This is a bizarre collection of pictures. I do not have much else to say about them aside from the fact that it was fun to take them and get a little creative with the processing aspect of photography.
Yes, I am a bit guilty during the first two pictures to have altered them to no longer represent the real image, rather a more abstract and intense image of them. These were found at the Chinese embassy and are granite rock with Chinese characters etched into the stone. What caught my eye was the chipped and worn golden paint that in my mind made these pictures.
In the third photo, I again have used a car hood ornament and reflection of the skyline that I think is a bit better of work than past attempts.
Finally, in the last photo, I could not let the intensity of the horses face or detail to the boot escape with any further distractions or any other colors. I intentionally over-exposed the sky in the background to give the horse a solid white background. This also allowed for a greater contrast between on the horse bringing the detail to life.
Chris, you are right. These are way cooler blown up. I didn't like them as much when I was looking at the itty bitty versions. Very cool. All very different from one another. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I love the first 2. I know (or think) it's stone but the unexpected orange and blues make them pop. Is it lichen or some effect of the way the photograph was taken?
ReplyDeleteThe third one doesn't do as much for me. It doesn't surprise me or make me react in any other way. I like the 4th despite its uniform color. The intensity from the closeness an angle makes the statue jump to life. It's like you're on a battlefield right next to a panicked stone horse.