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Morning After

© Susan M. Smith

Morning After

Uploaded: February 26, 2008

Description

Natural light through mini blinds. F7.1, 1/80 with 50mm lens. Cross Processed FX in PSPX2. The devil's in the details, they say. The imagery I tried to depict here has to do with the feeling one gets after drinking too much the night before (not that I've ever done that!) The light through the window is harsh and the effect allows even the color to bleed off into the room and the rest of the image. The glass itself is in focus, crisp and pretty (which is how it might have appeared the night before!), but it's shadow the next morning is large, harsh and a little distorted. In my twenties, the glass would be no more, because I would have broken it getting to the blinds to close them....lol.

Comments

Joy Rector February 26, 2008

great shot #863951

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 26, 2008

I like it. Don't ask me why, but I do... :-)

Bob #5556949

Susie Peek-Swint February 26, 2008

I love it Susan ~ looks like a piece of modern art.. I'm not familiar with the process you used but great result! #5559341

Susan M. Smith February 27, 2008

Joy, Bob and Susie, thanks so much for looking and for the great feedback! #5561470

Susan M. Smith February 27, 2008

Susie, the filter mimics a film processing technique, whereby color effects are achieved by mismatching film and chemicals. For instance, using chemicals designed for slide film to process color negative film.

Having never stepped into a darkroom, I didn't know either :) #5561552

Leslie McLain level-classic February 27, 2008

Very cool and creative. Love the shadows and the effects. Well done. #5561566

Susan M. Smith February 27, 2008

Thank you Leslie! #5562602

Nadine A. Lewis February 28, 2008

LOVE the lines, shadow, comp., & I LOVE this OUTSTANDING image, Susan! <>< #5568549

Susan M. Smith February 29, 2008

Nadine, thank you thank you! I'm so glad this got an EP because it felt like a real "stretch" for me. Thank you for looking and your wonderful compliment :-) #5572207

Teresa Norris February 29, 2008

Susan, this is awesome! I love the great colors and lines, and the whole concept...really creative. Love the mood you re-created! #5574321

Kathleen Rinker February 29, 2008

Great job, Susan, this is really, really good, I love everything about it!!! #5574514

Susan M. Smith March 01, 2008

Teresa and Kathy - thanks so much for your wonderful comments and encouragement! :) #5577536

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 23, 2008

Spectacular on many levels, Susan!
LOVE your narrative, too!
So very well done!
~Lisa #5684851

Susan M. Smith March 25, 2008

Thank you Lisa! #5695091

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