VS.
SOC Tree
The original photo, to me, seemed so very plain. Looking at the image on screen left me with the feeling that something was missing. Initially, I didn't pay this shot any mind, but after sorting though, I thought "What they hay", let's see what I come up with. I can't even tell you exactly what I did to the post-processed version step by step, but either way, I liked the way this originally boring and mundane shot turned out. It's got a sort of spooky antique feel to it, don't you think? Even though it may look like it, I didn't use an Infrared filter, in case you were wondering. In it's own right, the SOC (straight-out-camera) shot is okay from a technical standpoint, the colors are nice, it follows the rule of 3rds, and the lines are appealing, but overall, nothing is spectacular about it. Not that I think the finished product is the most amazing piece of work ever, but I like that my impression of it was so easily changed by some minor alterations.
As Cody inadvertently pointed out to me today, I am slowly becoming a little more open minded, and something that I wouldn't have given much thought to, let's say a year ago, is something I have begun to think about. And I'm not really talking about any "thing" in particular, I'm just pointing out a realization that was made. I like to be reminded that I am continuously growing, and my circumstances are not going to remain the same, not that I don't like where I am. What I mean is that, by this time next year, I will have lived and learned, essentially molding me into a new me, a different Jessica..........there was a time when I was afraid of change, and I was scared of the what ifs that consumed my mind........Now, I warmly welcome the prospect of what may come, and I no longer have that fear of not being in complete control of what may have made me uncomfortable once upon a time.
This is a very freeing conclusion for me..........
How do you feel about change? Oh yeah, and which photo do you prefer?
nice one.J.M.now try doing it with a photo of someone's face.use the photo six times and each print with a different tone or color and put the four best print's together side by side, see what come's of it. just a dare.love POD.
ReplyDeleteUnusually for me I prefer the top one. Normally I like photographs as natural as possible, but this one is another eldritch shot :) Just beautiful. Ever seen the illustrations of Alan Lee? Check him out if you haven't, you'll see what I mean.
ReplyDeleteI admire the way you embrace change. This time last year I was a different person and I feel I am on the threshhold of an exciting new phase too. It is freaky sometimes but what's life without a challenge or six?
Well... to be honest I prefer the SOC shot, mainly because there is a bit of GREEN in it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteNo, seriously. The post-prod shot is lovely too but it looks like snow to me and I am SO over snow. sigh.
Life is change, life is good... Cody is wise :-)
Pod: Take one photo and come up with six different ways to process it?! hmmmm........maybe I'll try that sometime.
ReplyDeletesian: thank you, very unusual you like the top one indeed :-), the artist of middle earth, oh yeah, wish I could draw like that!
"Threshold of an exciting new phase" I really like that a lot......I can't describe it as beautifully, but that is how I feel also. Change keeps things interesting!
TD: Oops, I posted a snowy shot again :(
Cody IS wise.........