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Alex Conrath
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Mike,
Your shot is Fantastic! Not only did you create a Fantastic shot but some cool Art . I am always impressed when I see what you post!

Alex
Jul 29, 2007 at 06:24 PM
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hmmm....

Creativity + effort = great results.

Awesome.

Plus the fact that you combined great photography with CNC router makes you a hero.

As Homer Simpson said.."Mmmm....power tools."
Jul 29, 2007 at 07:05 PM
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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.


Jul 29, 2007 at 07:07 PM
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Alex Conrath wrote:
Mike,
Your shot is Fantastic! Not only did you create a Fantastic shot but some cool Art . I am always impressed when I see what you post!

Alex

Thanks Alex, I'm so glad you like it. So much appreciated! I am glad it's done and now I can enjoy the new submissions the rest of the week.


Jul 29, 2007 at 07:13 PM
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Greg Underwood wrote:
hmmm....

Creativity + effort = great results.

Awesome.

Plus the fact that you combined great photography with CNC router makes you a hero.

As Homer Simpson said.."Mmmm....power tools."

Hey Greg!!! Thanks for the positive feedback my friend! I really love your "impression" shot. Great stuff!

The only thing better would be "chocolate power tools"...Mmmmm"



Jul 29, 2007 at 07:20 PM
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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
Jul 29, 2007 at 07:45 PM
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Mike this is a great shot, good work! It reminds me of something I would see at Disney World.

--ryan
Jul 29, 2007 at 08:57 PM
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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!!!
Jul 29, 2007 at 09:55 PM
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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
Jul 29, 2007 at 10:12 PM
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Vipermike wrote:
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...Show more →

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
Jul 29, 2007 at 10:17 PM
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Bill Sutherland wrote:
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.



Jul 29, 2007 at 10:57 PM
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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



Jul 29, 2007 at 11:00 PM
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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!
Jul 29, 2007 at 11:07 PM
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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.


Jul 29, 2007 at 11:13 PM
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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.


Jul 29, 2007 at 11:21 PM
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Cool shot, great window and outstanding effort. Another winner!
Jul 30, 2007 at 02:14 AM
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Excellent - but I kinda wish you hadn't revealed the setup!
Jul 30, 2007 at 05:43 AM
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Everyone else would've used the warp tool! Nothing
short of brilliant. I like this two-color lighting approach of yours.
Jul 30, 2007 at 08:26 AM
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Vipermike wrote:
Thank you for that generous post Z! I do like the framed version on my website http://www.mindofmalloy.com Thanks again Z!


I checked out your website. Pretty cool. Your valor photo is awesome too. Love the lighting.


Jul 30, 2007 at 11:16 PM
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Beautifully done, an inspiring image... congrats!
Jul 31, 2007 at 10:57 AM
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