My Space

Andy Mueller

My Space

Captured this image aboard the Cruiseship “Valor”, during a 7 day Western Caribbean Cruise. Some of the ships’ interior was quite interesting and warranted a few photo sessions. This is a 15 second exposure of some empty barstools, shot from the floor with camera angled upwards. Image made with tripod mounted Nikon D300 and Nikkor 18-70mm lens. The image itself has been run through ReDynaMix for an HDR “feel”, then converted to B&W, then with several layers gradually punched through the layers to achieve the selective coloring on the barstools from the original color HDR image.
Please view in Large to see all of the detail ….

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My Space by Andy Mueller
My Space by Andy Mueller
  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    great composition.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Scott!

  • Angel Perry

    Angel Perry

    WOW! Took my breath away!!! love the reflections and the angle… well done!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Angel, one of those rare shots when it all seems to come together really nicely!

  • Wayne Taylor

    Wayne Taylor

    Yeah Wow. I am looking forward to seeing the other cruise pictures. You must really be happy with this one. Did you do any editing this one? HDR or colorization?

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thanks for the comment Wayne. I added the post processing steps to the description now.

  • Albert Dickson

    Albert Dickson

    Very interesting indeed. Amazingly complex.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Albert, yes the detail in the floor, ceiling and overall decor just added some fascinating complexity, including the low angle of the shot added some visual interest as well.

  • Leslie Wood

    Leslie Wood

    Fantastic image!! I’m glad you did add the description because I wasnt sure what space it was. It’s so futuristic!! awesome!!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Leslie, weird the more I look at this the more I like it!!! And it does look so futuristic, doesn’t it?

  • Daniela Weil

    Daniela Weil

    Wonderful compo Andy, complex but well balance!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Daniela!

  • Michael Bermingham

    Michael Bermi...

    Ahoy there Shipmate….
    This be a fine shot indeed, says I…

    Excellent work mate, This looks like the set of a SciFi Flick.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Hey there buddy! I’m glad you like this. The more I look at this, the more I really am liking this. Have you looked at the large version? There is so much complex detail ….

  • 1001101

    1001101

    your work is always soo crazy cool ! I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you, Thank you Angela. Very kind of you to say!

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    Most excellent shot andy!! Great prossessing and angle !! Which leaves me to ponder your title… “My Space”... have to have a giggle out loud there.. What on the floor in a bar!! teehee… roflmao – down there with you!! hahahaha

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Hello Kelly J !!!! I’m glad you got the humor of the title …. At least someone got it!!!!

  • Kurt Golgart

    Kurt Golgart

    Great eye for this one Andy.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Kurt!

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    This is a pretty cool effect. The composition itself is engaging, and then the processing is very imaginative. Very nice work!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Kevin, that is a very kind comment you left, much appreciated!

  • LumenLux

    LumenLux

    Very impressive. The imaginative composition uses the selective coloring very nicely. There seems to be a real design reason for it in this shot.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much for the comment. It’s funny, some cruiseships I suppose border on being “tacky”, but this scene just grabbed me. It was early in the morning, so I had thei space entirely to myself. The detail was so complex and amazing…..

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant work, Andy!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Bela!

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Instant fave, this is absolutely stunning! well done mate

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Dave, this is so weird, but when I walked up to this scene, I remembered a similar shot that you took of I believe barstools or cafe stools quite some time ago. I remembered what you made out of that shot and it in a way inspired me to try. So cool that you as the “master” are now favoriting this. Means a lot to me, in a way this is your work …..

  • Carla Jensen

    Carla Jensen

    Outstanding image..Andy!!! love the reflections and different lines and curves through out! at the angle you took this it looks like everything is larger then a person , like a big displayed of sculptured art work! I also love the selective coloring on this as well !! Excellent work WTG!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Carla!!! Really appreciate the kind feedback!

  • Ann Rodriquez

    Ann Rodriquez

    Impressive! My favorite part is the reflections – they add so much!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Ann, yeah the reflections really do add some complexity to this shot, don’t they?

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    It’s how i imagine the interior of a spaceship might look like,fantastic,Andy,

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Hey Lance, yes that is what I think of as well when I see this shot.

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    Well I would.. your in “my space too” !!! LMAO :))

  • Andy Mueller replied

    That is hillarious ….. welcome to Our Space, then !!!!

  • Janet Fikar

    Janet Fikar

    Spectacular! Nicely done!!!!!!!!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thanks a bunch, Janet!

  • Ashley W

    Ashley W

    This is Jaw dropping !!... bet they wish the bar actually looked that space age ! ... Fantastic image !!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Ashley! Appreciate the comment.

  • Charlie08

    Charlie08

    Are you kidding! This is such totally far out photo and it seriously rocks baby! Damn it, you got the looks and the brains!! ; )

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Well thank you Charlotte!!! Too kind of you!

  • Michele Conner

    Michele Conner

    Whoa, this is too cool. Can’t wait to see more of your pictures from the cruise… we know they’re coming if they don’t work you to death.

  • Joel Hall

    Joel Hall

    Awesome shot of some beautiful architecture. Great job Andy!

  • Stuart Baxter

    Stuart Baxter

    so cool and creative…looks like a Dr. Who set to me

  • PamelaJoPhoto

    PamelaJoPhoto

    Wow Andy! What an amazingly interesting capture! Great eye! Wonderful treatment! I love this!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wow love all those curving reflective surfaces and its other worldly sense of scale!! outstanding work!! ace capture from a unique viewpoint!
    :)))))

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you so much Maggie, I shoed the image to some folks here in the office, and most are not guessing barstools, due to the scale like you said (and poss. the angle). This was a fun photo to take and to post process.

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Very impressive work Andy!

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you very much, Tatiana!

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    Fantastic!!! LOVE IT!

  • Peter Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Awesome composition Andy, love the results.
    Great work my friend. – Peter

  • Peter Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    By the way as an ex-jumper mysefl I have had that view on a few occassions.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Hehehe, yes Sir, I can relate …. One time I landed on the Medics Hummer and then hit the ground. It was funny, the medics were just sitting in their seats and leaned out and just said: Dude are you ok?

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    Impressive! The angle and details from the 15 second exposure are killer Andy.

  • Andy Mueller replied

    Thank you Von, I really do like the way this one turned out.

  • andrew j wrigley

    andrew j wrigley

    great capture!

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great comp and use of desaturation

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Great HDR looks like a shot from a spaceship

  • anne reeskamp

    anne reeskamp

    looks like an outerspace interior…. impressive shot, Andy !

  • LTPhotography

    LTPhotography

    Thats a really amazing composition and process!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Great eye, nice capture. And congratulations. By the way what is Sentara?

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    This is really an outstanding shot. No only did you capture the real beauty of the architecture here, your perspective is visually fascinating as it emphasizes the uniqueness of the setting. Really nice work here! Cheers, S.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    You’ve been featured on the “Artistic Libation” Group – Congratulations!! Well done indeed. Cheers, Sandra

  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...

    Beautiful Andy, love the SC!

  • F.A. Moore

    F.A. Moore

    The aliens have landed. That’s what it looks like, if I pretend to ignore reality. Great work.

  • happyfeet5

    happyfeet5

    You are a genious.

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Great detail a lovely image.

  • Craig Blanchard

    Craig Blanchard

    Fabulous work. Without the explanation I wouldn’t of known what I was looking at… except something really cool!

  • SPQQKY

    SPQQKY

    Brilliant image….. :)

  • Joseph Rieg

    Joseph Rieg

  • nicremo

    nicremo

    Amazing image! Has a futuristic feel to it.

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