18+: Playing with scarves

NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
edited January 18, 2009 in Go Figure
I got some more time on my hands after a round of S*E coding, so I processed a few more pictures from my last shoot.

#1: Joy:

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#2: Sail:

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#3: Twister:

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#4: "Grendel Modor"

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And just to give you guys an idea how the original color versions looked like:

#5: Pensive:

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Enjoy! C&C welcome!
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  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Oh these are soo cool. I totally enjoyed the processing you did here!

    Sail, twister and Joy..my fav's!

    cheers, tom
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    angevin1 wrote:
    Oh these are soo cool. I totally enjoyed the processing you did here!
    Sail, Twister and Joy..my fav's!
    cheers, tom
    Thank you Tom! thumb.gif
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    dlplumer wrote:
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  • Cygnus StudiosCygnus Studios Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    What a great series. It is impossible to pick a favorite. It is easy to picture these framed and hanging in an art museum.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Cygnus Studios wrote:
    What a great series. It is impossible to pick a favorite. It is easy to picture these framed and hanging in an art museum.
    Steve, thank you, you're too kind! iloveyou.gif

    Just out of curiosity, what do guys you think of these two versions of #4:

    #4.1: Original color:

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    #4.2: Basic BW:

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    Thoughts, comments, snide remarks? rolleyes1.gifmwink.gif
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  • Cygnus StudiosCygnus Studios Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Just out of curiosity, what do guys you think of these two versions of #4:

    I am going to have to say original. The colors are striking, the contrast fantastic, and the play of light draws the eye around the image.
    The line of light that runs from her elbow down across the hip while at first a tad distracting, blends to create a very nice abstract once the eyes take in the whole image.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Cygnus Studios wrote:
    I am going to have to say original. The colors are striking, the contrast fantastic, and the play of light draws the eye around the image.
    The line of light that runs from her elbow down across the hip while at first a tad distracting, blends to create a very nice abstract once the eyes take in the whole image.
    Thank you, appreciate the feedback! thumb.gif
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  • ShimaShima Registered Users Posts: 2,547 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Nikolai wrote:
    Thank you, appreciate the feedback! thumb.gif

    I like the funky processing in the original post all the way back up top. Not sure why but I really dig it. And what's this I hear about S*E coding? Looks like I should have checked the site a few days ago, didn't notice your new years update :) I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about S*E w/ no updates since April to the program and your numerous photo posts on here indicated that was occupying more of your time, hehe.

    I'm really excited about the coming soon mentioned in there too... ooo,
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Shima wrote:
    I like the funky processing in the original post all the way back up top. Not sure why but I really dig it. And what's this I hear about S*E coding? Looks like I should have checked the site a few days ago, didn't notice your new years update :) I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about S*E w/ no updates since April to the program and your numerous photo posts on here indicated that was occupying more of your time, hehe.

    I'm really excited about the coming soon mentioned in there too... ooo,
    Glad to hear it. I was experimenting.... There are so many ways to skin a cat... I mean, do a BW... mwink.gif
    As to S*E - get the beta 204, you'll love it:-) deal.gif
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    I like the color of the original more than the B&W.

    These remind me of Cultural dances where people dance around twisting and spinning the cloths around them in that alluring fashion.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 5, 2009
    Moogle Pepper wrote:
    I like the color of the original more than the B&W.

    These remind me of Cultural dances where people dance around twisting and spinning the cloths around them in that alluring fashion.
    Thank you! thumb.gif
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2009
    GORGEOUS, FEMININE, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING .. what should I say?? iloveyou.gif
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  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    I like "Pensive"...very nice work!
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    Agnieszka wrote:
    GORGEOUS, FEMININE, BEAUTIFUL, STUNNING .. what should I say?? iloveyou.gif
    Thanks, Angie!thumb.gif
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    Tentacion wrote:
    I like "Pensive"...very nice work!
    Thank you! thumb.gif
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  • scottVscottV Registered Users Posts: 354 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2009
    I think #3 is my favorite...not sure if i'm a fan of the processing in 4, I like the original color version though.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2009
    f00sion wrote:
    I think #3 is my favorite...not sure if i'm a fan of the processing in 4, I like the original color version though.
    Thank you! thumb.gif
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  • LlywellynLlywellyn Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,186 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2009
    So, my viewing experience:
    1. Oh, awesome timing on the capture of the scarf!
    2. Wow! The lines! The light!
    3. #$^%! OMG! I'm floored. Amazing. bowdown.gifbowdown.gif
    4. How the heck did he get her to look like metal? eek7.gif:D
    One of my favorite sets using all that cloth of yours, Nik. But #3, hands down, my favorite capture of the bunch. Simply stunning. bowdown.gif (one more for good measure)
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2009
    Llywellyn wrote:
    So, my viewing experience:
    1. Oh, awesome timing on the capture of the scarf!
    2. Wow! The lines! The light!
    3. #$^%! OMG! I'm floored. Amazing. bowdown.gifbowdown.gif
    4. How the heck did he get her to look like metal? eek7.gif:D
    One of my favorite sets using all that cloth of yours, Nik. But #3, hands down, my favorite capture of the bunch. Simply stunning. bowdown.gif (one more for good measure)
    Kerry, thank you, luv! iloveyou.gif
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  • GreensquaredGreensquared Registered Users Posts: 2,115 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2009
    Top notch work, Nik. thumb.gif These are all really wonderful. clap.gif
    Emily
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2009
    Greensquared wrote:
    Top notch work, Nik. thumb.gif These are all really wonderful. clap.gif
    Thank you, Emily! thumb.gif
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  • digital faeriedigital faerie Registered Users Posts: 667 Major grins
    edited January 17, 2009
    Nikolai! You've always been one of my favorites here and I gotta say Twister takes the cake for me. Absolutely gorgeous!

    It has been a REALLY long time since I've been here on dgrin....and so I was very suprised to find this forum. I remember the arguments back in the day! :)

    Yay!wings.gif
  • WinemanWineman Registered Users Posts: 204 Major grins
    edited January 17, 2009
    Great series Nik, awesome light on all of them... Regarding the 4th, definitely like the original version better, the colors achieved and the light are so amazing, It would be a shame to just turn it b&w, dont get me wrong, I love b&w (usually more than color) but this image... is just awesome!!!!

    thanks for sharing.

    Z.
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2009
    digital faerie wrote:
    Nikolai! You've always been one of my favorites here and I gotta say Twister takes the cake for me. Absolutely gorgeous!

    It has been a REALLY long time since I've been here on dgrin....and so I was very suprised to find this forum. I remember the arguments back in the day! :)

    Yay!wings.gif
    Thank you, I'm flattered iloveyou.gif
    Yea, this forum was a very nice addition! thumb.gif
    Hope to see your posts here soon:-) mwink.gif
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2009
    Wineman wrote:
    Great series Nik, awesome light on all of them... Regarding the 4th, definitely like the original version better, the colors achieved and the light are so amazing, It would be a shame to just turn it b&w, dont get me wrong, I love b&w (usually more than color) but this image... is just awesome!!!!

    thanks for sharing.

    Z.

    Thank you, Z!
    This whole bw vs color dilemma is tearing me a new one. I usually like both - that is if there are only two, because sometimes you can produce way more versions that that, using various effects and intentions. Decisions, decisions... headscratch.gif
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