I like the textures, shapes, colours and abstract quality of the close-up of Casanova's mysterious apparatus.
There's an unexpected soft quality to an otherwise hard piece of equipment.
But with a little bit of manipulation, we can boost the excitement
(of the contrasts and hues).
And if we plug the whole thing into
the Pxlr-o-matic machine,
we make the whole thing just POP!
More to come...
You know I look through leather glasses so everything looks like leather to me including these great photos of casanovas hardware, i love those colours together too, looks like leather bags to me,,,
ReplyDeleteMichael,
DeleteNow wouldn't those colours make some gorgeous leather bags! I do see your point. It's funny, when my daughter was a little girl we watched a kids' show together where the hosts were trying to view everything they came across as being "just a bag." She and I to this day still use that line when looking at rather amorphous shapes. I mean, even our bodies could be viewed as "bags." And I'm certain that Casanova himself would have had a bag full of tricks to keep the ladies happy. Maybe you could start a new line of Casanova Bags? I'll only require 5% of the profits!
;-)
I have a whole file with captures like this...I love them...and they are so much fun to 'play' with.
ReplyDeleteDanielle,
DeleteGreat stuff to have in one's digital stash! And they take up so much less room than the real hardware that one might require for making installations or mixed media pieces. We do know how to keep ourselves amused!
Well, haven't you been the clever wee pixie whihle I have been away! Lovely job on these, mate. xx
ReplyDeleteSaj,
DeleteI've got to do something to brighten up this interminable winter! Especially as my blog sister and brother are largely missing in action these days. I hope you're enjoying a brilliant summer in every way possible.
xo
Amazing how beautiful rust, hardware, and paint can be. Shades weathered by the sun and rain, and they all blend together perfectly.
ReplyDeleteJann,
DeleteYay! You managed to pick the lock and make it back into the comment box! I took off the Google padlock and replaced it with Casanova's, which is much more accommodating. I'm glad you like it.
quite agree - the colours, shapes and textures all combine perfectly - keep toying!
ReplyDeleteCatherine,
DeleteThanks for the encouragement! I'm happy to be able to serve up some colours that might actually rival those brilliant hues you share with us from the south of France. Glad you like.
You're having way too much fun with Casanova's hardware!!! Maybe I'm just jealous. ;)
ReplyDeleteBonnie,
DeleteMuch like Casanova, we digital artists have the means to create unparalleled pleasure with our very fingertips, n'est-ce pas?
I like how you've bumped up the colour intensity. The rust and old paint now resembles landscapes,waves,clouds .........
ReplyDeleteRuby
Ruby,
DeleteAh, what a wonderfully fresh take you provide on an old rusted piece of hardware. I hadn't seen it quite like that...as a landscape, seascape, skyscape. New worlds open to my eyes...
It's amazing how brilliant and intense the colours are in this post compared to the previous, more muted appearance of these mystery chains. And in neither do they remind me just how cold and harsh the metal must be. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHilary,
DeleteI hadn't thought of it that way, but you're so right--what would normally be considered cold and hard takes on a sunny approachable feel due to those Mediterranean hues. So refreshing to view my own photos through another's point of view.
Yes, it probably is about 'things', or maybe even life itself, having colour inside - waiting for an artist to re-discover them. Thank you for this lesson. Please have you all a good Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteRobert,
DeleteWe all have to let the brilliance of our innermost colours (soul?) shine through to help brighten the world! I can see that you do!
Great pictures and effects.
ReplyDeleteGillian,
DeleteThanks so much.