On Fractals:  When Rick (aka Rykk on RR) and I got together, he introduced me to fractal art.  I started making simple fractals (mostly spirals) in UltraFractal but then found I preferred to use Apophysis. When I learned how to use PhotoShop (just enough to be dangerous), I began creating compositions using the flames I made in Apophysis. But, then my interest changed and I got into Photography.
On Photography: When I was a teenager (back in the '70's), my sister let me try her 35mm camera. None of my pictures turned out, so then I wouldn't use anything but a point&shoot. When the point&shoot digital cameras came out, I got one and discovered the joy of taking macros. I spent a lot of my free time searching for any kind of critter I could find. My son, who used to be a photographer for the US Navy, encouraged me to expand to a DSLR and recommended Nikon. In 2006, my husband gave me a Nikon D80 for my birthday (he's such a wonderful guy!). I'm still in learning mode of all the different settings (aperture, etc.), but I find I still love to capture those macros. It wasn't until after I got the D80 that I discovered the reason my pictures didn't turn out on my sister's 35mm -- it was the eyepiece!!! If we had only known!Â
On me: I am married to my Wonderful Prince (see above) and we live on the east coast of Florida. We became grandparents in September 2006. I have always enjoyed most of the Disney and Pixar cartoon movies. For those of you who don't recognize it, my Avatar is Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo" (my favorite). I can relate to Dory -- it's that short-term memory loss that I'm afflicted with as well!! HA!  :^) Â
I hope you enjoy viewing my gallery!Â
Comments (16)
rocserum
love the combination. well done. RS
missouri
Fabulous fish. Excellent work, so delicate and the texture is wonderful.
Seadreamer
Whoa... the texture is great and the shape is just perfect. This is a way-cool image!
paragon5
Great image, Joie! Love the fish!
kimpe
Beautiful image, lovely colors and design!
Rykk
Nifty fish, Joie! Makes me want to get out the ol' fishin' pole. Love the texture work on this and the flame plants. Bubbles are a nice touch, too - VERY well done!
fractalinda
This is special, Joie..and so excellent. I've seen and marvelled at such embroidery. Love the texture on the fish and the colors you chose.
D.C.Monteny
Great fishtank. Good use of 3 very different textures in this picture. Wonderful!
leda_moon
Great image, I love your fish!! excellent artwork!!
BrasilGirl2004
I love this so! The textures are magnificent!
gojira
I agree with BrasilGirl2004. The textures are wonderfully rendered onto the fish.
Dreamingbee
stunning work !!! excellent
CarolSassy
Yes, the texture and color of the fish is great! Very nice image! (:
thevolunteer
This is really neat. My husband is from Japan. Going there in two weeks to visit friends.
jocko500
love this fish
RobyHermida
FANTASTIC....