optical delusions

[automaton2]

[McMadCow]

Hmmmm... Well this is an interesting concept for sure. I like how you used the richness of your subject's skin to work in and play off of your digital effects. I've got to say, however, I'm really not a big fan of heavy photoshopping. So I'm a bit torn.
Would you mind posting one of the originals? I think you're on to something here and I wouldn't be surprised if I like your original shots a lot.
Thanks for posting!

[srobb]

Very interesting and cool shots. Not sure what all you did to them, but I like the results. Like Mc, I would like to see the originals just to see how well I would like them.

[freygr]

I don't like the "delusions", the orginals or a B&W conversion I would like better.

[Ronnoco]

I don't like the "delusions", the orginals or a B&W conversion I would like better.

Perish the thought! The originals are irrelevant and as to B&W, I have seen very little top quality tonal work with B&W here. B&W tends to be old fashioned and pretentious unless it is handled extremely well.

So, the way I see it, these are excellent shots as they are and certainly of better quality than many others that I have seen. The gentleman is a total "character" and probably quite a personality too, and that comes out clearly in your photos.

So autamon2, you obviously show some great talent in your work. Keep with it, including the colour and experimenting with effects.

Ronnoco

[readingr]

I do like these their wonderful - I like how in 1, 4 and 5 they seem to leed into a photo of themselves as if they are being drawn into the underworld or facing their grim future.

Roger

[payn817]

as to B&W, I have seen very little top quality tonal work with B&W here. B&W tends to be old fashioned and pretentious unless it is handled extremely well.

So, the way I see it, these are excellent shots as they are and certainly of better quality than many others that I have seen.

I have yet to see any of your work, except the one photo in the art forum. However, I have seen that you rip this site and the photogs here all the time. It is unimpressive in the least, if you are an "expert" ( as you claim) you would support others (especially beginners)


Sorry I ranted in your thread. I think your photos are likely succesful in that you have met your vision. I personally don't care for heavy post work, and don't care for the effect. However, the photos in their content, framing, etc. seem great. Certainly among others in a series they would work well.

Kind of gives me a "marley" feel. Nice work.

[Ronnoco]

[QUOTE=payn817]I have yet to see any of your work, except the one photo in the art forum. However, I have seen that you rip this site and the photogs here all the time. It is unimpressive in the least, if you are an "expert" ( as you claim) you would support others (especially beginners)

Hey, I support good photography and optical illusions is good photography. I support the demonstration of talent and the photographer of optical illusions , either he or she has displayed great talent in his/her work. At the same time, my reputation is for being totally honest and straight-forward in critique. Beginners are not receiving support, if you are telling them that mediocre work is great. I will respect a beginner by treating them like any other photographer. Appreciate great work, but specifically point out problems and areas for improvement as well as ideas for making that improvement.

If you cannot accept precise, careful and honest evaluation of your photographic work and characterize it as "ripping photogs" then you have a problem and are not a photographer truly dedicated to improving your skills and techniques.

Ronnoco

[payn817]

Automaton, I again apologize for turning your thread from it's intended course.

[automaton2]

Well
thanks for all the feedback
thats why i posted