DSS #34 Help..Ideas??

angevin1

Okay, so I rarely ask for help...But this time I am, so ideas, suggestions- ALL. Never know what stray or off-hand comment will conjure up.

So far, this is what I got. Take the time if you please~I can palpably feel this slippin away~



or perhaps a closer crop?

adbsgicom

This is one just trumped Cuban's in the disturbing department.

I'm not sure that I get the diamond being plucked out? The sparkle in the eye?

angevin1

adbsgicom wrote:

I think you posted the same link twice.
This is one just trumped Cuban's in the disturbing department.

I'm not sure that I get the diamond being plucked out? The sparkle in the eye?

Thanks Andrew...I'm not certain either, which is why it is here...Yeah, sparkle...the light on the pupil left a great star and I just followed that.

sherstone

No not a closer crop! - its already too tight I think. I saw your wider attempts on your FB wall and I much prefer the wider versions over these.

Thoughts:

1. I like the base idea as it is an out of the box (out of the eye?), concept.
2. Even though I like the idea it is hard to grasp the exact correlation to the theme. 'Inside' and 'out' are being used as two separate entities not as the whole thought of inside out. This is part of the reason I feel it is original and outside the box thinking. I'm just not sure how the judges will interpret it.
3. The black border around the iris and where the iris has been cut out are way to much it feels wrong, I think that yes a darker edge is necessary to suggest a laser cutting it out maybe? Just not so blatant.
4. The angle of opening is not quite right but this is minor because the idea is communicated.
5. I really like how you have let the eyelashes extend past the spoon edge this gives it a much more 3D feel.

Sorry to introduce so many thoughts - because I know this will create a ton of work for you if you decide to modify this

Sean

angevin1

sherstone wrote:

No not a closer crop! - its already too tight I think. I saw your wider attempts on your FB wall and I much prefer the wider versions over these.

Thoughts:

1. I like the base idea as it is an out of the box (out of the eye?), concept.
2. Even though I like the idea it is hard to grasp the exact correlation to the theme. 'Inside' and 'out' are being used as two separate entities not as the whole thought of inside out. This is part of the reason I feel it is original and outside the box thinking. I'm just not sure how the judges will interpret it.
3. The black border around the iris and where the iris has been cut out are way to much it feels wrong, I think that yes a darker edge is necessary to suggest a laser cutting it out maybe? Just not so blatant.
4. The angle of opening is not quite right but this is minor because the idea is communicated.
5. I really like how you have let the eyelashes extend past the spoon edge this gives it a much more 3D feel.

Sorry to introduce so many thoughts - because I know this will create a ton of work for you if you decide to modify this

Sean

All great Suggestions, Sean!!

Yes, this needs to be re-thought and re-explored..the commentary helps, promise!

Funny how a feeling can provoke and idea..then..one can feel it slip..away~

lizzard_nyc

Well since I'll be going to get LASIK soon, this is a particularly freaky shot for me and will likely lead to trippy anxiety-ridden nightmares. So yea thanks for the visual.

I like the wider shot btw--and I get "inside" not insideout for the theme when I see this. But that could just be me. Well at the very least it will stop the judges in their tracks--which is never a bad thing.

Edit: I see that sherstone said the same thing about "inside instead of insideout" --so it seems I'm not alone.

angevin1

lizzard_nyc wrote:

Well since I'll be going to get LASIK soon, this is a particularly freaky shot for me and will likely lead to trippy anxiety-ridden nightmares. So yea thanks for the visual.

I like the wider shot btw--and I get "inside" not insideout for the theme when I see this. But that could just be me. Well at the very least it will stop the judges in their tracks--which is never a bad thing.

Edit: I see that sherstone said the same thing about "inside instead of insideout" --so it seems I'm not alone.

right, got it!

angevin1

Next up is this thing~

I think I've run my course for the next few days....any comments?



titles?

thanks~

sherstone

how about

WOW

I really like this.

"wooden thoughts"
is the only title that comes to mind ATM

The only thing I see is a strange border like line at the bottom of the frame, otherwise I really don't have anything to add.

angevin1

sherstone wrote:

how about

WOW

I really like this.

"wooden thoughts"
is the only title that comes to mind ATM

The only thing I see is a strange border like line at the bottom of the frame, otherwise I really don't have anything to add.

Yep...I see that now..Soon to fix~~ Thanks Sean! Good eye. Always helps to have an extra set or more to pick out the chaff~

Yeah, the title eludes me at this early hour and my wooden brain feels petrified~

adbsgicom

I like this much more. The opening on the main body doesn't seem to quite match the face in hand, and I'm not sure if I like how much the photographer is hanging out of the hole.

How about "Pinnochio's inner artist?"

angevin1

adbsgicom wrote:

I like this much more. The opening on the main body doesn't seem to quite match the face in hand, and I'm not sure if I like how much the photographer is hanging out of the hole.

How about "Pinnochio's inner artist?"

Love that title! Now what, A little Vwooden Nose?

Yep. See what you mean about the opening..I think I have to forgo that to achieve the photog hanging out...hmm..perhaps I can rethink that while at work tonight.

Thanks for the ideas and comments~

divamum

Wow, Tom - you're on a roll for this one!

I like both, although the eyeball really does have the "ewwww" factor going on with it.

The wooden dummy is pretty cool. No idea for titles, but it's a really neat image!

angevin1

divamum wrote:

Wow, Tom - you're on a roll for this one!

I like both, although the eyeball really does have the "ewwww" factor going on with it.

The wooden dummy is pretty cool. No idea for titles, but it's a really neat image!

Thanks Diva!! Yeah, I have to let this go for a day or so..and let it stew a bit. Otherwise, I have to admit to thinkin> Inside out...how about puking from imagery....but then, thats not very nice ~ Still....

I thank everyone for the comments! Stepped away from the creative side, now trying to reconnect~

angevin1

One last entry. I like this one...but am thinking the Woody guy, the last I posted before, is my best to put in DSS 34.

Okay,....tell me one more time~


Faith Manifest


or Woody


and thanks!!

sherstone

woody

angevin1

sherstone wrote:

woody

Thanks for stopping by Sean..and the vote!

adbsgicom

Woody.

angevin1

adbsgicom wrote:

Woody.