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“Terraformed”
When something takes a path unintended I always try to understand the moment and look for potential. This photo was made with a totally different expectation for a final product than what you see here. A simple textured photo wash applied by random chance changed my perception and with it the development of this image.
In truth, the image is simple and nothing special. But it started me thinking how there’s so much happening in this world around us at this point in time and even tho much of it has and may not directly touch our individual lives it’s important we take it in, search for meaning, overcome the fear of the unknown, and have the empathy to understand, change and grow as a human being. A tall order for sure…perhaps a little internal terraforming! :-)
It’s really a beautiful image and I love the textured effect. And any image that speaks that way Is a beautiful one indeed.
Thanks, Howard.
I can fully relate to what you wrote here Earl. With situation of the world today, sometimes we find therapy in just getting lost in playing around with photographs – at least for me. I really like the color palette you have with this one.
Thanks, Mark.
Wow!! Love this one, Earl. You words cause me to reflect on the extra time I’ve been spending in nature. I think t is helping to take it all in.
Thank you so much, Monte. I’m pleased this post resonated with you and I’m sure spending time in nature helps you to center yourself. I wish I had the opportunity to do more of it.
This looks like it could have come out of a painting from the Classicism or Romantic period. Very cool indeed. So much to look at and yet it does not feel disconcerting or overly busy. It is so easy for this type of scene to cause the eyes to wander aimlessly, looking around somewhat annoyingly for a place to settle but here, I find myself looking around slowly with a sense of calmness, stopping in all sorts of places looking at the details, the textures, the light, making it all very easy and pleasurable to internalise. Nice work Earl.
High compliments indeed, Cedric. I’m glad you like it and thank you very much. It was one of those projects that seemed to have a life and direction of its own. I wish I could take credit for a grand creative plan, but in honesty, it’s nothing like what I first intended, it became more. I suspect my most significant contribution was to try and “stay out of its way” by keeping preconceptions in check. Thanks again, and I hope you and your family are doing well. Always good to hear from you. Take care.