September Theme - Silence: Don't Move by Synapse

2D • Macro • posted on Sep 06, 2003

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I was going through some recent photos I'd taken on my digicam, looking for inspiration on the theme of silence, when I came across some macro shots I'd taken of a moth which had settled on the kitchen window - it had been easy to shoot it through the glass to capture its underbelly. It hit me that if one were to see a sight like this out of context - say if you were flat on your back and unable to move and it was looming over you - you would be as silent and unmoving as possible! Also, any sounds made by moths (other than the fluttering of their wings) will be completely inaudible to the human ear without special amplifying equipment ;-) So this is another exercise in graphic design and simple typography. Processed from two shots of the moth, one in silhouette, the other not. Entirely Photoshop 7. The font is Orator. As always, thanks for viewing and your comments are always greatly appreciated :-)

Comments (11)

Tanialmeida

7:44PM | Sat, 06 September 2003

i kinda like the way we choose almost the same colors for the forum theme work ... gorgeous choice on title and signature thypo ... a very stylish piece i would say!

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crrunchyfrog

8:26PM | Sat, 06 September 2003

Very effective image Jim! I found myself holding my breath, imagining this lepidoptera looming over me ;) Thank you so much for sharing huge hugs

DawnStar

9:36PM | Sat, 06 September 2003

You convinced me! Moths totally freak me out. Cool picture. :)

gallimel

3:28AM | Sun, 07 September 2003

I love moths :) and I love this image.. I am not used to this kind of big graphics on yor works but here I think they work quite, especially those on the frame. The POV is superb :)

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mysnapz

8:47AM | Sun, 07 September 2003

Im not moving and Im not making a sound, Super image for the theme Jim. :0 )

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estevez

11:01AM | Sun, 07 September 2003

Great style and very creative ! Congratulations !

mooncat

11:19AM | Sun, 07 September 2003

I saw a sight much like this the last time I was abducted by Aliens, most abductees will relate to this image, and the paralysis that would accompany the experience....silent indeed. Just kidding I was never abducted by Aliens I was the Alien abducter muaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Excellent work!

cynlee

10:32PM | Sun, 07 September 2003

blinks eyes in agreement

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gunsan

12:25AM | Mon, 08 September 2003

OK I se and enjoy the moth,but I also see a conductor in front of the orchestra, lifting his batons, in the moment of total silence before the music begins.

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Synapse

2:29AM | Mon, 08 September 2003

Oh wow, yeah... never occurred to me, that :-)

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