September 2021 - Driftwood Monster of Jekyll Island
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About the Image(s)
Image taken on Driftwood Beach GA in early Feb 2020. Sunrise shots had already happened and I was just shooting with the idea of being able to create an image when post processing. As you can see from the original image there wasn’t really a subject, but I composed with a leading line and textures. That was it. I used Topaz Studio Liquid Lines to create my “Driftwood Monster of Jekyll Island” My settings were ISO 400,f7.1,@1/640, 25mm on my 16-35mm mounted on Nikon D750. Handheld. Giving me good depth of field. Liquid Lines did it’s magic and I added the colors. The rocks on the shore provided their share of the texture.
I bet you all might find other compositions that will work also, but beautiful landscape images I’m doubtful. Enjoy.
This round’s discussion is now closed! 10 comments posted
This is a great example of seeing the result before the image is made. I doubt that I'd have seen it. Posted: 09/16/2021 15:59:46
Karen Harris
I'm not a fan of the monster colors. But, I do like the photo as taken. Posted: 09/16/2021 16:00:35
Bob Legg
Thanks Bill and Karen. I was concerned that the monster might not be seen without the colors. Bill, I didn't see the result at the time of the shutter click but my trigger finger and Topaz seem to have a connection without going thru my brain, as I have on numerous occasions thought I had a potential pic and I failed to be able to make anything out of it when I'm back at the computer. Posted: 09/16/2021 20:01:22
Gunter Haibach
An interesting approach to creative an altered reality image. When I've dappled with the intent of creating something unworldly, most of the time I found that the image only resonated with me. Unfortunately this picture does not speak to me. Sorry. Posted: 09/17/2021 15:59:08
Bob Legg
Don't be sorry, I'm not. I understand that we should be taking pictures for ourselves, not others. I did that with the idea of seeing if I could create something and I think I did that. Like any abstract, only a small percentage of viewers will agree with what we created. Thanks for you input. Posted: 09/17/2021 20:16:19
Hi Bob, the original works well for me. Not used to abstract, I was not sure at first but after a few times looking at it, I find it creative and interesting. I tend the like the one from Karen without the color, I think that while an abstract it keeps a natural element. Posted: 09/18/2021 14:55:49
Bob Legg
Thanks Stephan. I agree. I added the color after determining that I would use in our DD vs the Mono DD that I had originally planned on using. Posted: 09/18/2021 19:20:07
Judy Burr
Good for you for making use of poor light. The color hurts the image for me. I really like Karen's version--it looks like drift wood, but with a nice twist. Posted: 09/25/2021 10:09:40
Tim Sanders
I really like this image without really knowing why. Staring at it for some it makes my eye go funny, but I am still drawn back to it. Posted: 09/25/2021 12:50:18
Bob Legg
Thanks Tim. I understand, something made me snap the image and then to make something from it. Yes, it happens to most of us at one time or another. Posted: 09/25/2021 20:22:08
