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Published: 2008-03-14 06:25:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 1515; Favourites: 48; Downloads: 67
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Description UF4.

Was trying for depth in this one....
The name is Aboriginal for stone.

Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments and faves on "Cobar".

Cheers,
Kim
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Comments: 29

Stamp-Maker [2008-08-14 21:54:59 +0000 UTC]

I love the background. How did you get that effect? It looks a lot like concrete.

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Beesknees67 In reply to Stamp-Maker [2008-08-15 05:38:15 +0000 UTC]

The stone look is done with a pixel formula, SFBM II coloring using soft octagons and convolution mode for the 3d look and turbulence mapping to break up the symmetry. I used several layers of this same combo changing the gradients to get the stony color.

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Aeires [2008-04-16 01:27:06 +0000 UTC]

Those background textures are to die for. Great lighting and shape as well.

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Beesknees67 In reply to Aeires [2008-04-18 23:44:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much...I think though I should play some more with the lighting.

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AnnaKirsten [2008-03-19 17:05:41 +0000 UTC]

This is to let you know that I have featured this beautiful image in a News Article in celebration of St Patrick's Day [link]

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globalpuffer [2008-03-17 05:34:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow Kim! I love that texture in the background, especially the red glowly lines. You are so talented it's unreal.

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Beesknees67 In reply to globalpuffer [2008-03-17 07:25:29 +0000 UTC]

you are too kind

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EarthGoddess [2008-03-15 14:35:05 +0000 UTC]

Stunning!!

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Beesknees67 In reply to EarthGoddess [2008-03-17 07:20:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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EarthGoddess In reply to Beesknees67 [2008-03-18 00:57:54 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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ArtisticLicenseNow [2008-03-15 00:08:40 +0000 UTC]

cool stone textures, nice colors

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uncubitodehielo88 [2008-03-14 21:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Nice texturing!

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RadioWonder [2008-03-14 17:39:43 +0000 UTC]

This piece has a wonderful primitive Aboriginal feel to it...
Stone flowers are perfect...
The background looks like antique dried foliage, painted with dark earth tones... Beautiful!

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Beesknees67 In reply to RadioWonder [2008-03-17 07:26:11 +0000 UTC]

Thanks...glad you like it!

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TanjaGrimstvedt [2008-03-14 16:30:25 +0000 UTC]

Wow, the texturing and light is perfect! Looks as if you mixed a photo with a fractal. Excellent!

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Beesknees67 In reply to TanjaGrimstvedt [2008-03-17 07:26:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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fractek [2008-03-14 15:50:31 +0000 UTC]

beautiful, Kim!!!

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Velvet--Glove [2008-03-14 14:35:19 +0000 UTC]

Super foreground shapes and your composition, as always, is wonderful, Kim!

If you'll pardon me for saying so, I do find the image rather too dark... I feel sure there must be more detail in the shadows that I am somehow missing out on and think this image really would benefit from some adjustment to the overall contrast/lightness. I do hope you find this observation and feedback helpful as that is my only intention for mentioning this.

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Beesknees67 In reply to Velvet--Glove [2008-03-15 02:53:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Chris for the comment and critique....I actually played a LOT with the lighting and saved several images with a lighter background but I felt that the flowers got a little lost. I wanted to get the viewer curious about what might be in the blacker areas. I also did one with brighter flowers but again felt it was a little too much with the dark background. I may end up going back to this at sometime and tweaking it a bit.

Thanks again,
Kim

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mistywisp [2008-03-14 13:47:29 +0000 UTC]

I like the solidness of it and the subtle texturing.

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AnnaKirsten [2008-03-14 12:50:31 +0000 UTC]

There certainly is depth and a real sense of solidity in this! Very attractive!

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Beesknees67 In reply to AnnaKirsten [2008-03-17 07:24:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Anna.

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SquallxZell-Leonhart [2008-03-14 12:03:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow another amazing piece. I love your work and this is awesome!

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Beesknees67 In reply to SquallxZell-Leonhart [2008-03-17 07:24:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Glimphor [2008-03-14 07:22:59 +0000 UTC]

I think it's great.

Design, colors and texture are all very well done.

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Beesknees67 In reply to Glimphor [2008-03-17 07:24:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!

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LaPurr [2008-03-14 06:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Weird metallic flowers growing in a dark corner of a deserted lot somewhere, with light filtering through upper layers of stone and rubble and shining on the strange only partly-organic flora beneath.

Great shapes, colors and textures but what really stands out for me is the background and the light.

Nice work!

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Beesknees67 In reply to LaPurr [2008-03-17 07:23:35 +0000 UTC]

Great comment Kat ...I struggled a bit with the lighting and I still think it may be a bit too dark...I may end up tweaking this one later.

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LaPurr In reply to Beesknees67 [2008-03-17 07:30:18 +0000 UTC]

It's all a matter of opinion, of course, and I know that most people prefer lighter images but I like negative spaces. I think the dark areas add drama and a bit of mystery to this image.

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