Really excellent points you've brought up here.
This picture had the same "value" for me after the competition as before.
This is echoes my own perspective and experience.
Art is not a business and should never be. I am not a hooker, after all. Just because someone earns a lot of money doesn't mean they are a great artist.
😂You mean you don't like the art whore game? Dead on in what you're speaking of here. Status and money do not equal great art, they equal selling out one's true creative potential for trinkets that mean nothing, at least to me.
Success, for myself, is if I have created something that makes me pause and go wow, can't believe I did that (whatever it is). That doesn't happen often. My focus though, is always on play, on the fun and enjoyment of the process in the moment. If I had companions, that would be included in the fun.
The infrared and UV combo is intriguing. I like those. I can completely appreciate the fascination with light and exploring it. Some great shots here I haven't seen previously. The blue and orange light are my favourite contrasting complimentary colours. Really loved the abstract nature of the one with all those oranges and fire feeling. Also liking white figures with those giant yellow hands. Powerful image.
I'm curious about the ones not picked for the competition you won, what would be your pick of those four.
I forgot to mention this important point. It is always a very special moment when the crazy idea becomes visible on the camera's display.
I don't remember it that clearly. The competition was a few years ago. But I'm pretty sure that this picture was there and that it was my favourite. I took this picture in 2015. I still like it. 😊
Haha! Yes, it is. I think of it as "the reveal", since I don't have a good look at any shoot until I get home.
Ohhh! I completely see why you like this one. the light flowing down is like tentacles. Did you wear a mask for this one?
No, I really look like that. 🤣
So not quite. I have glued a mask with EL-Wire.
Then you're a man of many faces! LOL!
I really like your use of masks. I have no idea what El-Wire is, but I'm going to search that and find out.
🤣 You will find EL-Wire easy. It is cheap but not that bright.
LOL! Cheap and not that bright, well that brings a lot of things to mind that I won't mention.
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