct shapes. Which is a kind of funny criticism from me: I usually celebrate color over shape. But, a balance is good and I think you are pointing out a direction toward that. Obviously, the op is the ultimate judge, but he may not even know the tricks you are using (they may seem simple to you) and may need some guidance or a rope.

I had deleted the modified full size image after merging the two, so I redid it, following the settings listed in my original post:







I brought his JPEG into Elements (PSE 6) where it was "opened as" a RAW file, which opened it in Adobe Camera RAW 5.4. I adjusted the sliders more or less per your critique. Over-sharpened to bring out the bubbles and dividing lines but with a high amount of masking to leave the softer parts soft. Desaturated to reduce the color impact and the lower luminance values moved towards black to give a little more contrast.

[xpatUSA]

can i see the whole image?

Just to let u know it's in a temporary folder on my website and could get deleted on my next cleaning up session . . .