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Published: 2009-05-10 02:37:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 1372; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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2 separate renders.Apophysis 2.08
Photoshop
I'm not that pleased with this one.
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It's no secret that I usually dislike symmetry. Your use of it here seems to have a bit more thought behind it than most. I can see subtle color variation between the sides, and I like that the point of focus is lower than absolute center, so kudos for that.
However I still think the image would be improved if it were framed differently. The things you did well could be taken a little bit further. My suggestion would be to rotate the entire thing 90 degrees clockwise and then crop it so the bottom edge is a skosh below the axis of symmetry. That would retain the "vortexy" feeling while making the image a bit more striking.
The second thing that bugs me about this image is the size. I feel like there is a lot of potential for really sweet details that I just am not seeing. In fact, a zoom into one of the more dense and 'texturey' parts of the fractal might create a really nice abstract. I can't say for sure from this view, but it's an idea--of course, I'm sure it would be an utter bitch to render.
Two final things: first, points for making a two-render composite; it's a technique I've been interested in for a long time and you do it well. Second, I love the colors.
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I would be interested to see if the change suggested made a different impact.
I love the work and colors- I am drawn to items with motion.
Regards, Laurie
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don't know why you're not pleased with it. its pretty psychedelic.
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well.. if ur not so pleased with it. why do u submit it? U have no reason to, becuz its actually very good
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Aww, well thank you.
I'm starting to think that it is my monitor that needs changing. It seems to screw with contrast and brightness that isn't under my control.
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Wow, talk about a magic carpet ride! Great colours man.
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Thanks. :]
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All right, I'll bite -- what do you think is wrong with it that you're not pleased with it?
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It may just be my monitor that's showing it the way I'm seeing it. I'm not satisfied with the colors, mostly. The contrast seems to be off.
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Yes, that can definitely be the problem. On the dual 22" LCDs at home, and the 17" here at work -- it's a wonderful variation. Muted without being too dark; and the right gradient that it's not ostentatious in the least.
In fact, looking at it, it reminds me of looking at tree rings on a stump, of a tree that is fossilizing.
I'd say you did a great job with it.
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Your comment gives me a sigh of relief.
I also viewed this deviation on a separate monitor and it looked much different than what I see at home. So the monitor I have here hates me.
Thank you for your wonderful views.
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You're welcome. Just look at the home monitor as a challenge and not a hindrance, and you'll be able to get through it all right
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Ive done similar backgrounds in PhotoShop too. They're in my gallery.
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I think it looks really I think you did a wonderful job on it as well.
NW
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That looks awesome. I love the colors and the way it looks in general. Great job.
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