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Friday, February 22, 2013

Following my muse

For PhotoArt Friday this week I intended to follow Bonnie’s prompt of ‘connect’ but then I came across this sight on my walk

15-feb-(9)

and had to follow the ideas that immediately sparked on ways to use the reflection of the abandoned bike.

For once the pixel magic ideas that I had while continuing my walk actually worked once I was back at my computer.  I’d taken several photos from different angles and combined them then added Bonnie’s starburst texture and I adore the results.  I saved three using different blending modes – which do you like the best?

paf-22-feb-starburst-c-burn

 

colour burn blending mode

paf-22-feb-starburst-lumino

luminous blending mode

paf-22-feb-starburst-differ

difference blending mode

looking forward to seeing the connections others have made this week.

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15 comments:

  1. StephanieFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    hard to say which I like best but I think I like the first one with the sparkly focus in the middle. Nice ideas for processing.

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  2. AnnemorFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I cant' decide, but maybe the first one?
    Have anice day.
    Mormor

    http://www.starbear.no/mormor/2013/02/22/photo-art-friday-february-22nd-23rd/

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  3. foxysueFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Nice work, sometimes you just have to go with your own flow!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    I like the first one the best!

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  5. Maria OntiverosFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    i love the clouds reflected in the sound. Those other three are really works of art!
    Rinda

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  6. The Artful DivaFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    wow, wow, wow - one for each version. I think it's fantastic what you created with your original photo. Is that an old bicycle tire?

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  7. IdaFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Your original photo is really lovely when enlarged.
    How fun and creative.
    My favorite is the first one but I also like the last one a lot as well.

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  8. AlisonFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    It's a toss up between the first and the third for me, Helena!
    Alison xx

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    awe -- all the images are ideal for this challenge..I would have pass this by and not thought of taking a photo of it.. Great job!!
    Hugs

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  10. Lynne with an eFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Well, what a nice place you have to go walking, and what a great find! No wonder you were inspired to play with that image. The results are all visually intriguing--one wouldn't have a clue what the original image might be. My favourite is the first one because the richness of the colours emphasizes the starburst effect.

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  11. Kris @ beyond the whiskersFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    I love when you can see something in your head and then make it a reality…congrats! Last one if my favorite because I love the impact the deep the blue hues have on the beams. Great job.

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  12. Currie SilverFebruary 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    I am with Ida about your original photograph. It is rich and overflowing with stunning possibilities.

    I love each of the 3 versions you've created, and I, too, would LOVE to play with them as you have.

    That is what is such fun about digital fiddling. There is no limit to the wonder.

    BEautimous, Helena, just lovely!!

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  13. Andrea DawnFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    Great job producing what you had envisioned. My favourite is the first edit. Just gorgeous!

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  14. MiriamFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    How many times do you think I could get away with saying Beautiful, fabulous and so creative?
    Well it's that many and I can't choose a favourite.xx

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  15. alexaFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    How visually arresting are these! My own favourite is the top one, just for the richness of colour. You have a talent for paying attention and spotting something many of us would have missed. :)

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