Peter Newman  


Primordial by Peter Newman

March 2019 - Primordial

March 2019 - Peter Newman

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After doing a straight BW IR conversion, I left it open as an "I don't know what, if anything I should do with this image, but I should do something," image. Eventually, after looking at some struggling fish, I started to work on this image. If you twisted my nails out, I could not tell you what I did, except for: placing a shaped and transformed fountain over the dahlias; and putting some fish on the Dahlia petals, and distorting them to fit. I just sat down at the computer for over 14 hours, with no breaks, listening to the image. There were many blind alleys. My choice of color was influenced by my mood, and I consider this image is a statement. This use of a crappy original shows that sometimes even a crappy throw away image can be utilized.


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10 comments posted




Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Peter, I quite like this image. It is compositionally strong with the crown of the plant placed off-centre in the frame to increase the overall visual dynamic. I love the azure blue and the darker tones running throughout, and the effect that you have created which is not unlike the Plastic Wrap Filter. I like the way that you have added three fish which is a compositionally strong number to create a good visual triangle of interest. After a while, I start to see fish eyes all over the picture.   Posted: 03/06/2019 05:22:48
Peter Newman   Peter Newman
(Groups 20 & 79)
Thank yu Brian. The fish eyes you see, are bubbles from the fountain. Do you think they are too prominent?   Posted: 03/08/2019 12:54:53
Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Peter, I don't believe the fish eyes are too prominent, in fact they add to the overall aesthetic and mystery.   Posted: 03/08/2019 13:40:17
Peter Newman   Peter Newman
(Groups 20 & 79)
Thank you for your kind comment. BTW I will probably change the title to Struggle for Life.   Posted: 03/08/2019 15:06:22
Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Peter, I quite like the idea of alien beings emerging from the primordial soup ...   Posted: 03/12/2019 05:01:11



Steve Wessing   Steve Wessing
(Groups 34 & 68)
I had to look twice to even see the fish. To me, it's reminiscent of knotted tree roots.
I wondered if it would look good in tree-like colors...   Posted: 03/18/2019 17:07:20
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Steve Wessing   Steve Wessing
(Groups 34 & 68)
...Then I applied my own personal style, just for fun.   Posted: 03/18/2019 17:18:26
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Brian Swinyard   Brian Swinyard
(Group 41)
Steve, I quite like the first iteration (ie the tree-like colours) but I am not so sure about the second. They are both certainly unique and custom to your good self.   Posted: 03/20/2019 08:59:00



John Larson   John Larson
A title you might consider is how many fishes can you see in this image. You have made something interesting out of an image that might otherwise be thrown away.   Posted: 03/24/2019 21:10:49



Joan Field   Joan Field
(Groups 3 & 18)
The fish are a mysterious addition to this. It's sort of like looking for Waldo, hard to find them. I'm not sure what you used to produce that wonderful swirly parts on the flower, but I can't imagine working for 14 hours without breaks on a single image. Kudo's for that! I enjoy the color, but on picking up the fish, I have a slight recoil feeling.   Posted: 03/27/2019 13:49:15