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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/25/2006
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Here is the original photo:
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Michael Kramer
{K:566} 1/25/2006
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weird. As Ms. Frizzle would say "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!" Well Done! Take Care --Mike
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Dennis Hendricksen
{K:4631} 1/25/2006
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Yours is the second picture today that used the technique of working with a negative image to create a striking image. Until I read your explanation I never would have figured out what was the basis of the image. I really like the colours and random patterns of this image - abstract ART indeed!
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Ann Nida
{K:45230} 1/25/2006
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Steve this is quite a beautiful work of art. Very easy on the eyes. I'm wondering when you did this if you had the result in mind or did it just evolve? Some artists need to have a reference to paint and others just kind of wing it and come up with masterpieces. Jsut wondering which category of genius you fall into. :) The colours are so vibrant. I see where it got it's texture. Thank you for including the original. It's very well done. Great job.
Cheers - Ann :)
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Simone Tagliaferri
{K:28180} 1/25/2006
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Splendida composizione astratta! Veramente eccezionale! I colori mi fanno impazzire!
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m ,
{K:15872} 1/25/2006
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Hi Steve!
Without doubt you did a great art-work, a very beautiful composition; it’s a very attractive abstract in deed! I’m just wondering why you didn’t decide for the original! Both of them are so eye-catching that make very difficult for a choice! Isn’t it true?!
Best regard: Maxime
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/26/2006
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Thanks so much, Mike.
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/26/2006
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Thanks very much, Dennis.
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/26/2006
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It just evolved, Ann. I've always liked working with inverted colors. One of the nice things about the texture is that there is detailed texture with the negative that didn't show up well or at all in the original. I'm really pleased you like it.
Best wishes and gay pompoms,
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/26/2006
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Thank you so much, Simone. It really pleases me that you like it.
Best,
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/26/2006
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Thanks, Maxime. You're right; it was difficult to decide not just to present the original. One thing I like about negative art is that it brings out textures that weren't obvious in the original.
Best,
Steve
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Frank Crommelin
{K:609} 1/26/2006
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Steve
Thank you for your comments on Tampa Trolley. I had just attended a Peter Max art show and was going for that whimsical look.
Love the Yellow Tang very creative, excellent colors and composition, well done great work
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Ninni Termine
{K:8961} 1/26/2006
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The result of your elaboration is a splendid abstract picture, with colors lives, saturates and absolutely pleasant.
Bravo.
Ciao
Ninni
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João Tavares
{K:39126} 1/26/2006
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Very nice dear Steve.
regards
joão
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/27/2006
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You achieved the whimsical look beautifully, Frank. I'm really impressed by the result. Thanks for your comments on Yellow Tang.
Best,
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/27/2006
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Thank you so much, Ninni. I'm glad you like it.
Best,
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/27/2006
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Thanks so much, João.
Kind regards,
Steve
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Claudia Perilli
{K:29263} 1/27/2006
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Molto colorata. Ottimo pattern.
Claudia
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 1/28/2006
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very beautiful sexy vivid colors.
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/29/2006
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Thanks so much, Claudia.
Steve
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/29/2006
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Thank you, Kambiz.
Steve
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 1/30/2006
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Hi Steve, I work with negative images too. I'm not too keen on using PS "artistic" filters and effects, unless there is a good reason, and they are used intelligently. Sometimes the actual image just won't do, and after countless trials and errors, the "invert" button comes to mind. What if?... I think you took an ordinary looking shot and turned it into a solid abstract with wonderful graphic quality and one that can stand on its own, even without an explanation. Best regards, Ina
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/31/2006
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Thanks very much, Ina. I'm really pleased you like it. I do think that we take each picture for a reason. And, if somehow, something is wrong with the picture (out of focus, i.a.) that the reason is still somehow there, or the emotion we attached to the photo is still somehow there. If we can still retrieve the reason or emotion, even through manipulation, such as inversion, that it may well be worthwhile doing so. And sometimes it's just good fun to play with something to look at it in a way that wasn't originally intended.
The above is one reason that often alter contrast and saturation, often with landscapes, but will all of my photos, really. Often it's the alteration that allows more of how I felt when I was taking the picture to come through.
Does that make sense?
All the best,
Steve
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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 1/31/2006
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Hi Steve, you're absolutely right, I feel exactly the same. For me a shot is only the beginning, I never know what some things may turn into later on. I think picture-taking is only half the fun :)
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Luciana Gama
{K:1597} 1/31/2006
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Hi Steve, this abstract picture caught my eyes with strong colors and texture. I had a surprise when I saw the original image: so different of the final result ! Good work. Luciana
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Steve Aronoff
{K:21703} 1/31/2006
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Thank you so much for your kind comment, Luciana.
Regards,
Steve
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