DSS 85 - First Take on Orton

sapphire73

Am I on the right track with these? All were made with camera motion - one exposure each. Do any of these evoke a feeling of serenity or wow? It has been quite rainy and wet here, saturating colors in surprising ways.

1. Once Upon a Time... (or Once Upon a...Sycamore Tree)


2. Kaleidoscope


3. Embracing Autumn


4. Liriope


5. Crape Myrtle


[Edit: Deleting 6 and 7]
I would like to try the other Orton approach but may not have time. I have entered #1 while seeking feedback on these.

Thanks,
Gretchen

PedalGirl

I like #2.

tinamarie52

I think #4 is the most serene, but #1 holds my attention the longest.

chris

red_zone

I like your #2 and #3... of course, I'm drawn to the more saturated color pictures when it comes to the abstracts.

SeascapeS

I think 3, 4 and 5 are great! Nice colors, nice light and lines~

sapphire73

Thank you all for your input on these!

Here are three more from today:

8. Garden Gate


9. Tree Prism


10. Sky Tree

sapphire73

Interesting. Posted some of these images on fb and two people commented on which ones they would want to buy if I ever start sellling prints (#3 and #9). People have commented on my photos before but wanting to hang one on a living room wall? I think this is a first.

sapphire73

tinamarie52 wrote: »

I think #4 is the most serene, but #1 holds my attention the longest.

chris

Chris, thanks for your input on these. A large sycamore tree with its mottled bark is the basis for #1. It is definitely one of my favorites from this series.

Gretchen

kdotaylor

I really like the muted colors in #1. ....I also like #7.

torrbrae

Also prefer the muted colours of #1, and like the swirl of the colours. Also like #9, the almost 3D effect of being drawn into the centre.

sweetharmony

Gretchen, they all have so much energy! Honestly, only #7 strikes me as off....I love the green coloring, but the shapes seem somehow unbalanced. Hard to pick a favorite....I'd have to say that Liriope is the one I'd hang on a wall, #9 is the one that speaks to me the most, and #8 with the gate is the one I'd like to see further experimented with......

Aspecto5

I'm pulled more to the other style. But I can appreciate the effort in these. #1 appeals to me most. :B

sapphire73

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your input on these! Leah, I hope to return to the gate with one approach or the other.

Took more photos on Sunday and may try one of the many ways to process them. I'm deleting my earlier attempts at the Orton effect.

Cheers,
Gretchen

billseye

I agree with the fb poster. Definately #3 for me. I'm noting that many of the posters are indicate a preference for the blurred style over the abstract. For the record.. I'm loving the abstract challenge. It makes you have to look at the subject (before shooting) with a completely different perspective than that of more traditional composition. Loving this challenge. Nice work, as always, Gretchen.