Abstract Peacock

[seakritter]

Know I'm take a big risk here, but maybe someone else will like it, C&C if you will

"As I Wander"

 

[Tuffythepug]

Sorry, I'm just not likin' this much. It's just an un-focused blur without much to catch my attention. But I'm glad you like it. That's all that counts

 

[seakritter]

Sorry, I'm just not likin' this much. It's just an un-focused blur without much to catch my attention. But I'm glad you like it. That's all that counts

I made it that way , hence abstract, the original is quite in focus, all I wanted was the tail to be somewhat in focus

"As I Wander"

 

[j_mejia17]

Well I dig it! Id actually would hang this up on a wall.
Maybe Im just "different" that way

 

[Tuffythepug]

Sorry, I'm just not likin' this much. It's just an un-focused blur without much to catch my attention. But I'm glad you like it. That's all that counts

I made it that way , hence abstract, the original is quite in focus, all I wanted was the tail to be somewhat in focus

"As I Wander"

I understand the definition of abstract. You executed your vision by making it out of focus. So we just disagree about whether it has any artistic merits. My opinion is no better or worse than anyone else's. Perhaps everyone else will rave about this picture and nominate it for photo of the month. But I don't see it. sorry.

 

[seakritter]

I was going for he essences of what make a male peacock a peacock, his tail, it's like long hair on a woman in all it's splendor. I guess we do differ in our feelings nothing wrong with that.

"As I Wander"

 

[sm4him]

I'm going with Tuffy on this one. I love a good abstract, but imo, this falls short.

I wouldn't even call this an abstract, first of all--the peacock is too readily identifiable and there is really no dominant form, color or line to create a strong abstract image.
It's just oof. If what you were going for was a focus on the tail, the "essence" of what makes a male peacock what it is, then the tail should be considerably more in focus, again imo.
There is also just too, too much faux grey blur all around the edges that my eye doesn't even settle on the blurry tail.

I'd be interested in seeing the original before the blur was added.

 

[seakritter]

This is the original pic

"As I Wander"

 

[Tuffythepug]

seakritter, the original photo shows a lot of promise for creating an abstract in my opinion. You don't allow anyone to edit your photos so it's hard to illustrate what I or anyone else might have done differently. The choice to keep the full frame, create a monochromatic background and blur everything was your creative decision. As such, it is subject to critique and 2nd guessing. The bottom line is that there can be difference of opinion without something being judged right or wrong. The fact that the image, as you've chosen to present it, doesn't work for me doesn't diminish it in the least. I just would have chosen a different set of options.

 

[seakritter]

seakritter, the original photo shows a lot of promise for creating an abstract in my opinion. You don't allow anyone to edit your photos so it's hard to illustrate what I or anyone else might have done differently. The choice to keep the full frame, create a monochromatic background and blur everything was your creative decision. As such, it is subject to critique and 2nd guessing. The bottom line is that there can be difference of opinion without something being judged right or wrong. The fact that the image, as you've chosen to present it, doesn't work for me doesn't diminish it in the least. I just would have chosen a different set of options.

Thank for you input, and looking back maybe I came off wrong with you. It was as most things are an experiment that I do like. I wouldn't mind in this case if you would like to take a stab at showing me how you would make it abstract, if you feel like it. I am here to learn, not just think highly of myself and expect everyone else will share in my opinion of my work. Thank you once again.

"As I Wander"

 

[jowensphoto]

Try capturing the abstract qualities in camera rather than relying on post. There are endless techniques to achieve something like this.

Google!

 

[Photographiend]

Would have liked it better if a part of it were in crisp clear focus.

 

[Kazooie]

I kinda like the first one, like that color on the tail.

 

[seakritter]

I kinda like the first one, like that color on the tail.

Thank for you comments

"As I Wander"

 

[seakritter]

Would have liked it better if a part of it were in crisp clear focus.

Thank you, taking the time to look at it and your input.

"As I Wander"