Warm Abstract

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-07-31 1:14]

Hi David,

Imagine that, having to thow out in fromt of a fire - pff, give me some ice cubes - it's hot here.

What a lovely warm feeling you have created - you had to stick to the assignment to create an abstract feel - but that original sure looks very appealing as well.

TFS
Els

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• Janice (32970)
• [2008-07-31 1:24]

Oh yes, this looks good Dave. I also did a trial version using the same filter on one of my photos today. It's like the Stained Glass effect in CS2.
I like the colours here too.
Well done
Janice

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• bracasha75 (11323)
• [2008-07-31 2:30]

Helo David
Excellent shot and friday theme
Good work
TFS
Cheers,Braca

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• y2kosan (1642)
• [2008-07-31 3:12]

this surely expresses the feeling of warmth.
the tile effect is well thought of, making a simple photo to this work of art. well done.
TFS, y2koSan

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• manujmehta (11904)
• [2008-07-31 4:19]

hello David
how are you?
nice idea for the theme
very good results
fine warm feel and colours
good warmth

regards
Manuj Mehta

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• Royaldevon (16422)
• [2008-07-31 4:54]

Hello David,

I thought about photographing a fire but for the last few days I have had a plumber in re-doing all the heating in the house. He has just finished and we now have a gas heater with a log effect. It looks absolutely super!

Anyway, back to your shot, the texture effect is very interesting and something that is rarely attempted. It gives the impression of having a mosaic fire! I like the different tones of the tiles which tou can easily study in this format.
(Sorry, David, I wouldn't want to swap our lovely warm temperature for your freezing one! We have had to wait a long time for these sunny days!)

Kind regards,
Bev :-)
(Can you tell I'm retired! I seem to have more time to waffle!)

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2008-07-31 8:09]

nice idea for the theme.good results, fine warm feel and colours. Well done.
Mitra

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• Helkoryo (22130)
• [2008-07-31 12:51]

Hiya David

Love it! excellent original image and really superb PP work here to give great texture and a good abstract feel to the shot. A really effective post here

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Smurfie

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• Silke (23588)
• [2008-07-31 13:35]

The texturing has created something very interesting here -- a little like a delicate mosaic on an ancient wall. Clever and great PP work
TFS
silke

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• shelbeesmom (47898)
• [2008-07-31 13:39]
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Very interesting work here David!! Nice abstract! The thought of a fireplace didn't occur to me, it's hot down here!! WHOA!! 100F... Very nice details and a good contribution to the theme!
B-)
Linda

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-07-31 13:55]

Great job! Very creative and beautiful!!! Just snuggle up to that fire and stay warm :) TFS and have a happy day!

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• wilth (1953)
• [2008-07-31 15:01]

I think you got it, really makes for an interesting view of the hot coals and the fire as well.
Nice job,
Wilt

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• TheMystic (5903)
• [2008-07-31 16:41]

Hi David!
OK, here is the next project: find rocks and/or colored clay shards and create a wall size mosaic from this! Why should only I be the crazy one (I started one in the basement which will probably never get finished....)
Cheers
Otto

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• pikas (1100)
• [2008-07-31 17:06]

Hello David,

Very original photo.

Beautifull effect and colors!!!

Congratulations

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• celan_mario (981)
• [2008-07-31 19:20]

I like your idea, the colors are very nice, and the pp effect looks really great.
Fantastic addition for the theme.

Mario

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• boomcat (16869)
• [2008-07-31 23:28]

very nice, David.. looks like fireplace knitting.. simple and wark but beautiful.. a lovely addition again. tfs..

have a wonderful weekend.

regards, terry

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• wieyos (8970)
• [2008-08-01 1:24]

Hi Dave,

i like the honeycomb-like pattern here. it adds to the abstract'ness' of this simple subject. creative minds yields impressive work!

TFS
Regards
Agoes

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• sereh (260)
• [2008-08-01 2:07]

Interesting and effective treatment, I like it. TFS

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• kiwi_explorer (2659)
• [2008-08-01 2:52]

Hi David,
Interesting mosaic effect ... wonderfully processed. I compared this with the WS and certainly I prefer this one ... more artistic and interesting. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

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• Teresat (8517)
• [2008-08-01 2:53]

Bom dia David
It´s abeautiful job. I love to see the transformation. thanks for WS.
My regards
teresat

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• WMcK (6837)
• [2008-08-01 4:35]

It is definitely under my definition of warm, my friend of many faces. Fire came to mind for me as well when I thought of the theme. I like how you have interpreted yours and the filters you choose to use. The colours are really quite warm indeed with that filter too. Well done and very artistic.
Warmest Regards
Wanda

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• denizler (11434)
• [2008-08-01 6:26]

Hi My Dear Friend David,
Vonderful shot and friday theme
Good work.CongratS !!!!!
Cordial Greetings,
Deniz:)

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• ttreen (15902)
• [2008-08-01 10:36]

Hey David
Your pp work has made this very abstract! I love the effect it gives your fire! Nice idea and keep warm.. Its nice and sunny here in the 80's ;)


Tricia

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• cunejo200 (17259)
• [2008-08-01 17:17]

Hi David,
I like the warm glow and feeling from the image. The mosaic effect looks good. Danilo

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• kross1 (4376)
• [2008-08-01 17:41]

Hi David,
Excellent idea for a photo and great for the theme. I like the warm colors of the fire and the PP work looks like I'm looking at stained glass. Very nice work David.
Regards,
Kevin

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• Dawn (17508)
• [2008-08-01 21:29]

It looks like you have been doing some needlework here Dave.. ha ha..

Lovely warming winter colours, which we certainly need at the moment.

Nice presentation of a warm abscract photo.

Well done.

Kindest regards
Dawn.

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• harpya (9643)
• [2008-08-02 4:44]

Hello David

Interesting the drawing that you used with this pp of Paint
he was legal, very detailed and full of shadows and images.
Good Artwork and an excellent abstract!
I like effects, very well composed!
Congratulations!

Sérgio
:)

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• kickback (11315)
• [2008-08-02 8:56]

hi david, intersting effect here, neat to look at nice design and colors,
tfs,
scott

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• jean11-3 (4601)
• [2008-08-02 9:47]

Hello David, I have kept coming back to this one, and every time that I do, I get more from it.
It reminds me of some type of needlework,tapestry or something similar.
I like the areas where the flames and the burning wood show their warm colours.
This theme has certainly created some interesting shots.
Very good pp work.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• MLINES (8474)
• [2008-08-03 2:30]

Hi David, Ideal creative work for TL. I like the glow and the patterns on the front. Ideal for wintery months. TFS. Murray.

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• Dingo (11948)
• [2008-08-04 15:24]
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Despite the filters it's still a very recognisable subject, David. But a warm one indeed. And... I like it better than the original. In my experience it's not really easy to take a good shot of glowing charcoal. I tried it several times, the results are never what I expected. Next time, I'm gonna use fill flash. See where that takes me.
The stained glass filter does create a nice pattern.
TFS

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• clic (4714)
• [2008-08-06 13:43]

Hello David
This grid in front of your fireplace looks quite safe as no brand can get through it!
Cleverly executed to simulate the real protection and of course, so attractive.
Sorry my friend, I don't understand the meaning of your lower sentence for my posting Colorado River.
Kindest regards.
Robert