Dazzle in Blue [contest finalists march 2006]
Uploaded: March 26, 2006 10:45:36
This image is a close-up of a metal screen-guard on the front of a room fan. Hand held shot, 1/60 at f-16. I used PS polar coordinates for a warp effect, then applied bad-dream and plastic-wrap filter applications, along with hue and contrast adjustments for this final look.
Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2006
Interesting and beautiful!! Great color and design! #415604Donna Dunbar March 26, 2006
Beautiful color, and a good eye for catching the abstract in this object!! #2577010Casey A. Hanson March 26, 2006
Very cool.... #2577096Brian Lobdell March 26, 2006
Thanks so much, Donna, Donna and Casey!Tamera S. Phillips March 26, 2006
Very creative Brian. Love the blue colors! #2577981Brian Lobdell March 26, 2006
Tamera, thank you for your encouraging input - most appreciated! #2578112Jim Kinnunen March 28, 2006
A screen guard on a room fan...Holy son of a gun, Brian...you are one very creative person!!! #2585956Brian Lobdell March 29, 2006
Thank you Jim - I'll have to show you the original image sometime, which is pretty ordinary... #2587000Sherry Stricklin Boles April 08, 2006
Very creative, Brian! And a wonderful result! #2623588Brian Lobdell April 08, 2006
Thanks so much, Sherry!! #2623758Tori A. Woods April 08, 2006
you have quite an eye and an imagination....two great assets for a photographer!! I really like how you created this look from a fan guard....who would have thought....great work Brian....keep it up........(I also like the shot of the chairs in line) Tori #2623759Wendy Stevenson April 09, 2006
Gorgeous abstract - a fine combination of light and colour!! Well done and great idea!! #2624311Brian Lobdell April 09, 2006
Thank You sooo much, Tori and Wendy!! Your responses really inspire me to keep shooting (and hopefully learning)!! #2625095Chris Budny April 09, 2006
SOOOO cool, Brian! Very nicely done; the blues are terrific, as is the graphic impact. #2625153Brian Lobdell April 09, 2006
Hi Christopher! Thanks for your motivating input!! I've been pulled away from BP for a while, but hopefully back to immerse myself into this inspiring group! So glad to see your finalists, much deserved!! #2625175Brian Lobdell April 10, 2006
Thanks so much, Opal! I think the buzz filters can be good or bad, depending on the image. Your beautiful Garden capture certainly stands by itself - I just get a "buzz" from looking at it! :)LOL. Keep up the great work.Anne D. Eigen April 11, 2006
Great implementation of effects in this awesome abstract, Brian! #2634064Brian Lobdell April 14, 2006
Thanks so much for commenting, Anne! This was my favorite of last month's shots - I really appreciate your input! #2644271Mike F. Anderson April 16, 2006
Cool idea Brian. Great job on working through the concept to final presentation. Works for me! #2651148Kristi A. Howson April 17, 2006
I love this Brian. The combination of technique and effects makes this a real winner. I hope we see it again soon:) #2652974Barbara Helgason April 17, 2006
Simply DAZZLING Brian! #2653457Brian Lobdell April 17, 2006
I thank you all, Mike, Kristi and Barbara! I appreciate your stopping by my gallery - your comments are motivating and appreciated!! #2655402Karen Engelbreth April 22, 2006
Wonderful and very creative, image, Brian! #2673552Brian Lobdell April 22, 2006
Thanks for visiting my gallery Karen! I appreciate your comments! #2674705Corinne M. Thompson April 22, 2006
Very cool colors and effects used to create this pleasing image. #2675382Brian Lobdell April 23, 2006
Thank You for the positive comments, Corrine! #2675439Chris Budny April 25, 2006
Congratulations, Brian!! Happy to see this in the Finalists #2685796Pat Gamwell April 25, 2006
AWESOME pic, Brian! CONGRATS! #2686167Mike F. Anderson April 25, 2006
Brian - Congratulations on your finalist! #2686388Kurt Hawkins April 25, 2006
Nice Job Donna , Awesome Results #2686909Jim Kinnunen April 25, 2006
A very BIG congratulations on this one, Brian!:) #2687828Susan T. Evans April 25, 2006
Wow Brian, absolutely amazing, Congrats! #2689105Brian Lobdell April 25, 2006
Thank you EVERYONE for your comments and support! When I look at all the other finalists I'm in awe...Thanks also judges for your consideration!! #2690601Kristi A. Howson April 25, 2006
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist and Best of Luck in the next round Brian! I thought we would be seeing this again :) #2691005Brian Lobdell April 25, 2006
Thanks so much, Kristi! I really appreciate the support! #2691103Stanley J. Contrades April 26, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS, Brian, and best of luck to you in the next round! Fantastic color and creative comp!!Robert R. Goodman April 26, 2006
Congratulations Brian,best of luck!!!!!! #2691772Brian Lobdell April 26, 2006
My sincere Thanks, Stan and Robert! #2692769Michelle Lea Guinn April 26, 2006
WOW!!!! This is AWESOME!!!! Good luck to you in the next round!!! Winner in my book!!! mlg~ #2692871Sylvia Rossler April 26, 2006
In mine too !! My favourite color with a gorgeous design ..this must win !! Big congrats Brian and good luck :O) #2694555Brian Lobdell April 27, 2006
Michelle & Sylvia! Thank you so much!! Regardless of whether this moves on at all, I'm thrilled with all the wonderful feedback from everyone...so much encouragement and motivation! Good luck also to both of you, with your superb finalists!! #2697276Corinne M. Thompson April 27, 2006
You picked it right...WTG! Congrats on your Finalist! #2698076Terry L. Ellis April 27, 2006
Fantastic image, Brian! The color and your effects are amazing! Congratultions on this fine finalist! #2698091Brian Lobdell April 27, 2006
Heartfelt "Thank You!" Corinne and Terry! I appreciate your support! #2699958Martin Witt May 02, 2006
Wow, Awesome vibrant color! Excellent composition and light. Congrats on your finalist! #2718006Brian Lobdell May 02, 2006
Thanks so much, Martin! I appreciate your kind words! #2718271Anne D. Eigen May 22, 2006
Stunning colors and composition, Brian! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist! #2797967Brian Lobdell May 22, 2006
Thanks so much, Anne! #2798171Life Expressions May 22, 2006
Outstanding creation! #2802439Wendy Stevenson May 23, 2006
Gorgeous abstract image Brian! Your choice of effects is perfect making this look like glass! Congrats on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!! #2803528Brian Lobdell May 23, 2006
Thanks Wendy! I really appreciate your comments! #2803600Brian Lobdell May 23, 2006
...and thank you Robin, too! #2803641Corinne M. Thompson May 23, 2006
Congrats on your Finalist Brian! #2804288Hendrik Storme May 23, 2006
Big congrats Brian!! I love your gallery too and thanks for comment on my POTD! #2805185Melissa G. Meiselman May 23, 2006
Dazzling image and congrats, Brian on your finalist!!! #2805192Keith L. Clayton May 23, 2006
Great shot! Many congrats! This is a fabulous image. #2805687Brian Lobdell May 23, 2006
Thanks again, Keith for viewing my gallery and your kind comments! #2806818Brian Lobdell May 23, 2006
Also Big Thank You's to Corrine, Hendrik , and Melissa! All your wonderful comments are flattering and motivating! #2806825Laura Clay-Ballard January 25, 2007
BIG congrats! wow wow wow! #3870077Brian Lobdell January 27, 2007
Thanks so much Laura ! ! ! #3881474Su Sana E. P January 27, 2007
An awesome graphic abstract and a well deserving Finalist, Brian!! #3881490Datha Y. Thompson February 24, 2007
BIG CONGRATULATIONS Brian!!!! Awesome Finalist!!!! WTG :0) #3988675Brian Lobdell February 25, 2007
Thank you, SuSana and Datha! I appreciate your wonderful comments! #3993393Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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