Glass: halfway between abstract and realism

[Mike Buckley]

Though the realism seems evident, it's the abstract patterns that I find most appealing about this composition. Your thoughts?

[FootLoose]

I'd cut a quarter off the top and a quarter off the bottom.

[Rob Zijlstra]

The longer one looks, the more you see.

I think this comp is just fine. It very much reminds me of Rorschach pictures!

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, guys!

Greg: I like your idea a lot if the photo shown below is what you intended. It's a completely different photo for me. Not better or worse, just different.

[Loose Canon]

I kind of like the second version Mike!

More of a monochromatic kaleidoscopic effect!

(How's that for an oxymoron?)!

[Shadowman]

Very nice. first version for me.

[Brownbear]

Beautiful image Mike... While I like the 2nd version a lot, I prefer the first version because it looks like a face, perhaps an alien from outer space.

The other abstract you posted is not for me, but I think this image is absolutely stunning.

PS Have you ever thought of placing exotic, colourful fish inside your glass vessels? Wildlife and architecture, all in one image... Just a thought.

[Mike Buckley]

PS Have you ever thought of placing exotic, colourful fish inside your glass vessels? Wildlife and architecture, all in one image... Just a thought.

Are you and Steve ganging up on me? He also had a similar suggestion today. Your and his suggestions are way beyond my technical proficiency so far.

[Brownbear]

LOL.. I haven't a clue what Steve suggested.. I just envisioned your glassware with pretty fish inside... However, I'm positive that my idea is not beyond your technical proficiency, just add a little water (transparent with refraction properties?) and start with a slow moving b&w striped fish...

Are you and Steve ganging up on me? He also had a similar suggestion today. Your and his suggestions are way beyond my technical proficiency so far.

[Mike Buckley]

You forgot that the fish isn't transparent. Adding an opaque subject to the scene introduces requirements that are presently way above my pay grade.

[FootLoose]

Greg: I like your idea a lot if the photo shown below is what you intended. It's a completely different photo for me. Not better or worse, just different.

I like that, Mike, although this is what I had in mind. Not necessarily better, just different. (I think are several possible crops in the original that would stand alone as differnet and intersting images.)

[Mike Buckley]

I like that also, Greg, and only hope it's not too much of a crop when it comes to printing the file. I might take the time to set up the shot again using that composition filling the frame. Thanks for the idea!

[Loose Canon]

You forgot that the fish isn't transparent. Adding an opaque subject to the scene introduces requirements that are presently way above my pay grade.

What? Never heard of jellyfish?????

[Brownbear]

Ten Transparent Animals

http://www.oddee.com/item_96585.aspx

What about a glass fish, flower or a diamond (just the gem) ?

You forgot that the fish isn't transparent. Adding an opaque subject to the scene introduces requirements that are presently way above my pay grade.

[Mike Buckley]

This is just great having Terry, Steve and Christina ganging up on me. Did any of you remember that the easiest and perhaps only easy aspect of photographing glass is that it doesn't move!.

[Brownbear]

Sorry, Mike.

It was just an idea that popped into my head, and you certainly don't need any silly fish in your beautiful images of glass.

This is just great having Terry, Steve and Christina ganging up on me. Did any of you remember that the easiest and perhaps only easy aspect of photographing glass is that it doesn't move!.

[Arlen]

A little anesthetic and I'm sure these guys will lie perfectly still.




In all seriousness though, a wonderfully creative image, Mike. I especially like the first one; there are so many visual interpretations to play with in it.

[Mike Buckley]

Bring on the anesthetic!