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Bill Sutherland 2-time assignment winner

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p.2 #1 · #257: Conform

Vipermike wrote:
CNC stands for " Computer Navigated Cutter" think of it as big printer with a blade that can cut through wood, plastic and aluminum. You put in your drawing and it goes to work.

I want one of those!

But I don't think that I could do as good a job as you did on a fabulous entry this week Mike.

Cheers. Bill

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Jul 30, 2007 at 12:45 AM

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Mike this is a great shot, good work! It reminds me of something I would see at Disney World.

--ryan

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Jul 30, 2007 at 01:57 AM

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p.2 #3 · #257: Conform

I love the intensity and passion you put into your creative pursuits. Sounds like taking the photo was the easy part!

Jul 30, 2007 at 02:55 AM

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p.2 #4 · #257: Conform

Mike......This is Brilliant!
Thanks for the background. Re: Chris Angel......I park my car in NYC at the last place Chris Angel performed his recent stunt! The set up took an entire week. Were you involved in that one?? It was quite amazing!
Besides your talent.....you have very clever ideas!

Best of Luck
Patty

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Jul 30, 2007 at 03:12 AM

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p.2 #5 · #257: Conform

Vipermike wrote:
hhski wrote:
MIke I remember a few weeks ago you mentioned you had given up photography for a period of time. I ask why? I am amazed by your ability to conceptualize then excecute the idea. I have been impressed by all your entries these past weeks. Another winner.

Hi hh, That means allot to me. Thank you. This may sound defeatist but I think honestly I stopped shooting because I felt I could not make a living at it and I was not good enough to do gallery work. That was the dream. I love the art of photography and promised myself I would not be a commercial shooter for hire. I have been a hired graphic artist since I was eighteen, now 43. My photography seems to fall into many realms without any direction and I don't know that it will ever be gallery material. I recently submitted my work to a couple stock photography sites. I was the feature photographer on one and rejected on every shot at another for "poor and uneven lighting" in all my shots. I will not "conform" to traditional ideology of what is gallery or commercial worthy anymore. I now shoot for me and my greatest enjoyment is my passion for the art and the inspiration my work may hopefully bring. That is why I like coming here. It is nice to be appreciated and inspired by you all. I feel at home.

Mike, for gods sake, don't conform!!!! What in the world does "extra" ordinary mean except out of the norm!! Every book I look at with fine art photography, or the gurus--they are all out of the box!! Then someone recognizes them and they are the experts!!! You are immensely talented--throw the box away and keep doing what you are doing and have fun!!!
Jane

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Jul 30, 2007 at 03:17 AM

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p.2 #6 · #257: Conform

Bill Sutherland wrote:
Vipermike wrote:
CNC stands for " Computer Navigated Cutter" think of it as big printer with a blade that can cut through wood, plastic and aluminum. You put in your drawing and it goes to work.

I want one of those!

But I don't think that I could do as good a job as you did on a fabulous entry this week Mike.

Cheers. Bill

Yes Bill they are an amazing tool. Thank you for the kind words my friend.

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Jul 30, 2007 at 03:57 AM

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ryan busch wrote:
Mike this is a great shot, good work! It reminds me of something I would see at Disney World.

--ryan

Thanks Ryan!! Ya know I thought the very same thing while building it. The question is now... what do I do with it

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Jul 30, 2007 at 04:00 AM

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zcaley wrote:
I love the intensity and passion you put into your creative pursuits. Sounds like taking the photo was the easy part!

Love it. It is a mind bending experience, and a pleasure to behold.

This would look fantastic in a frame, and hanging on the wall. It would make a great conversation piece at parties! Very hip and very marketable!!!

Thank you for that generous post Z! I do like the framed version on my website http://www.mindofmalloy.com Thanks again Z!

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Jul 30, 2007 at 04:07 AM

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Patricia March wrote:
Mike......This is Brilliant!
Thanks for the background. Re: Chris Angel......I park my car in NYC at the last place Chris Angel performed his recent stunt! The set up took an entire week. Were you involved in that one?? It was quite amazing!
Besides your talent.....you have very clever ideas!

Best of Luck
Patty

As always Patricia, your too sweet! Thank you. The last thing we did for Chris was for the Oprah show and the VH1 awards.

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Jul 30, 2007 at 04:13 AM

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ironabike wrote:

Mike, for gods sake, don't conform!!!! What in the world does "extra" ordinary mean except out of the norm!! Every book I look at with fine art photography, or the gurus--they are all out of the box!! Then someone recognizes them and they are the experts!!! You are immensely talented--throw the box away and keep doing what you are doing and have fun!!!
Jane

Jane, your words of wisdom are taken to heart. I shall have fun and continue along my path. Thank you kindly.

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Jul 30, 2007 at 04:21 AM

Tom Basore 1-time assignment winner

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p.2 #11 · #257: Conform

Cool shot, great window and outstanding effort. Another winner!

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Jul 30, 2007 at 07:14 AM

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p.2 #12 · #257: Conform

Excellent - but I kinda wish you hadn't revealed the setup!

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Jul 30, 2007 at 10:43 AM

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p.2 #13 · #257: Conform

Everyone else would've used the warp tool! Nothing
short of brilliant. I like this two-color lighting approach of yours.

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Jul 30, 2007 at 01:26 PM

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p.2 #14 · #257: Conform

Vipermike wrote:
zcaley wrote:
I love the intensity and passion you put into your creative pursuits. Sounds like taking the photo was the easy part!

Jul 31, 2007 at 04:16 AM

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p.2 #15 · #257: Conform

Beautifully done, an inspiring image... congrats!

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Jul 31, 2007 at 03:57 PM

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p.2 #16 · #257: Conform

Very creative, excellent work!

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Jul 31, 2007 at 04:49 PM

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p.2 #17 · #257: Conform

Mike
The whole setup and the work from an idea to the final photo is both impressive and admirable.
Einar

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Jul 31, 2007 at 05:24 PM

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p.2 #18 · #257: Conform

Mike,
It sure is good to be seeing your work again...
Great concept, and great execution. Looks like a sure finalist to me, if not a winner... Good luck!
JD

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Aug 01, 2007 at 03:20 AM

Steven Roberts 1-time assignment winner

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p.2 #19 · #257: Conform

what else can be said for this one. You take it to another level for us all

Steve

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Aug 01, 2007 at 07:54 AM

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p.2 #20 · #257: Conform

this is fabulous!

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Aug 01, 2007 at 11:07 AM

Kevin Sherman 1-time assignment winner

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p.2 #21 · #257: Conform

big props for the CNC! I am learning how to do programming on the CNC here at work

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Aug 01, 2007 at 11:36 AM

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p.2 #22 · #257: Conform

Great image and title. Is the Window trying to conform to the rose bending to the light, or is the rose bending to conform to the skewed window!! The slight reflection and the nothingness in the window add to the mystery and the slightly unsettled feeling. Well done.

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Aug 01, 2007 at 05:53 PM

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p.2 #23 · #257: Conform

Thanks for the posts guys. I have been real busy the last couple of days and have not been able to respond or comment on some of the new great shots posted. I just wanted to pop in for a sec and let you know it is appreciated.

Aug 01, 2007 at 07:19 PM


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