http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/hidden5.jpg
...but found by the eyes of fish (and shot with a fish eye).
This little sculpted canine was almost as out of sight as someone's pair of eyeglasses (not mine, btw), which can almost be seen in the lower right.
I hope this new image is enjoyable, though I don't feel it's as strong as the original, which is about to be entered in the monthly assignment (close up) here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/727806/.
Comments and critique welcomed.
Most attractive Jess both in your take and the artist's model itself. I find the light source middle right is a tad distracting in your excellent production.
Beautifully intricate. The lighting is very well done, except..... I have to agree with Bill about the highlight on the right, and what appears to be some flare on the glass. It seems to draw the eye away from the beauty of this carving.
Bill Sutherland wrote:
Most attractive Jess both in your take and the artist's model itself. I find the light source middle right is a tad distracting in your excellent production.
Cheers. Bill
Thanks Bill, I agree, it was quite distracting and didn't add anything positive. I got rid of it.
teglis wrote:
Beautifully intricate. The lighting is very well done, except..... I have to agree with Bill about the highlight on the right, and what appears to be some flare on the glass. It seems to draw the eye away from the beauty of this carving.
All the best,
Rich
Thanks Rich. I got rid of the light, and though I could not completely eliminate some glass reflected highlights in that area, I think perhaps it now looks "natural" enough to not distract. I'll have to live with this awhile before deciding if I'm satisfied. Of course, I'm never satisfied.
ruuskan wrote:
A beautiful pic for sure, but the "Hidden cat" really got me laughing
Thanks Jouko, and I appreciate your reading through the thread, rather than just glancing at the first post!
Jan 11, 2009 at 12:56 AM
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You shot is quite elegant and beautiful. I agree it is a bit of a stretch on the theme, but still a wonderful shot. Have you thought about submitting it for the MA? I think it makes a terrific close-up.
You shot is quite elegant and beautiful. I agree it is a bit of a stretch on the theme, but still a wonderful shot. Have you thought about submitting it for the MA? I think it makes a terrific close-up.
Cheers,
Steve S.
Steve, thanks for the idea! I will consider submitting this for the MA, especially if I succeed in doing something more on target for the WA theme, and a good image as well.
Beautiful shot, Jess, my friend! I love the light and the detail. I have one of these, too. It never occurred to me to take a photo of it. I have no idea how they make these. I guess slave labor is the only way.
Strad wrote:
Beautiful shot, Jess, my friend! I love the light and the detail. I have one of these, too. It never occurred to me to take a photo of it. I have no idea how they make these. I guess slave labor is the only way.
Fond regards,
Endre
Thanks Endre. We've had this for 20 or 25 years, and I don't even know where Pam found it (though she'd remember). I'd like to think that the craftsman or woman had a better life at least than clothing sweat shop slaves, but I don't know.
Wow, what an interesting image. The lighting really adds a lot of dimension. I didn't not see your previous version, but the lighting here looks great. I also like Hidden Source and Hidden Cat (love that expression and ears). Hidden at my feet is dizzying. -Jamie
OK, I've decided to move my cork sculpture image to the Monthly Assignment ("close up"), and have come up with something that I think fits the WA assignment better. In deference to the comments you've taken the time to make, here is the original post: http://classicalphotography.com/FM_forum/hidden1.jpg
To hide from the farsighted, just get small.
Miniaturization is now so strongly associated with electronics, particularly computers, I think it's fun to be reminded of the delicate, tiny work that some artists and artisans manage to do with simple hand tools. This is a cork carving (inside a glass case). The area you see is not much larger than the palm of my hand. [Yes, I have two. Either one. Take your pick.]
contre-jour wrote:
Wow, what an interesting image. The lighting really adds a lot of dimension. I didn't not see your previous version, but the lighting here looks great. I also like Hidden Source and Hidden Cat (love that expression and ears). Hidden at my feet is dizzying. -Jamie
Jamie, thank you so much for commenting on all four images!
As noted in my edit, I've moved the cork sculpture shot to the Monthly Assignment (close up), and can only hope that the new one here has some merit too.
I love the colors on the fish plate, very nicely done. I have some plates something like yours they were brought over from China by my father inlaw , also scrolls that have fish like these on them. Nice Entry.
