From The Depth II
From the Depth
Water drops caught in a Mottlecah flower. Shallow depth-of field. Kings Park
Blue water drop
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Okay well this morning I felt the urge to get out and finally take some new pics and the first thing that caught my eye was a bunch of dandelions that were starting to break apart.. However I didn’t feel like just taking a plain shot of a dandelion, I felt like doing something a tad more artistic, so today I have a series of three dandelion shots that I have processed in an artistic way to break free of the standard flower macro bounds.. I am open to all feedback because I will only keep shots uploaded that people think are worth being on the sight.. Thanks for having a look! This would have to be the least artistic shot of this morning, as the only real major treatment here was implementing a monochromatic filter and then a sepia filter over the top of that.. As per usual the exposure, contrast and levels were played with to bring the image to what I believed worked best.. / I liked this image as it seemed to “pop” and it looks almost as though the dandelion is lurching forward in an attempt to break free from its flowers. I think that this shot and Season’s End both really captured the moment that the dandelion begins to lose its flowers and disappear from existence.
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I just answered a question in a certain group forum, and it occurs to me that it may be useful to others. Feel free to ask any questions….
I just answered a question in a certain group forum, and it occurs to me that it may be useful to others. Feel free to ask any questions. So here goes: General rule-of-thumb: expose to the right. What that means, is – use your histogram and get your exposure to the right half without hitting the far right edge. Anything clipped (blown, over-exposed) will be data lost for good. The same goes for black clipping (under-exposed). The reason exposing to the right is better then to the left, is that recovering data/detail from dark areas creates noise – whereas the reverse does not. A little rule that may help you with exposure: / Sunny 16 Basically what this catchy-named rule means, is this: / Given a bright and sunny day outdoors, correct exposure for any scene will be f/16, 1/100 SS, ISO100 (also known as ASA) Working up and down with this you can adjust to suit. For example – a slightly overcast day: / f/11, 1/100, ISO100 (1-stop wider aperture) / or / f/16, 1/50, ISO100 (1-stop slower SS) / or / f/16, 1/100, ISO200 (1-stop more sensitive film/sensor) If you have a specific requirement with SS (stop motion, blur, etc), adjust the other parameters to compensate. To stop your hand motion blur, use the reciprocal of your focal length. Example: 100mm needs at least 1/100th SS. Crop bodies need to be multiplied by the crop. (ask if confused) / If your subject is moving, double SS. If you are also moving, triple it. / Of course using a tripod (and you should whenever feasible) changes this. With photography, each numerical value doubles. / ISO: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 / SS: 25/60/125/250/500/1000/2000/4000/8000 Aperture can be remembered by using this system: / Use two numbers (f/1 & f/1.4) and double them as you go. f/1, f/2,f/4,f/8,f/16,f/32 / f/1.4,f/2.8,f/5.6,f/11,f/22 Now put them together and you have your full range of full-stop apertures :) Some cameras will list 1/2 or even 1/3 stops. f/1, f/1.4,f/2,f/2.8,f/4,f/5.6,f/8,f/11,f/16,f/22,f32,f/44 Aperture effects Depth of Field (DoF), which is the distance between the closest area in acceptable focus, and the furthest. Choose your aperture to suit your subject/scene. Adjust the other two parameters accordingly. A larger aperture number means a tighter aperture – which means less light. If you ever come up to a situation that has a very high dynamic range (DR) and can’t wait for better light – bracket your shots. That is, expose +/- from the above settings. You can then either decide what you like best, or even combine exposures. (ask how). Of course – if you are a street/candid/journalistic/wildlife style photographer, then you may only get one chance. Which is more the reason to learn the above. There are various filters available to help shoot skies and landscapes – or any scene that has defined high dynamic range. Circular polarisers, graduated neutral density filters – ask. Using additional lighting such as flash adds another element to the equation, and other rules apply. The above is a basic guide to correct exposure for everyday and natural conditions. Hope this helps some people. Feel comfortable in asking anything, or contributing.
Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia. A result of 9 images (3 HDR’s) done in Photomatix. Merged the HDR’s in photoshop using automate > Photomerge. Took the photos quick as it was around midnight in a dark alley… Sales 1 Greeting Card 1 Framed Print 2 Canvas Prints 1 Greeting Card 1 Mounted Print 1 Laminated Print 1 Poster This work has had over 6000 views :) Click here for my other images of laneways and graffiti Click here for my other images of Melbourne !
Surprise the gerbera makes yet another appearance :)
See, weeds can be beautiful too! This is a fleabane bloom (those tiny daisy-like weed/wildflowers). I gave it a somewhat painted look. This piece was featured in A Photographer’s Craft group. Thank You! —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-— / This piece can be found in my Flora Calendar.
featured in The Healing Journey 09-11-2009 / featured in The Art of 3D 08-23-2009 / featured in Exceptional-Ekphrasis 04-04-2009 / featured in Fractal Perception 03-21-2009 / featured in Globes, Sphere’s and Curves 02-28-2009 / featured in NR1 Artists of RedBubble 02-19-2009 Now theyre planning the crime of the century / Well what will it be? / Read all about their schemes and adventuring / Its well worth a fee / So roll up and see / And they rape the universe / How theyve gone from bad to worse / Who are these men of lust, greed, and glory? / Rip off the masks and let see. / But thats no right – oh no, whats the story? / Theres you and theres me / That cant be right Fractals created with Apophysis
featured in The World As We See It 10-17-2009 / featured in Featured Features 07-18-2009 / featured in All Things Black 07-12-2009 / featured in the group Not What It Seems 03-03-2009 / featured in the group Escher and Perspective Art 02-10-2009 / featured in the group Dimensions 02-04-2009 / featured in the group Core [C.O.R.E] 01-29-2009 / featured in the group 100% 01-28-2009 / featured in Unconventional Artistry 01-27-2009 All I need is a little time, / To get behind this sun and cast my weight, / All I need is a peace of this mind, / Then I can celebrate. All in all there�s something to give, / All in all there�s something to do, / All in all there�s something to live, / With you … All I need is a little sign, / To get behind this sun and cast this weight of mine, / All I need is the place to find, / And there I�ll celebrate. All in all there�s something to give, / All in all there�s something to do, / All in all there�s something to live, / With you …
Hi there! ☺ Yes…it´s me…..Andreas Stridsberg. Why am I opening a new account you ask? Well the answer is simple: Because i´m under contract with various publishers that demand they have “first dibs” on my work i can´t go around selling them left and right. I first have to wait for them to either accept or reject any of my new work. And because that´s usually a looooong and slooooow process i then use my other account to simply showcase my work. While on this account i can make those i know for sure my publishers have rejected available as prints to whomever may be interested. Does it make sense to you? :-) I´m sorry for possibly posting duplicates of something that i might already have posted at my original stridsberg-account But i need to keep them separeted due to above mentioned reasons. :-) Thanks for stopping by! And as always…keep an eye on my own website for my most recent work and my pointless blog: Sincerly Andreas Stridsberg www.mystic-pic.com P.S. I´m also sorry for repeating this message on my every single upload tonight…i just thought i´d be as clear as possible. Godness how i´m apologizing right now…i´m sorry about that as well. :-/
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Model: Alanna Reynolds POEM CALLED BY SAME FERVENT BY TERILEE Tonight I am hungry / Last night I rested / Tomorrow I will heal / But for tonight / I am starving / Not for subtle gestures / Or a gentle touch / I want you to be famished too / Hunt me / Feed from my nectar / And I will swallow / Your hunger too / Come with me / On this obsessive journey / Fly with me into the night / Penetrate my consciousness / I will consume your spirit / Together we will take flight / Blast through the threshold / Explode / Into infinity / Because / Tonight I am hungry / I want you to be hungry too! YOUR WORK THRILLS ME ALMOST AS MUCH AS HAVING YOU IN MY LIFE.. I APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU ARE.. LIVING BREATHING WOMAN OF WOMEN. XOX
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≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Spring / By Linaji 2009 Inside germinates / the silent sound of / colors create / from desolate pause / she springs forth / becoming Linaji 2009 From the Series of Seasons collection Winter Wolf… Series of Seasons Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing / A bonnet of spring flowers / By touch a fantastic plastic / Patterned paws leaving / Conscious depths / Keen senses with sly drooling / Anticipation / It’s Greedy blanket / Smothering life / Or so it seems / Until, / Spring / And new things are born / Once again / Oh! / Generous belly! Winter Wolf… Series of Season / Linaji 2009 Utterly Fall… Series of Seasons Light still plays on the chink in my fence / subtle chills in the evening after 6:00 / night falls faster / storms brew in heaven / I am left to wonder / Is my time coming? Linaji 2009 Utterly Fall / Advancement of Autumn / Summer Consumption Explosion of seed to flower / Ripe fruit and hidden agendas / Explored and consumed / Taking from and leading to / Hearts filled brimmed / Lush expectations revealed / Moment to moment / Living Linaji 2009 Summer Consumption… Series of Seasons /
Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing / A bonnet of spring flowers / By touch a fantastic plastic / Patterned paws leaving / Conscious depths / Keen senses with sly drooling / Anticipation / It’s Greedy blanket / Smothering life / Or so it seems / Until, / Spring / And new things are born / Once again / Oh! / Generous belly! Linaji 2009 From the Series of Seasons Collection Summers Consumption / Explosion of seed to flower / Ripe fruit and hidden agendas / Explored and consumed / Taking from and leading to / Hearts filled brimmed / Lush expectations revealed / Moment to moment / Living Linaji 2009 Seed of Spring / Inside germinates / the silent sound of / colors create / from desolate pause / she springs forth / becoming Linaji 2009 Advancement of Autumn / Advancement of Autumn… Series of Seasons Light still plays on the chink in my fence / subtle chills in the evening after 6:00 / night falls faster / storms brew in heaven / I am left to wonder / Is my time coming?* Linaji 2009
Haiku Poetry / Summer / By OnePerfectKiss summer strokes her love / her beauty surrounding him / he sleeps in her warmth ≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈ Summer / By Linaji Explosion of seed to flower / Ripe fruit and hidden agendas / Explored and consumed / Taking from and leading to / Hearts filled brimmed / Lush expectations revealed / Moment to moment / Living Linaji 2009 From the Series of Season Collection Seed of Spring / Inside germinates / the silent sound of / colors create / from desolate pause / she springs forth / becoming Linaji 2009 Winter Wolf… Series of Season / Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing / A bonnet of spring flowers / By touch a fantastic plastic / Patterned paws leaving / Conscious depths / Keen senses with sly drooling / Anticipation / It’s Greedy blanket / Smothering life / Or so it seems / Until, / Spring / And new things are born / Once again / Oh! / Generous belly! Linaji 2009 Advancement of Autumn / Advancement of Autumn… Series of Seasons Light still plays on the chink in my fence / subtle chills in the evening after 6:00 / night falls faster / storms brew in heaven / I am left to wonder / Is my time coming? Linaji 2009
PLEASE VIEW LARGE / / There are two seasons in fall.. approaching and utterly..hence the two pieces.. I do love them both!! / . / Joyful Smiles..teehee… Light still plays on the chink in my fence / subtle chills in the evening after 6:00 / night falls faster / storms brew in heaven / I am left to wonder / Is my time coming? Linaji 2009 From the Series of Seasons Collection Winter Wolf / Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing / A bonnet of spring flowers / By touch a fantastic plastic / Patterned paws leaving / Conscious depths / Keen senses with sly drooling / Anticipation / It’s Greedy blanket / Smothering life / Or so it seems / Until, / Spring / And new things are born / Once again / Oh! / Generous belly! Linaji 2009 Seed of Spring / By Linaji 2009 Inside germinates / the silent sound of / colors create / from desolate pause / she springs forth / becoming Linaji 2009 Summers Consumption / Explosion of seed to flower / Ripe fruit and hidden agendas / Explored and consumed / Taking from and leading to / Hearts filled brimmed / Lush expectations revealed / Moment to moment / Living Linaji 2009 Advancement of Autumn /
oil on canvas / super fast painting. I would like to consider this more on the abstract expressionism side. I usually paint with more detail and so may I’ll go back at a later time when it drys and add some more depth. myspace.com/artistmind
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