Nature's Wonders by TwoPynts
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I don't have too much to say about today's photo. It is actually 2 photos I combined in Photoshop. (I'm sure you guessed that) By themselves, they were nice but need something more. When I saw how the spider web almost exactly matched the curve of the shell, and how well the lighting fit, well..., I had to give it a try. I don't know how well it works compositionally, but I like it dangit! ;-] I can't believe I missed it! Little did I know that Exploring The Vine was my 400th gallery upload! I guess in the scheme of things it isn't a big deal, but I usually like to commemorate these little milestones. I was browsing through kimariehere's gallery and I noticed that she recently had uploaded her 100th image. (congrats!) That got me wondering what my count was. So I did a count of my gallery images and realized I had passed the 400 mark at the start of the week. I was aware of my count when I neared my 300th and commemorated it with the image Monolith. I suppose I'll try to do something when I hit 500. :) Does it really mean anything? No...just that I've been at this way too long. Quantity doesn't necessarily equate to quality. But it is something in that I've received so many great comments over the years that I cherish them all. I don't know what I'd do if my gallery was deleted for whatever reason and don't know how some artists can do it intentionally. These images I post have helped to form friendships that I wouldn't trade for the world. In that, I guess they are very special indeed. At least to me. 8'] Thanks for stopping by, and for your entertaining comments on yesterday's image, VW Transporter.
----- Olympus C8080 & PhotoshopCS ((edited per Zacko's suggestion))
Comments (39)
ifos
I think this makes a great image, you did really well to spot the possibilities of this combination. Bravo!!
CDBrugg
I absolutely adore this one Kort - and admire the imagination that created it (and no, if you hadn't 'fessed up I probably wouldn't have thought of a photomontage, but I am often a bit slow).
marybelgium
fantastic postwork ... superbly done!
Enmos
Awesome captures here and truly stunning postwork, the result is awesome !!! Superb !!! :o)
DELMUR
Magnifique! Our king is photoshop, and you naturally, if we can kill LOGILOGLU !!!!Truly beautifull!
ACS-001
Gorgeous! /Random Comment Random Comment Random Comment!!!/ VOTES
diomedes66
This is magnificent and your post work is outstanding; and for informational purposes only - your composition is absolutely superb!
chvervalcke
Marvellous composition... beautiful colors!
Tedz
A fine Image of Nature.
PhotoSmith
It works, and I really like the extra touch the lens flare adds. Exceptional postwork and wonderful photography!
SoulSearcherr
congrats on 400..S
Zacko
Well you like it for a good reason dangit, lol. Its really quite spectacular. They match extremele well indeed. Wonderful and creative composition for sure. Have a splendid weekend Kort #:O)...yup, now it looks even better. Great job K.
goido
Great composition and postwork! Great idea also!
PaisleyRose
Very interesting to me, and I ranked it excellent. :) I think it is quite imaginative.
LindaB
Great juxtaposition!
vlaaitje
just wonderful......
Digimon
Whoaw! I guessed right, but for a moment I accepted the possibility! Very cool! love the composite!! Looks like Mr. Snail sold the old homestead! Nice work Kortsan!
blacq_nyght_vampyre
This is really pretty!! Different!
RodsArt
These two work really well together. Cheers!
gargoyle84
Marvelous composition! They go together well and you did an excellent job in composing it! :^)
Damia
Perfect fit! You did a wonderful job combining these and I think it looks awsome! Very well done. Wow, 400 images....congrats! :)
soulofharmony
absolutely outstanding composition and macro.. love the play of light awesome :)...))))))))
rayburg
Alright!..some photomaniping...it looks great and I like it too ..dangit!
danob
Well done and great postwork Always good to celebrate such times my friend
Margana
I found your intro today most eloquent.I admired your introspection on the value of these milestones and what in fact they really do represent.I found particularly moving your sentiments about your attachment to your gallery and how it would affect you should it be lost.Certainly one would cherish the sequence of their uploads as an indicator of their artistic development,but the loss of commentary would be the real tragedy.From them you can revisit the beginnings of precious friendships,ones that would have never occurred without this wonderful place.My apologies for being so windy,Kort.Your most thoughtful words moved me.Congratulations my friend.I hope 400 more down the road you will count me as one of those that you wouldn't trade as well.-M :)
tibet2004uk
Oh wow!! U did a fantastic job on the postwork here!! I thought it was one shot actually even thought the focus looks strange!! LOL!! I love this one Kortalouche!! Totaly!
logiloglu
gorgeous macro. looks fascinating. excellent done,Kort !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!
sharky_
Beautiful Job Kort, they blend together perfectly. Aloha
cynlee
congrats on 400!!... i have no idea since i've deleted at least half all in all... an interesting shot here kort... i could be just hungry but i was thinking a glazed roll... as long as you like it ;]
Valentin
Totally fascinated... a work with a beautiful artistic concept! Original and creative as always..